The City of Seattle has become the first city government in the United States to host a life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda at Westlake Square in downtown Seattle. The life-size …
Culture & Heritage
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How Vaisakhi Reflects Sikh Heritage and Diaspora Influence Worldwide
by Prabhjot Singh 6 minutes readFor Punjabis worldwide, Vaisakhi is not only a religious or seasonal festivity but much more. Though many other South Asian communities, including Tamils, Malayalees, Biharis, and Bengalis, celebrate this mid-April …
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Strengthening India’s Cultural Diplomacy in a Changing World
by Amit Deshmukh 6 minutes readAs the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) celebrates its Foundation Day in 2026, it presents an important moment to reflect on the organization’s historic role in shaping India’s cultural …
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Nebraska Legislature Recognizes Diwali, Celebrates Festival’s Cultural and Community Significance
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has commended the State of Nebraska for officially recognizing Diwali and its cultural significance. Members of the 109th Legislature of Nebraska, Second Session, formally acknowledged …
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NJ’s Burlington Township Proclaims “Hanuman Utsav Week,” Honoring SGS Karya Siddhi Hanuman Mandir Consecration
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe Mayor and Council of the Township of Burlington have proclaimed the week of the sacred Kumbhabhishekam celebration of the SGS Karya Siddhi Hanuman Mandir as “Hanuman Utsav Week” in …
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A Moving Museum: The Aircraft Carrying India’s Stories Across Borders
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIn an industry where branding often stops at logos and cabin interiors, Air India Express is pushing the idea several thousand feet higher—literally. Its latest unveiling, a fully art-wrapped Boeing …
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Prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 Conferred on BAPS Scholar Bhadreshdas Swami
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readMahamahopadhyaya Dr. Bhadreshdas Swami of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha has been conferred the Sahitya Akademi Award for 2025 by the Government of India in the field of literature, recognizing his …
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Indian Diaspora Members Celebrate Gangaur Festival 2026 at Bharatiya Temple in Pennsylvania
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe 19th Gangaur Festival was celebrated with great “devotion, enthusiasm, and cultural grandeur” at the Bharatiya Temple in Pennsylvania, bringing together more than 500 members of the Indian diaspora and …
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Thousands Gather in Italy’s Cortenova for Hola Mohalla Celebrations, Showcasing Sikh Traditions and Cultural Exchange
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readHundreds of Sikhs from across Italy and neighboring European countries gathered in the town of Cortenova in Bergamo to participate in historic Hola Mohalla celebrations, drawing attention from the local …
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Leesburg’s River Creek Club Hosts ‘Liberty’s Legacy’ Celebration Marking 250 Years of American Independence
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readOn March 14, 2026, the River Creek Club in Leesburg hosted a celebration titled Liberty’s Legacy: Honoring 250 Years of American Independence, a vibrant tribute to America’s semiquincentennial. Organized by …