The Association of Indians in America (AIA), New York chapter, will host its 38th annual Deepavali Festival on October 11, 2025, at Overlook Beach in Babylon, Long Island. The festival, …
Festivals & Spirituality
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New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Appoints Jacob Gross as Chief of Staff
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readNew York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has named her longtime Senior Advisor, Jacob Gross, as her new Chief of Staff, effective September 17, 2025. In his new role, Gross will oversee …
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California Moves to Add Diwali to Official List of State Holidays
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe California State Assembly has approved AB 268, a bill that formally recognizes Diwali, the festival of lights, as a state holiday. The legislation, introduced on January 17, 2025, by …
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Miraculous Shiva Images Appear in Edison Home, Strengthening Faith of Local Family
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readHundreds of thousands of pilgrims travel to the Amarnath cave in Jammu and Kashmir each summer to witness the naturally formed ice Shivling, a sacred symbol of Lord Shiva. For …
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JAINA Highlights Unity and Forgiveness During Paryushan and Das Lakshan Celebrations Across North America
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) announced the successful observance of Paryushan and Das Lakshan, Jainism’s most significant annual festival, across the United States and Canada, on …
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Atlanta’s Dr. Anu Bhat to Lead North America Vishwa Kannada Association
by Jyothsna Hegde 3 minutes readThe Kannada diaspora gathered in vibrant celebration at the 8th North America Vishwa Kannada Association (NAVIKA) World Kannada Summit, held August 29–31, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida. The three-day event drew …
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ICA Brings Back Festival of India to Howard County Fairgrounds in Maryland
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe 7th Annual Festival of India, a two-day celebration of Indian heritage, diversity, and community spirit, will be held on September 20-21, 2025, at the Howard County Fairgrounds in Maryland. …
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Diaspora Left in the Lurch: Trump’s Trade War Blocks India’s Gifts and Festive Cargo
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readWith the festive season about to begin, the Trump administration’s abrupt tariff overhaul has left the Indian diaspora in the United States bracing for a hollow celebration. India Post has …
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Onam in the Skies: Air India Express Serves Sadya for Kerala Diaspora
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readFor Malayalis flying home or abroad this festive season, Air India Express is bringing a taste of Onam to the skies. The airline will serve a special Onam Sadya on …
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Sant Nirankari Mission Hosts Mukti Parv Convention at Hofstra University
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe New York-Connecticut Chapter of the Sant Nirankari Mission hosted the Mukti Parv Convention for the Northeastern region on August 17, 2025, at Hofstra University in New York. The convention …