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Rejoice, NYC! Now Diwali is a school holiday!

Long before Diwali was a declared school holiday in NYC, the work of the mothers had begun. It involved many miles of leg work. Indian American parents, especially mothers, have…

By Archana Adalja, News India Times · October 26, 2024

India

Karwa Chauth: A Tradition of Love and Empowerment

Karwa Chauth is more than just a day of fasting; it’s a celebration of love, devotion, and empowerment, even beyond the borders of India. Traditionally, married women fast from sunrise…

By Navni Chawla · October 19, 2024

Books

A Kids Book About Diwali – the Festival of Lights 

When I set out to write “A Kids Book About Diwali,” I had no idea how deeply personal and fulfilling the journey would be. As a mother and former elementary…

By Chhavi Arya Bhargava, Special to South Asian Herald · October 9, 2024

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90-foot Abhaya Hanuman statue unveiled in Sugar Land, Texas

Thousands of people gathered to witness the unveiling of the “Statue of Union,” a 90-foot Panchaloha Abhaya Hanuman, on August 18, 2024, at the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land,…

By SAH Staff Reporter · August 20, 2024