Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Minister for Canadian Identity and Culture Steven Guilbeault extended warm greetings to the Sikh community on the sacred occasion of Prakash Utsav, marking the …
Festivals & Spirituality
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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Hosts Diwali Celebration Honoring South Asian Heritage and Community Unity
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readMayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA) hosted Washington, D.C.’s annual Diwali celebration, marking the festival of lights October 30, 2025, at the …
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Yakub Mathew to Launch “Seeking the Infinite: Maha Kumbh 2025” at IAAC Literary Festival in New York
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readYakub Mathew, a global financial leader and transformational thinker, will unveil his debut book Seeking the Infinite: Maha Kumbh 2025 during the Indo-American Arts Council Literary Festival (IAAC) on November …
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Town of Leesburg in Virginia Proclaims October as Hindu Heritage Month
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe Town of Leesburg, Virginia, has officially proclaimed October 2025 as “Hindu Heritage Month,” at the Town Council meeting on October 28, recognizing the Hindu community’s profound cultural and spiritual …
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BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Jersey Celebrates Diwali with Theme of “Unity”
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readFrom October 18–26, 2025, BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey, came alive with the radiant spirit of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, as thousands of devotees, well-wishers, and …
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NY Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar to Host “Hot or Scary” Halloween Bash in Ridgewood on October 29
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readNew York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has announced that she will host “Hot or Scary: Ridgewood’s Epic Halloween Bash,” a “spooktacular Halloween extravaganza,” on October 29, from 6:00 p.m. to …
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Renascent Media and Bridgewater Commons Host “Diwali @ The Commons” in New Jersey
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readRenascent Media, in partnership with Bridgewater Commons, hosted “Diwali @ The Commons” from October 18–19, 2025, in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The two-day event brought the color, music, and spirit of …
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Indian American Leaders Rally for Voter Engagement at “Diwali Day of Action” in Northern Virginia
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe Indian American (IA) Impact and the AAPI Victory Fund came together to host the “Diwali Day of Action” an event focused on civic participation, voter turnout, and community empowerment, …
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USISPF Diwali Celebration Highlights Strength of Indian American Community and Growing US-India Ties
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) hosted its annual Diwali celebration on October 24, 2025, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., bringing together dignitaries, diplomats, and business …
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Governor Wes Moore Calls Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller a “Human Diwali” at Maryland’s Diwali Celebration
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readMaryland Governor Wes Moore described Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller as a “Human Diwali,” saying she makes the “world brighter wherever she goes.” “We have the best Lieutenant Governor in the …