Diwali has just gone with numerous celebrations among the Indian American community and Thanksgiving follows right behind, making life full of one joyful festival after another, of meeting friends and …
Festivals & Spirituality
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On Thursday, November 14, Parker Jewish Institute Indian Cultural Unit hosted its annual Diwali celebration, transforming the facility’s auditorium into a vibrant and festive space filled with lights and traditional …
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Good Neighbors and Beyond: A SEHER Perspective
by Sanjeev Bhargava, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readMany years ago, I began to wonder, what us, ordinary citizens, can do to contribute to public diplomacy. What could we do, without holding posts and power, to bring greater …
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Diwali Dance Fest Takes the Stage at Walt Disney World® Resort for a Second Year
by News India Times 3 minutes readAfter a historic debut in 2023, Diwali Dance Fest returned to Walt Disney World® Resort for a second year with over 300 dancers from across North America. Directed and produced by Jeanie …
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American Hindu Coalition Celebrates Seventh Anniversary and Hosts Diwali Celebrations in Virginia
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe American Hindu Coalition (AHC) hosted its Seventh Annual Day and Diwali Celebrations on November 17, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Tysons Corner, Virginia. The celebration of Diwali, symbolizing …
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Let us have Fun! It is Kids’ Diwali at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir!
by Archana Adalja, News India Times 5 minutes readThree-year old Aanshi was clapping and laughing as she watched the futuristic story unfold on the stage at the Kids Diwali Celebrations at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Flushing on Saturday, …
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Historic Diwali Celebrations at Bridgewater Commons Illuminate the Township
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readOn November 2, 2024, thousands gathered at Bridgewater Commons in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey, for inaugural Diwali celebrations. Organized in collaboration with Renascent Media, the event marked a “historic first …
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New York City Gujaratis Celebrate New Year with Govardhan Puja and Annakut
by Archana Adalja, News India Times 4 minutes readMore than five thousand Gujaratis in the New York City celebrated New Year and Govardhan Puja including the Annakut at the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Flushing on Saturday, November 1, …
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Texas Governor Celebrates Diwali at the Governor’s Mansion with South Asian Community
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readTexas Governor Greg Abbott hosted Diwali celebrations on November 3, 2024, at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin. He was joined by Consul General of India in Houston, Manjunath Chennarappa, along …
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken Praises Strength and Diversity of South Asian Community During Diwali Celebrations
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readSecretary of State Antony Blinken noted that the United States draws significant strength from the rich cultural diversity of its South Asian American community and highlighted a few public servants …