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Hindus Upset with Book on Lord

Ganeshahttp://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_442985,0005.htmHOUSTON, TEXAS,

November 2, 2003: A nude picture of Lord Ganesha on the cover of a new book and

the contents have evoked protests from Hindus across the United States. The nude

portrayal of Lord Ganesha on the book Ganesa, Lord of Obstacles, Lord of

Beginnings, by Emory University Professor Paul Courtright has earned the wrath

of Hindu scholars in Houston, according to this article in the Hindustan Times,

who say several passages quoted in the book "are seemingly insensitive to Hindu

belief or faith." A petition is also being circulated and signed online to

protest against the book and demands that publishers withdraw it from

circulation. A release issued by the scholars claimed that so far about 5,000

people have signed the petition expressing their displeasure (the URL for the

petition is not working at this time). According to the release, the book "is

not only ridiculing and insulting Hinduism but has utterly disgusting and

distasteful material which is mind-boggling and throws a direct challenge to

our traditional beliefs and practices."3. Hinduism Today Seeking Hindus Who

Speak to Non-Hindu Groups on Hinduismar (AT) hindu (DOT) orgKAUAI, HAWAII, November 3,

2003: Hinduism Today magazine is preparing a feature story on Hindus who talk

about Hinduism to non-Hindu groups, such as school classes, interfaith

meetings, hospital and nursing staff, social club meetings, etc. We want to

interview those so engaged and share their experiences and suggestions with our

readers, such as how to answer, "Why do you worship cows?" or "What is

reincarnation?" If you know someone who has experience in this area, kindly

send "source" above their contact information. We want to focus on lay Hindus,

rather than swamis or priests. Hindu academics, such as professors, would

qualify for this particular story if they are presenting Hinduism to non-Hindus

on behalf of the Hindu community.