Universal Society Of Hinduism Press Releases

Hindu prayers opened the Legislature of the United States (US) Virgin Islands meeting in capital Charlotte Amalie on October 30, reportedly for the first time since its creation in 1954, containing verses from world's oldest extant scripture.

Hindu prayers will open the Legislature of the United States (US) Virgin Islands meeting in capital Charlotte Amalie on October 30, reportedly for the first time since its creation in 1954, containing verses from world's oldest extant scripture.

Hindus have welcomed the announcement on October 14 of Dallin Harris Oaks, 93; well-known for his Church leadership, legal career and advocacy for religious freedom; as the 18th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

Hindu prayers opened the Idaho City Councils of Burley, Arimo and St. Anthony on October 7-8-9 respectively; containing verses from world's oldest extant scripture.

California State University-Chico (CSUC) is mobilizing a panel for having a meaningful conversation and finding common ground among diverse religions and denominations, starting November four.

Hindus have offered condolences on the death of Russell Marion Nelson, 17th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), also known as Mormon Church, who died on September 27 in Salt Lake City (Utah, USA).

Upset Hindus are urging upscale German retailer Manufactum to immediately withdraw its yoga mat made from cow leather, calling it highly inappropriate.

Upset Hindus are urging Aveyron (southern France) based craft brewery Brasserie d'Olt to apologize and not use images of Hindu goddesses Lakshmi and Kali on its beer bottles and cans, calling it highly inappropriate.

Hindus are urging for a permanent and dedicated Prayer Room in University of Maryland (UMD) at College Park, which claims to be "one of the nation's preeminent public research universities". UMD already has designated prayer space for another religion.

Hindus are urging Opéra National de Bordeaux (ONB) in Bordeaux (France) to withdraw Lakmé opera; scheduled for February 24-26, 2026; which they feel seriously trivializes Hindu religious and other traditions.

Hindus are asking for an official apology from the Swiss multinational food conglomerate Nestlé for non-disclosure of beef in its various food products made in Australia; and their immediate recall.

Welcoming 29 New Jersey school districts declaring Diwali holiday during 2025-26 school year, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent schools in New Jersey to close on their most popular festival Diwali.

Welcoming Champlain Valley, Essex Westford, Burlington, Winooski school districts and Hinesburg Community School declaring Diwali holiday during 2025-26 school year, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent schools in.

Both Nevada State Senate and Assembly sessions in capital Carson City are scheduled to start their day with ancient Hindu prayers for the entire week of May 26-30, containing verses from world's oldest extant scripture.

Welcoming the election of Robert Prevost as new Pope Leo XIV, Hindus hope that he will be more open to reforms and lead efforts at interfaith dialogue.

As Hindu population is growing in the USA, Hindus are urging crematoriums nationwide to become Hindu-friendly; ensuring dignity and adherence to religious customs, prioritizing the soul's liberation and spiritual progress towards moksh (liberation).

In a remarkable interfaith gesture, religious leaders belonging to seriously diverse faiths, gathered in Reno (Nevada, USA) on April 22, and held special prayers in their respective traditions to commemorate and celebrate the life of Pope Francis and...

In a remarkable interfaith gesture, religious leaders belonging to seriously diverse faiths, gathered together in Reno (Nevada, USA) today to hold a candlelight vigil and offered special prayers in their respective traditions for the full and swift...

In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Hindus are urging the leaders of various world religions to stand together as a single united spiritual family to pray for the full and speedy recovery of Pope Francis.

Dallas (Texas) headquartered luxury fashion retailer "Neiman Marcus", which withdrew Hindu deity Ganesha shaped cufflinks in April 2021 after Hindus protested, and later brought these back, has again removed these after second Hindu protest calling it...

Hindus are urging for a permanent and dedicated Prayer Room at Brown University, a prestigious Ivy League and research institution in Providence (Rhode Island, USA). Brown already has designated Catholic, Muslim and Jewish spaces.

Dallas (Texas) headquartered luxury fashion retailer "Neiman Marcus", which removed Hindu deity Ganesha shaped cufflinks in April 2021 after Hindus protested calling these "highly inappropriate", is again selling these cufflinks.

Hindus are urging the Dubai Opera to withdraw "La Bayadère" ballet; scheduled for February 14-16, 2025; which they feel seriously trivializes Eastern religious and other traditions.

Hindus are asking for an official apology from Chicago and Pittsburgh co-headquartered Kraft Heinz for non-disclosure of beef in its various food products; and their immediate recall.

The City Council of Perth (Australia), which has been opening its monthly meetings with a "non-denominational Christian" prayer since at least 1997, has turned down request to have Hindu opening-prayer in an upcoming session.

Upset Hindus are urging Bentonville (Arkansas, USA) headquartered multinational retail corporation Walmart for immediate withdrawal of all 74 varieties of underwear carrying the image of Hindu deity Ganesh; calling it highly inappropriate.

The Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, which has been opening its monthly meetings with "Bible Reading and Prayer", has turned down request to have Hindu opening-prayer in an upcoming session.

Hindus feel that it is fine to incorporate Bible teachings in Texas elementary public schools as long as wisdom from ancient Sanskrit scripture Bhagavad-Gita is also included.

Rajan Zed to be feted for record number of invocations in legislative bodies nationwide In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Reno (Nevada) based but globally active Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will be publicly honored on September 24 for his record creating.

In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Hindus have congratulated Dr. Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on his upcoming 100th birthday on September nine.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) of Reno Sparks has announced the Religious Leadership Award for Hindu statesman Rajan Zed. Patricia Y.