Shri Sita Ram Foundation Hosts 14th International Diwali-Dussehra Festival
HOUSTON: The Shri Sita Ram Foundation, USA invites the Houston community to celebrate the 14th International Diwali-Dussehra Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Constellation Field in Sugar Land, Texas. This year’s celebration promises a vibrant blend of cultural entertainment, food, parades, performances, and spectacular fireworks. Diwali, the “Festival of Lights,” is one of the […]
HTxDiwali 2025 Lights Up POST Houston with Dance, Music, and Community Spirit
HOUSTON: On September 13, 2025, the city of Houston came alive with color, rhythm, and festive energy as T2 Dance Company hosted the first-ever HTx Diwali celebration at POST Houston in the heart of downtown. Drawing over 5,500 attendees, the free event showcased the spirit of Diwali – India’s festival of lights – through dance, […]
Chinmaya Namavali Puja and A Special Unveiling at Chinmaya Prabha
By Ujwala Bhat Photos by Bharat Rao and Ashutosh Kak On September 7, 2025, Chinmaya Mission Houston commenced a new year of Vedantic learning for the Bala Vihar children, and enthusiastic families gathered at Chinmaya Prabha to honor the enduring legacy of a spiritual movement founded 75 years ago by Pujya Swami Chinmayananda. The Chinmaya […]
Building Bridges: Fort Bend Interfaith Dinner Highlights Dialogue and Compassion
By Juhi Varma Good news can feel scarce these days. Assassinations, terrorist attacks and tariffs dominate the news, making violence and division seem like the defining themes of our time. Stories of kindness rarely carry the same weight. But a recent visit to the Zoroastrian Center in Houston was a reminder that, while compassion rarely […]
Kirtan Fest Houston 2025: A Youth-led Celebration of Devotion, Music & Community
HOUSTON: Kirtan Fest Houston 2025 marked the powerful return of one of the community’s most beloved celebrations. Organized by the youth of ISKCON Houston, the festival brought together thousands of people for a weekend filled with sacred music, flowers, devotion, and community spirit. Over three days, more than 2,500 people attended the event, experiencing the […]
Janmashtami 2025 Draws 10,000 Devotees to Houston ISKCON Temple
By Juhi Varma The Houston temple of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) was filled with music, prayer, and celebration this past weekend as thousands of devotees gathered to mark Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. On Saturday, Aug. 16, more than 10,000 people came to the temple grounds, making this one of […]
Union Fest 2025 Commemorates One Year of the Statue of Union
SUGAR LAND – One year after the inauguration of the awe-inspiring 90-foot Statue of Union, the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land hosted Union Fest 2025, a four-day celebration from August 7–10. The event marked the anniversary of the world’s tallest Pancha Loha Hanuman statue, a spiritual and cultural landmark in the United States. The […]
“Ghar Away from Ghar” : Hindu Heritage Youth Camp (HHYC)
By Yasha Kaushal Every summer, as school winds down and the days grow longer, hundreds of kids across Texas start counting down to one special week: Hindu Heritage Youth Camp, or HHYC. For some, it’s a brand new adventure. For others, it’s a return to a place that feels like ghar or home. Now in […]
HinduPACT Launches in Austin, Texas, Unveiling Key Initiatives
AUSTIN – HinduPACT, an American Hindu organization dedicated to advocating for dharmic values and the Hindu ethos in public life, proudly announces the successful launch of its Austin, Texas chapter. The inaugural event, held recently, was met with an overwhelmingly positive reception from the wider community, marking a significant step forward in HinduPACT’s mission to […]
World-renowned Sanskrit Scholar to Share Timeless Wisdom in Houston – July 25–27
HOUSTON: Get ready for a weekend of spiritual awakening! Acharya Dr. Pradyumna Ji Maharaj, a Vedic scholar and mentor to Yoga guru Swami Ramdev Ji, will be in Houston from July 23 to 27, 2025. Who is Acharya Dr. Pradyumna Ji Maharaj? Acharya Dr. Pradyumna Ji Maharaj, born in 1955, in Alwar, Rajasthan, is a […]
The Best Five Days of the Year: Inside the Magic of HHYC
By Shreya Thakekar HOUSTON: Of all the acronyms we toss around, one always sparks smiles and good vibes: HHYC — four letters that stand for the best five days of the year. After months of planning, we’re thrilled to welcome campers to another unforgettable week of learning, bonding, and growth. The 41st year of the […]
Swami Mukundananda’s Houston Program July 19th-August 1st 2025
A Spiritual Renaissance: Uniting Wisdom and Wellness in the Heart of Houston HOUSTON: In the vibrant tapestry of Houston’s interfaith and intercultural landscape, July 19th to August 1st, 2025 is poised to witness a spiritual event unparalleled—the Life Transformation program by world-renowned spiritual leader Swami Mukundananda. Swami Mukundananda is a globally acknowledged Spiritual teacher, an […]
What is the Process of Finding a Guru?
There are so many Gurus from different sects that it becomes confusing to choose one Guru By Swami Mukundananda There is a saying in Hindi: “Pani piyo chhanake, guru banao janake” “Drink water only after filtering it; make a Guru only after carefully knowing him.” We must not accept anyone as our Guru, merely because […]
Hindu Sangathan Diwas 2025: Over 200 Gather to Champion Unity, Civic Engagement, and Cultural Pride
ऐक्यं बलं समाजस्य तद्भावे स दुबबलः | तस्मात् ऐक्यं प्रशंसन्ति दृढं राष्ट्र हितैहिणः ||” (Aikyam balam samaajasya tadbhaave sa durbalah. Tasmaat aikyam prashamsanti drudham Raashtram Hiteshinah. (Unity is the true strength of a society. Without it, society becomes weak. That is why those who wish for the nation’s well-being always uphold and promote unity […]
Swami Mukundananda to Visit Houston during July 19 – Aug. 1
Swami Mukundananda ji will be visiting Houston to conduct the Life Transformation Program (LTP) starting from July 19th. LTP offers a comprehensive approach to personal growth and empowerment, centered around this year’s theme, “Yog Sutras of Patanjali” and “7 Divine Laws to awaken your Best Self”. Swami Mukundananda is a world-renowned spiritual teacher from India […]
WISDOM (VHS) Year-end Program at Meenakshi Temple in Pearland
By Vidya Madabushi Vidya Madabushi & Venkat Prasad – WISDOM Coordinators PEARLAND: As the summer sun reaches its peak and the Gulf breeze drifts westward, the heart of Madurai quietly emerges in the New World. Nestled in Pearland, Texas, the Sri Meenakshi Devasthanam stands as a testament to the devotion and effort of Hindu immigrants […]
Celebrating Sacredness of Education: CMH BalaVihar Graduation Ceremony
By Ujwala Bhat HOUSTON: May 17th marked a day of great glory, happiness for the Bala Vihar Class of 2025 students, their families, and their teachers. As everyone gathered at the Chinmaya Smrti Hall, Chinmaya Choir and Orchestra students began the ceremony with melodious bhajans and soulful music. The ceremony began as the graduating Class […]
Swami Vigyananand in Houston to Promote His Latest Work, The Hindu Manifesto
By Juhi Varma Swami Vigyananand is not your typical swami. He’s candid, refreshingly blunt, and doesn’t dismiss wealth creation as mere materialism. In fact, he argues that building a strong economic foundation is essential for any civilizational revival. His latest book, The Hindu Manifesto discusses the eight Hindu sutras — core principles meant to guide […]
Gita Chanting Competition: A Tribute to Gurudev & Gita’s Timeless Wisdom
By Oindrila Rimi Bhawal HOUSTON: As the spring blossoms fill the air with their sweet fragrances, the recent Gita Chanting Competition (GCC) at Chinmaya Mission Houston (CMH) resonated with divine spiritual energy. CMH families gathered to honor the ageless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, marking a prelude to Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda’s 109th Janma Jayanti (birth […]
Lokenath Foundation to Celebrate 135th Tirodhan Divash of Lord Lokenath
ROSENBERG: Lokenath Foundation is an established non-profit organization operating in United States, India, Nepal & Bangladesh since 2018. It is engaged in various societal contributions by conducting workshop/webinars on humanity, mindfulness, anger management, hunger relief camps, child’s education, women empowerment initiatives, healthcare camps, clothes drives, toys drives, cultural activities to spread the values on humanity […]
