ATA performed Shanti Homam in Dallas

American Telugu Association (ATA) performed a Shanti Homam in Dallas Fort Worth Hindu Temple.
 
The heinous terrorist attack on the City of Mumbai from 26 November, 2008 through 29 November, 2008 that claimed over 200 innocent victims and left over 300 injured is a stark reminder that Terrorism is one of the greatest dangers to the future of peaceful human existence in the world. This incident clearly exposes the fact that it was a cold blooded, well orchestrated attack, with months of planning and preparation behind it, and targeted at destabilizing the democratic and secular society of India in particular and the world at large.
 
“We the Telugu community, ATA members of Dallas, Texas and Sanatana Dharma Foundation, Dallas,Texas are extremely disturbed by this horrible terrorist attack on Mumbai. Our hearts bleed for the departed souls and families who have lost their loved ones, we also feel compelled to state that the people who master-minded this attack should be severely punished. Dallas Telugu Community has come together to perform a Shanti Homa (ceremony of peace) to pray for peace for the affected families and also for the world” says Gurram Srinivas Reddy American Telugu Association (ATA) Texas Coordinator. 
 
The Shanti Homam at the DFW Hindu Temple, Irving, Texas attracted members of over 30 organizations living in the DFW metro area. Many members of the Jewish, Christian and Islamic faiths were also present at the ceremony where prayers for world peace and solace for the affected families were offered, in the Sanskrit language in a traditional Vedic ritual. 

Signed by:
1. Dallas, Texas American Telugu Association
2. Sanatana Dharma Foundation, Dallas, Texas  

Gurram Srinivas Reddy,
Texas Coordinator, American Telugu Association (ATA)