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Swami Mukundananda Lecture Series: Aug 5-18

Swami Mukundananda Lecture Series: Aug 5-18

HOUSTON: Swami Mukundananda, a world-renowned teacher of Spirituality, Yoga & Meditation, will conduct two different programs from August 5 (Sat.) – August 18 (Fri.) in Houston. Swami Mukundananda received his degrees in Engineering and Management from two world famous institutes in India- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) respectively. However, the call of God […]

Counselors Meet for 39th Hindu Heritage Youth Camp (HHYC)

Counselors Meet for 39th Hindu Heritage Youth Camp (HHYC)

    By Maya Harpavat and Aesha Shah HOUSTON: In the few weeks before school starts, campers and counselors look forward to a special week in the summer. It’s a week packed with games, camp friendship reunions, and learning more about Hindu culture. For some, it is their first time coming to camp, and for […]

BAPS Launches ‘Festival of Inspirations’: A grand celebration of art, culture, and spirituality in Robbinsville, New Jersey

BAPS Launches ‘Festival of Inspirations’: A grand celebration of art, culture, and spirituality in Robbinsville, New Jersey

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ: BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (B.A.P.S) commenced the Festival of Inspirations in Robbinsville, NJ, in the auspicious presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS, and David Fried, the Mayor of Robbinsville, NJ on July 16, 2023. The festival is a vibrant celebration that exalts the rich tapestry of diversity, art, […]

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to Visit Houston with Public Event at Wortham Center

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to Visit Houston with Public Event at Wortham Center

HOUSTON: Global humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation (AOLF), brings the “Sixth Sense” public event to Houston on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Wortham Theater Center. The event, presented by the Art of Living Foundation – Houston, features an […]

Successful MANTRAH Global Hindu Convention 2023 in Houston: “Embracing Cultural Heritage and Fostering Community”

Successful MANTRAH Global Hindu Convention 2023 in Houston: “Embracing Cultural Heritage and Fostering Community”

By Rajesh Gopinath HOUSTON: The recently concluded Sudarshanam-2023 Global Hindu Convention, organized by the Houston Malayalee Association of North American Hindus, left a lasting impact on participants and attendees. Held at the prestigious Royal Sonesta Hotel, the event brought together a diverse array of guests, including revered figures like Swami Satchidananda, Shashikala Teacher, Swami Mukthananda […]

Swami Mukundananda Lecture Series, Aug 5th to 18th, 2023

Swami Mukundananda Lecture Series, Aug 5th to 18th, 2023

HOUSTON: Swami Mukundananda ji, a world-renowned teacher of Spirituality, Yoga & Meditation, will conduct two different programs from August 5 – August 18 in Houston. The first week-long program is a Life Transformation Program (LTP). Swamiji will delve into the topic of Golden Rules for Living Your Best Life at India House, from August 5 to August 11. In the […]

Sri MTS to Host NextGen Hindu Youth Leadership Convention

Sri MTS to Host NextGen Hindu Youth Leadership Convention

By Haripriya Sundaramurthy PEARLAND: The first, inaugural NextGen Hindu Youth Leadership Convention, hosted and sponsored by the Sri Meenakshi Temple Society, Hindus of Greater Houston, and the Hindu Temple of The Woodlands, will ignite the potential of Hindu youth through a full-day event featuring esteemed speakers, engaging panels, and valuable networking opportunities. This free convention, […]

Gayatri Pariwar of Katy to Celebrate 8th Anniversary

Gayatri Pariwar of Katy to Celebrate 8th Anniversary

KATY: The Gayatri Pariwar in Katy, Texas, USA, recently celebrated Gayatri Jayanti. The celebration also marks the day the founder of Gayatri Pariwar, Pandit Sriram Sharma Acharya, left his physical body. Gayatri Pariwar is looking forward to celebrating the 8th anniversary coming up on Sunday, June 10th. The organization is gearing up to welcome hundreds […]

Divine Message and Srimad Bhagwad Gita Classes

Divine Message and Srimad Bhagwad Gita Classes

HOUSTON: God has declared in the Shrimad Bhagwad Gita that whenever there is a degradation of religions in the world, i.e., a decline of righteousness, and a rise of unrighteousness, I come in this world to punish the wicked ones and protect the good ones. So, think, hasn’t the condition of the world deteriorated to […]

Kashmiri Biradari Celebrates Jyestha Ashtami

Kashmiri Biradari Celebrates Jyestha Ashtami

HOUSTON: Jyeshtha Ashtami commonly known as ‘Zyetha Aettham ‘ in Kashmiri is a festival of Mata Ragnya  Bhagwati held every year in Kashmir at KHEER BHAWANI Temple, Tulmula. This auspicious day falls on the eight day of bright half ( waxing fortnight )  of Jyeshtha month of Hindu Soli-lunar calendar. The historic shrine of Goddess […]

Fort Bend Interfaith Council Hosts Dinner & Dialogue

Fort Bend Interfaith Council Hosts Dinner & Dialogue

SUGAR LAND: Over 100 representatives from 13 Fort Bend faith communities came together last week for the annual  Interfaith Dinner and Dialogue. Sponsored by the Fort Bend Interfaith Council, the dinner is a chance for people of all different faiths to break bread together and learn something about each other’s religions. “It was fascinating to […]

Chinmaya Mission Houston Celebrates its Balavihar Class of 2023

Chinmaya Mission Houston Celebrates its Balavihar Class of 2023

By Ujwala Bhat HOUSTON: On May 20, Chinmaya Mission Houston was a proud witness to a beautiful graduation ceremony for the outgoing Class of 2023. At the beginning of the ceremony, the students took part in the pooja at Saumyakasi Sivalaya led by the priest Sri Ganeshji. After invoking the blessings of the almighty in […]

A Memorable Gita Chanting Competition in Chinmaya Prabha Houston

A Memorable Gita Chanting Competition in Chinmaya Prabha Houston

By Oindrila Rimi Bhawal and Shalini Rao Photos by Bharath Rao and Ashutosh Kak HOUSTON: Children and adults of Chinmaya Mission Houston (CMH) came together on the weekend of May 6-7th, 2023, offering the children’s Gita Chanting Competition (GCC) as birthday gift to beloved Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda on His 107th birth anniversary on May 8th […]

Free Food Distributed on the Streets of New York City on Shankaracharya Jayanti

Free Food Distributed on the Streets of New York City on Shankaracharya Jayanti

JAMAICA, NEW YORK CITY: On the auspicious occasion of Shankaracharya Jayanti, free food was distributed on the streets of New York City under “Annasudha”, a program for hunger relief and food security in America, established by Shree Mata Darbar, a Maryland based Hindu religious organization. This was a rare occasion when a mainstream Hindu religious […]

Prominent Indian Artists to Perform at MTS Temple Festival

Prominent Indian Artists to Perform at MTS Temple Festival

PEARLAND: The annual Utsav at Sri Meenakshi Temple straddling the weekends (April 29/30 and May 6/7) brings two special free for all cultural programs for Houston’s residents. First, On Sunday April 30, a day after the temple’s MEENAKSHI pattabhishekam celebration, the Goddess’ story will be presented as a dance drama (with narration in English) by […]

Houston JVB Preksha Meditation Center Conducts Family Retreat

Houston JVB Preksha Meditation Center Conducts Family Retreat

By Kuldeep Lunia; Secretary at JVB Houston AUSTIN: “There is no ENEMY OUT of your SOUL. The real enemies live inside yourself, they are ANGER, PROUD, GREED, ATTACHMENT and HATE.” – Lord Mahavir. Under the spiritual guidance and presence of Samani Jin Pragyaji and Samani Kshanti Pragyaji, JVB Preksha Meditation Center, Houston conducted its 21st Annual […]

Hindu Worship Society Introduces HWS Children’s Council and HWS Youth Council

Hindu Worship Society Introduces HWS Children’s Council and HWS Youth Council

By Nisha Bhatia HOUSTON: Hindu Worship Society Temple, Houston’s oldest Hindu Temple is doing some great things! If you haven’t been recently, you have been missing out on quite a bit. In 2022, Hindu Worship Society inaugurated the Shiv Temple and Nav Grah. The beautiful addition to the temple is in dedication to Mr. Rajinder […]

Houston Iftar 2023: Largest-ever Iftar Gathering Pays Tribute to Mayor Sylvester Turner

Houston Iftar 2023: Largest-ever Iftar Gathering Pays Tribute to Mayor Sylvester Turner

HOUSTON: A large gathering on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, at the Bayou City Center in Houston of around 2,300 persons, making it the largest-ever Iftar dinner in the United States. “Friendships matter. I want to thank Syed Javaid Anwar, Muhammad Saeed Sheikh, Tanweer Ahmed, and all the patrons & collaborating partner organizations for putting together […]

Global Unity through Nowruz festivities over Four Days at Asia Society

Global Unity through Nowruz festivities over Four Days at Asia Society

By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: This Spring Break, celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year festivities hosted by the Asia Society of Houston from March 14-17, marked the onset of spring, and brought in about 120 attendees on the weekdays and approximately 1200 attendees Friday evening. Nowruz is celebrated by more than 300 million people all […]

Holi Fest 2023: The Festival of Colors Ushers in Spring to Houston

Holi Fest 2023: The Festival of Colors Ushers in Spring to Houston

HOUSTON: Holi or the festival of color originally celebrated in the Indian subcontinent has now spread extensively to other regions of Asia and the Western World. Holi marks the beginning of spring after a long winter and signifies the triumph of good over evil. Colors used profusely in the celebrations, symbolize the shades of love, […]