International edition of Encyclopedia of Hinduism

International edition of Encyclopedia of Hinduism by India Heritage Research Foundation was released in New Delhi on 10 October 2014 by the hands of Hamid Ansari, Vice-President of India. 

The encyclopedia consists of 11-volumes and approximately 7000 entries and is a project of India Heritage Research Foundation guided by Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, president of Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh. 

Speaking at the occasion RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that "dharam" (religion) does not divide people but unites them. He also spoke about the importance of knowing true facts about Hinduism. 

Detailed news: 

http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/international-edition-of-encyclopedia-of-hinduism-by-india-heritage-research-foundation-released-1413024156-1

http://www.abplive.in/india/2014/10/11/article417947.ece/Hinduism-a-global-legacy-for-everyone-RSS-chief#.VDvp2WeSzYk

Lord Shiva statue in Louvre Abu Dhabi

Louvre Abu Dhabi (LAD), which is an upcoming $630 million museum is reported to have Dancing Shiva statue in its permanent collection.

The status is a tenth century lost-wax bronze one from Tamil Nadu, India of Chola period. A video posted on the LAD website explains the meaning behind various parts of the statue. It is considered a superb example of Indian Chola-period bronze casting and represents the Hindu deity Shiva in an iconographic form known as Nataraja, or Lord of the Dance.

Courtesy and detailed news reference: http://www.eturbonews.com/51367/hindus-welcome-lord-shiva-statue-prestigious-louvre-abu-dhabi

Happy Vijaya Dashmi to all!