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[GHHF] Applied Tilak on the forehead of Pilgrims attending Sita Rama Kalyanam in Bhadrachalam- distributed Buttermilk to 15,000.

Savitri Devi (Maximiani Portas) (1905-1982) "We defend Hinduism, because it is India’s very self-expression; and we love India, because it is India." Hinduism is really superior to other religions, not for its spirituality, but for that still more precious thing it gives to its followers: a scientific outlook on religion and on life. Hindu spirituality is a consequence of that very outlook. That scientific character of Hinduism should be looked upon by the Hindus as their strength, not as a weakness, like some seem to believe.” Global Hindu Heritage Foundation and J D Foundation jointly organized an important event in Bhadrachalam where Sita Rama Kalyanam takes place on Sri Rama Navami Day. In order to convey the significance of Tilak, we decided to apply Tilak on the foreheads of pilgrims. We set up a special booth near Bhadrachalam to provide Buttermilk and apply Tilak on the foreheads of pilgrims   It is our effort to teach them the greatness of our scriptures, enrich their minds with timeless wisdom, create a sense of pride through time-tested moral and ethical compass, and make them proud of the science behind all our customs and traditions. Sita Rama Kalyanam Celebrating Sita Rama Kalyanam is a tradition where the utsava murti of Lord Rama and Sita Devi are brought forth in a procession and their marriage is performed as between a bride and bridegroom. Since Lord Rama represents Knowledge and Mother Sita personifies Devotion, this union symbolizes the secret to the most fulfilling way of life. Thus, through the holy ceremony of Sita Rama Kalyanam, the blessings of the divine couple are invoked for the welfare of the world. Sri Rama is the ideal representation of Dharma, and Rama Navami along with Sita Rama Kalyanam offers an awe-inspiring opportunity for all to reflect within and attempt to live His ideal traits. Kalyana Utsavam to Lord Rama  is performed during Rama Navami for two reasons. The first is as follows: Lord Rama appeared on earth for the good of the world and goodness can happen in the world only through His mercy. Goddess Sita Devi is the embodiment of mercy and without Her, the Lord’s work cannot begin. Goddess Sita told Lord Rama to go on exile only if He would take Her with him. Since the Lord and His consort can never be separated, we perform the Kalyana Utsavam so that we can worship them as a couple denoting marital bliss. The second reason why we perform Kalyana Utsavam on Rama Navami is because the Rama temple in Bhadrachalam was consecrated on Rama Navami and it is customary to perform a Kalyana Utsavam of the presiding deity during the consecration. This practice then spread to all the temples around the world. Significance of Tilak GHHF volunteers applied Tilak on the foreheads of the pilgrims who were attending the Sia Rama Kalyanam.   The tilak is of great spiritual consequence to Hindus. Applied on the forehead between the brows, it is a point of immense power and piety. The spot where the bindi is applied is where the body’s most important chakra rests — the Ajna chakra. Our body has seven key chakras, energy centres. These chakras are a source of tremendous power. The Ajna chakra is particularly sacred, as it is the point of confluence of the three main nadis — ida, pingala and shusumna. Therefore, it is also reverentially called Triveni or sangam.  As the centre of all cosmic energy, this pivotal spot is known as guru sthan, site. Our consciousness resides here; it is also the dwelling place of our mind. Our entire body is controlled from here. During yoga meditation, the mind is centred at this dhyan chakra. The dhyan chakra represents our subconscious mind and all our teeming thoughts. Focusing our attention on the ajna chakra has a restful effect on the mind.  Because of all these reasons, great sanctity is attached to this spot on the forehead and the tilak, bindi or tika is rightfully applied here. Also, a tilak of chandan, sandalwood paste, has an immediate calming effect.  Thus spiritual masters initiate new seekers into the fold by applying tilak, invoking and awakening the divine light within. Without a guru, one may not have this subtle experience. Yet, such is the power of this auspicious spot that even a restless mind can be trained to relax, simply by focusing on the Ajna chakra.  You cannot bring the mind to a tranquil state just by applying tilak. But the tilak is a medium. It is a point of focus from where you can tap the incredible powers of the Ajna chakra. (Times of India) Tilak can be worn at any time, but generally speaking, it’s best to apply it after showering, when cleanest. It’s particularly nice to wear tilak when participating in any sort of puja (“worship” in Sanskrit), when going to a temple, or attending a special Hindu event or festival. DONATIONS PayPal Method: To donate visit our website: savetemples.org. Click on the Donate button, then press the Purpose category, and select the General Donation category. By Check: Or you can send a check payable to: GHHF,  It is tax-deductible. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com By Rupees, please contact us by either phone or email. For more information, call Prakasarao V Velagapudi 601-918-7111 ; Email: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com {{album_776}}

31 Mar 2023

[GHHF] Charity during Sita Rama Kalyanam in Bhadrachalam in AP – Free Distribution of Truck Loads of Buttermilk and Water to the pilgrims who came attend the Sacred Wedding

•   The Taittiriya Upanisad says: “Srddhaya deyam, Asraddhaya'deyam, Sriya deyam, Hriya deyam, Bhiya Deyam, Samvida deyam - “Give with faith. Do not give without faith. It should be given in plenty, with modesty, with sympathy, with sensitivity. Give with a feeling of abundance. Give with right understanding” Global Hindu Heritage Foundation has been at the forefront of doing Annadanam and also engaged in charity work for years. During Pandemic in 2020, GHHF served more than 200,000 melas to the needy in In Andhra Pradesh. During floods in Assam, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, GHHF provided meals to the needy by carrying food packets on boats to reach the remote villages. IN USA, we also partnered with other organizations to provide meals to the First Responders in Dallas metropolitan area by visiting, Police Stations, Fire Stations, and many Hospital staff.  Sia Rama Temple has a long history and was built in 17th century by Kancharla Gopanna, who was the local Tahasildar, who is known as Bhakta Ramadas. It is located on the banks of Godavari in the town of Bhadrachalam. Being a devotee of Lord Rama, his composition of songs on him became very popular. Moat of the major cities and villages, they organize Ramadas Keerthanalu. On Sree Rama Navami, Sita Rama Kalyanam in Bhadrachalam will be performed. The tradition of Mutyala (pearls)Talambralu started during the Muslim rule in 17th century. Muslim Nawab used to send these Mutyala Talambralu and Silk clothes for the wedding.  Later the state government reintroduced the offering of Mutyala Talambralu and Sil clothes.  Lakhs of devotees across India and foreign countries attend and witness the wedding. It is very difficult to get accommodation, meals and even water. Hindus believe that charity, or dana, is important. This is because helping others is helping Brahman, as all living things have an atman, or piece of Brahman, within them. Selfless charitable acts are seen as examples of Karma yoga. Dana means giving and sewa means selfless service. The concept of charity in Hinduism is about helping others without expecting something in return and because it is the right thing to do. Global Hindu Heritage Foundation realizing the need to quench the thirst of the pilgrims, it decide along with J D Foundation to provide water and buttermilk. We prepare a big banners and posted them at a particular location for visibility. Many pilgrims are coming and pick up the buttermilk packets.   Tilakam on the forehead. T make realize the importance of applying Tilak on the forehead, GHHF volunteers are applying Vaishnava Tilak on the forehead between the eye brows of the pilgrims. The spot where the Bindi is applied is where the body’s most important chakra rests — the Ajna chakra. Our body has seven key chakras, energy centers. These chakras are a source of tremendous power. The Ajna chakra is particularly sacred, as it is the point of confluence of the three main Nadis — Ida, Pingala and Shushma. Therefore, it is also reverentially called Triveni or Sangam. DONATIONS PayPal Method: To donate visit our website: savetemples.org. Click on the Donate button, then press the Purpose category, and select the General Donation category. By Check: Or you can send a check payable to: GHHF,  It is tax-deductible. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com By Rupees, please contact us by either phone or email. For more information, call Prakasarao V Velagapudi 601-918-7111 ; Email: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com {{album_775}}  

30 Mar 2023

[GHHF] Padma Bhushan Sangita Kalanidhi Smt. Sudha Raghunathan’s Carnatic Musical Concert was a great success with full attendance.

J G Von Herder “Indian art as "a monument of a philosophical system in the history of mankind and doubted whether any other people on earth have treated symbolism in art as thoroughly as Indians"  Global Hindu Heritage Foundation, India Fine Arts Academy and Lead America jointly hosted a very special concert by Padma Bhushan Sangita Kalanidhi Smt Sudha Raghunathan on the wonderful spring evening of Mar 26 2023. The concert was conducted at Mesquite Art Center on March 26, 2023 It started off with Sri Prakasarao Velagapudi, President of GHHF, giving a warm welcome to the audience of the already packed auditorium of Mesquite Arts Center.  He also highlighted the activities of the organization as a part of his speech. He mentioned that GHHF was started to protect and preserve Hindu Temples and Hindu culture. He mentioned that we have been working to protect the lands of Hindu Temple lands. Staring 2020, GHHF has undertaken a number of activities to protect Hindu Dharma, repel Christian aggression, provide Annadanam to the needy, supply Dry goods to the needy priests, welcome back those Hindus who were converted to Christianity through vile and deceptive methods, protect our innocent Hindu children, enrich our Hindu children with the richness and grandeur of Hindu Dharma, renovate Grama Devatas, and revive age-old customs that have been neglected for years.     He explained that it is the responsibility of every Hindu to protect Sanatana Dharma asked them not confine themselves to their own Bubble. Sanatana Dharma is larger than any organization, any Ashram, Any Temple and any special interest groups. The special interest organizations cannot survive without the survival of Hinduism. He talked about the ground level work GHHF is making in five different States and Bangladesh. They are:     Annadanam     Bala Samskar for Children Renovation of Grama Devatas Ghar Waapasi Distribution of Pooja Kits to the Temple Sponsorship of Priests in the villages Gaushalas Oxygen Concentrators and Ventilators And many more Following this presentation, the artist's introduction by Smt. Radhika Kodela of IFAA. As she welcomed the artists, audiences welcomed them heartily with loud cheers and claps.     GHHF would like to thank Smt. Radhika for taking full responsibility coordinate the activity on our behalf and would like to express our appreciation for her efforts relieving our burden. As soon as artists settled, Smt Sudha started off with Mathe Malayadwaja, a Daru Varnam by Sri Muthaih Bhagavathar in Khamas. This is a beautiful devi varnam and her rendition is very popular with her fans and was included in the movie Morning Raga as well. This Varnam set a great ground for a wonderful Sudharnavam flowing into our hearts. Post varnam, Smt Sudha quickly moved with a very brief alapana into Gajavadana in Hamsadhwani of Purandhara dasa presenting brisk swarams in the end of the kriti. Next she moved to one of my favorites in Vasanta Bhairavi Nee Daya rada by Sadguru Tyagaraja, in which the composer asks Lord Rama - "Oh Rama! Is it fair for you to wait and watch my ceaseless struggle? ". She presented this Kriti drenched with Bhakti Bhava especially as she sang the line Naa madi tallaDillagaa. Reminded of a wonderful rendition of this Kriti by Smt P. Susheela's in the movie Pooja. Smt. Sudha continued the concert with a detailed alapana of Ritigowla. Her presentation was chaste traversing a wide range of swaras as required by the scope of the ragam. Sudha ji presented Sri Subbaraya Sastri's superb magnum opus composition in this ragam Janani Ninu vina. She jumped right into detail alapana of Pantuvarali, her main raga of the concert. She followed the above item with a beautiful rendition of Sri Othukadu's Alai Payude in Kanada. Sudha ji next said that she will present a short RTP in khanda triputa.  This turned out to be one of the most interesting, educative and appreciated piece of the concert. She presented a brief but unique Brindavani ragam which was transitioned to tanam by the violinist Kamalakiran. Second portion of the tanam the singer, violinist and mridangist joined to give the tanam a grand finale. The Pallavi was a prayer to SaptaswarUDa Surya Deva.. During ragam, thanam, pallavi rendition and swarakalpana, both the vocalist and violinist alternated the Audava raga (pentatonic) theme which was used efficiently showcasing grahabedham in many ragas with utter ease yet maintaining and highlighting the raga bhava and beauty of the destination ragams. Some ragas chosen were rare like Priya darshini (Priyadarshini is the janya raga of the 21st Melakarta raga Keeravani , Aarohana: S R₂ M₁ D₁ N₃ S Avarohana: S N₃ D₁ M₁ R₂ S). This was followed by Surya, (of course owing to the theme of the Pallavi.. expected somewhere to prop up :)),  Nagaswaravali, Revathi and other audava ragas. The grahabedhams in Surya, Nagaswaravali (Hamsadhwani) were smooth, elegant and evoked audience enthusiasm with applause. Post RTP, Sudha ji presented various items including Tandanana - Annamacharya, Viruttam followed by Muruganin Marupeyar - Guru Surjananda, Chinnachiru - Bharatiyar (awesome Shivaranjani Charanam!!), Pyare Darshan Meera, Ragashri Thillana - Lalgudi, and Pavamana - Tyagaraja.. She mentioned many of the items were based on audience requests. She patiently fulfilled them patiently managing the time. The concert went way over 3 hours and 15 minutes.  Audience were enthralled by the performance and gave a rousing standing ovation. All in all, it was a very fulfilling concert covering a wide range of her popular presentations presented with complete surrender to the mood and essence of the compositions.  The all-American origin orchestra - Kamalakiran from Virginia, Akshay from New Jersey/Chennai, Sowmiya from Virginia and Sai Sruthi on Tambura from Dallas was the best part of the presentation. Very Happy to see so much talent originating from USA taking up Carnatic music passionately. The concert concluded with a vote of thanks by Sri Srini Prabhala (IFAA) and Sri Govindarjan (GHHF). DONATIONS PayPal Method: To donate visit our website: savetemples.org. Click on the Donate button, then press the Purpose category, and select the General Donation category. By Check: Or you can send a check payable to: GHHF,  It is tax-deductible. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com By Rupees, please contact us by either phone or email. For more information, call Prakasarao V Velagapudi 601-918-7111 ; Email: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com {{album_774}}

29 Mar 2023

[GHHF] Bala Samskar Kendras in Bapatla – Drawing of Bhagat Singh Picture inspired the students to learn about him and also helped them to develop numerous skills.

Nancy  Wilson Ross “Down the millennia of its existence, Hinduism has made a priceless contribution to the collective religious life of mankind through the remarkable findings of her many brilliant mystics and philosophers, as set forth in a voluminous literature. Perhaps, however, her most significant contribution to the universal body of religious inquiry is the persistent, unshakable belief that union with the Divine is attainable while one is still on earth.”  Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is very happy to inform you that we have started Bala Samskar Kendras (Schools for children and youth) to enrich them with the greatness of Hindu Dharma and appreciate the sacrifices many leaders have done to protect Bharat. There are many kings who have achieved new heights in their skills, talents, and strength. Unfortunately, Bharath denies its history to its own children and glorified the most undeserving rulers. The government has corrupted the minds of young students since Independence from 1947. It is our effort to teach them the greatness of our scriptures, enrich their minds with timeless wisdom, create a sense of pride through time-tested moral and ethical compass, and make them proud of the science behind all our customs and traditions. Drawing Bhagat Singh Picture One of the teachers, Hema, has conducted the class encouraging children draw the image Bhagavat Sing, the revolutionary who died for the sake of Bharata Mata. While random drawing can help hone your focus, drawing specific items or ideas can help you remember them better. In another study cited in an article on Inc.com, participants were asked to either write or draw words from a list. Those who drew the words had a higher retention rate than those who wrote down the words. “Drawing what you have understood from a reading passage, drawing the science experiment you have just done or drawing the detail of an autumn leaf are all examples of engaging with the same learning from a different angle,” Adoniou says Drawing Is Important To Us Humans Envisioning The World. One is able to translate his vision a picture Hand-Eye Coordination. One is able to coordinate one’s hand with eye – Keep them synchronized. Communication. This is one on way communicating effectively without words. One develops Analytical Skills – sound decisions must be decided. They need to develop the concept, imagine the picture, remember the features, dress and any unique features.  He develops the skill to focus more on the drawing than writing,  They develop excellent memory power since he has to remember the picture he was going to draw.  Drawing Is Important For Your Child Okuha lists the following benefits one acquires by drawing pictures. Improves Child’s Articulation Sharpens Motor Skills Nurtures Problem-Solving Skills Wild Imagination Prepares Your Child For School Drawing Is Good For Your Brain Drawing Is Good For Your Mental Health Research by Myra Fernandes, Jeffrey Wammes, and Melissa Meade, who published an article in Sage Journals, has shown that hat drawing is superior to activities such as reading or writing because it forces the person to process information in multiple ways: visually, kinesthetically, and semantically. Across a series of experiments, researchers found drawing information to be a powerful way to boost memory, increasing recall by nearly double. When a student draws a concept, they “must elaborate on its meaning and semantic features, engage in the actual hand movements needed for drawing (motor action), and visually inspect [the] created picture (pictorial processing).” Youki Terada summarizes the research on drawing by children as thus: “So when we draw, we encode the memory in a very rich way, layering together the visual memory of the image, the kinesthetic memory of our hand drawing the image, and the semantic memory that is invoked when we engage in meaning-making. In combination, this greatly increases the likelihood that the concept being drawn will later be recalled.”(Source: https://www.edutopia.org/article/science-drawing-and-memory/) DONATIONS PayPal Method: To donate visit our website: savetemples.org. Click on the Donate button, then press the Purpose category, and select the General Donation category. By Check: Or you can send a check payable to: GHHF,  It is tax-deductible. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com By Rupees, please contact us by either phone or email. For more information, call Prakasarao V Velagapudi 601-918-7111 ; Email: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com {{album_773}}

28 Mar 2023

[GHHF] Bala Samskar Kendras – Students learned about the National Hero Bhagat Singh, who sacrificed his life to free India from foreign rule.

Edgar Quinet (1803 - 1875) French Historian. ‘When human revolutions first began, India stood more expressly than any other country for what may be called a Declaration of the Rights of the Being. That divine Individuality, and its community with infinity, is obviously the foundation and the source of all life and all history.’ Bhagat Singh, one of the revolutionaries who was a part of the freedom movement for Indian independence, was martyred at a very young age. He, therefore, became a role model to many youngsters and leaders to gather the courage to fight, to take actions against injustices and to voice out all that needs to be heard. ‘Inquilab Zindabad’, is one of the most popular slogans of Bhagat Singh. He tried his best to bring social change. All his sayings portray the kind of person he was and the kind of ideals he had. Bhagat Singh, (born September 27, 1907, Lyallpur, western Punjab, India [now in Pakistan]—died March 23, 1931, Lahore [now in Pakistan]), revolutionary hero of the Indian independence movement. Bhagat Singh attended Dayanand Anglo Vedic High School, which was operated by Arya Samaj (a reform sect of modern Hinduism), and then National College, both located in Lahore. He began to protest British rule in India while still a youth and soon fought for national independence. He also worked as a writer and editor in Amritsar for Punjabi- and Urdu-language newspapers espousing Marxist theories. He is credited with popularizing the catchphrase “Inquilab zindabad” (“Long live the revolution”). In 1928 Bhagat Singh plotted with others to kill the police chief responsible for the death of Indian writer and politician Lala Lajpat Rai, one of the founders of National College, during a silent march opposing the Simon Commission. Instead, in a case of mistaken identity, junior officer J.P. Saunders was killed, and Bhagat Singh had to flee Lahore to escape the death penalty. In 1929 he and an associate lobbed a bomb at the Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi to protest the implementation of the Defense of India Act and then surrendered. He was hanged at the age of 23 for the murder of Saunders. (Source: Britanica.com) A few of Bhagat Singh’s slogans are given below for your reference: •    “They may kill me, but they cannot kill my ideas. They can crush my body, but they will not be able to crush my spirit.” •    “Philosophy is the outcome of human weakness or limitation of knowledge.” •    “Revolution is an inalienable right of mankind. Freedom is an imperishable birthright of all.” •    “Labor is the real sustainer of society.” •    “I am a man and all that affects mankind concerns me.” •    “If the deaf have to hear, the sound has to be very loud.” •    “A rebellion is not a revolution. It may ultimately lead to that end.” •    “Bombs and pistols do not make a revolution. The sword of revolution is sharpened on the whetting stone of ideas.” •    “Any man who stands for progress has to criticize, disbelieve and challenge every item of the old faith.” •    “The aim of life is no more to control the mind, but to develop it harmoniously; not to achieve salvation hereafter, but to make the best use of it here below.” •    “Merciless criticism and independent thinking are the two necessary traits of revolutionary thinking.” •    “But man’s duty is to try and endeavor, success depends upon chance and environment.” •    “By crushing individuals, they cannot kill ideas.” •    “I am full of ambition and hope and charm in life. But I can renounce everything in time of need.” DONATIONS PayPal Method: To donate visit our website: savetemples.org. Click on the Donate button, then press the Purpose category, and select the General Donation category. By Check: Or you can send a check payable to: GHHF,  It is tax-deductible. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com By Rupees, please contact us by either phone or email. For more information, call Prakasarao V Velagapudi 601-918-7111 ; Email: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com {{album_772}}

27 Mar 2023

[GHHF] Update of our Activities at the Ground level from March 10 – March 19

Nancy Wilson Ross (1901 -1986) "Hinduism – not only in philosophy and literature but also in art – has the capacity for immense conceptions, profound an subtle apprehensions, that can entice the imagination and stun the mind with their depth, range and boldness. The many masks of the many gods, their various appearances and incarnations, have been employed to suggest the infinitely possible variations of one supreme essence. 1.    SMAP Celebrated Shivaji Maharaj Day highlighting his heroism and his contribution to retain India as Hindu (March 10) Dallas Forth Worth, TX: Shivaji Maharaj Antar-Rashtriya Parivaar (SMAP) celebrated Shiv Jayanti festival with a Tribute to our national heroes on Saturday, March 4th, 2023. Tribute was paid to heroes with Deep Prajwalan, Mantra-Shankh-Naad, followed by Lazim, Powada, Ganesh and Saraswathi Vandana.  https://www.savetemples.org/post/smap-celebrated-shivaji-maharaj-day-highlighting-his-heroism-and-his-contribution-to-retain-india-as-hindu/1535 2.    Ghar Waapasi in Medak District in Telangana – 14 Families returned to Hindu Dharma. (March 11) Lakshmi Nivas and his associates welcomed 14 Christians from Medak District back to Hindu Dharma. Six families used to go to BM Church, four families to Prardhan Church, and four to Calvary Church.   They talked about the tactics they used in converting people and how they induce people to convert to Christianity. Many converts expressed their own experience of being pressured into accepting Christianity and how it created fear in them. Jesus says one cannot love his parents more than Jesus.  https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-ghar-waapasi-in-medak-district-in-telangana-14-families-returned-to-hindu-dharma/1536 3.    Bala Samskar Kendras – Students learned about Paramahamsa Yogananda, his life and his mission in USA. (March 12) Teachers taught about the life, the spiritual journey, the establishment Self Realization Fellowship, writing of Autobiography of a Yogi, and the propagation of Kriya Yoga. Yogananda was born in Gorakhpur, Bengal in 1893. Originally his name was Mukunda Lal Ghosh. He was given the name of Yogananda after his initiation as an Indian Swami (monk). https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-bala-samskar-kendras-students-learned-about-paramahamsa-yogananda-his-life-and-his-mission-in-usa/1537 4.    Ashes of John Merwin Fritz, a London-based archaeologist, immersed in the Tungabhadra waters at Hampi March 09, 2023 09:36 pm | Updated 09:36 pm IST – KALABURAGI (March 12) The ashes (asthi) of John Merwin Fritz, an 83-year-old London-based archaeologist and anthropologist, who died in London on January 23 this year, were, as per his wishes, immersed in the Tungabhadra waters at Hampi on Sunday. Fritz was an internationally acclaimed archaeological researcher who made notable contribution to research on the great imperial city of Vijayanagara. https://www.savetemples.org/post/ashes-of-john-merwin-fritz-a-london-based-archaeologist-immersed-in-the-tungabhadra-waters-at-hampi-march-09-2023-0936-pm-updated-0936-pm-ist-kalaburagi/1538 5.    Bala Samskar Kendras in Assam – Students learned about the Significance of Holi, the stories behind the celebration of the colorful festival. (March 13) The celebration of Holi is very ancient in origin. It celebrates the ultimate triumph of "good" over "evil". While a feast of colors is associated with Holi the original reason for celebrating Holi lies in the soul of the festival. Literally "Holi" is the Hindi word meaning "burning" in the Hindi language. How it became associated with "burning" is a myth. The reference is found in ancient Indian Mythology.  https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-bala-samskar-kendras-in-assam-students-learned-about-the-significance-of-holi-the-stories-behind-the-celebration-of-the-colorful-festival/1539 6.    [GHHF] Ghar Waapasi in Anantapur AP – Performed Shiva Parvati Kalyanam with pomp and gaiety  and about 25 Ex-Christians attend the wedding (March 14) Shiva Parvati Kalyanam is the marriage ceremony of the divine couple. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. As per the legend, Lord Vishnu performed Kalyna Daanam of Parvati  to Lord Shiva. As per one legend that Parvati fell in love with Shiva and try to find a wat to marry him. She used to keep thinking of him all the time. She talked to Narada that Shiva is pleased with Tapasy only. https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-ghar-waapasi-in-anantapur-ap-performed-shiva-parvati-kalyanam-with-pomp-and-gaiety-and-about-25-ex-christians-attend-the-wedding/1541 7.    Bala Samskar Kendras in Tamil Nadu – Students performed Hayagriva Puja, learned about Stotram and its benefits ahead of Annual Examinations (March 17) ala Samskar teachers performed Hayagriva puja, taught the Bija Mantra of Hayagriva and taught the significance of Hayagriva Puja. In Tamil Nadu, people have a tradition of performing Hayagriva Puja for his blessings to pass the final exams. Chanting Hayagriva Mantra is believed to bestow siddhi power, excellent memory, and power of speech. Chanting of Hayagriva Beej Mantra on Hayagriva Jayanthi grants clarity of thoughts, memory power, excellence in arts, career growth, material abundance, prosperity, and improved intelligence. https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-bala-samskar-kendras-in-tamil-nadu-students-performed-hayagriva-puja-learned-about-stotram-and-its-benefits-ahead-of-annual-examinations/1543   8.    Bala Samskar Kendras – Students learned about Suryanamaskaras, practiced it and learned the mental and Physical Benefits (march 18) In Sanskrit, surya means sun and namaskar means greeting or salutation. Surya Namaskar is then a greeting to the sun! It is an ancient ritual of twelve steps that warms up the body preparing it for yoga practice. That is why it is practiced at the beginning of a yoga class. This warming sequence has a rich history and holistic benefits for the body and mind. Read more to find out about this widely known and ancient yoga practice! https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-bala-samskar-kendras-students-learned-about-suryanamaskaras-practiced-it-and-learned-the-mental-and-physical-benefits/1544 9.    Bala Samskar Kendras – Students learned from Vemana’s Poem the virtue that distinguishes Salt and Camphor although both are white. Vemana is the pen name of the Telugu-language poet, singer, and philosopher Kumaragiri Vema Reddy. He was born in 1530 to a Brahmin family in what is now known as Annavaram, near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Vemana's poems are written in fluent Telugu with heavy usage of vernaculars. This has made the poems difficult to translate into any other language. His poems are deep and meaningful and he uses metaphors and similes in his work. Some of Vemana's most famous poems are "Kamsa", "Tirukkurraluve", "Ammi Thalluni Akka Akka" and "Ola ikku." https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-bala-samskar-kendras-students-learned-from-vemanas-poem-the-virtue-that-distinguishes-salt-and-camphor-although-both-are-white/1545 DONATIONS PayPal Method: To donate visit our website: savetemples.org.  By Check: Or you can send a check payable to: GHHF,  It is tax-deductible. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com By Rupees, please contact us by either phone or email. For more information, call Prakasarao V Velagapudi 601-918-7111 ; Email: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com

26 Mar 2023

Carnatic musical by Sudha Ragunathan on March 26 in Dallas

Sudha Ragunathan has performed at the Madras Music Season every year since 1990. She is considered one of India's leading Carnatic performers. In 2013 she was awarded the Sangita Kalanidhi of the Madras Music Academy. She was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honor, in January 2015. Sudha Ragunathan received her initial training in Carnatic music from her mother V. Choodamani. From the age of three, she began to learn bhajans, Hindu devotional songs. Her tutelage continued under B. V. Lakshman. In 1977, she received an Indian government scholarship to study music under a doyenne of Carnatic music, Dr. M.L Vasantha Kumari, whose student she remained for thirteen years. Sudha is known for her charitable works, and had launched the 'Samudhaaya Foundation' in 1999 of which she is the Founder and Managing Trustee. The Foundation has assisted the under privileged in the areas of child healthcare, infrastructural aid for homes and for heart surgeries for children. The foundation has also raised funds for victims of the Gujarat earthquake and cyclone relief in Orissa.  To BUY Tickets please click on this link: https://www.nripage.com/events/sudha-raghunathan-concert-95/95 Sudha Raghunathan Concert Sent from: NRIPage (https://www.nripage.com/events)

25 Mar 2023

[GHHF] Bala Samskar Kendras in Assam – Learned about the significance of Ugadi – Pratipada; welcomed New Year by doing Rangoli.

Nancy Wilson Ross (1901 -1986)  “ … many of India’s ancient theories about the universe are startlingly modern in scope and worthy of a people who are credited with the invention of the zero, as well as algebra and its application of astronomy and geometry; a people who so carefully observed the heavens that, in the opinion of Monier-Williams, they determined the moon’s synodical revolution much more correctly than the Greeks." The New year festival or Ugadi comes close on the heels of Holi.  ). It is believed that the creator of the Hindu pantheon Lord Brahma started creation on this day - Chaithra Shuddha Prathipade or the Ugadi day. While the strong colors of Holi start fading away, the freshness of spring lingers on with sprightliness all around. The flame of the forest (trees with bright red flowers that blossom during holi) is in full bloom signifying an affluent season. It is believed that the creator of the Hindu pantheon Lord Brahma started creation on this day - Chaitra suddha padhyami or the Ugadi day. Also, the great Indian Mathematician Bhaskaracharya's calculations proclaimed the Ugadi day from sunrise on as the beginning of the new year, new month, and new day. The onset of spring also marks the beginning of new life with plants (barren until now) acquiring new life, shoots, and leaves. Spring is considered the first season of the year hence also heralding a new year and a new beginning. The vibrancy of life and verdant fields, and meadows full of colorful blossoms signify growth, prosperity, and well-being. Ugadi heralds the beginning of the New Year, new month, and new day. It also marks the beginning of new life with plants acquiring new life, shoots, and leaves. Chaithra Masa (month) ends the shivering winter season. We see budding tender leaves, flowers, and fruits; listen to the chanting of birds, and smell the fragrance of flowers from distance. We find happiness booming everywhere. So, the earth will appear in a special delight. Naturally, it is the happiest day of the year. The vibrancy of life and verdant fields and meadows full of colorful blossoms signifies growth, prosperity, and well-being. Sri Samrat Dutt, who is inducted as a GHHF Board Member coordinates all our activities in Assam. He takes a lot of interest in implementing our projects. He sends some of the uniqueness of Ugadi as follows. The uniqueness of Sanatana Dharma Is its unity in diversity. Different States perform the pujas differently, celebrate differently, and emphasize the uniqueness of the region they live in. Emphasis on the Students learned about the historical significance of Chaitra Shukla Pratipada 1. From the sunrise of this day, Brahmaji started the creation of the universe. 2. Emperor Vikramaditya established the kingdom on this day. The first day of Vikrami Samvat begins in his name. 3. This is also the day of the coronation of Lord Shri Ram. 4. It is the first day of Navratri, the nine days of power and devotion. 5. The birthday of the second Guru of Sikhs Shri Angad Dev Ji is also on this day. 6. Swami Dayanand Saraswati ji established Arya Samaj on this day and gave the message of Krivanto Vishwamaryam. 7. Lord Jhulelal, the famous social protector of Sindh province, appeared on this day. 8. Like Vikramaditya, Shalivahan chose this day to defeat the Huns and establish the best state in South India. Vikram Samvat was established. 9. Yudhishthira's coronation day also 10 It is also the birthday of Sangh founder H.H. Dr. Keshavrao Baliram Hedgewar. 11 Maharishi Gautam Jayanti also falls on this day. Significance_of_Indian_New Year 1. The spring season begins with Pratipada itself, which is filled with gaiety, enthusiasm, happiness, and the fragrance of flowers all around. 2. This is also the time for the beginning of crop ripening i.e. getting the fruits of the hard work of the farmer. 3. The constellations are in an auspicious position, that is, it is an auspicious time to start any work. DONATIONS PayPal Method: To donate visit our website: savetemples.org. Click on the Donate button, then press the Purpose category, and select the General Donation category. By Check: Or you can send a check payable to: GHHF,  It is tax-deductible. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com By Rupees, please contact us by either phone or email. For more information, call Prakasarao V Velagapudi 601-918-7111; Email: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com {{album_771}}

24 Mar 2023

[GHHF] Bala Samskar Kendras – Students learned Bhu Mantra chanted before they put their foot on the floor and its significance

Tulasi Das “Keep the name of Rama always in your mind, remembering it with love. It will feed you when you're alone. bless you when you feel cursed, and protect you when you're abandoned. To the crippled it's another limb. To the blind it's another eye. To the orphaned it's a loving parent. Whenever I remember Rama's name, the desert of my heart blooms lush and green." Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is very happy to inform you that we have started Bala Samskar Kendras (Schools for children and youth) to enrich them with the greatness of Hindu Dharma and appreciate the sacrifices many leaders have done to protect Bharat. There are many kings who have achieved new heights in their skills, talents, and strength. Unfortunately, Bharath denies its history to its own children and glorified the most undeserving rulers. The government has corrupted the minds of young students since Independence from 1947. It is our effort to teach them the greatness of our scriptures, enrich their minds with timeless wisdom, create a sense of pride through time-tested moral and ethical compass, and make them proud of the science behind all our customs and traditions. Bhu Devi Mantram to chanted before stepping on the floor As per Hindu religion, Earth is mother – Bhu Devi. We step on it, walk and stand on on her. There is a mantra to be chanted daily after waking up and before putting our feet on earth. It is like asking the forgiveness of Mother Earth. One should wake up just before sunrise and chant the mantra. The mantra is: समुद्रवसने देवि पर्वतस्तन मंडिते।  विष्णुपत्नि नमस्तुभ्यं पादस्पर्श क्षमस्व में।। Samudra Vasane Devi Parvathi sthana Mandithe Vishnnu Patni Namastubhyam Paada sparsham Kshamasva me Meaning : Oh, All-Loving Mother Earth, who has the oceans as her abode and mountains as her breasts, The divine partner of Lord Vishnu, who is the master of the Universe, I bow to you with all my sincerity Please bless me and forgive me for touching you with my feet. Bhu Devi’s Incarnations. Bhumi Devi’s incarnations have been found  in Varaha Purana. She is the daughter of Kashyap Prajapati according to Srimad Bhagavatam.  Bhumi Devi is the mother of demon Narakasura. Bhoomi Devi has also being depicted as one of the two forms of Lakshmi the other form of the goddess being Sri Devi. Bhudevi is also seen as the fertility form of goddess Lakshmi  According to some believes, Bhumi Devi is also Satyabhama, wife of Lord Krishna, in Dwapara Yuga, when Lord, Vishnu assumed His incarnation. She has also been solemnized has Andal a famous poet- saint of Tamil Nadu as an incarnation of a Bhumi Devi, who as a young girl  was wholeheartedly, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and wished to marry him against all odds. Andal was the daughter of the priest who offered garland to God. So strong was Andal’s desire to marry Lord Vishnu that she did not observe religious decrees that prevented her from secretly wearing the garlands before offering them to God.  when she was finally caught and rebuked by her father, the Lord appeared in his dream and told him not to object her to wear garlands before offering to him. He also wished His desire to marry her. This began worship of Andal, originally Bhumi Devi that continues to date in all Srinivasa Temples .  According to the Uttara Khanda, the final episode of Ramayana, Bhumi Devi is the mother of Goddess Sita. After Agnipariksha, when Sita leaves her husband, Lord Rama, the Earth opens up and enfolds Sita in her lap. It is her mother, Bhumi Devi embracing her daughter who returns to her. Bhumi Sukta     This Sukta is found in Atharvana Veda. It consists of 63 verses on Mother Earth. It pays tribute to Mother Earth for sustaining all the living and non-living entities, holding the mountains, valleys and foliage and so on to harbor diverse elements. One need to always be thankful to mother earth for nourishing us. Two verses as an example  praising the harmonious nature of Mother Earth:   Earth, in which lie the sea, the river, and other waters, in which food and cornfields have come to be, in which lives all that breathes and that moves, may she confer on us the finest of her yield. Earth, in which the waters, common to all, moving on all sides, flow unfailingly, day and night, may she pour on us milk in many streams, and endow us with luster. (From the Atharva Veda - Hymn to the Earth - Bhumi-Sukta)  May those born of thee, O Earth, be for our welfare, free from sickness and waste, wakeful through a long life, we shall become bearers of tribute to thee. Earth my mother, set me securely with bliss in full accord with heaven, O wise one, uphold me in grace and splendor. (From the Atharva Veda - Hymn to the Earth - Bhumi-Sukta) DONATIONS PayPal Method: To donate visit our website: savetemples.org. Click on the Donate button, then press the Purpose category, and select the General Donation category. By Check: Or you can send a check payable to: GHHF,  It is tax-deductible. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com By Rupees, please contact us by either phone or email. For more information, call Prakasarao V Velagapudi 601-918-7111 ; Email: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com {{album_770}}

23 Mar 2023

GHHF Board Member Renovated Surya Temple; AP government Tooke over; High Court Issued STAY Order; Villagers fought and became Victorious

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is extremely happy to appreciate the tireless and passionate effort to protect Sri Suryanarayana Temple in Budhagavi in Anantapur District from unlawful takeover the Temples from the villagers. Here is the brief history this unique Temple.                Let us say KUDOS to Sri Kasibhatla Rama Sharma for protecting the Temple from YSRCP government. Sri Kasibhatla Anantha Rama Sharma live in USA until about 2012. He is one of the Board members of GHHF Around 2010, he came to know about the 13th Century ancient Temple and decided to renovate it single handedly. Villagers obtained No Objection Certificate from Department of Archeology and Museum. It is required to get this kind of certificate if the Temple is classified as ancient. He spent nearly 1.5 crores to renovate the Temple in the village known as Budhagavi The villagers registered a society named ‘Sree Surya Narayana Seva Samiti’ in 2011 with the sole objective of temple development and maintenance activities. They have been operating and taking care of the Temple for about ten years attracting lakhs of people on Radha Saptami Day. NOW, Politics entered and disrupted the community, created unrest and temple activities interrupted. Pure politics. Violated all the rules on the book. Ruling Party YSRCP party member wrote a letter to Endowment Department to take over the Temple. Assistant commissioner has written a letter to the villagers indicating the takeover of the management. In fact, Endowment officials came and locked the Hundi denying villagers to have access to the funds. No Temple with less than 5 lakh rupees income can be taken over by the government. Surya Temple income is about 2 lakhs. Villagers organized Grama Sabha and unanimously opposed the takeover of the Temple. Their efforts to settle the issues amicably failed. On March 9, 2023, villagers went to AP High Court and request Stay Order. Within 24 hours, AP High court issued STAY ORDER preventing the government to take over the Temple. I want to mention the kind of mental stress our Sri Kasibhatla Rama Sharma went through to make sure that the Temple will remain in the hands of  the villagers. He used to travel 2-3 hours to go to village from Bengaluru almost every week to meet with the villagers to give confidence and assurance, He talked to various official securing the right kind of information to guide the villagers. KUDOS to Sri Rama Sharma for his relentless fight with YSRCP government. ____________________________________________________________                                        Please read the article published by NIJAM magazine   AP High Court suspends notice for takeover of ancient Temple by Endowments Dept; Allows villagers to maintain it https://nijamtoday.com/en/2023/03/17/ap-hc-allows-villagers-to-maintain-temple/ Villagers have successfully retained the right to maintain their temple affairs by defeating the political motive under the garb of the Andhra Pradesh Endowment Department. In a significant move, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh issued interim orders suspending the AP Endowment Department’s notice to take over the ancient Suryanarayana Swamy mandir in Andhra Pradesh. This development occurred as the villagers of the Budhagavi Gram Panchayat of the Uravakonda Mandal, Anantapur District, challenged the move of the AP Endowments Department in the High Court. As per the details, the Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple, situated in Budhagavi village, is an ancient temple dating back to the 13th Century and is said to have been constructed during the regime of the Chola Dynasty. Since then, the local devotees are involved in temple affairs. In March 2010, the villagers approached the Department of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Andhra Pradesh, and received the NOC (No Objection Certificate) to carry out some development and maintenance activities with their resources. Following this, the villagers registered a society named ‘Sree Surya Narayana Seva Samiti’ in 2011 with the sole objective of temple development and maintenance activities. Since then, organisers of Samiti regularly conducted several Dharmic rituals and annual ceremonies such as Ratha Saptami, Soura Homam on the auspicious Magha Pournami etc., with the financial assistance sponsored by one Shri Kasibhatla Anantha Rama Sharma. As things were improving, a dispute arose when a ruling YSRCP party member of the village wrote a letter asking the AP Endowments department to take over the temple into their fold. Surprisingly, The Assistant Commissioner of the Ananthapuram District Endowments Department issued a notice saying that Surya Devalayam is being taken over. The villagers of Boodagavi strongly protested the political interference in the temple administration, which is being run voluntarily by the villagers with the financial help of the NRI donor. In light of this, Boodagavi villagers held a special Gram Sabha on February 18, 2022 and passed a resolution stating that they will continue to maintain the Suryanarayana Swamy Temple under the ‘Sree Suryanarayana Swamy Seva Samiti’, and there shall be no interference from AP Endowments Department. Villagers emphasised that it is their right to maintain their own village temple under article 26 of the constitution of India. The resolution copies of the Gram Sabha were sent to the Honorable President of India seeking orders to be issued to the Government of Andhra Pradesh to maintain the status quo regarding temple maintenance. In the midst of this, the Endowments Department also conducted a Gram Sabha to know the pulse of villagers in taking over the temple. In this, villagers strongly opposed the temple takeover proposal. Ignoring this resistance and rejection, the Endowment’s department, against the wishes of villagers’ appointed an Executive Officer and started its operations in temple premises. Aggrieved by the act of the Endowments Department, the Budhagavi villagers approached the AP High Court and were successful in getting the suspension orders against the notice issued by the Assistant Commissioner for take over of the Surya Devalayam. Contents of the Petition:Nijam Today has contacted the case petitioner, C. Chiranjeevi, representing the ‘Sree Suryanarayana Swamy Seva Samithi’. He filed a Writ Petition vide WP 5967 of 2023 challenging the order of the Assistant Commissioner of Endowments Department, Anantapur District, vide Memo No. AS/2826/2020, Adm dated 12.02.2021 appointing Executive Officer to Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple. Petitioner alleged that such an appointment was illegal, arbitrary, discriminatory and contrary to Section 29 of the Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1987. He also stated that the said order issued by the Assistant Commissioner was not served on the petitioner and could be secured from the police officials on 08.01.2023 on the occasion of Radhasaptami. Petitioner also stated that the appointment of an Executive Officer by the Endowments Department to the Suryanarayana Swamy Temple is contrary to the judgement reported in 2001(6) ALD 315(DB), 2021 (5) ALD 170 (AP) and offends Articles 14, 25 & 26 of Constitution of India. He sought the honourable High Court to issue directions to respondents (officials of the Endowments department) not to interfere with the temple’s affairs. Petitioner explained that Sri Kasibhatla Ananta Sharma, an NRI, has spent about 1.3 Crores for Temple development and administration with the help of the existing Temple Committee consisting of 11 Office Bearers and Executive Committee Members. After it developed from 2010-2011, there was a considerable increase in devotees and proportionate development, including shelters for visiting devotees, kitchen, etc. The Committee undertook Ratha Saptami on the eve of the auspicious Magha Suddha Saptami (Ratha Saptami) every year and also conducted AnnaDhanam (Free Food Service) for devotees during festivals. The administration process has been improved, and its affairs are peaceful. The Petitioner mentioned that only the State Endowments Commissioner could pass orders appointing Executive Officers to the religious institutions but not the Assistant Commissioner under section 29 of the Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1987. He stated that there is no such delegation of power to the Assistant Commissioners. He pleaded to the High Court that the passed by the assistant commissioner’s order is liable to be set aside on the sole ground that the same is passed without jurisdiction and contrary to Sections 8 & 29 of the Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1987. Petitioner stated that the Temple in their village is getting less than one lakh income per annum. There are two Archakas and two Sweepers working in the Temple. Being essential services, the income is hardly sufficient to maintain the staff members. He mentioned in his petition that under Section 29 of the Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1987, without prejudice to the above contentions, there is no competence to appoint Executive Officers for Temples having below 2 lakh income. Even otherwise, this Hon’ble Court has passed an order in a case reported in 2022 (3) ALD 617 (AP); temples with below 5 lakh income shall be exempted from the administration of the Endowments Department. “Though there is a Committee exclusively registered and functioning for peaceful administration and rendering excellent service, the Endowments Department proposed to take over by a proceeding passed secretly. Such action of the Assistant Commissioner is highly objectionable, and it is nothing but an interference with the religious freedom worked under Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution of India. The action of the Assistant Commissioner of Endowments Department in appointing an Executive Officer is not only without jurisdiction but also contrary to the statute and settled principles of Law laid down by this Hon’ble Court and Hon’ble Supreme Court, as such the same is liable to be set aside. It is also pertinent to state that the Authorities have sealed the Temple Hundi, due to which the committee cannot pay salaries to Archakas and other employees, ” said the petitioner. {{album_769}}

22 Mar 2023

GHHF More Priest Families were provided with TWO weeks supply of DRY Items to Archakas / PRIESTS around Tirupati area, Newspaper and TV Coverage

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation has distributed 18 Dry food items to the Priests in three Mandalams near Tirupati area: Chandragiri Mandalam Ramachandra Puram Mandalam Veduru Kuppam Mandalam As we mentioned earlier, many Archakas in VILLAGES are experiencing hardships and struggling to feed their families. GHHF  has completed distributing the Dry Items in the village around Vijayawada and Tirupati. We are planning to distribute to about 25 Priest families on June 27 around GUNTUR area. Because of the fear of Coronavirus, we will pause distributing for a week and find aa appropriate time to distribute them in Chittoor and Visakhapatnam, Each bag/kit will have the following items: Rice, Wheat flour, Cooking Oil, Urad Dal, Moong Dal, Brown Sugar, Tea Powder, Meal Packet, Chilli powder, Soaps, Tamarind, Turmeric, Sugar, Coconut oil, Upma Ravva, Mustard Seeds, and other items. Our Savetemples Office personnel K. Reddappa and K Subbanna coordinated the event around Tirupati area. They brought the items, and packed them into a big bag and distributed the to the Priests Since the Lockdown due to the fear of spreading Coronavirus, all the Hindu Temples are closed. Now, many Pujaris / Hindu Temple priests are having a hard time meeting their basic needs. Many of them do not have any salaries either from the government or the private Temples. Most of them do not have enough savings to pay their rent and electricity. Furthermore, many private temples do not have enough income to pay their salaries. Consequently, many Pujaris do not have enough resources to meet their daily expenses to provide meals for their families. Recently, newspapers wrote about some priests begging on the streets as they could not provide meals for the family. That news pained so many people and some organizations are helping them financially. They are facing a grim and grave predicament.   MEDIA COVERAGE:  Andhra Prabha, Sakshi and Enadu papers covered the distribution of the items to the priests. Voice of Andhra TV Channel showed the distribution also.   DONATIONS: We would appreciate your donation to continue annadanam to the needy, poor, Archakas/Priests in Villages.   PayPal Method: To donate visit our website. Click on the Donate button, then press the Purpose category, and select Annadanam Category or General Donation category. By Check: Or you can send a check payable to: GHHF, . It is tax-deductible. {{album_61}}

26 Jun 2020

GHHF Additional 30 Priest Families were provided with TWO weeks supply of DRY Items to Archakas / PRIESTS around Tirupati area

On June 21, 2020 Global Hindu Heritage Foundation has distributed 18 Dry food items to the Priests in three Mandalams: Chandragiri Mandalam: Priests from these villages were given the items: 1. Chandragiri 2. Thondavada 3. Gangudupalli 4. Agarala 5. Kotala 6. Itepalli 7. Narasingapuram Ramachandra Puram Mandalam 1. Rayalacheruvu 2. Kuppambaduru 3. NTR colony 4. Nadavaluru 5. Gangireddypalli 6. Kalepalli 7. Nattikuppam Veduru Kuppam Mandalam 1. Pachhikapalam 2.Vedurukuppam 3.Chavatagunta 4.Perumallapalli 5.Allamadugu 6. Pathagunta 7. Komaragunta 8. Agraharam 9. Kammapalli 10. Devalampeta As we mentioned earlier, many Archakas in VILLAGES are experiencing hardships and struggling to feed their families. GHHF is planning to distribute these items in Chittoor, Tirupati, Guntur, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam areas. Each bag/kit will have the following items: Rice, Wheat flour, Cooking Oil, Urad Dal, Moong Dal, Brown Sugar, Tea Powder, Meal Packet, Chilli powder, Soaps, Tamarind, Turmeric, Sugar, Coconut oil, Upma Ravva, Mustard Seeds, and other items. Our Savetemples Office personnel K. Reddappa and K Subbanna coordinated the event, bought the items, and packed them into a big bag. Sri Sridharacharyulu, Chairman of Nava Jeevan Seva Samithi helped distribute the food items to the priests. Since the Lockdown due to the fear of spreading Coronavirus, all the Hindu Temples are closed. Now, many Pujaris / Hindu Temple priests are having a hard time meeting their basic needs. Many of them do not have any salaries either from the government or the private Temples. Most of them do not have enough savings to pay their rent and electricity. Furthermore, many private temples do not have enough income to pay their salaries. Consequently, many Pujaris do not have enough resources to meet their daily expenses to provide meals for their families. Recently, newspapers wrote about some priests begging on the streets as they could not provide meals for the family. That news pained so many people and some organizations are helping them financially. They are facing a grim and grave predicament. It is time to help these Priests to meet their basic needs with our generous donation. It is time to acknowledge their invaluable service to Hindu Temples and Hindu Dharma. It is time to protect their dignity and self-respect. DONATIONS: We would appreciate your donation to continue annadanam to the needy, poor, Archakas/Priests in Villages. PayPal Method: To donate visit our website. Click on the Donate button, then press the Purpose category, and select Annadanam Category or General Donation category. By Check: Or you can send a check payable to: GHHF, . It is tax-deductible. For more information, call {{album_60}}

22 Jun 2020

[GHHF] TWO weeks supply of DRY Items to Archakas / PRIESTS in Krishna District VILLAGES were provided

[GHHF] TWO weeks supply of DRY Items to Archakas / PRIESTS in Krishna District VILLAGES were provided Global Hindu Heritage Foundation in association with Samarasata Foundation in Vijayawada distributed Dry food items to the Priests in Krishna District VILLAGES the weekend of June 13-14. Many of our friends in India brought to our attention that many Archakas in VILLAGES are experiencing hardships and struggling to feed their families. GHHF is planning to distribute these items in Chittoor, Tirupati, Guntur, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam areas. Each bag/kit will have the following items: Rice, Wheat flour, Cooking Oil, Urad Dal, Moong Dal, Brown Sugar, Tea Powder, Meal Packet, Chilli powder, Soaps, Tamarind, Turmeric, Sugar, Coconut oil, Upma Ravva, Mustard Seeds, and other items. We acknowledge the assistance of Sri Pakala Trinath and Sri Velagapudi Ramakrishna in Vijayawada in distributing these items to these village Priests. Since the Lockdown due to the fear of spreading Coronavirus, all the Hindu Temples are closed. Now, many Pujaris / Hindu Temple priests are having a hard time meeting their basic needs. Many of them do not have any salaries either from the government or the private Temples. Most of them do not have enough savings to pay their rent and electricity. Furthermore, many private temples do not have enough income to pay their salaries. Consequently, many Pujaris do not have enough resources to meet their daily expenses to provide meals for their families. Recently, newspapers wrote about some priests begging on the streets as they could not provide meals for the family. That news pained so many people and some organizations are helping them financially. They are facing a grim and grave predicament. It is time to help these Priests to meet their basic needs with our generous donation. It is time to acknowledge their invaluable service to Hindu Temples and Hindu Dharma. It is time to protect their dignity and self-respect. DONATIONS: We would appreciate your donation to continue annadanam to the needy, poor, Archakas/Priests in Villages. PayPal Method: To donate visit our website. Click on the Donate button, then press the Purpose category, and select Annadanam Category or General Donation category. By Check: Or you can send a check payable to: GHHF, . It is tax-deductible. www.Savetemples.org For more information, call {{album_59}}

19 Jun 2020

GHHF Additional Priests and their families were honored in Vijayawada, Bengaluru and Kochin

GHHF Additional Priests and their families were honored in Vijayawada, Bengaluru and Kochin As many of you know that Global Hindu Heritage Foundation in collaboration with SGS Avadhuta Datta Peetham of Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji honored the 116 Priests with their wives at AGS Avadhuta Datta Peetham in Vijayawada on June 2 (Tuesday). We are grateful to Sri Chandra Mohan, who has taken the full responsibility to identify 116 priest, make necessary arrangements, decorate the hall, plan the seating arrangements, and follow Covid – 19 guidelines. He has done a great job by paying attention to every details. Additional 18 Priests were honored in Vijayawada, Bengaluru and Kochin. On this great Occasion, each priest was honored with Rs 5000. F other wives, each one was given one Sari with Blouse, one Fruit, Turmeric, Kumkum, Beetle leaves with nut powder, two Masks and Rs 11. Main program started at 10:00am and continued till 1:00pm.Because of the fear of spreading Coronavirus, all the Hindu Temples are closed. Now, many Pujaris / Hindu Temple priests are having a hard time meeting their basic needs. Many of them do not have any salaries either from the government or from the private Temples. Most of them do not have enough savings to pay their rent and electricity. Furthermore, many private temples do not have enough income to pay their salaries. Consequently, many Pujaris do not have enough resources to meet their daily expenses to provide meals to their families. Recently, newspapers wrote about some priests begging on the streets as they could not provide meals for the family. That news pained so many people and some organizations are helping them financially. They are facing a grim and grave predicament. It is time to help these Priests to meet their monthly expenses with our generous donation. It is time to acknowledge their invaluable service to Hind Temples and Hindu Dharma. It is time to protect their dignity and self-respect. {{album_57}}

14 Jun 2020

GHHF Annadanam to Needy Priests in VILLAGES is being planned. Your Support is appreciated.

GHHF Annadanam to Needy Priests in VILLAGES is being planned. Your Support is appreciated. For the last two months many Archakas did not have enough resources to feed their families. Many organizations and individuals have concentrated in honoring the priests and their families. The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation honored about 140 Priest families in Vijayawada, Bengaluru and Kochin. Since the Lockdown due to the fear of spreading Coronavirus, all the Hindu Temples are closed. Now, many Pujaris / Hindu Temple priests are having a hard time meeting their basic needs. Many of them do not have any salaries either from the government of the private Temples. Most of them do not have enough savings to pay their rent and electricity. Furthermore, many private temples do not have enough income to pay their salaries. Recently, newspapers wrote about some priests begging on the streets as they could not provide meals for the family. That news pained so many people and some organizations are helping them financially. They are facing a grim and grave predicament. Now Global Hindu Heritage Foundation in association with Samarasata Foundation decided to provide two weeks of dry groceries for each family living in villages We will be providing dry items enough for two weeks to the family. This distribution will take place mainly in Krishna District in Andhra Pradesh. DONATIONS: We would appreciate your donation to help the needy Priests with Cash Support 5 Priest families for $100. PayPal Method: To donate visit our website. Click on the Donate button, then press the Purpose category, and select Support a Priest Category or General Donation category. By Check: Or you can send a check payable to: GHHF, . It is tax-deductible. www.Savetemples.org For more information, call

07 Jun 2020

[GHHF] Annadanam continues in Tirupati

[GHHF] Annadanam continues in Tirupati On 30th, we were honoured to participate in distribution of Annadana to the poor and needy people in Tirupati. Dr. Sundara Murty and Sri Subramany Yadav came to help our mission to feed the hungry. Reddappa, Subbanna, Hari, Ravi and many people volunteered to help serve the meals. The demand for meals started increasing day by day since the end of April. We served about 300 people who lined up by 8:00 am. We are providing the meals in different locations in Tirupati. On May 1st, Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF) volunteers started distributing Annadana packets to the poor, needy, and infirm individuals. Approximately 500 grams of a food item is packed and distributed. As many of you are aware that TTD was distributing food in Tirupati and nearby needy villages until recently. About a week ago, they discontinued. To fill the vacuum created by TTD, GHHF decides to do annadanam in certain areas and distribute them at their residences. As per guidelines, nobody is supposed to leave the house after 9:00 am. As you can see, they started distributing by 7:30 am and completed the distribution by 9:00 am. As per new guidelines, nobody is supposed to be on the streets after 9:00 am. We also distributed about 1000masks for these people, banana, and water bottles. Please visit http://www.savetemples.org as frequently as possible since we are going to update our activities in all six cities very frequently. All cities are either doing Annadana, feeding animals or serving Kashayam. DONATIONS: We would appreciate your donation to continue annadanam to the needy, poor, and tribals as well as animals. Sponsor ONE day meals for $250. PayPal Method: To donate visit our website. Click on the Donate button, then press the Purpose category and select Annadanam Category or General Donation category. By Check: Or you can send a check payable to: GHHF, . It is tax-deductible. www.Savetemples.org For more information, call {{album_55}}

01 Jun 2020

[GHHF] 750 Tribal and Poor Ladies mostly Christians were honored in Visakhapatnam

[GHHF] 750 Tribal and Poor Ladies mostly Christians were honored in Visakhapatnam Global Hindu Heritage Foundation in Collaboration with Sri Saidatta Manasa Peetham honored tribal and poor ladies in Vishakhapatnam area on Sunday (May 24th). Sri Sai Datta Swamiji went to few villages and tribal areas and invited them and explained the procedure. As some of you may be aware that many of them have been converted to Christianity.                GHHF is very much interested in reconverting the Christians into Hindu fold. Many of these people in these villages were converted with some inducement and by deception. Not knowing any thing about our culture and due to their lack of education, they converted to Christianity. Christianity prospers where there is ignorance. Christianity declines where there is high literacy. In  European countries, Christianity is declining and may be about 10 percent may be going to Churches.  Similarly, in USA also the number Christians attending the churches are declining year by year.                  It is our duty to look at the rate of conversion and how deceptively they are converting gullible and innocent Hindus is well documented. Many of the converted Christians have no idea why they are converted and have no clue about what they are talking. The Christian pastors have created so much fear among these people that Satan will haunt them if they go back to their ancestral religion.                Out of 750 ladies who came to function about 600 ladies are Christians. Sri Saidatta Swamy explained that they will be received by applying Tilak on their forehead and will also offer Prasadam for everybody to consume.                All the ladies who came to the ashram were given Kumkum, Turmeric, 5KG Rice, and one Saree. They were all given Prasad before they left. May of them even commented that Christianity does not belong to us. It is foreign. Our culture is ours to follow.                             We are very happy to see so many Christian ladies coming and receiving our Prasadam,  applying Tilak and chanting Jai Sree Ram three times. {{album_54}}

27 May 2020

[GHHF] Hanuman Jayanthi celebration followed by Annadanam in Tribal area in Visakhapatnam

[GHHF] Hanuman Jayanthi celebration followed by Annadanam in Tribal area in Visakhapatnam   On behalf of Global Hindu Heritage Foundation, Sri Saidatta Manasa Swamy conducted Hanuman Jayanti in Agency Tribal area near Visakhapatnam. Sri swamy gave Abhishekam to Hanumanji, did alankara, performed puja and also reciting a number of slokas addressing to Sri Hanumanji.   Many people came from the tribal area and spent three hours. Annadanam was distributed to all the attendees.   {{album_53}}

19 May 2020

[GHHF] - Voice of Andhra T V coverage of Annadanam in Tirupati.

[GHHF] - Voice of Andhra T V coverage of Annadanam in Tirupati. TV covered the news that GHHF and Savetemple office have beenn distributing Annadanam for the last 15 days in Tirupati. Realising the need for meal distribution, we have started Annadanam. We are serving the meals for about 300 people every day. The demand for meals starts increasing day by day. On 13th we had about 200 people lined up by 8:00 am. We are providing the meals in different locations in Tirupati. On May 1st, Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF) volunteers started distributing Annadana packets to the poor, needy, and infirm individuals. Approximately 500 grams of a food item is packed and distributed. As many of you are aware that TTD was distributing food in Tirupati and nearby needy villages until recently. About a week ago, they discontinued. To fill the vacuum created by TTD, GHHF decides to do annadanam in certain areas and distribute them at their residences. As per guidelines, nobody is supposed to leave the house after 9:00 am. As you can see, they started distributing by 7:30 am and completed the distribution by 9:00 am. As per new guidelines, nobody is supposed to be on the streets after 9:00 am. We also distributed about 100 masks for these people, banana, and water bottles. Please visit http://www.savetemples.org as frequently as possible since we are going to update our activities in all six cities very frequently. All cities are either doing Annadana, feeding animals or serving Kashayam. Global Hindu Heritage Foundation employees went to the area and bought enough Bananas and other fruits and fed them. Sri K Reddappa and Sri K. Subbanna have fed the cows. They will continue the Annadanam to the needy. DONATIONS: We would appreciate your donation to continue annadanam to the needy, poor, and tribals as well as animals. Sponsor ONE day meals for $250. PayPal Method: To donate visit our website. Click on the Donate button, then press the Purpose category, and select Annadanam Category or General Donation category. By Check: Or you can send a check payable to: GHHF, . It is tax-deductible. www.Savetemples.org For more information, call {{album_51}}

17 May 2020

[GHHF] Annadanam on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti in Chittoor

[GHHF] Annadanam on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti in Chittoor On May 16th, Hanuman Jayanti was celebrated with devotion, passion, and dedication at Bhakti Anjaneya Temple located in Devalam Peta. The morning started with Abhishekam, alankaram and puja along with singing devotional songs dedicated to Sri Anjaneya. After the celebration more than 1000 people were served sumptuous meals.                Prayers were offered to Sri Anjaneya to protect people from the deadly Coronavirus and spare them from the potential deaths. Speaking on the occasion, Sri Jayakumar, one of the Board members to do pujas on regular basis to avert from the deadly virus. He also advised the assembled people to work for the welfare of the humanity and establish Hindu Rashtra. He talked about Global Hindu Heritage Foundation’s efforts to preserve and protect our Hindu Temples and also our rich culture.                Sri Jayakumar also reminded people of the importance of charity and to see that we take care of the poor people, animals, and birds. Temple priest Sr Sri Sreenivas, Manager Sri Muniswamy, BJP leaders Sri Govind, Sri Viswanath Reddy, Sri Muniratnam Naidu, Sri Jagannadha Shetty and others participated.                Also, they distributed first and second prizes to those who participated in the competition of Devotional singing. Similarly, they first and second prizes for competing in cricket match. DONATIONS: We would appreciate your donation to continue annadanam to the needy, poor, and tribals as well as animals. Sponsor ONE day meals for $250. PayPal Method: To donate visit our website. Click on the Donate button, then press the Purpose category, and select Annadanam Category or General Donation category. By Check: Or you can send a check payable to: GHHF, . It is tax-deductible. www.Savetemples.org For more information, call   {{album_52}}

17 May 2020

Suspendisse porta quam eget nibh rhoncus eget ornare urna varius ed ut mauris augu uspendisse viverra elit libero

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