Desh Videsh Magazine Travel Edition November 2017

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November 2017

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Tips To Make a Road Trip Easy And Memorable

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Comments of disbelief poured in when we announced our cross country trip from Richmond to Denver to Chicago and back by car with our 6 - and 3 - year old kids. But we persisted and what a wonderful trip it was! Above all, the impromptu trip taught us to connect as a

5 Top Carry-On Luggage Options

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With overhead space on airplanes at a premium these days, the brand and style you choose for your carry-on luggage makes all the difference! From size and capacity to versatility and style, here are a few brands to get you started on your carry-on luggage search.

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Tips To Make a Road Trip Easy And Memorable

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5 Top Carry-On Luggage Options

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Experiential Luxury Travel

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ACA Open Enrollment Season Is Here

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Must See Temples in India

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Must Read Books

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How to Define the Impact of Hindu Temples on Hindu Community?

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Dear Readers, Well, fall is approaching and busy celebrations continue.

Diwali has just passed, but Thanksgiving and Christmas are around the corner. For many, this is a time of travel and a chance to plan longer get togethers.

Road trips can seem daunting and stressful - the traffic, bored kids, and more are reasons why people often prefer air travel. In this issue, guest contributor Aditi Wardhan Singh shares the advantages of taking a family road trip.

Her latest article includes tips from her most recent road trip with her kids. Her crew had a great time, and Singh makes it seem easy and fun!

Along with actually getting there is the fun of packing. This issue, we rounded up some new carry-on luggage models that have useful and unique features.

If you’re planning a trip to India this winter, check out our list of must-see temples. You all know this is something close to my heart, and the list is just a small sample of the many beautiful architectural and religious sights in India. If you visit any, let us know what you thought!

As you know, we love hearing from you, so send us an email with any comments, article ideas, or feedback. You can email us at editor@deshvidesh.com or give us a call at (954) 784-8100.

Before I sign off, I must offer special thanks to all the brides, grooms, and families who attended the Orlando MyShadi Bridal Expo. Aruna and I had a great time meeting with these young couples, and we wish them the best as they plan an important life occasion - their wedding! Of course, we also thank all of our vendors who participated without you, none of it is possible!

Raj Shah Managing Editor

Tips To Make a Road Trip Easy And Memorable

By Aditi Wardhan Singh

“Will the kids sit for so long?”

“It is going to be so hard with little kids.”

Comments of disbelief poured in when we announced our cross country trip from Richmond to Denver to Chicago and back by car with our 6 - and 3 - year - old kids. But we persisted and what a wonderful trip it was! Above all, the impromptu trip taught us to connect as a family and just Be!

How did we manage to create these wonderful memories of a lifetime?

The Itinerary was Kept an Exciting Suspense In essence, the discussion of the destination became an activity in itself. This had a two-pronged effect. One, they started looking at the map to figure out the place, and two, they got super excited when we told them about the next sights we would see.

We Did Not Prepare for Distractions Instead, every second or third stop we bought the kids treats, which served as both souvenirs and distractions. The car ride gets spent exploring new vistas with their new play things.

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Breaks Only at Scenic Spots We took preemptive strikes against boredom!

We took breaks every 4-6 hours, giving them a chance to stretch their legs. The kids loved exploring a lovely place even in the middle of nowhere. And who doesn’t love creating memories by posing in fabulous vistas?!

No Screen Time Means More Family Time Gadgets were used only when we needed to catch a nap or the kids got really antsy. Instead we did the below:

● Classic games like I Spy, License Plate, I’m Going on a Picnic, What Am I Thinking of.

● Try to work learning into road-trip games.

I love making games up on the fly!

● Another favorite is making robots, letters

from items found on the table at restaurants.

Screen Time They Hadn’t Had Before We downloaded new movies/apps while on the road in places where we free wifi was available.

Since our trip was for two weeks, we borrowed some CDs from the local library and Redbox, which were a pleasantly received surprise.

Making Friends Along The Way My kids and I love people watching and talking to strangers. Strangers are after all friends we haven’t met yet! Simple conversations lead to enriched experiences. Also, the kids learn to accept different people and their viewpoints. Remember to stay safe though.

1. Ensure little ones know not to talk about your home, routine life or destination.

2. Write the kids’ name, address and phone number and keep the information in their pockets.

3. We even took a few selfies with really fun people.

banned at home. A Happy Meal, a rare treat in our home, was a great way to appease them and get souvenir toys too.

Overnight Stays at Places With Pools/ Breakfast Any drive that threatened to be more than 8 hours, we stayed at a hotel at night. The kids had a blast frolicking in the pool and had a good night’s rest after. The morning breakfast gave them a great start to the day.

Go ahead. Take an adventurous, memorable road trip made super easy and tantrum free ! Safe travels.

Rare Snacks This trip, I made sure to keep snacks they love, but haven’t had in a long time and have been 18

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5 Top Carry-On Luggage Options

With overhead space on airplanes at a premium these days, the brand and style you choose for your carry-on luggage makes all the difference! From size and capacity to versatility and style, here are a few brands to get you started on your carry-on luggage search.

Genius Pack G3 Carry-On

Away Carry-On New on the luggage scene, Away, was launched in 2016 by Jen Rubio and Steph Korey. Avid travelers, the two friends wanted to design durable for casual and experienced travelers alike. With features like a built-in battery and USB ports, 360° spinner wheels, and interior organization, Away offers modern travelers a sleek, efficient option.

Briggs & Riley Baseline Commuter Expandable Upright (Spinner) A long-trusted, dependable brand, this Briggs & Riley model is a favorite of commuters. Travelers can overpack this suitcase by 33% as Briggs & Riley compression system ensures the bag will still fit in the overhead compartment. Bonus feature for business travelers Includes a mesh garment panel for shirts and suits ensuring you arrive at your business meeting wrinkle-free.

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If you’re a list-maker, Genius Pack is the luggage for you. With a permanent checklist and designated, labeled compartments, Genius Pack takes the guesswork out of packing for frequent travelers. Voted best carry-on by Travel & Leisure, this model even includes a removable “laundry chute” that keeps dirty clothes from your clean ones.

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Raden A22 Carry-On If you’re a techie, the Raden A22 is a must-have for you. With charging docks built into the suitcase as well as an app that allows travelers to determine luggage wait, TSA wait times, traffic, and weather at your destination Available in a rainbow of bright colors, this hard-case carryon is a sleek accessory for the always-plugged-in traveler.

Tumi Alpha 2 Known for high quality and longlasting products, TUMI does not disappoint with the Alpha 2.

This model includes a suiter compartment, recessed 360° spinner wheels, designated compartments, and protective bumper guards. Frequent commuters appreciate the professional and clean look as well as the durability and weatherresistant material. Longtime TUMI enthusiasts will no doubt attest to the incredible customer service and in-store service for minor repairs.

EXPERIENTIAL LUXURY TRAVEL THE WILD OF AFRICA . . . WITHIN YOUR REACH!

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t seems that everyone we visit with has a luxury safari in Africa on their must-do list. Our response is, "Why wait?" Since 1984, Safari Ventures has been dedicated to bringing the African experience closer and more affordable to families, groups and individual and business travelers. We have been recognized by South Africa Tourism, Tanzania Tourism, Kenya Tourism and National Geographic as Premier Tour Operator and Destination Management Company for the quality of the safari tour experience and the responsiveness and dedication of our staff.

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Consider Three of our Most Popular Destinations: Kruger National Park in South Africa Easily accessed from Johannesburg or Cape Town, this park is known for its great variety of wildlife, including the Big Five: elephant, buffalo, leopard, lion, and rhino, as well as thousands of other species. Kruger and the whole of South Africa can be visited year-round, according to your schedule and interests. There are many lodges at a variety of price ranges with modern and comfortable amenities. Combine this with a visit to beautiful Cape Town, and if time allows, to Victoria Falls.

Non-stop flights to major cities depart from Atlanta, New York, and Washington, D.C. No visa is required of U.S. citizens to enter South Africa.

Chobe National Park in Botswana Fly into Livingstone, Zambia, the location of Victoria Falls, and you will be driven across the Botswana border to Kasane. Known for its abundant elephant population, this park offers waterbased game viewing. Watch the elephant calves play in the water near the shore of the Chobe River and see the hippos bobbing up and down as your boat quietly passes . Have your camera ready as you experience an amazing African sunset. We recommend that you visit from May to October to avoid the higher summer temperatures. Visas are not required of U.S. citizens to enter Botswana.

The Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania Fly from New York to Kilimanjaro International Airport to begin your safari. The Serengeti is expansive, comprised of approximately 15,000 sq. kilometers. With the world's largest population of migratory animals, choreographed in the "Circle of Life" you will have a front row seat in a magnificent daily drama.

As you enter the Ngorongoro crater, you will see an extinct volcanic caldera that naturally shelters an amazing variety and number of wildlife. Visit any time of year, recognizing that April and May can be rainy.

A visa is required of U.S. citizens. It can be obtained in advance or upon arrival in Tanzania.

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About the Author

Niru Patel, CEO of Safari Ventures has been operating tours in Africa for 33 years. His North American team can be contacted at 813.341.3300, or toll-free 1.888.341.7771. His e-mail address is info@safariventures.com 32

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ACA Open Enrollment Season Is Here After a November 1 start, the window closes December 15.

Provided by Rajesh Jyotishi This fall, the annual enrollment period to sign up for health insurance is shorter. In many states, it lasts only six weeks, from November 1 to December 15, and the federal government website link to health coverage, healthcare.gov, will be down for maintenance on many Sundays within that window of time.1 Eight states are extending the enrollment deadline at their health care exchanges: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington. The same goes for the District of Columbia. Take note of all this if you are shopping for health insurance.1

to see which plans include your preferred hospitals, doctors, and dentists.

Many consumers just settle for being autoenrolled in their plans for another year – or if their current plan will be phased out, in what their state health care exchange deems a comparable plan. This auto-enrollment is convenient, but the results might disappoint you.

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If you are a high earner, you may want to look for coverage elsewhere. You may visit your state exchange or healthcare.gov and learn that you are ineligible for tax credits to offset the costs of health insurance premiums. If so, purchasing coverage in an off-exchange plan through an insurance company or insurance agent might be a good option.

Tax credits are still around, and Silver plans are still providing cost-sharing reductions. A family of four can earn up to $98,400 in 2017 and still receive federal credits to counterbalance health insurance expenses. The threshold is $48,240 for an individual. By law, all Silverlevel plans must offer reduced coinsurance, copayments, and deductibles.1,2

According to federal law, off-exchange plans must meet the basic standards for health coverage set forth in the Affordable Care Act and offer all the consumer protections of plans sold through the health insurance exchanges. Your health status cannot disqualify you from enrolling in an off-exchange plan.3 This is the time to take a good look at your health insurance coverage. Rather than simply accept auto-enrollment for 2018, use the 6-week window to evaluate other plans. Shop smartly, for your health coverage matters.

Silver plan tax credits will rise proportionally with premiums. Everyone knows monthly health insurance payments are rising for 2018.

The Congressional Budget Office forecasts that premiums for the popular Silver plans will increase 15-20%. Even so, many Silver plan participants may not feel the pain, because the size of their tax credits will grow. As an example, the Kaiser Family Foundation says that an individual with a $30,000 income enrolled in the second-cheapest Silver plan will pay 2.9% less for coverage in 2018 than in 2017 when credits are applied.1 True, some major insurance carriers are leaving Affordable Care Act exchanges next year; others are discontinuing their Platinum and Bronze plans, which the ACA does not require them to offer. Offsetting that bad news, it may actually be a better value to buy a Gold or Platinum plan than a Silver plan if your income allows you to qualify for a health care subsidy (the threshold is $30,150 for an individual and $61,500 for a family of four). If your income is low enough to make you eligible for a subsidy, you may also be able to buy a high-deductible Bronze plan for a very inexpensive premium or even get Bronze coverage for free.1 36

This material was prepared by MarketingPro, Inc., and does not necessarily represent the views of the presenting party, nor their affiliates. This information has been derived from sources believed to be accurate. Please note - investing involves risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. The publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services. If assistance is needed, the reader is advised to engage the services of a competent professional. This information should not be construed as investment, tax or legal advice and may not be relied on for the purpose of avoiding any Federal tax penalty. This is neither a solicitation nor recommendation to purchase or sell any investment or insurance product or service, and should not be relied upon as such. All indices are unmanaged and are not illustrative of any particular investment.

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Must See Temples in India

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ndia is home to many magnificent architectural structures, with temples topping lists of must see sights. Given the number of temples found in a wide variety of locales from remote locations in the mountains to busy streets of neighborhoods, narrowing the list is a challenging feat! Here are a few to add to your must do list on your next trip to India.

Swaminarayan Akshardham New Delhi, India Akshardham is a Hindu temple complex in Delhi, India. Also referred to as Delhi Akshardhamor Swaminarayan Akshardham, the complex displays millennia of traditional Indian and Hindu culture, spirituality, and architecture. The building was inspired and moderated by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual head of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, whose 3,000 volunteers helped 7,000 artisans construct Akshardham.

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Lotus Temple New Delhi, India

The Lotus Temple is a Bahá’í House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986, having been completed for a total cost $10 million.

Notable for its flowerlike shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all Bahá’í Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification. The building is composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad “petals” arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides, with nine doors opening onto a central hall with height of slightly over 40 metres and a capacity of 2,500 people. The Lotus Temple has won numerous architectural awards and been featured in hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles.

the Mughal Empire. Maharaja Ranjit Singh after founding the Sikh Empire, rebuilt it in marble and copper in 1809, overlaid the sanctum with gold foil in 1830.

Belur Math

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Golden Temple Amristar, Punjab, India Sri Harmandir Sahib (the abode of God), also known as Golden Temple and the Darbar Sahib, is the holiest Gurdwara and the most important pilgrimage site of Sikhism. The temple is built around a manmade pool (sarovar) that was completed by Guru Ram Das in 1577. The temple was repeatedly rebuilt by the Sikhs after it became a target of persecution and was destroyed several times by the Muslim armies from Afghanistan and NOVEMBER 2017 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM

Belur Math or Belur Mutt is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, a chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Calcutta. This temple is the heart of the Ramakrishna Movement. The temple is notable for its architecture that fuses Hindu, Christian and Islamic motifs as a symbol of unity of all religions.

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Meenakshi Amman Temple

Annamalaiyar Temple

Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple or Meenakshi Amman Temple is a historic Hindu temple in the holy city of Madurai in India. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva - who is known here as Sundareswarar or Beautiful Lord - and his consort, Parvati who is known as Meenakshi. The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 2500-year-old city of Madurai. The complex houses 14 magnificent Gopurams or towers including two golden Gopurams for the main deities, that are elaborately sculptured and painted showing the architectural and sculpting skills of the ancient Indian Sthapathis.

Annamalaiyar Temple is a noted Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and it is the second largest temple (by the area used completely for religious purpose). It has got four stately towers on all the four sides and four high stone walls just like the rampart walls of a fort. The 11-tiered highest (217 feet (66 m)) Eastern Tower is called the Rajagopuram. The fortified walls pierced with four gopura entrances offer a formidable look to this vast complex.

Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India

Hindu University of America A Unique dimension of hindu thought and traditions

Certification in Hindu Priesthood (Paurohitya)

$2000

There is a great need for priests from all Eastern Spiritual Traditions in the West. Hindu temples and societies also need such services for their members. To this end, Hindu University, serving the Hindu community at large, has developed a certification course in Hindu Priesthood. This certification requires 4 courses which can be completed in 24 months. The credits earned (12 credits) can be transferred to the master’s program which requires 30 credits.

Introduction to Hindu Chaplaincy The certificate program developed by HUA can be can be finished in 24 weeks through online virtual classroom setting. This certificate allows you to begin your vocation of Hindu spiritual counsellor at local temples, religious institutions, interfaith events and college/school campuses. If you already have a bachelor’s degree, then you can finish the certification course at HUA and pursue a Master’s in Hindu chaplaincy. The program consists of two 12-week courses, each course costing $500.

Master’s in Yoga Education

$2500

This is a special program for teachers trained at yoga institutes that provide level 1 (RYT 200) and level 2 (RYT 300) certifications according Yoga Alliance standards.

Participants who have already met the prerequisite of a bachelor’s degree receive a master’s degree from HUA. Those who do not have a Bachelor’s degree receive an Advanced Diploma. The program requires only 3 additional 15-week courses after the transfer of credits from Yoga Alliance certificate training.

Certificate, Master and Doctoral Program on Conflict, Peace and Hindu Philosophy The innovative program enriches the discipline of Conflict and Peace Studies by providing a Hindu perspective on conflict resolution. It envisages that by becoming more inclusive and pluralistic, conflicts at various levels can be addressed more peacefully, and Hinduism has much to offer in this context. The program brings into focus ideas and contributions of the philosophers, leaders and yogis from Dharmic traditions.

All the courses are taught online using our Litmos Course Management System which provides a full virtual class experience.

For more information or to register, Visit our website: www.hua.edu Call: 407-275-0013 or email: staff@hua.edu HINDU UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA 5200 Vineland Road, Suite 120, Orlando, FL 32811

A Long Way Home: A Memoir

By Saroo Brierley A Long Way Home inspired the major motion picture Lion, which stars Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, and Rooney Mara. A moving, poignant, and inspirational true story of survival and triumph against incredible odds. It celebrates the importance of never letting go of what drives the human spirit: hope.

At only five years old, Saroo Brierley got lost on a train in India. Unable to read or write or recall the name of his hometown or even his own last name, he survived alone for weeks on the rough streets of Calcutta before ultimately being transferred to an agency and adopted by a couple in Australia.

Despite his gratitude, Brierley always wondered about his origins.

Eventually, with the advent of Google Earth, he had the opportunity to look for the needle in a haystack he once called home, and pore over satellite images for landmarks he might recognize or mathematical equations that might further narrow down the labyrinthine map of India. One day, after years of searching, he miraculously found what he was looking for and set off to find his family.

Gitanjali

By Rabindranath Tagore Rabindranath Tagore’s original Bengali collection of 157 poems was published on August 14, 1910. The English Gitanjali or Song Offerings is a collection of 103 English poems of Tagore’s own English translations of his Bengali poems first published in November 1912 by the India Society of London.

In this collection, Tagore explores a variety of topics, from the pastoral to the divine. The verses are considered songs of devotion. Gitanjali earned Tagore the first Nobel Prize for Literature ever awarded to a non-European.

To read more details and see additional pictures, visit www.deshvidesh.com and click on the article links in the August 2017 section on the homepage.

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Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, death, and hope in a Mumbai undercity

By Katherine Boo In this brilliant, breathtaking book by Pulitzer Prize winner Katherine Boo, a bewildering age of global change and inequality is made human through the dramatic story of families striving toward a better life in Annawadi, a makeshift settlement in the shadow of luxury hotels near the Mumbai airport.

As India starts to prosper, the residents of Annawadi are electric with hope. Abdul, an enterprising teenager, sees “a fortune beyond counting” in the recyclable garbage that richer people throw away. Meanwhile Asha, a woman of formidable ambition, has identified a shadier route to the middle class. With a little luck, her beautiful daughter, Annawadi’s “most-everything girl,” might become its first female college graduate.

And even the poorest children, like the young thief Kalu, feel themselves inching closer to their dreams. But then Abdul is falsely accused in a shocking tragedy; terror and global recession rock the city; and suppressed tensions over religion, caste, sex, power, and economic envy turn brutal. With intelligence, humor, and deep insight into what connects people to one another in an era of tumultuous change, Behind the Beautiful Forevers, based on years of uncompromising reporting, carries the reader headlong into one of the twenty-first century’s hidden worlds—and into the hearts of families impossible to forget.

India: In Word and Image, Revised, Expanded and Updated

By Eric Meola This revised and expanded version of Eric Meola’s 2008 India takes the reader on a journey through Mumbai, Rajasthan, Agra, Dungarpur, along desert roads, to the Ganges water’s edge, including spectacular ruins, the Taj Mahal, and the Festival of Elephants, capturing the spectacle and vibrant colors of these ancient regions.

For more than a decade, Eric Meola has returned repeatedly to India, photographing the people, temples, landscapes, architecture, celebrations, and art of this uniquely exuberant and incredibly diverse country. Meola’s journeys took him from the Himalayas and monasteries in the North to the temples of Tamil Nadu in the South, from the color and pageantry of Rajasthan in the West to the tea plantations of Darjeeling in the East. Over 200 photographs (edited from more than 25,000 images) will fill this beautifully printed, large-format book. The photographs will be accompanied by dozens of essays, stories, and poems by contemporary and classical Indian writers.

To read more details and see additional pictures, visit www.deshvidesh.com and click on the article links in the August 2017 section on the homepage.

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How to Define the Impact of Hindu Temples on Hindu Community?

By Bhairavi Pandya, Hindu University of America (HUA)

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hat is a mandir? A mandir or a Hindu temple is generally defined as a house of worship. More specifically the Hindi word mandir comes from the root mandira in Sanskrit. The following interpretation comes from Krishna G. Rampal in his book Sacred Structures: Artistic Renditions of Hindu Temples in Malaysia and Singapore. He writes: “The word mandira is derived from the words man which symbolizes

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inner-self and dir which means a dwelling place.... A Hindu temple can be a separate structure or part of a building....�

Since the Vedanta Society built the very first Hindu temple in the country, the famous San Francisco temple, in 1906 (see before and after images below), the quest to sustain Hindu faith became a passion through the following years.

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That quest has translated into new temples that continue to be planned and crafted with beautiful architecture and iconic sculptures; each exemplifying an epitome of India’s religious and spiritual heritage.

In United States, temples are special places of worship, where the community gathers not only to pray, but benefits from special pujas as well as related socio-cultural activities leading us to this question; how do the Hindu temples impact the Hindu community? The relationship between temples and the Hindu community in United States is slightly different compared to India due to many reasons. Firstly there are fewer temples, secondly travel is necessary to visit the temple of your choice, and thirdly due to the “commuters” lifestyle in United States, the Hindu temple becomes a weekend destination not only for adults but also for all children’s educational activities alike. It becomes all the more important to have the temple experience as a way of life and not just an occasional trip to meet an obligation.

The sustainability of Hindu faith depends upon the level of immersion and activities offered by the temples to the current immigrants as well as the non-native language speaking new generation. This became a personal quest for the first generation of Hindus that emigrated to U.S.A. where they established the temple as a community resource and got involved in religious activities and volunteering at nearby temples and faith-based centers.

There are a variety of religious societies and faith-based groups that have developed a listing of temples; however the information is limited and the effort is disjointed. This energy should be channeled through a unified initiative to document the study of our Hindu quintessential temples and their effect on the Hindu community.

“The first Hindu temple in the whole Western world ... dedicated to the cause of humanity” —proclaimed Swami Trigunatitananda, in the interest of interfaith harmony, at the temple’s dedication on January 7, 1906.

Studies show that a comprehensive document can be developed that identifies not only the various temples located in United States but also list the various activities and experience offered by each temple. Although there is published content and books on temples in North America, the ultimate goal should be to further define the religious and community-based approaches being implemented for the betterment of the Hindu 54

community; to discuss the various architectural styles and iconic sculptures associated with the temples; how are they related to the divine Hindu mythology and scriptures; and how do they affect the temple experience? What are the efforts being undertaken to educate and instill Hindu values in the next generation and ensure sustainability for the future?

What are the avenues utilized to promote Hindu awareness in the next generation within the Self, at home, at the temple, in school, and in the society that is predominantly non-Hindu? It becomes all the more important to specify factors such as; does the temple have a website, priest, types of services, architectural style, balavihar, adult classes, coordination with other temples, inter-faith activities, conference participation?

Such attribute data will help analyze their effect on the Hindu community. These factors will add value to the North American temple data store and become a living document that can be passed on to the next generation and sow seeds to sustain Hindu faith for the future.

The Hindu Community in United States has been asserting to keep its faith alive since Swami Vivekananda represented India and Hinduism and at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in 1893; and Hindus have come a long way since then. It is estimated that today there are more than 400 Hindu temples in USA. This is an exciting time to identify, study the temples, their architecture and their effect on the Hindu community. Together with HMEC and HPEC’s respective executives’ proactive input in this endeavor, a comprehensive listing of Hindu temples is an inevitable success.

This is the time when community leaders can participate and forward details on their temples and their activities. The information can be placed in a living document which will include all the various aforementioned factors in a spreadsheet format. This project initiative will be of great advantage as it will provide the Hindu community a common platform to share information and centralize communications towards our common goal- to sustain our Hindu faith beyond the next generation.

About the Author

Bhairavi Pandya completed her Bachelors from Syracuse University, NewYork and did her Master's in Urban Planning from Florida Atlantic University. Currently she is pursuing a project on HIndu Temples at HIndu University of America.

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Box office collection of Judwaa 2 David Dhawan’s directorial movie Judwaa 2 was released late September and has been showing a steady box office collection even in its third week. The release of nonimpactful movies since then has also helped it to sustain itself. At the end of the third Sunday, the total box office India collection of the Varun Dhawan starrer was 1330.3 million. Taking worldwide collection as well, its cumulative figure stands at 2100.5 million, making it the most successful movie of 2017 so far.

Veteran film director Lekh Tandon passes away Director of many popular old movies like Shammi Kapoor’s Professor (1962) and family drama Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye (1977) passed away at the age of 88 on Sunday. He took his last breath at his Powai residence in suburban Mumbai. He contributed equally to television and even gave SRK his first break in his television series, Dil Dariya (1988). In his later years, Tandon also acted in Swadesh (2004) and later in Chennai Express (2013). Many people from the film fraternity remembered his contributions and paid him homage.

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Bachchan family celebrates Big B’s 75th Birthday in Maldives

To celebrate Big B’s 75 birthday, the entire family flew to Maldives last week and gave big B a surprise birthday bash. Photographs have been released of the family enjoying a yacht ride.

The happiness and the fun evident is making the pictures go viral and giving all some serious family goals.

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Sonam Kapoor blasted cat fight allegations on Twitter Four actresses, Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shikha Talsania and Swara Bhaskar will all appear together in the upcoming Veere Di Wedding. Reports that the four women do not get along and engage in bitter cat-fights have been going around. Taking to Twitter, Sonam blasted it candidly in an open letter that the women are great friends who go well together and work professionally as well as have oodles of fun together.

Anupam Kher assumes role of FTII chairperson

Kareena Kapoor Khan returns to celebrate first Diwali with son Taimur

Anupam Kher was appointed chairperson of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) on October 11, 2017. Walking inside the institute a couple of days later unannounced, he stated that he is very happy with a position at an institute where he was a student himself 40 years ago. He stated his reason for unannounced walk-in is that he wanted to feel like a student and interact with present students in a casual manner. He plans to begin his role on an optimistic note.

Sanjay Dutt steps back from The Good Maharaja Sanjay Dutt is finding it difficult to digest the Bhoomi Debacle.

This has made him critically eye his next projects. Consequently, he opted out of Omung Kumar’s directorial venture, The Good Maharaja as the film is facing legal disputes. Sanjay is currently shooting for Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3. He now wants to focus on his home produc- make a remake of a Malayalam tion through which he plans to movie Prasthanam.

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Kareena Kapoor had been in Delhi, shooting her postpregnancy movie Veerey Di Wedding. After spending a couple of weeks in Delhi, Kareena returned to Mumbai with Taimur to celebrate his first Diwali with friends and family.

Taimur seems quite comfortable as a celebrity kid, and he can look forward to spending some time with his cousin sister Inaaya Naumi Kemmu, the latest addition to the family.

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Kangana Ranaut and her sister charged with defaming Aditya Pancholi Actor Aditya Pancholi has filed a defamation case against actor Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli in the Andheri metropolitan magistrate’s court. He accused Kangana and her sister of making defamatory remarks against him on two news chan-

Varun Dhawan to get a wax statue

Varun Dhawan has been having terrific career success so far. After his latest hit Judwaa, he was selected for a wax statue of his that will be displayed at Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong. This has made Varun the youngest star to be waxed and join the elite list. Varun took to Twitter to express his happiness and the fact that he did not expect this so soon.

Lulia Vantur’s absence from Arpita’s Diwali bash Lulia Vantur has been a steady presence at all Salman Khan’s family bash and parties. However, she was missing at the Diwali bash thrown by Salman’s sister Arpita. It was a star-studded affair. While many attributed it to Katrina Kaif’s presence, the reality is that Lulia’s visa expired, and she needed to return back to Romania. She will apply again for the visa and return to pursue her singing career.

nels and on Twitter. He calls for the initiation of criminal proceedings against both the sisters under sections 499 (defamation) and 500 (punishment for defamation) of the Indian Penal Code.

Hindu Festival Books for Children We Love Diwali

Written by Raj Shah llustrated by Kamlesh M & Natasha S

We love Diwali! takes you inside the homes of families living in America where Hindus, Jain and Sikh children together celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights.

In their own words, the children take turns explaining the different customs and traditions celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs during Diwali.

The children gather together to participate in a Diwali pooja and are especially excited because this is one day when they perform the rituals rather than their parents!

Of course, no Indian festival is complete without delicious food, so the children end the day by eating Diwali mithai (sweets) and by lighting fireworks.

Holi Hai!

Written by Raj Shah llustrated by Kamlesh M & Natasha S

Holi Hai! explains why Hindus celebrate Holi, the festival of colors all around the world in the spring season. The book helps children living in America the universal message of the victory of good over evil. In Holi Hai!, Hindu children learn this valuable lesson along with Hindu rituals and traditions while having fun with their friends. The Holi celebration consists of traditions such as lighting a bonfire and burning Holika, the evil sister of Prahalad. Celebrations end with all, young and old, playing with water balloons and dry color powder.

This colorful book also explains the ancient story of Radha and Krishna and why they celebrated Holi.

As with every Hindu festival, celebrations always end with lots of delicious food, music and sweets!

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Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai creates history with 2500 episodes Breaking all records and milestones of any previous epic daily soaps, Star Plus’ Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has become the longest running show on the television so far. Built on a strong family foundation, the show is still running as strong as ever. The show even performs well on the rating chart. Given the lack of any forced drama of gimmicks, this is a truly commendable feat. The team was seen partying but Hina Khan was missing as she is inside the Big Boss house.

Comedy Circus team resurfaces on The Drama Company Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan and Archana Puran Singh made quite a name as super judges on Comedy Circus.

The team came back together to shoot a special episode for Sony TV’s The Drama Company. With Shruti Seth hosting the show and Krushna Abhishek and Sudesh Lehri, rejoicing the reunion, the episode took you into the nostalgia of the good times shared by the judges during the comedy circus days.

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Soma Rathod to appear in Hum Paanch Phir Se

After gaining popularity for Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain, Soma Rathod will now portray Fufi in Big Magic’s popular series Hum Paanch Phir Se. With its exciting twists and turns, the show has already tickled funny bones in the audience. Soma Rathod, who was unavailable for comment, is expected to take it a notch higher.

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Prachi Thakkar to be seen in Savdhaan India- India Fights Back Becoming popular from shows like Kasauti Zindagi Ki and last appearing in Zee TV’s Sethji, Prachi Thakkar appeared in an episode of Savdhaan India- India Fights Back. A Diwali special episode, she played the role of a Gujarathi Ladu, the protagonist of the story.

She called it a challenging shoot with a unique experience.

Veteran actor Govind Namdeo returns to TV after 17 years

Veteran actor Govind Namdeo has not only done impressive work in many films, but he also did tok on wonderful roles in television serials like Detective Byomkesh Bakshi and Parivartan. After a gap of 17 years, he once again accepted a series role in Star Bharat’s upcoming show, Khoon Kisne Kiya? The story of five cops including a 12-year kid, and the veteran actor is believed to have a crucial role.

We are all excited to see his return.

TRP Ratings for week 40

According to latest TRPs, Zee TV and Sony TV have pushed Star Plus from the driver’s seat. Sony TV’s Kaun Banegaa Crorepati has gained the top slot, establishing the show’s charisma.

ZeeTV’s Kundali Bhagya is in second while Zee Anmol’s Kaala Teeka occupies the third position. At the fourth position is Zee TV’s Kum Kum Bhagya while the fifth slot is taken up by Color TV’s Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi.

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Puneesh Sharma named as new captain in Big Boss 11 When Captain Vikas Gupta got physical with Puneesh Sharma during the luxury budget task in Color TV’s Big Boss 11, he was stripped of his captaincy and put in jail. He has also been barred from the captaincy for the entire season.

Now Puneesh Sharma has become the new captain of the house. It seems like the show is already sparking colors.

Ayushmann Khurana to recite his poem on KBC 9 This week Ayushmann Khurana will occupy the hot seat in the Friday special episode of KBC 9 that is being aired on Sony TV. He supports Chetna Gala Sinha, founder of Mann Deshi organization. In between the game, Ayushmann will narrate his poem Mukhota, meaning mask. The Big B was quite impressed with the poem and even requested Ayshmann to sing the song “Haareya Main Dil Haareya” from Meri Pyari Bindu before the end of the episode.

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Second season of Vikram Bhatt’s Maya creates history The first season of Vikram Bhatt’s web series Maaya created fireworks online. Exploring the world of BDSM and sexual urges, the second season of the show is also setting new milestones. Poised to be screened in Marseille in France at the web fest on October 20, it has become the first and exclusive Indian web series to be presented on an international platform.

Nikita Dutta speaks about rating pressure for Sony TV’s Haasil

The phenomenal success ratings of Sony TV’s Kaun Banega Crorepati 9 and Super Dancer Chapter 2 have put back the channel into the limelight.

Nikita Dutta was asked about the pressure as her show, Haasil will replace KBC 9. She stated that Sony TV has always been above numbers and thus experiments freely and does not fall into typecast shows like Star Plus or Colors. She also loves the short and crisp nature of Sony TV serials.

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South Florida South Indian Classical Dance When: 11/4/2017, 6:00 PM Where: Silfida Ballet Academy 4690 N. State Road 7 2nd floor Suite 203, Coconut Creek,33073 Contact: Shawna Hall-Bowden Host: Diverse Element Dance Company

Neha Kakkar Live In Concert Orlando

2017 Group Dance Competition When: 11/11/2017, 2:00 PM Where: Bob Carr Theater 401 W Livingston St, Orlando,32801 Contact: 407-927-4984 Host: Gujarati Society of Central Florida

Gita Jayanti When: 11/30/2017, Where: Chinmaya Mission Orlando 1221 Chinmaya Way, Casselberry,32707 Contact: 407-699-7331 Host: Chinmaya Mission Orlando

A Rare Musical Fusion Performance Crosscurrents When: 11/04/2017, 7:30 PM Where: Bob Carr Theater 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando,32801 Contact: 407-333-3667 Host: Asian Cultural Association 72

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Tampa Antar-Yatra: The Journey Within When: 11/10/2017, 7:00 PM Where: Freedom High School 17410 Commerce Park Blvd., Tampa,33647 Contact: Kala Gangadharan 732-485-3410 Host: AIM for SEVA

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When: 11/11/2017, 10:00 AM Where: Hindu Temple of Florida 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa,33624 Contact: Dr. M.P. Ravindra Nathan 352-584-0441 Host: Dr. Dilip Sarkar

Georgia Atlanta Metro Zakir Hussain & Dave Holland When: 11/2/2017, 8:00 PM Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Road, Atlanta,30322 Contact: 404-727-5050 Host: Crosscurrents

Sewa International When: 11/3/2017, 6:30 PM Where: Holiday Inn Atlanta/ Roswell 909 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell,30076 Contact: Vikas Arora 678-576-7864 Host: Sewa International Atlanta Chapter

30th Annual India Fest When: 11/4/2017, 11:00 AM Where: Florida State Fairgrounds 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa,33610 Contact: 813-385-8544 Host: Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay

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IRCC Diwali Festival of Lights 2017 When: 11/11/2017, 12 Noon - 10 PM Where: Broward Convention Center 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale,33316 Contact: Sanjay Gupta 954-461-4003 Host: Indian Regional & Cultural Center Melody of Sachin Dev Burman When: 11/3/2017, 8:00 PM Where: Berkmar H.S. Auditorium 405 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lilburn,30047 Contact: Mustafa Ajmeri 678-463-6613 Host: Dhrishti

Hindustani Classical Concert When: 11/4/2017, 3:00 PM

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RAJA Diwali Milan When: 11/4/2017, 6:30 PM Where: Global Mall, Ashiana Banquet Hall 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross,30071 Contact: 678-884-7252 Host: Rajasthan Association of Georgia - Raja 76

Antar-Yatra By Sharmila Biswas When: 11/11/2017, 6:00 PM Where: Miramar Cultural Centre 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar,33025 Contact: Krishna Sridhar 954-433-8544 Host: Aim For Seva Isha: Yogasanas When: 11/4/2017, 8:00 AM Where: Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/ Alpharetta 4025 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta,30005 Contact: 678-310-4742 Host: Isha

CAMAGA Concert When: 11/4/2017, 4:00 PM Where: Chinmaya (Atlanta) Niketan 5511 Williams Road, Norcross,30093 Contact: 770-493-6534 Host: CAMAGA ATLANTA

Aim for Seva: Antar Yatra When: 11/5/2017, 5:00 PM Where: Lassiter High School 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta,30066 Contact: Eashwar Money 248 703 9034 Host: (AIM) for Seva

Shaam-E-Sangeet When: 11/11/2017, 6:30 PM Where: The Impact Center At Global Mall 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross,30071 Contact: Ajay Upadhyaya 678-770-1115 Host: Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation Atlanta NOVEMBER 2017 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM

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Kannada Rajyothsava & Deepavali

Shaam-e-Daagh Dehalvi & Ghazals

When: 11/10/2017, 7:00 PM

When: 11/11/2017, 5:00 PM

When: 11/17/2017, 6:30 PM

Where: Westin Atlanta Perimeter North

Where: Berkmar High School

Where: Harvest Hall

405 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lilburn,30047

2360 Delk Rd SE, Marietta,30067

7 Concourse Parkway NE, Atlanta,30328 Contact: 404-876-0670

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Sneh Sammelan

When: 11/12/2017, 8:00 AM Where: Newtown Park

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5K Run-Walk

When: 11/11/2017, 6:00 PM

Contact: Bharath Maddineni 678-772-1681 Host: TANA Foundation

Contact: Sadaf Farooqui 404-428-3226

VT Seva When: 11/18/2017, 3:00 PM Where: Sharon Springs Park 1950 Sharon Road, Atlanta ,30041 Contact: 770-378-6321, 732-713-6375 Host: VT Seva Atlanta

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