A grand Iftaar dinner took place on the evening of March 14, 2025, at the King Palace banquet hall in Edison, NJ, uniting a large gathering of South Asian community …
Festivals & Spirituality
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Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington Raises Significant Funds for New Temple’s Grand Inauguration in Beltsville
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington (JSMW) successfully raised “substantial funds,” during its Patrika Lekhan event on the weekend of March 15th, marking a major milestone toward the Pratishtha Mahotsav …
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Parker Jewish Institute Celebrates Holi with Joyous Music, Dance, and Cultural Unity
by News India Times 4 minutes readOn Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the Parker Jewish Institute celebrated Holi – the vibrant festival of colors, love, and the arrival of spring! Holi, also known as the Festival of …
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Embrace the Spirit of Holi with Hindu American Foundation’s 2025 Holi Toolkit
by Ananya Prabhakar 5 minutes readAs spring approaches, Hindu communities around the world celebrate one of their most vibrant and joyous celebrations – Holi, the Festival of Colours. This ancient tradition, deeply rooted in Hindu …
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From IFG 2025 to the Maha Kumbh: How Unexpected Encounters Shape Our Purpose
by Pooja Bhardwaj 5 minutes readAs I settled into the rhythm of everyday life, a survey from Indiaspora landed in my inbox, asking me to recall one serendipitous moment from IFG 2025. I paused—how could …
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Indian Consulate in Seattle Hosts First-Ever Indian Film Festival at University of Montana
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readMissoula, Montana: The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Seattle, in collaboration with the Montana World Affairs Council, hosted the inaugural Festival of Indian Cinema at the University of Montana in …
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Knowledge and Learning: Saraswati’s Boons!
by Archana Adalja, News India Times 5 minutes readGoddess of language, culture, music, art, intellect, knowledge, Saraswati has been worshipped from ancient times for her boons. Students have been praying to her for success in exams. The calm, …
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Tamil American Krishnamoorthi Introduces Resolution to Designate January as Tamil Language and Heritage Month
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readOn January 14, 2025, coinciding with Pongal, a major Tamil harvest festival celebrated in mid-January, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize January as Tamil Language and …
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Cognizant’s Ravi Kumar Highlights Indian Diaspora’s Global Impact at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readRavi Kumar, CEO of Cognizant Technologies, has emphasized the transformative influence of the 35-million-strong Indian diaspora in various fields, highlighting their role in promoting Indian culture as a “global differentiator,” …
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Ohio Makes History with Landmark Law Granting Hindu Students Religious Holiday Breaks, Including Diwali
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readOhio State Senator Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) announced on December 26, 2024, a new law granting Hindu students in Ohio the right to take three religious holidays per school year, including …