Wishing all a Happy Ganesh Chaturthi Festival With the intention of reminding today's Hindu society, which forgets the spirituality and inner meaning of celebrating Vinayaka Chavithi festival, a campaign was organized for four days with two autos in Guntur town under the auspices of Global Hindu Heritage Foundation. These two auto rikshas went around the city highlighting the need to celebrate Ganesh festival with Bhakti and observe it utmost respect for our customs. •    Do not commit sins during the festival. Be sober, Be faithful  •    Keep Ganesha mandapas away from movie songs and obscene dances. •    Public Vinayaka Chavithi Pujas started by Sri Bala Gangadhar Tilak to protect Indian self-respect and culture despite the prohibitions on Hindu culture, festivals and gathering of four people under the foreign administration not only increased the spirit of struggle among Indians but also gave them the motivation to fight together for the freedom of the country. •    Don't make a laughingstock of Ganesh Utsav started with such a lofty goal.  •    Organize cultural programs to increase devotion in Ganesh Mandapas Play only Lord's hymns and songs in Mandapas. (Pandals)  •    Let us all celebrate Ganesh festival in a manner that would be a role model for our next generation. •    Don't touch Swami by consuming alcohol and doing perverted dances, let's celebrate the festival traditionally with religious sentiments, let's preserve the superiority of Hindu Dharma. •    With full faith let us receive the bountiful blessing from Lord Ganesh •    Take pride in celebrating Ganesh festival. •    Vinayaka Chavithi sends good wishes to the people of Guntur city. Global Hindu Heritage Foundation www.savetemples.org Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1198}}

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation was started in 2006 with a mission to preserve, protect and promote Sanatana Dharma and free Hindu Temples from the government control. We are organizing a few activities at the ground level such as Bala Samskar Kendras, Grama Devata renovation, sponsor a priest, making Hindus, Hindus: annadanam, water and Buttermilk distribution, helping Flood victims and a host of other activities. Visit our website for more information: www.Savetemples.org. 1. Assam Students learned about the history and significance of Raksha Bandhan (8/21) Raksha Bandhan is a joyous occasion celebrated worldwide that honors the relationship between siblings. The day is marked by the tying of a sacred thread, known as Rakhi, by sisters on their brothers' wrists, a sacred depiction of pure love and affection. This holy day falls on August 19, 2024; observing the rituals at the appropriate time is very crucial. Here are the details of the ideal Shubha muhurta for tying the Rakhi, regardless of your location— the USA, the UK, Canada, or the UAE. https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-assam-students-learned-about-the-history-and-significance-of-raksha-bandhan/2058     2. Married women Performed Vara Mahalakshmi Vratam in a Village near Anantapur to seek the blessings of eight manifestations of Devi. (8/22) Global Hindu Heritage Foundation Organized Vara Mahalakshmi Puja in Narayana Puram village of Kalyanadurgam mandal on the occasion of Varalakshmi Vrat near Lord Venkateswara Swamy Temple by inviting all the women in the village. First, he explained the meaning of Varlakshmi Vratam, its importance and the benefits of doing Vara Makalakshmi Vratam. read all the names of gotras and asked them to apply Kumkum on their forehead. Then all women performed Kumkum Archana (puja). Every woman was tied Raksha, given blouse piece, offered bangles to ensure the health and prosperity. Sri Gopi Chary blessed all women to live a long-married life. Finally, the program was made successful by giving panchamritham and prasadam. https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-married-women-performed-vara-mahalakshmi-vratam-in-a-village-near-anantapur-to-seek-the-blessings-of-eight-manifestations-of-devi/2059   3. How, why, and when we started Global Hindu Heritage Foundation; Selected activities and accomplishments conducted over the last 18 years. (8/23) Man proposes, God disposes. We heard of this adage several times. This is what happened in my lifetime regarding the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation. I came to the USA in 1965 to pursue my studies, got my MA and PhD, and worked for 36 years as a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Sociology and Criminology. In 2006 I retired and felt relieved of major responsibility as if something heavy was unloaded. I was feeling happy and joyful thinking that I do not have to do anything, simply enjoy life the way I wanted, go around places and visit as many religious places as possible. My wife also retired two years ago. We both went to Bharat visiting our family members in Hyderabad, Vijayawada and other places. https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-how-why-and-when-we-started-global-hindu-heritage-foundation-selected-activities-and-accomplishments-conducted-over-the-last-18-years/2060   4. Four Christians returned to Hindu Dharma in Assam conforming to legal formalities. (8/24) Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is extremely happy to inform that four Christians returned to Hindu Dharma in Vill Pataiya in Karim Ganj, Assam. Legal formalities are being completed. All of them welcomed by community leaders of the village. GHHF helped them financially. Two males who are returning to Hinduism, lost their jobs.  The Christian factory owner terminated them from their job when he found out they were returning to their original faith.  We are trying to find jobs for them. We are helping them until they find new jobs. https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-four-christians-returned-to-hindu-dharma-in-assam-conforming-to-legal-formalities/2062   5. Andhra Pradesh issued G. O declaring “Every Krishna Janmashtami will be observed as Gopuja Dinotsavam” in 2016 as requested by GHHF – All Temples are Required to perform Gopuja on this day. (8/25) The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation submitted a letter requesting the Honorable Sri Manikyala Rao, the then Minister for Endowments requesting the Andhra Pradesh Government to declare Krishna Janmashtami as Gopuja Dinotsavam.  That letter was submitted to the Minister at his house in November 2015 by Dr. Prakasarao Velagapudi, Dr. Nandini Velagapudi, and Ramakrishna Babu, MLA from Visakhapatnam East. https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-andhra-pradesh-issued-g.-o-declaring-every-krishna-janmashtami-will-be-observed-as-gopuja-dinotsavam-in-2016-as-requested-by-ghhf-all-temples-are-required-to-perform-gopuja-on-this-day/2063   6. Urgent appeal for Donations to help fellow Hindus in Bangladesh. Painful to report one of our Field Worker was killed. Helping his family financially & security wise. (8/26) In Bangladesh even now the threat for Hindus is no less, constantly there is pressure on Hindus to get converted or face consequences. Hundreds of Hindu houses and temples were attacked and looted in every district of Bangladesh.  Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is making all efforts to unite Hindus is small clusters and giving all possible support to secure themselves, their properties temples, shops and houses. We are encouraging to file petitions and reach local politicians too as vote bank. https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-urgent-appeal-for-donations-to-help-fellow-hindus-in-bangladesh.-painful-to-report-one-of-our-field-worker-was-killed.-helping-his-family-financially-security-wise/2064                 7. Bala Samskar Kendras – Students learned the Unique characteristics of Lod Krishna on Krishna Janmashtami Day. (8/27) Our children are taught about Krishna’s message to humanity through Bhagavad Gita. Then our students were taught about his childhood franks and his unique characteristics. IN Mahabharata, Lord Krishna stood for Dharma. At Kurukshetra, Arjuna dropped his weapons with a distress of thinking of his relatives and Gurus and refusing to fight.  Lor Krishna gave a message of doing one’s dharma and not think about the consequences and made Arjuna a karma Yogi Many people still follow that song. However, that divine person said that many lessons can be learned even through one’s own life. And... Do you know what life lessons can be learned from that mastermind? https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-bala-samskar-kendras-students-learned-the-unique-characteristics-of-lod-krishna-on-krishna-janmashtami-day/2065   8. GoFundMe - Urgent Donor Appeal: Support Hindus in Bangladesh - Protect Lives, Temples, and Homes. (8/27) GoFundMe - Urgent Donor Appeal: Support Hindus in Bangladesh - Protect Lives, Temples, and Homes. To Donate: https://gofundme.com/SaveHindusInBangladesh The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF) urgently needs your support to protect the lives, temples, and homes of Hindus in Bangladesh. Our team is working tirelessly to provide immediate aid to those facing unimaginable horror, unabated violence, looting, and persecution. https://www.savetemples.org/post/gofundme-urgent-donor-appeal-support-hindus-in-bangladesh-protect-lives-temples-and-homes/2066   9. Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, Shiva pooja and Abhishekam, and bhajan program were organized in Anantapur Villages. (8/28) Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is extremely happy to inform that three programs were organized in the celebration of Krishna Janmashtami – Gau puja, Shiva Abhishekam and Bhajans. Krishna Ashtami celebrations were conducted by children at Bala Samskara Kendra in Upponga village of Kalyanadurgam Mandal today. All the children were dressed up as Krishna and Radhika. They brought a bud pot vessel filled with butter and ever one was given an opportunity to hit it. All the villagers came to the program and expressed their happiness to see the programs being done by our organization. Finally, sweets were given to all the children. https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-krishna-janmashtami-celebrations-shiva-pooja-and-abhishekam-and-bhajan-program-were-organized-in-anantapur-villages.-/2067   10. Fourteen Christians retuned to Hinduism and Performed Naga Prana Pratishta. (8/29) Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is extremely happy to inform that in Gajulapalli village of Kalyanadurgam mandal, a Christian woman, her two sons and their wives are coming to Hindu villages and started converting them. They were visiting two houses and praying and trying to convert them.  Then our Pracharaks and Sri Gopi Krishna Garu met with these families and reconverted them back to Hinduism. After the entire family was brought into Hinduism and they performed the Nagula Pratishta and promised to take care of the Temple. https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-fourteen-christians-retuned-to-hinduism-and-performed-naga-prana-pratishta/2068   11. The Birthday of Sri Dr. Velagapudi Prakasarao was celebrated with Gau puja, and Annadanam, distribution of food in the Hospitals to more than 500 people in Anantapur and Guntur areas. (8/30) Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is extremely happy to inform that the President, Dr Prakasarao Velagapudi has decided to celebrate his birthday by doing annadanam to the people and distribution of Loaves of bread in the hospital. On August 28, Dr. Velagapudi Prakash Rao's birthday, Annadanam to the people on the streets, villagers, distribution of bread in the hospital, and Gopuja in Guntur and Anantapur areas https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-the-birthday-of-sri-dr.-velagapudi-prakasarao-was-celebrated-with-gau-puja-and-annadanam-distribution-of-food-in-the-hospitals-to-more-than-500-people-in-anantapur-and-guntur-areas/2069   12. Bala Samskar Kendras – Students learned about Taslima Nasrin, writer of “Lajja” book, received Fatwa - death threats from Muslims; escaped from Bangladesh and now lives in India. (8/31) Taslima Nasreen was born on 25 August 1962 in a Muslim family in East Pakistan (which later became Bangladesh) which was separated from the country due to Islamic fanaticism. Taslima Nasrin is a famous writer and women's rights activist from Bangladesh. She is recognized worldwide for her literary works and social activities. The novel "Lajja" is the most popular of her works. Even though she was a Muslim, she was shocked by the torturing of Hindus in Bangladesh by Islamic fanatics. The Islamic fanatics issued a fatwa to her for writing against their frenzy with her pen. Everyone must read the novel "Lajja.” Donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: You can also send a check payable to GHHF,14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979.  

https://gofundme.com/SaveHindusInBangladesh In Bangladesh even now the threat for Hindus is no less, constantly there is pressure on Hindus to get converted or face consequences. Hundreds of Hindu houses and temples were attacked and looted in every district of Bangladesh.  Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF) is making all efforts to unite Hindus is small clusters and giving all possible support to secure themselves, their properties temples, shops and houses. We are encouraging to file petitions and reach local politicians too as vote bank. GHHF and other organizations organized a “Frisco Protest Rally” to highlight the dangers Hindus are facing in Bangladesh and demanding the government to provide protection to the lives of Hinds, their property, Hindu Temples and their business.  Floods in Bangladesh even worsened the plight of Hindus. Several districts in Bangladesh have been severely impacted by floods, prompting relief efforts led by the army, local police, and various organizations. However, videos on social media have put the administration’s alleged partiality under the spotlight. Even now our volunteers are guarding temples and Hindus in three shifts and GHHF is providing required amenities, Same volunteers are taking the responsibilities of distribution of groceries based on the need and family size on a condition that at least one in family participate in guarding and patrolling. Organizing protests to save Hindus, wall writings and calligraphy on streets, taking issues to the attention of politicians are in progress  Most local groups want to take this as an opportunity to kick out all Hindus and grab their properties. Even army is not ready to listen to Hindus. We are getting ready with material and mobilizing students for continuous protests. Some of our volunteers are now involved in wall writing and calligraphy on the streets asking to save them. We call upon the Bangladesh government to: - Immediately stop the violence and ensure the safety of Hindus - Conduct thorough investigations and bring perpetrators to justice - Provide adequate compensation and support to victims and their families - Take measures to prevent such atrocities from happening again.  We stand in solidarity with the Hindu community in Bangladesh and demand justice and protection for them. https://gofundme.com/SaveHindusInBangladesh Your donations are appreciated. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979

"Without a form how can God be mediated upon? If (He is) without any form, where will the mind fix itself? When there is nothing for the mind to attach itself to, it will slip away from meditation or will glide into a state of slumber. Therefore, the wise will meditate on some form, remembering, however, that the form is a superimposition and not a reality." Vishnu Samhita 29: 55-57.  Global Hindu Heritage Foundation/www.savetemples.org and JD Foundation have prepared eco-friendly 3000 Ganesh Murthies. Sri V V Lakshmi Narayana of J D Foundation and Sri P V G R Naidu, MLA from Visakhpatnam West, distribute these environmentally friendly Tulasi seeded Ganesh idols freely to the public. This Murthy will have Tulasi seeds within to ensure they will keep them in their houses.  After pooja instead of nimarjjanam in a river or sea, we request the people who received the Murthy to keep it in a pot and pour some water so that Tulasi seeds will sprout into a full-blown plant which has its own significance apart from the religious aspect. The importance of the Tulasi plant is described in detail in our Hindu scriptures. This way, Ganesha and Tulasi plants will be at your home, and the environment will not be polluted.             GHHF and JDF jointly organized several events. In 2023, they distributed about 3000 Lord Ganesh murtis. Also, they freely distributed Kashayam, an herbal immunity booster, so that you would be safeguarded from this pandemic. Everybody is invited to come and pick one from Pinnamaneni's banquet halls in Gopalpatnam, Visakhapatnam. We welcome everybody to register if they are willing to volunteer in any activities we organize for the welfare of humanity. The Story of Lord Ganesh Lord Ganesha, popularly known and easily recognized as the Elephant God, is one of the most important deities of the Hindu Patheon. Before every undertaking, be it laying the foundation of a house, opening a store, or beginning any other work, Lord Ganesh is first worshipped to invoke his blessings.  Ganesha has many names. The main ones are Ganapati (lord of the ganas, or attendants), Vighneshwara (controller of all obstacles), Vinayaka (the prominent leader), Gajaanana (elephant-faced), Lambodara (pendant-bellied), and Ekdanta (having one tusk).  Ganesha is described as an elephant God who represents the power of the Supreme Being that removes obstacles and ensures success in human endeavors. Hindu scriptures recommend worshipping Ganesha before any religious, spiritual, or worldly activity begins.  Many students go to the Temple before they commence their studies. Business people go and seek his blessings to remove all impediments. Spiritual people worship, seeking the wisdom needed to grow spiritually.  Pranamya shirasaa devam gaurii putram vinaayakam Bhaktaa vaasam smarenha nityam aayuh kaama artha siddhaye  This Stotra is from Narada Purana and is recited to remove all troubles and get liberation. The meaning of this Stotra (religious hymn) is that one should bow one's head and offer obeisance before the son of Gauri, Vinayaka (or Lord Ganesha), whose abode is the devotees, and remember Him always for the purpose of obtaining longevity, desired energy, and prosperity. Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1197}}

“Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual. If the people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honor for me.” — APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India. Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is very happy to inform that our Bala Samskar Kendras in Assam celebrated the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan as teachers day in all their Kendras. They talked about the life history of Dr Radhakrishna, his academic accomplishments and his role as the President of India.  In India, we celebrate Teachers’ Day on the birth anniversary of Dr. Radhakrishnan (September 5th). But why did we choose his birthday and not that of any other leader? Legend says: “After Dr Radhakrishnan became the President of India, when a group of students wanted to celebrate his birthday as Radhakrishnan Jayanti, he humbly refused and instead suggested them to celebrate it as a day to honor teachers and that is how India has been celebrating Teachers’ Day on his birth anniversary (5th September).”     The teachers talked about his life history, his achievements, and his philosophy. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born on September 5, 1888, at Tirutani, Madras in a poor Brahmin family. As his father was poor Radhakrishnan supported most of his education through scholarships. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan had his early education at Gowdie School, Tiruvallur and then went to the Lutheran Mission School in Tirupati for his high school. He joined the Voorhee's College in Vellore and later switched to the Madras Christian College. He chose Philosophy as his major subject and did his B.A. and M.A. in it.  After completing his M.A., Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan accepted an Assistant Lectureship at the Madras Presidency College in 1909. In college, he mastered the classics of Hindu philosophy, namely the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Brahma Sutra, and commentaries of Sankara, Ramanuja and Madhava. He also acquainted himself with Buddhist and Jain philosophy and philosophies of Western thinkers such as Plato, Plotinus, Kant, Bradley, and Bergson.  In 1918, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was selected as Professor of Philosophy by the University of Mysore. In 1921, Radhakrishnan was nominated as Professor of Philosophy at Calcutta University, 1921. In 1923, Dr. Radhakrishnan's book "Indian Philosophy" was published. The book was hailed as a "philosophical classic and a literary masterpiece." Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was called to Oxford University, to deliver lectures on Hindu philosophy. He used his lectures as a platform to further India's cause for freedom. He also argued that Western philosophers, despite all claims to objectivity, were biased by theological influences from their wider culture. He showed that Indian philosophy, once translated into standard academic jargon, is worthy of being called philosophy by Western standards. He thus placed Indian Philosophy on world map. In 1931, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was elected Vice Chancellor of the Andhra University. In 1939, Radhakrishnan became the Vice Chancellor of the Benaras Hindu University. Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1196}}

There used to be a town on the bank of a river. All the people in the village were calm and close together. There was a temple in that village. During the day, the people of the village used to worship in that village. They used to patronize the priest in the temple. One year, there was heavy rain in such a fruitful village, the river overflowed, and there were floods. The whole village started to be filled with water. All the people in the village left their homes and went to separate places to escape the flood. A gentleman ran towards the temple and begged the priest to come with them: "Flood water is coming into the village, there is water up to the roofs of the houses, and the situation is dangerous. We are all leaving town; you, too, come with us!” Then the priest calmly said, “Don't worry about me. My Lord, whom I serve forever, will protect me. You go.”  Hearing this, the gentleman left. After some time, the water came up to the waist. While the priest was chanting from the front of the temple, few people in a horse carriage stopped and asked the priest to join the carriage. But the priest said to Mattu, "God will save me!" They stayed in the temple. After a while, the water reached up to the neck. People traveling in the boat saw him and begged him to come with them. “Are you still here? It is too dangerous to stay here, the water is coming amazingly fast, you come with us!”  But the priest told them, "You go, God will save me." Shivering with cold, the priest was even more shocked when the water came up to his nose. Soon, the entire temple was flooded with water. The priest sat on the gopuram of the temple while meditating on God. After a while, it started getting dark. It never stopped raining; it's cold, and the water flow doesn't seem to stop anywhere. “God! What have I done you less? I worshiped diligently every day. I believed in you! But why did you not come to save me!” He started complaining to God. God appeared. “You fool! I have sent you a man, a wagon, and a boat! You did not come here yourself. Is it my fault if you do not recognize me?” God reprimanded and disappeared. The priest immediately became enlightened. He realized his mistake and apologized. After some time, some people were seen in another boat. "The priest! I know you are still here. Come with us. It is not good to be here!” they said. The priest boarded the boat without saying another word and saved his life. God sends us help in one form or the other to save his devotees. But we must be deserving of it. Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979   {{album_1195}}

"So far as I am able to judge, nothing has been left undone, either by man or nature, to make India the most extraordinary country that the sun visits on his rounds. Nothing seems to have been forgotten, nothing overlooked." Mark Twain Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is highly active in organizing various activities in Bharat, Bangladesh, and USA. Our committee members and volunteers meet once a month to assess the performance of our activities and plan activities.  This month we are fortunate to invite two distinguished guests, one from Hyderabad, India and one from DC area in USA. We recognized them for their service to the community. Sri G B Vipin Kumar, IPS, is a Superintendent of Police in Hyderabad. He and wife, with their daughter and granddaughter came to Dallas to see their daughter. He spoke briefly about his career and what it takes to discharge his duties without compromising his own philosophy and make sure law and order is enforced. He has been in the police force for more than 25 years. He says more and more people are aware of the political situation and responding accordingly. He feels more people are aware of what is happening in Bharat and getting involved in a positive way.  Sri Krishna Gudipati came from DC area who is continually active in Hindu causes for more than two decades. He organizes many activities related to VHP and BJP activities. In fact, he invited us to talk about GHHF activities in his house in 2022 where more than thirty people attended the presentation. He even coordinated making phone calls in support of Smt. Madhavi Lata election. He feels that all Hindus should get involved in revising the Sanatana Dharma.     We expressed our appreciation for their presence and for sharing their views.      We honored them with shawls, presented two books – Reviving Hinduism and Ambushing Hinduism - and with Rama      Lalla Photo frame. It was attended by more than twenty-five people.      As you are aware that GHHF and several organizations organized Frisco Protest Rally in support of advocating the safety and protection of Minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh. With more than 500 people attending they spoke about the need to protect the lives of minorities and highlighted the suffering of Hindus.      Also discussed about the success of our GHHF booth at Ananda Bazaar organized by India Association North America in Frisco TX. It was a remarkable success attracting several people. Many people picked up our flyers.     Finally, we discussed about our plans to concentrate on the high school and College level students and their involvement of our activities. At the same time, we will be planning to form a Youth group to seek their input in getting them involved in Sanatana Dharma activities. Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1194}}

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation was started in 2006 with a mission to preserve, protect and promote Sanatana Dharma and free Hindu Temples from the government control. We are organizing a few activities at the ground level such as Bala Samskar Kendras, Grama Devata renovation, sponsor a priest, making Hindus, Hindus: annadanam, water and Buttermilk distribution, helping Flood victims and a host of other activities. Visit our website for more information: www.Savetemples.org. 1. Protest Rally in Frisco in support of Global Voice for Bangladesh Hindus was a grand success with 400+ in attendance (8/11) Global Voice for Bangladesh Minorities event was held at Frisco City Hall this evening and was a grand success. Global Hindu Heritage Foundation and many similar organizations joined hands to highlight the atrocities committed against minorities, especially Hindus. We prepared the following report highlighting only few items related to the protest and on-the-ground activities, and the flow of events. https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-protest-rally-in-frisco-in-support-of-global-voice-for-bangladesh-hindus-was-a-grand-success-with-400-in-attendance/2048         2. Attended three-day Prana Pratishta Ceremony at Datta Temple, Baton Rouge, LA; Installed Venkateswara, Panchamuka Anjaneya, Lord Ayyappa, and Navagrahas. (8/12) We are fortunate to attend a three-day Pranapratishta ceremony at Datta Temple, Baton Rouge, LA on August 8-10, 2024. As a Chairman of Datta Yoga Center USA from 1993-2022, I had the opportunity to participate in the planning and Construction of this Datta Temple. Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji is the founder of this Temple and performed Prana Pratishta in 1997 with the installation of Lord Ganesh, Dattatreya and Anagha Devi, and Lord Shiva. https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-attended-three-day-prana-pratishta-ceremony-at-datta-temple-baton-rouge-la-installed-venkateswara-panchamuka-anjaneya-lord-ayyappa-and-navagrahas/2049     3. Activities in Bangladesh started in 2021; Our activist came out from hiding Protecting Hindu houses and Hindu Temples. They need our help. Donate generously to resume our activities. (8/13) Since more than a month we are constantly trying to reach, send our help in various ways possible. We lost total contact with our leadership in Bangladesh for 15 days.  All children and parents in vulnerable areas were moved to places of less threat in tribal and hilltop places. Most of their houses were looted already. Some were just cooked white rice with salt sprinkled. GHHF lending support on a priority basis with the limited resources we have. Transport has been a major issue. https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-activities-in-bangladesh-started-in-2021-our-activist-came-out-from-hiding-protecting-hindu-houses-and-hindu-temples.-they-need-our-help.-donate-generously-to-resume-our-activities/2050   4. Bala Samskar Kendras – Students learned a moral lesson from Tenali Ramalinga who tricked the thieves to draw water for the garden (8/14) Once a terrible drought struck the Vijayanagar kingdom. The rain did not start at all. Due to this, the wells and pumps turned dry. The pumps and wells dried up where they were always filled with water. Tenali Ramalinga’s house is on the banks of Tungabhadra River. Even in his house well water almost depleted inside. Due to this it became very difficult to break the drought. To drink water, to bathe, to cook, water was not enough.  But who watered the garden in the valley?  https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-bala-samskar-kendras-students-learned-a-moral-lesson-from-tenali-ramalinga-who-tricked-the-thieves-to-draw-water-for-the-garden/2051       5. Presented India tricolor flags to every house in a village as a way of celebrating India’s independence. (8/15) Schools, colleges, and various organizations also hold flag-hoisting ceremonies and organize cultural programs and competitions. Patriotic songs, dances, and skits are performed to honor the heroes of the independence movement and instill a sense of pride and patriotism in the younger generation. https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-presented-india-tricolor-flags-to-every-house-in-a-village-as-a-way-of-celebrating-indias-independence/2052       6. Donations are appreciated for Bangladeshi Hindus to provide protection, annadanam, shelter for women and repair homes and shops. (8/16) Bangladesh is still burning. One of our teachers got attacked and injured severely and many houses of Hindus and Christians were looted and burned down as many families has fled. There are thousands at every center starving, scared and sick mostly women and children. They have no place to go and at least Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is trying to provide food to those waiting on the streets. Our volunteers are working as human shields. Our people are also trying to protect as many temples as possible in all three shifts on rotation basis. There is a lot of need for food, clothing and shelter. https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-donations-are-appreciated-for-bangladeshi-hindus-to-provide-protection-annadanam-shelter-for-women-and-repair-homes-and-shops/2053               7. Shiva Puja and Abhishekam was done on Monday evening during Pradosha Kala in a Dalit Community. Every villager performed Abhishekam to Lord Shiva. (8/17) Sri Gopi Krishna Sastry Garu, decided to do Shiva Abhishekam in every House on Monday evening during Pradosh time. As many of you know, our activities are conducted in villages, Dalit communities, tribal areas, and interior places. With this program, we want to go to places very few people have been to before and do pujas and Abhishekam in houses nobody has done before. Many of these places are ignored by many of our religious people to bring them together by encouraging the villagers to engage in the usefulness of conducting the rituals. They never went to the houses and performed these rituals in their home. https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-shiva-puja-and-abhishekam-was-done-on-monday-evening-during-pradosha-kala-in-a-dalit-community.-every-villager-performed-abhishekam-to-lord-shiva/2054   8. Bala Samskar Kendras in Assam Celebrtaed Independence Day with doing Puja to Bharat Mata and cultural programs (8/18) Teachers talked about the struggle for Independence from Brirish. The Independence Day of India, which is celebrated religiously throughout the Country on the 15th of August every year, holds tremendous ground in the list of national days, since it reminds every Indian about the dawn of a new beginning, the beginning of an era of deliverance from the clutches of British colonialism of more than 200 years. https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-bala-samskar-kendras-in-assam-celebrtaed-independence-day-with-doing-puja-to-bharat-mata-and-cultural-programs/2055       9. Update on our Ground Level Activities August 1-10. (8/19) Global Hindu Heritage Foundation was started in 2006 with a mission to preserve, protect and promote Sanatana Dharma and free Hindu Temples from the government control. We are organizing a few activities at the ground level such as Bala Samskar Kendras, Grama Devata renovation, sponsor a priest, making Hindus, Hindus: annadanam, water and Buttermilk distribution, helping Flood victims and a host of other activities. Visit our website for more information: www.Savetemples.org. https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-update-on-our-ground-level-activities-august-1-10/2056       10. Urgent Support Needed for Hindus in Bangladesh* Hindus in Bangladesh are facing severe violence, including attacks on homes, temples, and businesses. Thousands are struggling for survival with critical needs for food, shelter, and protection. The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF) is working to provide aid, including meals for the homeless, protection for temples, and support for those in hiding. Donations are urgently needed to help those affected.  https://www.savetemples.org/post/urgent-support-needed-for-hindus-in-bangladesh/2057                 Donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: You can also send a check payable to GHHF,14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979.

India Association of North Texas celebrated its 47th Anand bazar which attracts about 15,000 people every year for the enjoyment filled with music, food, saree shops and display of activities. Many organizations sponsor a booth and explain their activities to expose them to different activities organized by different organizations. GHHF sponsored a booth displaying our activities on the standing banners, distribution of flyers with our activities, distribution of books and Ram Lalla Photos.  What is the Mission of GHHF? ·         Take the necessary and appropriate legal, non-violent actions against all laws, policies, activities undertaken by any government, individuals and/or any organizations that adversely affect the Hindu religion, Hindu Temples and other Hindu institutions.  ·         Establishment of a ‘Hindu temple Governing body’: To take necessary legal steps to abolish the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Acts across India and ensure all the Hindu Temples and other Hindu institutions become independent of state government control. ·         Revive and renovate old, dilapidated temples to restore glory and take necessary action to eliminate discriminatory practices. Our activities We printed a pamphlet containing our activities over the years. Several people stopped by and thanked GHHF for doing great job, Some of them came to learn more and received the information. GHHF started ground-level activities in eight States in Bharat: Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and West Bengal, as well as Bangladesh. 1. Ghar Wapasi—to protect our Hindus from conversion and welcome back to Hinduism those who were converted to Christianity. Twenty-two Pracharaks work in six different states, educating our Hindus about the difference between Hinduism and Christianity, giving tips on how to encounter missionaries, and preparing Hindus to act like Hindus with pride. 22 Pracharaks work daily to make Hindus, Hindus and encounter deception. 2. Bala Samskar Kendras—200 schools started in nine different states and Bangladesh to educate our children about the richness and greatness of Sanatana Dharma. A Syllabus was developed to teach about our customs, celebrate our festivals, learn about the sacrifices of our national heroes, hear about the great Maharishis, the richness of Ramayana and Mahabharat, moral stories, and perform Surya Namaskaras. Approximately 4500 students are enrolled. 3. Grama Devata Temples are being renovated to revive the culture of village Gods and Goddesses to ensure the safety of the villages. More than 45 Grama Devatas were renovated to ensure the continuity of ancient culture. About 45 Grama Devatas are constructed or renovated. 4. Annadanam—It is a regular feature that provides annadanam to deserving people. During COVID-19, GHHF provided annadanam to more than 2 lakh people. Also provided dry goods sufficient for one month for more than 1000 Priest families and gave $5,000 to more than 150 poor priests. In the USA, we provided meals for one month to the First Respondents in appreciation of their dedicated service to the community. 5. Sponsor a Priest—Employing unemployed Priests to open Temples that were closed due to financial difficulties. Visit each family in the village, invite them to the Temple, organize Bhajans, and teach mantras to chant.6.  Flood Relief—GHHF provided food, baby food, water bottles, and fodder for animals for the flood victims in Assam and Andhra Pradesh. Recently, in Assam, we provided 67,000 meals, baby food for 134 children, and fodder for 65 cows, covering 77 villages. 7. Cow Puja and Protection – prevented the transportation of and slaughtering of cows; intercepted the vehicles carrying cows and cow meat; supported more than 25 gaushalas, sponsoring and maintaining the cows in the largest Gaushala in Memphis, TN, USA. Many other programs we have been conducted over the years have been explained to the interested people. May of volunteers scheduled their time in two shifts and patiently explained our activities. We thank Chandra Movva, Prashant Nanganuri, Ram Dheeraj, Sesha Sai, Vijay Gayee, Siddarth, Kishore Deevi; Vamsi Annamreddy, Sandeep, and others spending hours standing outside in hot weather to talk to the people who came to know about our activities.  Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1193}}

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is committed to transmit the richness of Sanatana dharma to the youngsters in terms of the depth and width of knowledge, the sacrifices of national heroes, miracles of Maha Rishis, science and mathematics, and the importance of maintaining the traditions and customs. We take pride in teaching various Slokas, and Stotras to the students. We also teach about several moral stories culled from Panchatantras and other Jataka stories to create dharmic values and develop a set of moral values that will guide them for the rest of their lives.  The ‘Stork and the Crab’ story is a part of the ancient Indian animal fable, Panchatantra, written by Pandit Vishnu Sharma. These stories were developed to impart knowledge and wisdom to three royal princes. In the story’ Stork and the Crab,’ the Crane symbolizes betrayal and treachery. The Crane assures the fishes of the pond a safe life but instead tricks them into becoming his meal. The Crab represents keen observance and quick thinking, which help him save his and others’ lives. There used to be a crane/stork near a big pond. The crane was fishing and eating in the pond. But that stork gradually became old and could not fish like before. There was a situation of starving for a few days. "It's hard, if I don't do some trick, I won't live long," thought the stork. And a trick struck. She was sitting on the shore of the pond, thinking for a long time, and pretending to be worried. In the same pond there was a crab who was friendly with the stork. The crab noticed that the stork was sad and asked, "Why are you looking like this?" she asked. "What can I tell you?" said the stork. "I have learned a sad thing." "What is that?" asked the crab eagerly. Then the stork said, “Today I saw an astrologer near the pond. It is said that there will be no rain in this region for twelve years. This pond will dry up. We will all be lost. I don't feel bad about myself, I've gotten over how old I am. But you are all still young. Sad to think of you.” said the stork. The crab went and told the fish. All the fish started crying, “Oh! How! Are we all going to die?” Then the stork said, "There is a big pond in the next area, if you want, I will take you all one by one." Immediately all the fish stopped crying and happily accepted the stork's help. Every day the stork used to put a fish in the bird's nose and fly away. But not near any other pond. At some distance it stopped near some rocks and killed and ate a fish. In the evening, she used to reach home again after playing a play. A few days have passed. One day the crab begged the stork, "Take me too, I will have a chance to save my life." The stork said, "I am bored today by eating fish, today I can eat crab" and said, "What is it, I will take you today." But the crab is too big. A stork does not hold in its mouth. That is why the crab sat on the stork's back. Both started their journey. After some time, the crab could not get impatient and asked, "How far?" she asked. Then the stork said “You fool! No pond is going to take you anywhere! Like those fishes, I will take you to the rocks and eat them," said the stork smilingly. Crab got mad. The Crab held the neck of the stork with its claws and pressed it to death. So, he went back to the pond with his life and told the rest of the fish that we should not blindly trust anyone anymore.... Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979  {{album_1192}}