Our team was extremely happy to welcome Sri K. N. Vaidyanath and his wife S.S. Subhashini, retired English teacher at Kendriya Vidyalaya. Vaidyanath has worked on more than 60 feature films as a Co Director in Kannada cinema particularly in the 1980s and 1990s biggest hits, his career spans multiple genres, including drama, thriller, romance, family, action, and religious themes.  He received the Aryabhata Award for his contribution to documentaries in 2003 and has served on the Karnataka State Film Awards committee as well as the advisory panel of the Central Board of Film Certification. K N Vaidyanath has directed 2 Kannada movies : Dandanayaka in 2000 and  Talaq Talaq Talaq, released in 2021, based on Noor Zaheer’s non-fiction novel Denied by Allah. This film explores the sensitive topic of triple talaq in Muslim marriages, portraying the emotional and social consequences for the woman involved.  The film depicts the legal and cultural implications, including the controversial nikah halala practice, and the societal pressures Noor faces as she tries to reconcile with her husband and children. A movie with a beautiful message.  If you’re looking for a thought-provoking, socially conscious drama that addresses an important topic, Talaq Talaq Talaq offers a nuanced perspective. It has  earned praise for its handling of sensitive subject matter and technical aspects. We wish him and his family the best in all his future endeavors.  Link to movie : https://youtu.be/x8T7jEKy4Y4?is=Ha-SJtc6pBFlSTfK  {{album_1623}}

S3 Foundation is planning a presentation on the richness of Sanatana Dharma. Find out why we need to go to Hindu temples, what the connection is between the human body and Hindu Temples, why apply a tilak on the forehead, why take Teertham, does god really eat Prasadam, why squat in front of Lord Ganesh, the benefits of doing Pradakshina,  why so many Gods, how to eat food, and more.  Please know that everything we do is based on science.                                         S3 Foundation 7915 Deadfall Road, Arlington, TN-38002 Email: gaushalausa@gmail.com Phone: (901)-352-0047 Web: https://gaushalausa.org

Help expand the Centers The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF) is committed to bringing positive change in the lives of underprivileged Hindu women. We are empowering these women, who face many challenges due to financial difficulties, through a tailoring training program. This program not only provides skills but also encourages them to become economically independent and live with self-confidence. GHHF started two training centers – one in the Anantapur area and the second one in Nandyala. GHHF is providing training to 32 women, who will complete the program in two months.  We feel that providing tailored training to village women in India is a vital catalyst for rural development. It equips women with marketable vocational skills, generates sustainable household income, and fosters financial independence without requiring them to leave their homes or abandon traditional caregiving responsibilities.  The curriculum encompasses a range of techniques from basic sewing to advanced tailoring, along with essential entrepreneurship skills, enabling participants to either start their own sewing ventures or secure skilled employment in the textile industry. This program is a catalyst for economic empowerment and social change. It not only enhances the livelihoods of individual women but also contributes to the broader economic development of their communities. By fostering skills and entrepreneurship, the program helps break the cycle of poverty and promotes gender equality in the workforce. The profound importance of this training can be experienced in several critical areas: • Women can generate a reliable monthly income by stitching everyday garments, school uniforms, and festive wear for their communities.  • Graduates can establish their own tailoring shops, join self-help groups, or subcontract work for larger textile firms.  • Financial independence elevates a woman's status in her household, giving her a stronger voice in family and financial decisions.  • I will move women from positions of dependency to active, respected contributors in society.  • Financially independent individuals are more likely to prioritize their children’s education, reducing dropout rates and funding necessary school supplies. We Seek Your Support! • To successfully implement this valuable project, we need your support. Specifically, we require ₹3,00,000 (Three Lakh Rupees) to start a center to train women in tailoring. Each center is likely to train 16 individuals every 2-3 months. 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. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1622}}

When I visited Newburgh, Indiana, at the invitation of Drs. Mythili and Sudheer Gurrams, I made two presentations at the Tri-State Hindu Temple.  First one on the ‘Hindu Wave. Will it survive? Is there a future for Hinduism?” The second one was about the science behind the traditions and customs we observe in Hindu Temples. We observe people applying a tilak, performing Pradakshana, witnessing Abhishekam, squatting in front of Ganesh, sipping a few drops of Teertham, listening to the chanting of Sanskrit mantras, performing Puja to the presiding deities, visiting multiple shrines, and following many other customs. Many of us keep wondering why we do all these things. Is there a meaning behind these observances, and can we explain these customs scientifically? Please read about the science behind applying Tilak on the forehead. Kumkum/Bindi / Tilak is applied in the center of the forehead or on the sixth chakra, which is located between the two eyebrows. This spot is considered the Ajneya Chakra, the Commanding center. It is believed to be the converging point of major nerves. It is the junction where the highest number of neurons meet, hence described as the most important yet sensitive area. There is spiritual and scientific significance to the concept of Kumkum/Bindu /Tilak.     The Third Eye Chakra is the center of intuition, spiritual insight, psychic abilities, and higher consciousness. It is associated with intuition, inner wisdom, clarity of thought, and spiritual insight. When balanced, it allows you to see beyond the obvious, trust your instinct, and experience a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you. This Center controls the entire body. This is the only Chakra exposed to the outside, while the rest are covered by either clothes or hair. This is the chakra that makes all the decisions. It is immensely important to protect oneself from outside forces or evil eyes. Maharishi Yagnavalkya said that this position is appropriate because Shiva's third eye is located here.   In fact, our scriptures say that a forehead without a Tilak is as good as a village without a well, a country without a river, a country without justice, wealth not given away as charity, a flower without a scent, etc. The word Ajna translates to “command” or “perceive.” This reflects the idea that the third eye chakra guides our inner vision, helping us command our thoughts, choices, and insights.  After applying Tilak, pure thoughts are said to emerge. The application enhances concentration, increases spiritual energy, and wards off negative vibrations, dispelling the effects of evil eyes.  When you press the Ajneya chakra while applying Tilak, it activates the pineal and pituitary glands.  Traditionally represented by a lotus with two petals, it symbolizes the balance between intuition (Ida Nadi) and rationality (Pingala Nadi).  These spots represent the body’s vital energy centers. Applying a Tilak is a small act with massive spiritual rewards. It reminds us that our life is sacred. It keeps us grounded while we aim for the sky. Tilak is a tool for transformation. It sits right on the Ajna Chakra, or the Third Eye. This point is the seat of intuition and memory. When you apply a Tilak, you activate a chakra point, which brings a natural sense of calm. It helps you focus better and clears mental fog. Most importantly, it improves your focus and aligns your soul with higher consciousness. The Ajna Chakra is symbolized by a two-petaled lotus flower, each petal representing the Nadis (subtle energy channels) Ida and Pingala. At its center is a sacred symbol, often depicted as a downward-facing triangle or the Om symbol. The chakra's color is typically indigo or deep blue, signifying its connection to wisdom, intuition, and higher consciousness. Your pineal gland is a tiny endocrine gland in the middle of your brain that helps regulate your body's circadian rhythm by secreting the hormone melatonin. Your pineal gland’s main job is to help control the circadian (every day) cycle of sleep and wakefulness by secreting melatonin The Pituitary gland, considered the Master gland, secretes hormones that regulate various body functions. It is critical for spiritual awakening and balance. Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979

It is often challenging even for government officials to reach the remote tribal villages nestled deep within dense forests and hills. However, the representatives of the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF), driven by the sole mission of protecting and preserving Hindu Dharma, reach out to these tribal communities continuously. While our North Andhra District In-charge, Sri Thota Ramakrishna, and Alluri Sitharama Raju District Coordinator, Sri Subba Reddy, are constantly touring these villages to support the local people, the National General Secretary of GHHF, Sri Rajesh Thunuguntla, specially dedicates his valuable time to visit these remote regions, bringing immense strength and encouragement to both the karyakartas and the residents. In continuation of these dedicated field efforts, recognizing the critical necessity and the long wait of our tribal brothers, microphone sets (PA Systems) were recently distributed to three high-priority villages during an extensive tour. These microphone sets were devoutly presented to the Sri Ramalyas for their bhajan programs in the villages of Bandigadda and Burugupalem, as well as to the local Grama Devatha Temple in Yarramreddypalem village—all located within the Y. Ramavaram Mandal of Alluri Sitharama Raju district. Upon receiving the sound systems, the tribal residents expressed their deepest gratitude with profound devotion and joy. They shared their hardships, mentioning that their income sources are extremely limited, and though they have small temples in their villages, they completely lacked the financial means to purchase a microphone set to play devotional songs during mornings and evenings or to conduct regular bhajans. They emotionally expressed that many have visited them in the past making empty promises, and since a considerable amount of time had passed since they requested this support, they assumed it was forgotten. Experiencing the GHHF representatives coming directly to their doorsteps to deliver the microphone sets felt like a beautiful, unforgettable blessing. They expressed immense happiness that an organization remembers them in these far-off forests, repeatedly visits their remote villages, and stands firmly by them to protect Hindu Dharma and preserve tribal culture and traditions. In reality, in the Agency areas where the threat of religious conversions is significantly high, a microphone set is not just a piece of equipment; it acts as the powerful voice protecting the village's cultural and spiritual identity. The morning Suprabhatam and evening devotional hymns echoing from the temples sow the seeds of Sanatana Dharma deeply into the hearts of the tribal communities. This public address system plays a crucial role in bringing people together for spiritual discourses and cultural preservation meetings, enabling bhajan mandalis to unite, sing traditional kirtans, and proudly preserve their heritage. Following the grand Girijana Samskruthi Sampradhayala Parirakshana Sabha held in the past, hundreds of requests poured in, and currently, more than 20 microphone set requests are pending from this Agency region alone. Whenever our karyakartas visit these villages, the tribal community members eagerly follow up on them. Therefore, we earnestly appeal to devout donors to come forward and sponsor microphone sets to fill these remote tribal temples with divine sound and strengthen the defense of our Dharma. These microphone sets will be respectfully presented to the respective temples directly in the names of the donors. Let us join hands to ensure that the flame of Sanatana Dharma continues to shine brightly in the hearts of our tribal brothers and sisters!  Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979     {{album_1621}}

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is extremely happy to recognize the need to preserve and protect the traditions and customs in the villages. We feel that many villagers identify with a particular Gramadevatas (Village Deities) and pray for their blessings to protect them from possible impending dangers. This is our effort to revive the sentiments and faith in Gramadevatas, who once played a significant role in unifying the entire community.  In Hindu temples, if the lamp is always lit, that light becomes a beacon of knowledge and protects those around it from falling into the darkness of ignorance. These pooja funds are given on behalf of the organization to provide a helping hand to those who have unwavering devotion to the Lord and are facing financial difficulties to serve him and to ensure the smooth running of the services in the temples. Conversion is dangerous to national security; this is not what we are saying, but history is telling the truth. Akhand Barat has already been divided by these heretical religions, and the proselytizing gangs are still trying to divide the country. Many people living in the border areas have already been converted to weaken the country's borders. As we all know, India's border region is located on most seacoasts. The people in the fishing villages along the seacoasts are being converted by using numerous allurements. To prevent this religious conversion, to continue the daily rituals in the Temple, to undertake dharmic activities to establish peace and harmony, the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is committed to providing needed puja materials such as incense, camphor, lamp, oil, wicks, and offering services have been handed over to the temples. We also run Bala Samskara Kendras through the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation in several fishing villages. Grama Devatas means village Goddesses/Deities installed in the villages to protect the town, crops, calamities, and various ailments and bless the villagers with health and wealth. As we know, many Grama Devatas are in a small place in the community or village. The overwhelming majority of Grama Devatas are Goddesses with very few notable experiences. Dharma-Thakkur is a god of fertility and disease in West Bengal. Another example is Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva, which is the Gramadevata in the rural villages of Maharashtra, where he is referred to as Vairavar.  Many people in villages will have darshan of Gramadevata before they go out of town or go on pilgrimage. They are worshipped on a regular basis, and offerings are made in recognition of their role as protectors of the village and preventor of numerous ailments. The names of the Gramadevatas vary from village to village. Examples of these Gramadevatas are Ganganamma, Veeramma, Poleramma, Chenchulakshmi,  Bangaramma, Bangamma, Seetalamma, Nookalamma, Mumba Devi, Gulebi, and others.  According to Sree Padma (2013), “A Gramadevata often is “at home” in the outdoors and usually symbolized aniconically in the form of a shapeless rock, a snake hole, or a tree. While she may also be seen in the form of images within more humbly constructed and appointed shrines at the edge of a village, Gramadevatas are usually worshipped directly by devotees without any Brahman priestly mediation and therefore without elaborate Sanskrit recitations….The priests and  priestesses of these Gramadevata are mostly from non-Brahminic castes and play a major cultic role only at the time of special festivals.”  Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1620}}

By. Rajesh Gooty Chairman, Advisory Committee, GHHF. HYDERABAD / FRISCO (TX) — The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF) wholeheartedly welcomes and strongly endorses the Government of India’s definitive notification of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules.  For decades, our foundation has actively worked at the grassroots level to preserve, protect, and promote Hindu culture and safeguard temple integrity. We view this legislative overhaul as a monumental and long-overdue shield protecting Bharat's rich cultural fabric and national sovereignty. Through our network of Bala Samskar Kendras and extensive Ghar Wapsi initiatives, GHHF witnessed firsthand how foreign funds have been weaponized to erode indigenous faith systems. This sudden, comprehensive tightening of the FCRR framework effectively neutralizes predatory monetary channels under several key parameters: Defending Indigenous Faiths Against Proselytisation: The newly introduced dedicated schedule strictly delineates permissible religious activities—such as temple maintenance, printing of sacred scriptures, and providing amenities to pilgrims. Crucially, the rules now explicitly exclude any activity involving proselytisation or conversion.  For years, vague categories like "religious education" and "preservation of faith traditions" were exploited as fronts for foreign-funded conversions. This amendment completely chokes that deceptive pipeline. Absolute Transparency on Ultimate Donors: By forcing organizations to disclose the original, ultimate source of funds passing through complex intermediary remittance vehicles or Donor Advised Funds, the Ministry of Home Affairs has effectively ended the era of anonymous, foreign-backed demographic manipulation. Money laundering through shell identities can no longer be used to fund subversion. Neutralizing Narrative Warfare via Social Media Scrutiny: Requiring mandatory submission and continuous monitoring of all social media accounts, publications, and websites for foreign-funded entities is an exceptional security measure. This ensures that foreign wealth cannot be weaponized digitally to manufacture fake narratives, fracture social cohesion, or incite regional violence. Eliminating Foreign Interference in Civil Management: Barring associations with foreign nationals serving as key office-bearers ensures that executive control over Indian civil society remains strictly in the hands of citizens and those of Indian origin (OCI/PIO). Furthermore, enforcing strict field audits and a mandatory 75% utilization rate before subsequent fund releases will permanently wipe out phantom shell operations and dormant NGOs. The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation stands firmly with Union Government in ensuring absolute compliance with these sovereign safeguards. This amendment does not impact legitimate international charity; rather, it guarantees that foreign capital entering India’s social sector is never again used as a weapon to fracture the social and spiritual fabric of Sanatan Dharma. Official Stance: GHHF calls upon all culturally conscious organizations and trusts to actively monitor local implementations of these new regulations, ensuring that our tribal communities, indigenous traditions, and heritage shrines are forever safe from foreign-funded demographic aggression.  

Shyama Prasad Mookherjee (6 July 1901 – 23 June 1953) was an Indian barrister, educationalist, politician, Hindutva activist, and a minister in the state and national governments, appointed by Nehru even after opposing the Congress Party. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was responsible for the Ministry of Industry and Supply in the Jawaharlal Nehru cabinet. However, differences soon arose between him and Nehru, compelling Shyama Prasad Mookerjee to leave the Congress and form his own party, the Bharatiya Jana Sangh. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee had a flourishing political career even before his stint as a congressman. He served as the Finance Minister of Bengal and was a major spokesman for the Hindus in Bengal through the Hindu Mahasabha. Political Journey Shyama Prasad Mookerjee entered into active politics after the end of his term as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calcutta. He joined the Indian National Congress, from where he was elected to the Legislative Council of Bengal. However, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee resigned from the legislative council after only a year in office in support of Congress's decision to boycott the legislature. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee decided to contest elections as an independent candidate after his resignation. He won the elections and assumed office as the Finance Minister of the Bengal province for the term 1941-1942. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee protested against the communalist and separatist ideas propagated by Muslim League leader Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Jinnah wanted a separate Muslim state, a condition that Shyama Prasad Mookerjee decided to protest against.  He gradually became popular as a spokesman for Hindus in Bengal, and after he joined the Hindu Mahasabha, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was appointed its President in the year 1944. However, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee soon realized that all that the Muslim League promoted was communal disharmony. He realized the futility of compromising with the Muslim League and being a part of a Muslim-dominated state. Therefore, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee no longer protested against separation; he spoke in favor of the partition of Bengal in 1946, saying that the Muslims could live in a separate state of East Pakistan. Later, it was the Hindus who were blamed for violence when Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by a Hindu fanatic. The Hindu Mahasabha, of which Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was the president, came under attack after the assassination and was highly criticized.  While Jawaharlal Nehru had forwarded an invitation to the Pakistan Prime Minister to discuss issues on minority commissions and minority rights, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was of the opinion that Pakistan was responsible for the influx of refugees from East Bengal in West Bengal. He even believed that the violence that was meted out to Hindus in East Pakistan was the result of Pakistan's support to the government of the country. Though Jawaharlal Nehru was prepared to appease Pakistan, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee refused to relent from his beliefs and thus quit the Congress. For his act, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was hailed as a hero of West Bengal.  Shyama Prasad Mookerjee formed the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS) on October 21, 1951, after his fallout with Jawaharlal Nehru. The BJS supported Hindu nationalism in the country. It stood for free-market economies, as opposed to the socialist economic policies pursued by Jawaharlal Nehru. However, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee did not believe in discriminating against the Muslims, and as such, he practiced the same civil code for both the Hindus and the Muslims. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee repeatedly spoke out against the ritual of cow slaughter, followed by the Muslims, and the special favors given to the Muslim majority state, Jammu and Kashmir. There was a rule during that point in time which prevented any Indian, including the President of India, from entering Jammu and Kashmir without the permission of the Prime Minister of the state. The 1952 general elections in the country saw Shyama Prasad Mookerjee and the BJS winning three seats in the Parliament. Protesting against the rule applicable in Jammu and Kashmir, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee visited Kashmir in 1953 and crossed the border without the permission of the state's authorities, thus facing arrest on May 11, 1953.  Death Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was taken under house arrest on May 11, 1953. Keeping him locked inside a decrepit house did not help to improve his pleurisy and coronary problems, which he was already suffering from. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was taken to the hospital in June and treated with penicillin in spite of repeated warnings to the medical authorities about his allergy to penicillin. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee died while he was in hospital under mysterious circumstances. He was declared dead on June 23, 1953, and though many, including his mother, wanted explanations and independent inquiries into the death, Jawaharlal Nehru clearly refused their demands, saying that once death was declared, there could be no mystery. The Hindu nationalist thus died a controversial death. 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 {{album_1619}}

Drs. Mythili and Sudheer Gurram invited us to update the Newburgh, Indiana, Hindu community on the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation's activities in Bharat, which we have been conducting for over two decades. We have been friends for nearly three decades. They have hosted my wife and me at their house, and we are grateful for their hospitality.  Two presentations were made. The first was held on June 20, focusing on the future of Hinduism in India. Will it survive the mass conversion and relentless terrorism? The second presentation, on June 21, discussed the science behind the traditions and customs we practice in Hindu Temples. I started the presentation by informing the gathering about the circumstances under which the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation was started. It was started 20 years ago with a mission: 1) to free Hindu Temples from government control and 2) to preserve, protect, and promote Sanatana Dharma. At present, GHHF is organizing 16 projects in Bharat. Several topics have been discussed regarding the potential dangers that Sanatana Dharma faces since India’s Independence. Although many things have changed over the last 12 years since Sri Narendra Modi became Prime Minister, will he be able to stop the mass conversions and rampant terrorism? Many States are under the BJP rule and are making significant progress. People are enthusiastic and feel elated to see the election victories over the last decade. But the Question is, how long will the Modi Wave last? Will Hinduism sustain its wave, or will Hindus fall back to lethargy, indifference, and apathy, giving space for other religions to dominate Bharat?  That means, is there a future for Hindus in Bharat?  Hindu Temples are under government Control.  The state governments have abused their power to grab Hindu Temple lands, transferred Temple funds to the government treasury, demolished many Hindu Temples, employed highly politicized people into the governing Boards, some of whom happen to be members of other faiths, many of them are secularists with no interest in protecting the Hindu Temples, employed non-Hindus, and used Temple money for secular purposes. In fact, these Hindu Temples are taken over by the State governments against Articles 25 and 26 of the Indian Constitution, operating without proper authority, tampering with the sanctity of Hindu Temples. But the State governments did not take the Churches and Mosques under their control. It is the Hindus who have not worked together and challenged the government, allowing it to operate at its will with no accountability.  GHHF has worked with several leaders who filed cases in the High Courts and the Supreme Court against the government, challenging the power of the State governments. After so many years of challenges, the time may have come to see that the Hindu Temples are freed from State governments. May 18, 2026, is a historic day in the history of Hindu Temples. Last year, the Supreme Court sought the opinion of the Central government, which agreed to release the Temples from the State government’s control. Now the stage is set for the release of Hindu Temples from state government control. Are the Hindus ready for it? Is the state government ready to refrain from interfering with Hindu Temples as they are with other religious structures? Article 30 – Gave more privileges to Minorities while denying the same privileges to Hindus.  Article 30: (1) All minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. (2) The State shall not, in granting aid to educational institutions, discriminate against any educational institution on the grounds that it is under the management of a minority, whether based on religion or language. Article 30 of the Indian Constitution grants religious and linguistic minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. While it does not explicitly ban Hindus from starting school, it denies them the specific autonomous protections that minority communities enjoy under the law. Lack of Autonomy. Under Article 30, minority institutions are largely exempt from state interference, allowing them to manage their own curriculum, administration, and faculty appointments without government oversight. In contrast, Hindu-established schools do not receive these protections and face heavy government regulation, which often leads to the secularization or state takeover of these institutions. 50% of students are admitted on merit, while the remaining 50% are admitted at the College's discretion.  Imagine how many students must have converted to other religions to get admission since 1947. Obviously, these converted Christians have been funding the mass conversion in Andhra Pradesh and other States. Waqf Board – unchecked and uncontrolled. Government and Muslim organizations estimate that over 25 waqf boards hold nearly 85,1535 properties and 900,000 acres of land, putting them among the top three landowners in India. Kashi Vishwanath Temple-Gyanvapi Mosque. Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Mosque; Qutub Minar Complex; Taj Mahal; Vijay Mandir Palace, Alwar, Rajasthan; Land traditionally used for Hindu religious purposes in Uttarakhand; Sevent 5 of Delhi land, including the Delhi High Court, CGO Complex, and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Tamil Nadu Waqf Board President Abdul Rahman claimed that several Hindu temples, including the Peyalwar Temple, are owned by the Waqf Board. The Board also claims ownership of the entire village of Thiruchendurai, which its records identify as spanning 389 acres. Balasamudram Municipality is located in the Palani area of Dindigul district.   How was GHHF attacked by Muslims and Christians in Frisco, Texas?     In 2021 and 2022, GHHF wrote letters under the Right to Information Act to the District Collector, TUDA (Tirupati Urban Development Authority), and the Mandal Officer, asking them to determine whether they had granted any permission to build Churches in Tirupati. They have clearly stated that they did not give any permission to build Churches in Tirupati. That means all the churches and mosques were built illegally without taking permission from the authorities.  TUDA issued an Order to demolish the illegal structures in 2022. Consequently, several non-Hindu organizations protested against GHHF's distortion of facts. The demonstration by saying that GHHF is a hate organization that is advocating the demolition of all Churches. They have conveniently removed the word “illegal” and protested against us. Police monitored our house for several days to keep us safe. Is the Andhra Pradesh government maintaining the sanctity of TTD?     For over two years, GHHF was one of several organizations fighting to preserve the sanctity of TTD. Many organizations, many religious leaders, and many concerned Hindus were fighting vehemently to preserve the sanctity of TTD. Please look at the list of non-spiritual activities around TTD               How many Christians are working at TTD?  GHHF has written several letters to TTD since 2019, saying as many as 20% Christians are working and requesting them to investigate. Sri Bandi Sanjaya said that 1000 Christians are working at TTD and requested them to investigate. No such action appears to have been taken. GHHF even suggested a six-step process for identifying non-Hindus that may enable them to take appropriate action.  What is the solution to prevent TTD and the State government from engaging in sacrilegious acts? 1)    Declare Tirumala, Tirupati, and Tiruchanur as Punyakshetra (holy places) to preserve their sanctity. In fact, in late April 1987, Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao proclaimed, "If the Vatican is the religious center for Christians, Tirupati should be the same for the Hindus all over the world. This is my ambition. “Follow the guidelines implemented in Mecca and the Vatican to maintain the sanctity. This idea was met with fiery opposition from B. R. Naidu, the Chairman of TTD.  2)    Declare a 10-15 kilometers radius around Tirumala, Tirupati, and Tiruchanur as a Punyakshetra where alcohol consumption and meat eating are prohibited.     GHHF even suggested to TTD and Sri Pawan Kalyan to follow the model used by Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, where they identified certain areas as holy and decreed that no alcohol, meat, or meat products would be allowed to maintain the sanctity of the Temple area.   GHHF was snubbed three Times to hold a meeting in Tirupati?      GHHF planned to hold a meeting on the need for the government to declare T3 a Punyakshetra. First, TTD granted permission for a meeting at Annamacharya Kalyana Madampam, but it was put on hold within a few days. Second, the Shankara Matt in Tirupati granted permission for a meeting, but they canceled it within 24 hours.  Third, we booked a hotel. Two hours before the meeting, they canceled the meeting. The hotel people received about 10 calls from different people in the morning to cancel the meeting. They threatened the manager, saying that they would ruin their business and create problems if they did not cancel. Finally, we had a meeting at a Blind School operated by a great soul, Dr. Acharya. How Sri B. R. Naidu, Chairman of the TTD Board, attacked GHHF in 2025 in Tirupati? Instead of taking advice from others to improve the sanctity of TTD, B. R. Naidu became hysterical and got angry. These government officials have neither perspective nor tolerance for suggestions from fellow Hindus who have been working for decades, speaking about the importance of maintaining the sacredness of Tirumala and Tirupati.      He posted a message on X saying that GHHF is misleading the Hindus by suggesting that they declare Tirumala, Tirupati, and Tiruchanur as Punyakshetra, collecting illegal donations, and calling GHHF a dubious organization. This message was even posted on the TTD website.  GOOD NEWS: If they are attacking us for making suggestions to improve and maintain the sanctity of TTD and the surrounding area, GHHF must be doing right. This will give us even more strength and motivation to pursue the objective of protecting the sanctity, identifying Christians working in Hindu institutions, and protecting the area within a 10-15 km radius of Tirumala, Tirupati, and Tiruchanur.     Now we can guess who may have been behind the cancellations of the meeting in three different locations in Tirupati.      The message from B. R. Naidu is clear. Nobody can make any suggestions to him, and no Hindu can have any right to question them; no Hindu can have any kind of meetings to talk about the preservation of sanctity at TTD.      For him, Vote bank politics is more important than preserving the sanctity of TTD. Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com By PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979. {{album_1618}}

Swami Vivekananda:  “Yoga is the science by which we may stop Chitta from assuming or becoming transformed into several faculties. As the reflection of the moon on the sea is broken or blurred by the waves, so is the reflection of the Atman, the true Self, broken by the mental waves. Only when the sea is stilled to mirror like calmness, can the reflection of the moon be seen, and only when the “mind-stuff,” the Chitta, is controlled to absolute calmness, is the Self to be recognized.” Global Hindu Heritage Foundation has initiated Bala Samskar Kendras to enrich them with the richness of Hinduism. As part of our curriculum, we require all the students to practice Surya Namaskar to enable them to live a peaceful and stress-free life and also excel in their personal and professional life.  India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address to UN General Assembly in September 2014, had asked world leaders to adopt an international Yoga Day, saying “Yoga embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.  Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature.” On December 11, 2014, the 193-member UN General Assembly adopted a resolution by consensus, proclaiming June 21 as ‘International Day of Yoga’. The resolution was introduced by India’s Ambassador to the UN and had 175 UN members, including five permanent members of the UN Security Council, as co-sponsors.                 World Health Organization has also urged its member countries to help their citizens reduce physical inactivity, which is among the top ten leading causes of death worldwide, and a key risk factor for non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes. In fact, many Universities and Medical Hospitals have been conducting research and publishing voluminous amounts of research on the effects of the physical and mental well-being of the people. UNICEF recommends that kids can practice many yoga poses without any risk and get the same benefits that adults do. These benefits include increased flexibility and fitness, mindfulness, and relaxation. Yoga was introduced because of its very nature to relax the mind, reduce stress, boost the immune system, and improve the health benefits. Coronavirus has disrupted the routine life, curbed the movements, forced people to maintain social distance, required some people to maintain physical isolation, compelled people to work at home, cancel almost all air travel and restricted the movements causing more stress, anxiety, restlessness, agitation, irritation, and tension. Yoga comes to the rescue for those who take this rare opportunity to practice it, experience it and benefit from it. School Yoga  Jessica Mei Gershen, a certified yoga instructor who teaches yoga to children at Brooklyn Yoga Project and founder of Yoga for All Needs, recommends making yoga playful and fun for kids, whether in the classroom or at home. In her yoga classes, Gershen weaves in fun games and stories with positive themes like compassion, gratitude, and strength. “Yoga is really effective because it’s so tangible. Learning physical postures builds confidence and strength as well as the mind-body connection,” Gershen says. She also has found that the effects of yoga go beyond physical fitness and also allow kids to build confidence and awareness beyond the classroom. “Through yoga, kids start to realize that they are strong and then are able to take that strength, confidence, acceptance, and compassion out into the world,” notes Gershen. Yoga will help the youth to improve fitness and physical health, reduce stress and anxiety, improve optimism, improve focus, and school performance, improve self-esteem and body image, encourage creativity, improved attention span, improved memory, overall academic improvement, and develop discipline and self-regulation, “If you practice yoga every day with perseverance, you will be able to face the turmoil of life with steadiness and maturity” Iyengar BKS. Similarly, Sadhguru Vasudev says, “Yoga means to be in perfect tune. Your body, mind and spirit and the existence are in absolute harmony. When you fine-tune yourself to a point where everything functions so beautifully within you, the best of your abilities will naturally flow out of you.” In a recent book on yoga education in India, A. Balkrishna claims that “in a nutshell, yoga is a powerful medium for developing the personality of children and making them capable of facing the present-day challenges and problems” [p. 3]. In her review article, “Effect of Yoga on Mental Health in Children,” one of the world’s most prominent yoga researchers, Shirley Telles, concludes that yoga improves children’s physical and mental well-being . Similarly, the Harvard professor Sat Bir Khalsa finds that yoga in schools helps students improve resilience, mood, and self-regulation skills pertaining to emotions and stress. Thus, yoga is an important life skill tool for children and young people to cope with stress and self-regulation from a life-long perspective. Research has concluded that Yoga's impact on physical and mental health has been established in ancient Indian literature as well as contemporary yoga literature. It appears that yoga would help you to develop self-esteem, self-disciple, self -development and self-reflection. “Yoga means balance, harmony and unity. Universal balance, Harmony of body, mind and soul and Unity of the individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness. The ancient science of Yoga readily equips humans to reinstate world peace, environmental sustainability, as well as harmony between individuals, communities, religions, and nations. In modern times, Yoga has unfortunately come to mean only physical exercise or posture, however that is only one aspect of this ancient science, the others are neglected.”  Swami Mahesharananda Yoga for the Special Child, developed by Sonia Sumar, is designed to enhance the natural development of children with disabilities. The gentle and therapeutic style of yoga can be used for both babies and children with disabilities. Yoga for the Special Child incorporates yoga poses to increase flexibility and strength with breathing and relaxation techniques to increase focus and reduce hyperactivity. A healthy body and mind are important for the development of all children. At all grade levels, from preschool through high school, students have shown improved academic and behavioral performance when yoga has been introduced in the school. The Association for School Yoga and Mindfulness continues to advocate for the inclusion of students with disabilities in school yoga programs, emphasizing, once again, that physical activity (yoga, in this case) is for everybody. Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com By PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979. {{album_1617}}