In a resounding victory for the protectors of Dharma, the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF) has emerged triumphant in a landmark legal battle at the Supreme Court of India. To honor this historic milestone, a grand felicitation ceremony was organized at the RSS Office in Bhimavaram, where various Hindu organizations came together to pay tribute to the leadership that made this victory possible. The primary credit for this monumental success goes to Sri Thunuguntla Rajesh, the National General Secretary of GHHF. The case involved a series of false SC/ST Atrocity charges filed by Pastor Chintada Anand against Hindu activist Akkala Rami Reddy, which was a clear attempt to intimidate those dedicated to the cause of Dharma. Understanding the gravity of the situation, Sri Thunuguntla Rajesh personally took charge of the entire legal process, steering the case from the District Court through the High Court, and finally to the Supreme Court of India. His strategic brilliance, relentless persistence, and deep commitment to justice ensured that the truth prevailed. This victory stands as a powerful precedent, proving that the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation will go to any lengths to protect its grassroots workers. The felicitation event was a remarkable display of Hindu solidarity as leading organizations such as the Dana Dharma Charitable Trust, Hindu Nation Foundation, Ramadandu, and several other prominent Hindu bodies joined forces. Together, these organizations formally honored Sri Thunuguntla Rajesh and Sri Akkala Rami Reddy for their courage and resilience. The representatives noted that Rajesh’s leadership has provided a new sense of security and confidence to Hindu activists across the region. During the gathering, speakers highlighted that this Supreme Court verdict is a stern warning to those who attempt to weaponize the law for malicious purposes. It was emphasized that GHHF, under the guidance of Sri Thunuguntla Rajesh, has established a formidable legal defense system to safeguard the interests of the Hindu community. The ceremony concluded with a shared sense of pride and renewed energy. The leadership of Sri Thunuguntla Rajesh has not only secured a legal win but has also strengthened the bond of unity among various Hindu organizations. This historic victory in the highest court of the land will be remembered as a defining moment in the modern struggle for Dharmic justice.  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. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1585}}

Sponsor one School for one year: $1200.00 (Installment can be done; Call us for details: 601-918-7111)   Anne Besant once stated, “After a study of some forty years and more of the great religions of the world, I find none so perfect, none so scientific, none so philosophic, and none so spiritual as the great religion known by the name of Hinduism ... Make no mistake; without Hinduism, India has no future. Hinduism is the soil into which India’s roots are struck … And if Hindus do not maintain Hinduism, who shall save it? If India’s own children do not cling to her faith, who shall guard it? India alone can save India, and India and Hinduism are one.” Global Hindu Heritage Foundation initiated Ghar Waapasi in August 2020 by appointing four Pracharaks to welcome back those who were converted to Christianity with allurement or force threats and false promises. We prepared a four-page flyer outlining the fundamental rights of Hindus under the Constitution to protect their rights, and a 52-page book detailing the differences between the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita. As of now, we have appointed 20 Pracharaks in five different States. So far, we are fortunate to welcome more than 4,600 Christians back to Hindu Dharma. Also, we are visiting Hindu activists in all these villages to make them aware of the violence, incest, hatred, sexual promiscuity, intolerance, killings, rapes, stoning to death, and similar atrocious verses in the Bible, with the hope that information will not only prevent them from getting converted but also enable them to encounter the Christian Pastors and other missionaries. What is Bala Samskar?                 Our children are our strength. They are our future. They will be our Ambassadors to Hindu Dharma in preserving, protecting, and propagating our ancient civilization. For centuries, we, as Hindus, failed to pass knowledge on to the next generations. With no knowledge about our faith and with no pride in the universality and non-violence of Sanatana Dharma, our children, as well as adults, have become targets for Christians to convert. They have used a plethora of deceptive tactics to woo our Hindus to Christianity, as we are not able to defend our religion, and also not able to question the barbaric nature of the Bible. We have become defenseless and lack any knowledge of our heritage.                 Similarly, we are still ill-equipped with the true nature of other religions. Christianity and Islam advocate violence, terror, killings, rapes, and destruction. Hindus are the only ones who say that all religions are the same, while the other two Abrahamic religions abhor Hinduism and do not have any respect. Both these religions have committed to wiping out Hinduism from the planet. It is time to recognize the potential danger to Hinduism, to reacquaint ourselves with the richness of our heritage, and to understand why ahimsa, tolerance, inclusiveness, respect for others, and truth can save humanity from extinction.                 Hundreds of Western scholars, Nobel laureates, Literary giants, and spiritual titans have applauded Hinduism's universality, its nonsectarian, nonviolent, peaceful, and tolerant philosophy. As Arnold Toynbee stated, only spirituality and ahimsa can save the world from self-destruction. Francois Gautier announces that “the knowledge that stands behind Hinduism can save the world.”                 Knowledge is power. GHHF would like to impart knowledge that will be useful for them and for future generations. Why is Bala Samskar Planned? To teach about the richness and glory of our Sanatana Dharma. It’s eternal nature, its scientific advances, the depth of knowledge in our scriptures, and its universal appeal to humanity.                 Global Hindu Heritage Foundation plans to start BALA SAMSKAR on Sundays and weekdays to impart the richness of Hindu Heritage, which emphasizes peace, harmony, inclusiveness, self-improvement, and universal welfare. Our Sunday School will discuss contributions to Hinduism made in the fields of education, mathematics, and astronomy. Arithmetic, quantum mechanics, metallurgy, surgery, medicine, dentistry, infinity, zero. Cosmology, literature, yoga meditation, and other subjects. Our children will recite a Hindu invocation dealing with universal kinship and well-being: Om sarve bhavantu sukhinah. Sarve santu niraamayaah. Sarve bhadraani pashyantu. Maa kaschid dukhbhaag bhavet. “May all beings be happy, healthy, and prosperous. May none in the world suffer.” Content of the syllabus used to reach the Children: Bala Samskar / Sunday School syllabus                 GHHF will try to impart the richness of Sanatana Dharma, the glorious past, scientific advancements, the universal message of Hindu scriptures, the National heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country, the need for Gurus in one’s life, the relevance and appropriateness of karma and reincarnation, and recent encounters with other religions. We strive to enrich their lives and impart jnana that removes darkness.  Bhagavad Gita says, “Nahi Jnanena sadrusham Pavitra miha vidate.  tat svayam yoga-samsiddhah kalenatmani vindati.” In this world, there is nothing so sublime and pure as transcendental knowledge. Such knowledge is the mature fruit of all mysticism. And one who has achieved this enjoys the self within himself in due course.                 Some of the topics the teachers may cover in their classes. Depending on the time, they can select as they see fit. Not required to cover all of them in any given class. 1) Chant Om three times 2) Ganapathy Prayer 3) Guru Stotram – Importance 4) Moral Story 6) National Heroes who sacrificed their lives for Bharat 7) The scientific nature of Hinduism and how it is different from the other two religions 8) Importance and Uniqueness of Hindu Temples 9) Hindu Customs and Traditions 10)  Gurus of India 11) Coming Festivals 12) Stories from Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas. Etc. 13) Teach 1-2 Bhagavad Gita Verses 14) Teach 1-2 Bhajans 15) Homework for Children 16) Hinduism and other religions - Compare 17) Yoga Postures and Meditation 18) Visit the nearby Temple and have Darshan 19) Expose them to the government's hatred of Hinduism and how to protect it. 20) Prasadam 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. 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“Make no mistake, without Hinduism, India has no future. Hinduism is the soil into which India's roots are stuck and torn out of that she will inevitably wither as a tree torn out from its place. And if Hindus do not maintain Hinduism who shall save it? If India's own children do not cling to her faith who shall guard, it. India alone can save India and India and Hinduism are one.” Anne Besant Global Hindu Heritage Foundation has written several articles about the future of Hindus in Bharat and how they may be in an existential threat. Every Hindu who is silent, indifferent, secularist, believes in “all religions are the same,” believes that “nothing will happen to Sanatana dharma,” and believes that Muslims are not a threat to Bharath, is an enemy of Hinduism. Yes, a Hindu who denies the threat to Hinduism is an enemy of Hinduism. This “Hindu enemy” is an individual who justifies or indifferent to the atrocities of Muslims against Hindus; who refuses the existence of love Jijad, land jihad, and pilgrim jihad; who refuses to acknowledge the decline of nearly 18 percent of Hindus in Pakistan at the Independence to less than one percent by forced conversion and massing killings of Hindus; who refuse to the ongoing genocide in Bangladesh,  who refuse to take action against people who make derogatory and demeaning statements against Hinduism and Hindu Gods; who refuses to acknowledge the statements by Muslim leaders who say that they will make India a Muslim country; who refuses to acknowledge 400 years of bloody invasion of Bharat the history has ever experienced;  who refuses to pass uniform civil code where every citizen will have the same fundamental rights, and who refuses to question the appeasement of Muslims by according unbelievable benefits no other country on the planet would grant.               Hindus in India are delusional in thinking that they constitute about 80 percent of the Indian population. But people who really think and act like Hindus may be less than 20 percent. Others may say they are, but they would lift a finger to support Hindu institutions and Hindu activities. They remain aloof. Unless there is to be gain, they would not support, participate, or appreciate anything that is Hindu. They do not mind stabbing their own mother, which is Sanatana Dharma. Dharma has nothing to do with him unless it benefits him. But they talk endlessly. They are only takers. They are ungrateful to their mother and motherland – Sanatana Dharma and Bharata Mata.               In Andhra Pradesh, tentacles of minority appeasement are entrenched deep into the ground. Since 2004, the reservations and benefits to Muslims have kept increasing year by year. The history of Muslim appeasement in Andhra Pradesh is often referred to as minority welfare by proponents and vote-bank politicians. Appease them for political gains, even at the expense of stabbing Sanatana Dharma for political gains. As the Minority population increases, benefits increase proportionately. No politician needs to know the history of Muslims; they do not need to know how 58 countries in the Middle East became Islamic countries; they need not know how they are openly saying they would convert Bharat into an Islamic country. The only thing they want to do is destroy the country for their selfish interests, for their power, money, and fame. Even after 75 years of Independence and all the benefits given to minorities, if they have not improved their lives, there is something wrong with the government policies. The government has not implemented the ideals of equality, equal opportunity, discipline, and responsibility. Many people criticized his policies regarding targeted reservations, financial assistance schemes, and administrative concessions initiated largely by Congress-led governments, and continued by regional parties like TDP, spanning from 2004 to the present. Following 2004, many state governments launched initiatives, including the establishment of the Minority Finance Corporation, subsidies for Hajj pilgrims, and significant financial aid for Shadi Mubarak/Dulhan schemes to cover the marriage expenses of underprivileged Muslim girls. Amit Shah said a few days ago that “The Indian Constitution does not recognize reservations based on religion. Despite this, the INDI Alliance—motivated by appeasement politics—seeks to demand reservations for Muslims, even as they cite the Constitution in support of their position.”  But who is listening and who is implementing? But three Chief Ministers of Andhra, Sri Rajasekhara Reddy, Sri Y Jagan Mohan Reddy, and Sri Chandrababu Naidu, have committed themselves to be the champions of the minorities. Every subsequent government doled out more benefits than the previous government. Chandrababu Naidu has been saying that “The NDA coalition government is committed to minority welfare and development. We are working to ensure Muslims move forward economically and politically in Andhra Pradesh.”  Naidu even implemented several welfare initiatives during the 21 months since the NDA coalition government assumed office, focusing on strengthening minority development and opportunities - thereby reducing the Hindu opportunities and making the Hindu future bleak and dark. He reaffirmed his government's commitment to minority welfare, focusing on education, financial support, and infrastructure development, including a ₹5,434 crore allocation for the Minority Welfare Board and a ₹100 crore budget for the Noorbasha Corporation. Key initiatives for 2026 include free education for minority girls up to Intermediate and ₹1 lakh in assistance for Hajj pilgrims. The Minority benefits provided to Muslims in 2026 Under the NTR Bharosa pension scheme, benefits are being extended to over 4.3 lakh Muslims across Andhra Pradesh with an annual expenditure amounting to Rs 3,510 crore. Under ‘Thalliki Vandanam’, benefits up to Rs 15,000 rupees per annum per school-going child) are reaching around 4.5 lakh Muslim students, ensuring educational support and assistance to families across various districts. Post-matric scholarships worth Rs 240 crore are being provided to benefit over 19,200 Muslims. Under ‘Deepam 2’s scheme, three free gas cylinders per annum are given to 6.2 lakh families from the community. The government is providing monetary benefits to Imams and Mouzans. Monthly honoraria are provided: ₹10,000 for Imams and ₹5,000 for Mouzans. Arrears amounting to Rs 45 crore are being cleared, and financial assistance totaling Rs 193 crore has been extended to over 33,200 beneficiaries. Hajj Houses in Kadapa and Vijayawada will soon become operational. He is committed to protecting Waqf properties while ensuring welfare and institutional support for Muslim communities across Andhra Pradesh. He decided for 347 Muslims to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage this year from the Vijayawada embarkation point with necessary logistical support. He increased the budget allocation from Rs 5,434 crore in the previous budget to Rs 6,090 crore in the current budget. Noor Basha Federation has been converted into the Dudekula Muslim Finance Corporation with an allocation of Rs 100 crore. The Andhra Pradesh government created a 4% sub-quota for specific backward classes within the Muslim community for educational institutions and public services. What would be the future of Hindus? Do they have any privileges? Will the poor Hindu girls be given any educational privilege like the Muslim girls? Do Hindus get proportionate “Hindu Houses” like “Hajj Houses”? Will the government provide salaries for the Priests from government funds? Chandrababu Naidu consistently talks about protecting Waqf Board property while he snatches Hindu Temple lands and converts them to government property to be used for minorities.               Why would Chandrababu Naidu not pass a bill to include all Masques and Churches under the Endowment Act, where the government will manage them as Hindu Temples are managed by the government? Of course, Andhra Pradesh would not enforce Law and Order when it comes to minorities. It will either defy or ignore the decisions of the Supreme Court when it comes to the minorities. The annual Brahmotsava procession in Raya Choti was not allowed because Muslims from nearby Mosques objected and started throwing rocks. The 1300-year-old Temple tradition was halted by the imposition of Section 144.               Now, you decide who is the enemy of Hinduism. Hindus will be responsible for their religious and cultural downfall and destruction if they do not learn from the history of Muslim atrocities. Hindus may criticize other religions for taking advantage of the government policies and vote bank politics of the Politicians. But it does not help. It is their sheer silence toward the depletion of Hindu resources to benefit the minorities that is encouraging the government to pass outrageous policies to dismantle the Hindu edifice. A Hindu is his own enemy. His affiliation with the political party and caste is destroying the ancient, rich civilization. Hindu is responsible for the impending demise of his own Hindu faith. Their destiny is in their hands.

Nathavaram (Anakapalli District): Representatives of the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation have filed a formal complaint at the local police station against actor Prakash Raj for making highly derogatory comments about Hindu Dharma and the revered deities Lord Sri Sita Rama and Lakshmana. During a media briefing held in Kerala on the 17th of this month, Prakash Raj made controversial remarks mocking the Ramayana. He described Lord Rama and Lakshmana as "migrant laborers" and claimed they committed theft in the flower gardens of Ravana and Shurpanakha. He further mocked them by stating that the war occurred because they could not pay "GST" as compensation for the theft. Such sarcastic and demeaning comments have deeply hurt the sentiments of millions of Hindus. Our members demanded strict action against Prakash Raj under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), specifically citing: Section 299: Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings. Section 196: Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion. Section 353: Statements conducing to public mischief and creating social unrest. The representatives stated that no one has the right to insult the faith of devotees who worship Lord Rama in every village. They urged the authorities to register a case and ensure legal action is taken to prevent such inflammatory remarks in the future.   {{album_1583}}

“In religion all other countries are paupers; India is the only millionaire.” Samuel Langhorne Clemens popularly known as Mark Twain, was an American writer, journalist, novelist, humorist, travel writer and essayist. He has written several books. He has been praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced." Twain earned a great deal of money from his writing and lectures, but invested in ventures that lost most of it, such as the Paige Compositor, a mechanical typesetter that failed because of its complexity and imprecision. He filed for bankruptcy after these financial setbacks.  Out of financial necessity and to pay off his loans, he embarked on a lecture tour in July 1895 that would take him across the world. He gave lectures in Australia, New Zealand, India, South Africa, and points in-between, arriving in England a little more than a year afterward. He "visited five continents, steamed across the Atlantic twenty-nine times, and crossed the Pacific and Indian oceans as part of one complete round-the-world circuit." Mark Twain, the greatest American writer had specifically mentioned that his Autobiography must be published after 100 years of his demise. On July 10, 2010, all major news media & PBS TV News broadcasted excerpts of his autobiography including his views on Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism and Shintoism.  Mark Twain died on April 21, 1910. He went to India 1in1896 and visited ten cities and have lectures, ant talked about the fabulous riches and poverty. Bombay, Calcutta, Madras, Varanasi, Allahabad, Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Darjeeling, and Bangalore. He appreciated the diversity and made observations about each city during his lecture tour.  We will point out some of his admirations and appreciation of different places and Hinduism. He acknowledges India’s immense civilizational importance. Mark Twain wrote about India and its people: “There is only one India! It is the only country that has a monopoly of grand and imposing specialties. When another country has a remarkable thing, it cannot have it all to itself --- some other country has a duplicate. But India – That is different. ITS MARVELS ARE ITS OWN; THE PATENTS CANNOT BE INFRINGED; IMMITATIONS ARE NOT POSSIBLE. And think of the size of them, the majesty of them, and the weird and outlandish character of most of them!  One of his first observation of visiting India was “Everything was absolutely new—all that beautiful color, all those costumes which one hears of but never sees, and which if you see them on stage you never believe in. It defies all description: one simply laughs at the painter’s brush; it is impossible for him to reproduce it.” They are much the most interesting people in the world. Their Character and their history, their customs and their religion confront you with riddles at every turn – riddles which are a trifle more perplexing after they are explained than they were before… AS FOR OUR SPIRITUALITY), It makes our own religious enthusiasm seem pale and cold.”   MARK TWAIN’S ENDURING FASCINATION with various ways that humankind deal with death and burial was amply filled in Banaras (Varanasi). He attended cremation ceremonies for hours on end, watching, stretching his mind to take it all in as he had earlier at the Parse towers of silence. He later wrote, “We are drifting slowly – but hopefully – toward cremation these days. It could not be expected that this progress should be swift. But if it be steady and continuous, even if slow, that will suffice. When cremation becomes the rule, we shall cease to shudder at it; we should shudder at burial if we allowed ourselves to that what goes on the grave.” "India had the start of the whole world in the beginning of things. She had the first civilization; she had the first accumulation of material wealth; she was populous with deep thinkers and subtle intellects; she had mines, and woods, and a fruitful soul." "In other countries a long wait at a train station is a dull thing and tedious, but one has no right to have that feeling in India. You have the monster crowd of bejeweled natives, the stir, the bustle, the confusion, the shifting splendors of the costumes—dear me, the delight of it, the charm of it are beyond speech." Varanasi Varanasi or Banaras has been continuously populated for more than 3,000 years, and has often been called the oldest city in the world. It was the contemporary of Thebes and Babylon. Early visitors were struck by the "spectacle" the "panorama" of the Banaras riverfront.  In his around-the-world adventures, Following the Equator, Mark Twain wrote: "The Ganga (Ganges) front is the supreme showplace of Benares. Its tall bluffs are solidly caked from water to summit, along a stretch of three miles, with a splendid jumble of massive and picturesque masonry, a bewildering and beautiful confusion of stone platforms, temples, stair flights, rich and stately palaces....soaring stairways, sculptured temples, majestic palaces, softening away into the distances; and there is movement, motion, human life everywhere, and brilliantly costumed - streaming in rainbows up and down the lofty stairways, and massed in metaphorical gardens on the mile of great platforms at the river's edge." “Benares is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend…” “It is the very heart and soul of India…” “The ghats are crowded with humanity… bathing, praying, burning their dead…” Hinduism Mark Twain remarked: "India has two million gods, and worships them all. In religion all other countries are paupers; India is the only millionaire." When traveling through India, he had exclaimed that though a week had only seven days, Indians seemed to celebrate eight festivals every week. He observed that having had only the briefest glimpse of India, you would not trade the experience for all the riches in the world. This is what he wrote about India in 1896: "Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India." Twain was awed by Hindu tradition. He said, "the one land that all men desire to see, and having once seen, by even a glimpse, would not give that glimpse for all the shows of all the rest of the globe combined." (source: Hinduism - By Linda Johnsen p. 364). "India is a country "whose yesterday's bear date with the mouldering antiquities of the rest of nations."  

In Indian culture, a woman is not just an individual but an embodiment of 'Shakti' (power). Honoring the maternal force, which is the root of creation, is a fundamental duty of our Dharma. With this noble vision, the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF) has been empowering Hindu women through its dedicated women’s wing, 'Tejaswini'. As part of the ongoing Assam tour, the 3rd program was held in Dilkhush, where the Tejaswini (Lakhipur Unit) convention was organized with great spiritual fervor and grandeur. The event was graced by the National General Secretary of GHHF, Sri Thunuguntla Rajesh, and the Assam State President, Sri Samrat Dutta. Addressing the gathering, Sri Rajesh garu provided a profound perspective on the status of women in Hindu Dharma. "In today's world, 'Bharat Ratna' is considered the highest civilian award. However, in Indian culture, the status of a 'Mother' is an even greater honor," he stated. He further explained that in our tradition, being a mother is not just about giving birth; we bestow the title of 'Mother' upon anything that provides us with immense grace and protection. This is why we revere the cow as 'Go Mata', the holy river as 'Ganga Mata', and the sacred scriptures as 'Gita Mata'. He emphasized that when a woman is rooted in Dharma, the entire family becomes cultured and virtuous. He called upon every mother to become a 'Jijabai', nurturing their children into protectors of Dharma. The 'Tejaswini' wing goes beyond spiritual discourse by focusing on the financial independence of women. GHHF has already successfully implemented several self-employment initiatives across Assam to help women stand on their own feet. During the convention, it was announced that more innovative projects aimed at women’s empowerment would be launched soon. Currently, Tejaswini is operating robustly through four primary units in Assam: Silchar, Sonai, Kalain, and Lakhipur. Following the convention, Sri Rajesh held a special meeting with the members of the Lakhipur Unit Committee. He reviewed the ongoing activities of the foundation at the grassroots level and discussed future strategies. Based on local conditions and challenges, he provided guidance on upcoming service activities and discussed ways to further strengthen the movement for Dharma Rakshana and social welfare. The convention successfully reinforced the pivotal role of the 'Tejaswini' wing in safeguarding Hindu heritage while building a self-reliant society. 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. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwcyrgFfyMs

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation celebrated Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14 to honor his legacy as the architect of the Indian Constitution and a champion of social justice. He is remembered for his struggle to eliminate caste discrimination and empower marginalized communities. Sri Gopi Krishna performed a puja in recognition of Ambedkar’s invaluable service to India and for raising awareness of caste discrimination. Our Pracharaks, such as Arjun, Anilkumar, Hanumanthu, and Ravi, helped coordinate the food distribution. Today, on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, a food distribution program was organized at the Kalyanadurgam Mandal Center under the auspices of the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation, with the support of APSPDCL LM Srinivasulu. The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation runs many service programs along with spiritual programs. GHHF conducts more than 175 Bala Samskar Kendras for children in nine different States in Bharat, constructs Hindu temples in villages, distributes Dhupa Dipa Naivedyam items, provides tailoring training for women, and many others. As part of our numerous activities, today, on the occasion of Dr. B.R Ambedkar birth anniversary, a food distribution program was organized with the support of Srinivasulu, who came forward with a great determination to distribute food to some people in his memory. We are also informing everyone about his ideals and laws on the organization behalf. We are reminding everyone that we have recently won the Reservation Act in the Supreme Court. The program was made a success by reminding everyone that the organization honored and thanked the donor. On this occasion, many villagers and high school students attended the program and learned about Dr.B R Ambedkar contributions. He suggested, Make every man and woman free from the servitude of the Shastras; cleanse their minds of negative views on the Shastras; and he or she will interdine and intermarry." According to him, society must be based on reason and not on the atrocious traditions of the caste system. Being born into an “untouchable” family, he championed social justice and equality for marginalized communities, particularly the Dalits. He advocated for women  rights, including the right to divorce and to own property. He felt that minorities needed special provisions to protect, represent, educate, and develop them. He felt that minorities should have reservations in public employment as well as in the legislature in proportion to their population. He submitted documents to the Constituent Assembly and raised the issue of setting up a commission for minorities. He played a pivotal role in drafting the Indian Constitution, ensuring fundamental rights for all citizens. The following articles were framed in the constitution to empower women in different arenas: Article 14—Equal rights and opportunities in political, economic, and social spheres Article 15 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. Article 15(3) (3) Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from making any special provision for women and children Article 39: Equal means of livelihood and equal pay for equal work. Article 42: Human conditions of work and maternity relief Article 51 (A) and (C): Fundamental duties to renounce practises derogatory to the dignity of women Article 46: The state shall promote, with special care, the educational and economic interests of the weaker section of the population and protect them from social injustice and all forms of exploitation. Article 47: The state shall raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people, improve public health, and so on. Articles 243D (3), 243T (3), and 243R (4) provide for the allocation of seats in the Panchayati Raj System. 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. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1582}}

The Assam tour of Sri Thunuguntla Rajesh, the National General Secretary of the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF), continues to inspire local communities. Following the successful interaction with children at the Bala Sanskar Kendras, the second event of his visit was organized in the Sonai region. This program was a magnificent display of spiritual strength, highlighting the deep-rooted traditions of the local Bhajana Samajs. The event commenced with a powerful recitation of Bhagavad Gita shlokas by nearly 100 devotees. Their synchronized chanting created a divine resonance that filled the entire surroundings with spiritual energy. This was followed by soulful Bhajans and traditional folk dance performances, which left the audience enthralled in a state of pure devotion. During the gathering, Sri Thunuguntla Rajesh and GHHF Assam State President, Sri Samrat Dutt, addressed the members of the Bhajana Samajs. Sri Rajesh emphasized that these groups are the backbone of our cultural preservation at the grassroots level. He delivered a stirring message, urging everyone to move beyond mere recitation of the scriptures and transition into action. "The essence of the Bhagavad Gita lies in its practice," Sri Rajesh stated. "Just as the Gita empowered Arjuna to stand up and fight against unrighteousness (Adharma), we must also be prepared to stand firm and resist the challenges and attacks currently facing the Hindu community and our Dharma." The program concluded on a high note with the distribution of Anna Prasadam to all the participants. The immense enthusiasm shown by the devotees in Sonai served as a testament to the enduring power of Bhakti. This second event has not only strengthened the local spiritual fabric but has also become a memorable milestone in the ongoing efforts of the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation in Assam.  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  https://youtu.be/4vcFas-hnrM?si=tG3HIqFe97OSFhp_

Born: September 5, 1888; Died: April 17, 1975  Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888–1975) was a distinguished Indian philosopher, statesman, and the second President of India (1962–1967). 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 received his early education at Gowdie School in Tiruvallur, then attended the Lutheran Mission School in Tirupati for high school. He joined the Voorhees’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, the Bhagavad Gita, the Brahma Sutra, and the commentaries of Sankara, Ramanuja, and Madhava. He also acquainted himself with Buddhist and Jain philosophies and with the philosophies of Western thinkers such as Plato, Plotinus, Kant, Bradley, and Bergson.  In 1918, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was appointed Professor of Philosophy at the University of Mysore. In 1921, Radhakrishnan was nominated as Professor of Philosophy at Calcutta University. In 1923, Dr. Radhakrishnan's book "Indian Philosophy" was published. The book was hailed as a "philosophical classic and a literary masterpiece."  A bridge-builder between East and West, he served as a professor at Oxford and Calcutta. He strongly supported education, with his birthday, September 5, celebrated as Teachers' Day in India. He served as Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University from 1931 to 1936. In 1936, Radhakrishnan was named Spalding Professor of Eastern Religion and Ethics at the University of Oxford and was elected a Fellow of All Souls College. Later, he served as Vice-Chancellor of Hindu Benaras University from 1939 to 1948.  In 1946, he was appointed as Ambassador to UNESCO. After Independence, Dr. Radhakrishnan was requested to chair the University Education Commission in 1948. The Radhakrishnan Committee's suggestions helped shape the education system to meet India's needs.  Radhakrishnan was elected the first Vice President of India in 1952 and the second President of India (1962–1967).  Placed Indian philosophy on the world map.  He was also a philosopher who introduced Western idealist thought into Indian thought. He was a famous teacher, and his birthday is celebrated as Teacher's Day in India.  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 the label "philosophy" by Western standards. He thus placed Indian Philosophy on the world map. In 1931, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was elected Vice Chancellor of Andhra University. In 1939, Radhakrishnan became the Vice Chancellor of the Benaras Hindu University.  In 1949, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was appointed ambassador to the Soviet Union. He helped lay the foundation for a strong relationship with the Soviet Union. Radhakrishnan was elected the first Vice-President of India in 1952. He was honored by Bharat Ratna in 1954. After serving two terms as Vice-President, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was elected President of India in 1962. During his tenure as President, India fought wars with China and Pakistan. As President, he helped see India through those trying years safely. He retired as President in 1967 and settled in Madras. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan died on April 17, 1975, the 5th of September, which is celebrated every year as "Teacher's Day. Dr. Radhakrishnan was a professor of Eastern Religions at Oxford University and the first Indian to be a Fellow of the British Academy. He was also named the 'Knight of the Golden Army of Angels,' the Vatican's highest honor for a Head of State. Above all, he is among the brightest luminaries of Hindu philosophy and a champion of 'Sanatana Dharma.'

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation has been conducting Gau Puja, Shiva Puja, and Abhishekam in one of the villages every Monday. Before Shiva Puja is performed, Gau Puja is performed in front of the house and then taken into the house before Shiva Puja commences. On Monday (April 5), Sri Gopikrishna Garu performed Gau Puja in Idukallu village in Ananthapuram District.  The reverence of the cow (Go-Mata) in Hindu tradition is deeply religious, scriptural, ecological, and spiritual. Cow worship (Go-Puja) is rooted in the Vedas, Itihasas, and Puranas, and has been upheld by sages for millennia. Cows are seen as embodiments of Dharma, nourishing humanity selflessly. The primary sources of information about greatness are the Rigveda, the Mahabharata, the Skanda Purana, the Padma Purana, the Shrimad Bhagavatam, the Manu Smriti, and others.  Sri Shankaracharya, Madhva Charya, and Ramanujacharya provided extensive commentary on the Cows. In traditional Hindu practice, Go-Puja (cow worship) is performed with a set of Vedic-inspired prayers, Stotras, and simple mantras rather than a single standardized liturgy. These vary by region (North/South India), sampradāya (Vaishnava/Smarta), and the priestly tradition. In the invocation, a priest will chant by saying that  “All cows are my mothers; cows bestow all happiness.” “Cows are prosperity itself; even Indra is associated with them.” “O Cow Mother, embodiment of all deities, protect me who has taken refuge.” Bhishmacharya says, “The cow is the foundation of sustenance, sacrifice, and social prosperity; therefore, her protection and reverence constitute one of the highest forms of dharma. Cows are the mothers of the universe, for by their milk all creatures are nourished and sustained. In them reside all the deities in a subtle form, for the cow is the embodiment of all auspicious energies that maintain the order of the world. Therefore, one who worships and serves cows worships all the gods at once. The gift of cows is declared to be the highest among all forms of charity. Gold, land, jewels, and even the performance of great sacrifices do not equal the merit obtained by the gifting of a cow to a deserving person. Such a gift destroys sins accumulated over many births and purifies the giver completely. While doing Puja to the Cow, our priest says all the Gods reside in the Cow. He identifies various parts of the cow where the gods reside. The villagers touch those parts and apply turmeric and Kumkum. They do Pradakshana to the Gau Mata. The Padma Purana contains several narrative chapters that describe the cow not merely as an animal, but as a cosmic, moral, and ritual cornerstone of dharma. GHHF is interested in imparting the richness of our culture, especially the sacredness of Gau Mata and the benefits one would accrue from performing puja.  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. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1581}}