[GHHF] Round up of our activities and accomplishments; September 20-30, 2023.
"It is its sublime ancient tolerance, that was the true proof of the wisdom and mature dignity of the Hindu tradition. While there is no one "exclusive" dogmatic Hindu tradition, then, there is very definitely, a spirit of inquiry and of revelation that is so consistent that we find one of the greatest of modern Hindu mystics, Raman Maharishi, speaking in ways and with images that echo exactly the terminology of the anonymous seers who wrote down the Upanishads more than two thousand years before him.” Andrew Harvey
1. Bala Samskar Kendras – Children celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi by performing Ganesh and Saraswathi Pujas and Homas in Gundiganipalli Village in Anantapur District in Andhra Pradesh 9/21/23
Bala Samskar Children performed Vigneswara Puja, Saraswati Puja Palabhishekam to Lord Shiva, Vigneshwara Homa, Saraswati Homa etc. under the auspices of GHHF & SAVE TEMPLES in Gundiganipalli village in Anantapur District in Andhra Pradesh.
2. Bala Samskar Kendras – Majority of the Classes conducted Ganesh Chaturthi Puja and listened to the different steps in doing puja and meaning of many mantras chanted. 9/22/23
Ganesh Chaturthi commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha and is referred to as Ganesh Chaturdashi or Vinayak Chaturdashi. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi is set to commence on September 19. This occasion is widely observed across India, this Hindu festival, also known as Ganesh Utsav, is particularly celebrated with great enthusiasm in states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka.
3. Bala Samskar Kendras – Students learned about Anne Besant who came from Britain, worked for Independence and written extensively about Hinduism. 9/23/23
It is Anne Besant (1847-1933), who made herself able to recognize the divinity in everyone. She was attracted to Hindu traditions and philosophy in India and considered India as her motherland even though she was a foreign country. Born in London to an Irish mother and a British father, a woman who embodies the courage of intelligence can change the world's thoughts.
4. Bala Samskar Kendras in Assam – Students learned the benefits of Yoga and practiced Yoga to improve their strength, manage their anxiety and reduce stress. 9/24/23
Yoga is not just for adults! In fact, it can give children very important life skills that can help them succeed in the world. Sri Samrat Dutt, the Board of the Director of Global Hindu Heritage Foundation, and also the coordinator of activities in Assam organizes Yoga and Meditation to Bala Samskar students every week. Many parents and other interested people also join the Yoga class.
5. Bala Samskar Kendras – Students learned about Camel-lion story with a moral “Never trust people who surround people in power.” 9/25/23
A lion lives in a forest. It was the king of all the animals in that forest. "Tiger, fox, crow" suggest it. One day he saw a camel like me who knew nothing but goodness. The tiger, the jackal and the crow went to it together and asked, "Who are you? Why have you come to this forest?" They asked. Then the camel said to them, "Sir! I have come today from the neighboring village because my master's box could not suffer. I have no direction. Save me and make me virtuous."
6. Activities and Accomplishments till August 2023 9/26/23
For the last few years, with anguish, we are all aware of the unchecked mass conversion that is taking place in Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, Assam and Madhya Pradesh in Bharath with no fear and no consequences. In some States, it is being done sometimes openly and sometimes indirectly with the support from the governments.
https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-activities-and-accomplishments-till-august-2023/1737
7. [GHHF] Letter sent to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to take Suo moto action against hate Speech made by Udayanidhi Stalin by Assam Hindu Advocates Forum; Finally, SC Acted 9/26/23
We, concerned citizens, demand the immediate arrest of Udhanyanidhi Stalin for his bigoted behavior and divisive actions. It is imperative that we hold public figures accountable for their words and actions, especially when they promote hatred and discrimination. Sri Samrat Dutt and other lawyers formed “Hindu Advocates Forum” more than a year ago and submitted letters challenging the issues that hurt the sentiments of Hindus. Following is the letter written by them.
8. Ghar Waapasi in Telangana – 13 Christians retuned to Hindu Dharma from Ranga Reddy District 9/28/23
- Nivas and his associates welcomed 13 Christians from Ranga Reddy District back to Hindu Dharma. They come from A V S Colony of Rajendranagar Mandal. They used to go to MB Church and Christal 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 they created fear in them.
9. Ganesh Nimajjanam Ceremony was conducted by Bala Samskar Kendra Students in West Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh. 9/29/23
Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is very happy to announce that our Bala Samskar Students went on a precession dancing on the street to nearby canal. Ganesh was taken in Autorickshaw by chanting Ganesh stotras and saying, “Ganapati Bappa Morya” and “Ganesh Maharaj Ki Jai.”
Ganesha Visarjan can be performed on the same day of Ganesha Chaturthi festival, at the end of Ganesha Puja. Most Puja Vidhis of Hindu deities usually include either Visarjan or Utthapana after performing the Puja rituals. However, Ganesha Visarjan on the same day of Ganesha Chaturthi is a less popular ceremony.
10. Muslim Girl went to Court and officially converted and married a Hindu Boy with Legal Assistance from our Board of Director Sri Samrat Dutt; Five Muslims embraced Hinduism in Assam. 9/30/23
At first Rezina Begum, a college going girl, fell in love with a Hindu boy Bacchu Das. Local Muslims threatened her not to meet any Hindu boy. Her boyfriend Bacchu came to my chamber and sought help from me. I enquired about the matter and found right and with the help of our cadre Rezina came to court and willfully accept Hinduism by executing affidavit. It is pertinent to mentioned here that as per local custom one simple home, yagna conducted. At that place another Muslim lady along with two other Muslims were also reconverted by the local GHHF volunteers.
