Kridana, an online shopping which concentrates on bringing Great Indian Epics to life for children, has brought out plush dolls based on some of the characters in Ramayana. The most popular among it is the Hanuman Plush Dolls. But US-based Hindu Statesman Rajan Zed and Forum for Hindu Awakening are not happy with the Hanuman Plush Dolls. They have asked the Pennsylvania (USA) based company to recall the Hanuman plush dolls as they see it as inappropriate, upsetting, and denigrating. As per Kridana Hanuman truly keeps his friends close to his heart - and there's no better place for this cuddly, adorable monkey than close to yours. Hanumanji is a super-cuddly 13 inches from crown on head to tip of flexible tail! Included with every doll is a 12-page, full-color storybook hangtag telling your child all about Hanuman's adventures! Hindu Blog View Young Krishna is a friend and philosopher for children – but he is often a playmate. Hanuman is close to the hear

Sant Chaturthi is a significant and auspicious day celebrated primarily in the state of Odisha and other parts of eastern India. It falls on the Chaturthi, or fourth day, during the Shukla Paksha (bright or waxing phase of the moon) in the Hindu lunar month of Phalguna, which usually corresponds to February or March in the Gregorian calendar. Sant Chaturthi 2025 date is March 3. This day holds special importance for devotees of Lord Ganesha, the beloved elephant-headed deity in Hinduism. Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom, is widely revered across India, and Sant Chaturthi offers devotees a dedicated opportunity to worship and seek his blessings. During Sant Chaturthi, devotees observe various rituals and ceremonies to honor Lord Ganesha. This may include fasting, reciting prayers, performing special pujas (religious ceremonies), and offering sweets and other auspicious items to the deity. Many devotees also visit temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha to participa