Unique and Historic Recognition & Celebration of 75 Youth Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav– “A Memorable Yuvotsav”
Group photo of the 75 award winners at the 11th annual Hindu Youth Awards function held at the Meenakshi Temple.
PEARLAND: It was an outstanding and original idea of the Past President of Hindus of Greater Houston, (HGH), Partha Krishnaswamy, who suggested to celebrate 75 Hindu youth this year, on the 75th year of India’s Independence. 75 youth were recognized for their service to the Community. This year Hindu Youth awards was held at the beautiful Auditorium of Sri Meenakshi Temple in Pearland, Texas.
This unique event idea revitalized the enthusiasm of the Board of Directors to accomplish this humongous task with incredible coordination. Each one of our Board members actively and right earnestly gave their time and full support. Yes, as always HGH family is very fortunate to deliver their best.
The Keynote speech by Partha S Ghosh’s strategist, thinker, and motivational speaker was so apt for the occasion talking about Vedanta philosophy, how those tenets can drive better leaders and what traits a leader should have for the future.
75 sweets prepared as part of India’s 75th Independence Day — Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
Most powerful and impactful speeches by the youth leaders Naisargi Jaiswal, President, Hindu Students Council and Somansh Agarwal, HGH Board member. These speeches were interspersed with beautiful cultural program by the youth of Houston through their schools.
The event culminated with delicious food by Indian Summers and assortment of 75 different sweets gracefully presented by Decor One with each sweet representing 75 sweet years of independence. (1947-2022). The City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, in recognition of this special day sent Proclamation with his declaration on September 10th, 2022. He designated the day as “Youth recognition of Selfless Service to the Community Day”.
The Consulate General of India, Houston office provided steadfast support throughout. Finally, heartiest gratitude to Hindus of Greater Houston Patrons, sponsors, Board of Directors, Advisors and all the 42 Organization Leaders who nominated the Youth and made the event a grand success. Thank you, Houston Community, for your unstinted support and participation. — Thara Narasimhan President & the Board Members, Hindus of Greater Houston