Thursday, January 29, 2009
Invited to National Prayer Service by 2009 Inaugural Committee
Dr. Uma Mysorekar, a gynaecologist and President, Hindu Temple Society of North America based in New York, was invited to the National Prayer Service organized by the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Committee on January 21, a national tradition of incoming Presidents. It was held at the stately National Cathedral in Washington.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, as well as their children Malia and Sasha, top White House officials and Obama appointees attended. The service included scripture readings, prayers, hymns and blessings delivered by faith leaders, from across the United States. The "Responsive prayers" as they were called by the organizers, were passages read out by each of the 6 faith leaders including Mysorekar, and each was meant to "symbolize America's traditions of religious tolerance and freedom"
Dr. Mysorekar spoke to News India-Times about her experience:
Q. How did it feel to be there?
It was a wonderful event, really extraordinary, truly historic, particularly this one where it meant a lot to a lot of people, especially young people.
To read the full article, click here..
To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, as well as their children Malia and Sasha, top White House officials and Obama appointees attended. The service included scripture readings, prayers, hymns and blessings delivered by faith leaders, from across the United States. The "Responsive prayers" as they were called by the organizers, were passages read out by each of the 6 faith leaders including Mysorekar, and each was meant to "symbolize America's traditions of religious tolerance and freedom"
Dr. Mysorekar spoke to News India-Times about her experience:
Q. How did it feel to be there?
It was a wonderful event, really extraordinary, truly historic, particularly this one where it meant a lot to a lot of people, especially young people.
To read the full article, click here..
To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
Labels: America, children Malia and Sasha, Dr. Uma Mysorekar, First Lady Michelle Obama, Hindu Temple Society of North America, President Barack Obama, Presidential Inaugural Committee, White House
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