Hindus of Greater Houston to Light 2024 Diyas in Celebration of Lord Shri Ram Mandir’s ‘Pran Prathishtha’ in Ayodhya, India
By Thara Narasimhan HOUSTON: The glittering lights of Diyas and a spectacular rangoli portraying Ram in celebration of Shri Ram’s return to Ayodhya Ram mandir, will be the the highlight of Houston’s celebration. Sangita Bhutada’s outstanding Rangoli will welcome all at this historic celebration in Houston on January 21st 2024. It is with great jubilation […]
IIT Kharagpur Honors Mahamahopadhyaya Bhadreshdas Swami of B.A.P.S Swaminarayan Sanstha and Sundar Pichai with D.Sc. Degrees
KHARAGPUR, INDIA – In a significant event celebrating academic and professional excellence, the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has conferred honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) degrees upon four distinguished individuals: Mahamahopadhyaya Bhadreshdas Swami of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, Mr. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc., Mr. Ajit Jain, Vice Chairman, Insurance Operations at […]
Sri Meenakshi Temple Inaugurates Mahadvaram, Surya Shakti, and Soundaryam
By Pramod Kulkarni PEARLAND: Since its inception in 1982, the Meenakshi Temple Society has carried out an extensive program of new construction and capital improvements. The latest in this series was the inauguration of three projects: Mahadwaram (grand archway), Suryashakti (Go Green solar farm) and Soundarya (beautification through fencing, sprinkler system, and flower beds). The […]
Celebrating Diwali, Thanksgiving the Vedic Way
HOUSTON: Diwali, one of the most celebrated festivals among the Indian Diaspora worldwide was an occasion to connect Arya Samaj Greater Houston (ASGH) well-wishers, students, and parents of the two schools DAV Montessori & Elementary School (DAVMES) and DAV Sanskriti School (DAVSS). The program started with the Yajna-Havan, Acharya Ji’s Divali message and wishes, followed […]
A Memorable First Kumbhabhisekam for Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya
An outpouring of grateful devotion and inspired seva By Padmashree Rao Photos by Bharat Rao, Ashutosh Kak, Manisha Joshi, Rajesh Thatte, Nilesh Shah Chinmaya Mission Houston (CMH): On the Sunday morning of November 26, 2023, the skies had a sacred overtone. The air was cold and crisp as the brisk winds gathered strength through the […]
Sikh Center’s Golden Jubilee Celebration
By Bhupinder Singh The Sikh Center was established in 1972. Then there were about a dozen Sikh families who had just made Houston their home. These early pioneers felt a void for their religious and spiritual needs. They decided to fill that void by holding a monthly meeting in a volunteer family’s home for a […]
Vibrant Dipavali Puja Celebrations at Chinmaya Mission Houston
By Ujwala Bhat Photos by Ashutosh Kak On this Sacred day of Deepavali (Diwali) at dusk when darkness intensifies, all homes are illumined by lights, tiny mud pots with oil wicks. I appeal that this day is a day of prayer and expression of love. Get out of your homes in the evening, and embrace […]
Texas Gaushala Hosts Govardhan Puja, Gopa Ashtami
CYPRESS: On November 18, Texas Gaushala joyously observed the festivities of Govardhan Pooja and Gopa Ashtami. Govardhan Pooja commemorates the moment when Krishna, in safeguarding the Cows and Gopalas of Nandgaon, lifted the Govardhan hill. Gopa Ashtami, on the other hand, marks the occasion when Krishna led the cows for grazing. Dedicated volunteers at Gaushala […]
HWS Celebrates Navratri with Mata Chowki, Karva Chauth
Have you been to Hindu Worship Society Temple lately? If not, you are missing out! With festival season in full swing, HWS recently celebrated Navratri with it’s annual Mata Chowki held on October 21st. We had over 350 devotees come together to worship Mata Rani. Our amazing devotee Mrs. Prem Goyal coordinated the prashad for […]
Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya Kumbhabhisekam with Dwadasa Jyotirlinga Yatra
By Ujwala Bhat Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya at the Chinmaya Mission premises is gearing up for a rare event, the Kumbhabhishekam of the temple dome(gopuram) from Friday, November 24th to Sunday November 26th, which falls during the Thanksgiving holidays. Kumbhabhishekam is performed every 12 years in Hindu Temples. This divine event is performed to reconsecrate the […]
Shri Sita Ram Foundation Hosts 12th International Diwali and Dussehra Festival
By Kapil Sharma HOUSTON: The Shri Sita Ram Foundation, USA is delighted to invite the Houston community to join in the celebration of the 12th International Diwali-Dussehra Festival. This vibrant event promises to be a day filled with cultural entertainment, delectable food, dance performances, and spectacular fireworks. Event Details: – Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023 […]
Chinmaya Mission Houston Celebrates Navaratri with Traditional Flair
By Rajesh Thatte HOUSTON: Chinmaya Mission Houston (CMH) families and their guests were treated with a vibrant yet spiritual Navaratri Garba on Saturday October 7, 2023, at Gujarati Samaj Houston. It is an annual tradition at CMH for families to come together and offer prayers and homage to Goddess Durga during Navaratri. The Navaratri festival […]
JVB Preksha Meditation Center Celebrates Maitri Diwas with Patrons and Community Leaders
By Kuldeep Lunia JVB […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
