BAPS Festival of Inspirations to Culminate in the Grand Inauguration of the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ recently has become the epicenter of profound spiritual fervor as the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham hosted the three-month-long “Festival of Inspirations.” Uniting various events under its umbrella, the festival was a clarion call for unity, spirituality, and community service, echoing Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s life motto, “In the joy of others lies our own.” In […]
Elements of Montessori Education for Young Children
ABSORBENT MIND Dr. Montessori believed that the brains of young children work in a different way from that of adults. She referred to the time from birth – 6 as the “Absorbent Mind.” During the period of the absorbent mind, young children are capable of absorbing immense amounts of information about the environment through their […]
Stunning Multi-Generational Home Now Available in West U!
By Mike Brombacher HOUSTON: Imagine your new life in this exquisite estate in idyllic West University! 6535 Buffalo Speedway 77005, an exclusive multigenerational home offers over 8,300 square feet of luxurious living on almost half an acre of green space. Inside the home, you will find exquisite hand-carved mahogany doors and a marble-lined foyer inviting […]
Dawn to Dusk: The Teachings of 2023 Hindu Heritage Youth Camp
By Krupa Rathi HOUSTON: As the sun gently rises over Camp Young Judea, casting a warm golden glow on the verdant surroundings, a sense of excitement and anticipation fills the air. You can spot a basketball court filled with 240 campers and 60 counselors eager to perform Surya Namskar at the break of dawn. This […]
Taral Patel Responds to a Barrage of Racist, Xenophobic & Vile Attacks
RICHMOND: Taral Patel, Democratic candidate running for Fort Bend County Commissioner – Precinct 3, responded to hate-filled messages that attacked his ethnicity, nationality, faith, and more on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Taral Patel released the following statement, “Since announcing my run for County Commissioner, I have worked tirelessly to connect with the diverse communities that […]
Kinjal Dave Garba: Power of Music, Community, and Collaboration
HOUSTON: On a memorable Sunday, Sept 17th evening in Houston, Kinjal Dave, the reigning queen of Gujarati folk music, cast a spell over 2000 eager fans. This spectacular show, organized by Ramdev Masala and Nextstar Entertainment, was a testament to the power of music, community, and collaboration. Promoted exclusively by Masala Radio 98.7 FM, the […]
IAPAC Organizes Brunch Gathering to Delve into Texas Judicial System
SUGAR LAND — The Indian American Political Action Committee of Greater Houston (IAPAC) recently organized a brunch as part of its “Conversations Over Coffee” series (CoC@IAPAC) on September 10, 2023, at Ailings Chinese Bistro, who sponsored the event. Purusottam Sahoo and Gaurav Jhaveri co-chaired the event which delved into the intricacies of the state-level judicial […]
Upma & Mukulesh Shah Host Dinner with Chef Sanjeev Kapoor for Akshaya Patra
HOUSTON: Upma and Mukulesh Shah hosted an evening fundraiser benefiting the Akshaya Patra Foundation at their residence in Sugar Land on September 8, 2023. The event was graced by the presence of the renowned Celebrity Chef, Sanjeev Kapoor. The Shahs’ home was brimming with invited guests, including leaders from the Akshaya Patra Houston Chapter, AP’s […]
BAPS Celebrates 90th Birthday of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj: A Beacon of Love and Service
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ: “Yours Forever, Sadhu Keshavjivandas” is a signature that has touched hundreds of thousands, encapsulating the profound love, compassion, and respect that His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj has for all. September 13, 2023, saw hundreds of devotees assemble in Robbinsville to honor the 90th birthday of this divine soul, reflecting on his unparalleled humility […]
Morocco Earthquake Relief by Houston Community through AFDR
HOUSTON: A powerful earthquake hit Morocco on Sept. 8, killing more than 2,800 people, injuring 6,000+, and 50,000+ homes destroyed making thousands homeless. The Alliance for Disaster Relief (AFDR) immediately established on ground Relief efforts with implementing partner Helping Hands for Relief and Development (HHRD) to provide emergency relief to support the affected communities. Two […]
TCC Spring 2023 Premier Tournament | Champions: ECC | Runners Up: Tuskers
HOUSTON: Who would have thought that a premier division final would have 36 overs bowled with only 193 runs scored for the fall of eighteen wickets. Who would have thought a team with an average playing age of 42.3 would end up victorious in the end. This was a tightly contested final in a once […]
FIS Celebrates Historic Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing with Indian Consulate
HOUSTON: On September 16, 2023, The Foundation for India Studies (FIS) in association with Consulate General of India in Houston proudly commemorated the remarkable achievement of India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission. This momentous event comes after India’s successful landing near the south pole of the moon in August 2023, marking India as the first country to achieve […]
Hindus of Greater Houston & ISKCON of Houston jointly celebrates 2023 Sri. Krishna Janmashtami
By Thara Narasimhan Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH) along with ISKCON of Houston jointly celebrated Krishna Janmashtami this year that was an outstanding success. The Children’s Costume Contest has always been the most attractive spectacular stage show ever since the time it was presented almost 34 years ago by HGH. At that time there were […]
Janmashtami celebrated with great joy and devotion at BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, Robbinsville, NJ
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ: With great devotion, the Hindu community came together to celebrate Janmashtami, honoring the birth of Bhagwan Shri Krishna, on September 7, 2023. This auspicious event took place amidst the three-month-long ‘Festival of Inspirations’, marking the inauguration of the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, a beacon of ancient Hindu values set against the backdrop of the […]
A Radiant Beginning: CMH Welcomes Bala Vihar Students and Families
By Dr. Shreya Sheth HOUSTON: In a heartwarming and spiritually uplifting event, Chinmaya Mission Houston (CMH) celebrated its annual opening of Bala Vihar 2023-24 on Sunday, September 10, 2023. The day was nothing short of magical as children, their enthusiastic teachers, and all sevaks and families of CMH came together to offer prayers and […]
Akshaya Patra Hosts Successful Fundraising Luncheon with Celebrity Chef Sanjeev Kapoor
HOUSTON: Akshaya Patra, the largest global non-profit organization dedicated to feeding over 2 million school children across India, hosted a remarkable fundraising luncheon on September 8th, 2023, at Kiran’s restaurant in Houston. The event featured the renowned international celebrity Chef Sanjeev Kapoor as the chief guest, in support of Akshaya Patra’s mission to ensure no […]
Colorful, Crowded, Boisterous, the Way an I-Day Festival Should Be!
By Jawahar Malhotra STAFFORD: After a much subdued Republic Day program held last January in the cavernous GSH Center, the India Culture Center was once again back to its roots at the Stafford Civic Centre — where it has held its flagship events for at least the past dozen years – with the latest Indian […]
Texas Hindu Campsite Begins Phase 1 Construction
COLUMBUS, Texas: The first Hindu campsite in the U.S., established in Columbus, Texas, is embarking on the first construction phase. The goal is to raise $4.5 million to complete the campsite to accommodate up to 200 campers and counselors including cabins, kitchen and dining hall, auditorium with classrooms, swimming pool, basketball court, expanded lake, and […]
Historic Kalash Pujan Marks Pinnacle Moment for BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ: The cool morning of August 30, 2023, witnessed a historic milestone in the making of the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey. The momentous occasion of Kalash Pujan of the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham took place in the presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha on […]
