I have heard that man can acquire superhuman powers through it and perform miracles. What shall I do with superhuman powers? Can one realize God through them? If God is not realized then everything becomes false.
— Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa (1836-1886)
BANGLADESH, September 17, 2017 (The Daily Star): Sculptors in Bagerhat and Brahmanbaria are busy giving the finishing touches to statues of Goddess Durga ahead of Durga puja. The biggest festival of Bangalee Hindus will be held in 606 temples in Bagerhat, Deputy Commissioner Tapan Kumar Biswas said. Durga Puja will start on September 19 with the Mahalaya ceremony. It will begin formally on September 25. The five-day long Sharodiya Utsab will end on September 30 through Bijoya Dashami.
Hundreds of statues are being made in several temples in the district. Among them, Hakimpur Shikderbari temple, Chulkathi Bonikpara temple, Fakirhat temple and Karapara Sarbajanin temple are important, our Bagerhat correspondent reports. ”We hope that people of all religions will enjoy the festival,” said Hindu-Bouddha-Christian Oikya Parishad secretary. Durga Puja will also be held in 524 temples in Brahmanbaria.
CHOHAR JAMALI, PAKISTAN, September 16, 2017 (92 News TV): As many as 250 people from Hindu families on Saturday converted to Islam during a ceremony held in Chohar Jamali area in Thatta’s District Sajjawal. The ceremony was organised by renowned trader Abdul Aziz Memon, which was attended by large number of political, social and religious personalities. Those who converted to Islam include males and females. Gifts including Ajrak, clothes, grocery and financial help were also distributed among those who converted to Islam.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, September 18, 2017 (YouTube): The University of Southern California (USC) has a very diverse culture including many Indian Students. This short YouTube video highlights the USC campus Hindu Students Organization. Students offer their insightful perspectives on Hinduism and describe the activities of the Hindu Students Organization.
