The grand celebration of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj’s birthday, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, was held on February 2, 2026, in Gujarat, India, drawing more than 200,000 …
Festivals & Spirituality
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How Saree Goes Global Became a Cultural Movement: Uma Global President Shares Insights and Impact
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readIn this exclusive interview with South Asian Herald, Uma Global President, Rita Kakati-Shah shares insights into Saree Goes Global 2025, the international movement celebrating the saree as a symbol of heritage, …
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Italy’s Sikh Community Marks 350th Anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom with Nationwide Prayers and Commemorations
by Prabhjot Singh 1 minutes readSpecial commemoration events were held across Sikh temples and gurdwaras in Italy this past weekend to mark the 350th anniversary of the martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru …
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New York State Assembly Honors Sri Sathya Sai Baba on His Centennial Birth Anniversary
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe New York State Assembly has formally recognized the centennial birth anniversary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, commemorated worldwide on November 23, 2025. The citation, issued on November 20 by …
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Yakub Mathew Unveils “Seeking the Infinite: Maha Kumbh 2025” at Indo-American Arts Council Literary Festival in New York
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe Indo-American Arts Council’s Literary Festival in New York City hosted the launch of Yakub Mathew’s debut anthology, Seeking the Infinite: Maha Kumbh 2025, on November 16, 2025, at the …
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Celebrating a Decade of Amplifying South Asian Voices in America
by Anu Sehgalby Anu Sehgal 5 minutes readNext year marks the 10-year anniversary of The Culture Tree, and it’s a moment of deep reflection, celebration, and renewed purpose. When we founded this organization in 2016, our vision …
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Surati for Performing Arts Hosts First-Ever Diwali Gala in Jersey City
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readSurati for Performing Arts hosted its first formal Diwali Gala on November 7, 2025, at the historic Barrow Mansion in Jersey City, New Jersey, with a grand celebration of culture …
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India to Send Sacred Buddha Relics to Bhutan for Global Peace Festival
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIn a major cultural and spiritual event, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha from India’s National Museum in New Delhi will be taken to Bhutan for a public exposition in …
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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Receives 2025 World Leader for Peace and Security Award
by Swetha Venkataramani 3 minutes readGurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation, was awarded the 2025 World Leader for Peace and Security honor by the Boston Global Forum (BGF), at …
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Eternal Message of Oneness Inspires Global Sikh Diaspora
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readAcross continents and generations, Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s light continues to guide millions. A saint, philosopher, reformer, and the founder of one of the world’s youngest yet most profound religions, …