Hindu Swyamsevak Sangh, USA

Health for humanity: Yoga Marathon concluded successfully nationwide

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:02:51 +0100

34 States, 143 Cities6471 participants 694176 Surya NamaskarsBloomington (IL (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhDFqS20Dmo)), Decatur (GA (/sny/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/yoga_day_decatur.pdf)), Naperville (IL (http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=110844)), Normal (IL) (/sny/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/sny-normal-proclamation.jpg), Oklahoma Congressman (/sny/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/sny09-ok-congresman-certificate.pdf)Media coverage : NCTV 17 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNgwoDapYzw), , Radio interview (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3884188855230256448&hl=en), New York (http://lohud.com/article/20090131/NEWS01/901310363/-1/SPORTS), Houston (/sny/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/india-herald-yogathan-sewa-jan-09.pdf), Houston Yogathon (/sny/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/voice-of-asia-yogathan-jan-09-by-sewa-intl.pdf), Los Angles, (http://www.ocregister.com/photos/yoga-enthusiasts-gather-2290411-to-salute-the-sun) Naperville (http://indiapost.com/article/communitypost/5443/), Minnesota (http://indiapost.com/article/communitypost/5440/), Chicago (http://indiapost.com/article/communitypost/5103/), Texas (http://india-herald.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=1&twindow=&mad=&sdetail=1665&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=1023&hn=india-herald&he=.com), Organizer (http://www.organiser.org/dynamic/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=277&page=13)Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS), USA organized, all round yoga posture exercise, Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutations. Between Jan. 17 and Feb. 1, the project Surya Namaskar Yajna ( SNY ) or Offerings of Sun Salutations concluded with 694,176 salutations. About 6,471 people all over the U.S. performed salutations to the sun, a type of yoga exercise, during a two-week period last month. Among the participants were some prisoners.Nancy Maclaine, yoga trainer in a minimum security prison in Austin, Texas, initiated the yoga exercise in the prison cell for the inmates.Maclaine said, I teach them meditation to help sustain them through the hard times inside and give them a tool to use when they get out. I am delighted to now also be able to introduce this practice of daily Surya Namaskar to them. I hope it travels with them wherever they go.

HSS Volunteers Organize Food Drive on the Occasion of Diwali

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:45:01 +0100

Serving the poor is the true service to the God . During 2008 Diwali 4 shakhas in Midwest Sambhag - Abhimanyu shakha at Shaumburg, Bloomington shakha, Eagen shakha and Shree Ram shakha, Indianapolis took up food drive to bring into reality this age old adage from our Hindu scriptures. Although all the shakhas took up this initiative independently, the common thread that seemed to be running through them was the urge to something for the society in which they live. That was also thought of as a reasonable way to assimilate in the local community. History of food drives in Midwest dates back to 2006 Diwali when Bloomington shakha 1st demonstrated it successfully. This year 3 more shakhas joined in to execute this initiative locally. Needless to say that each of these food drives were planned meticulously and executed diligently. Each one of them had some local flavor too. Like in Bloomington the tradition has been to conduct the food drive in collaboration with the local Indian Organization.

HSS releases a Book, "M.S. Golwalkar: His Vision and Mission" in New York

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:40:33 +0100

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, USA, (HSS) released a book entitled, M.S. Golwalkar: His Vision and Mission in New York, NY on September 26, 2008. This event took place at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center. This book is a compilation of selected thoughts of Shri M.S. Golwalkar, the second Sarsanghchalak (President) of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He is affectionately known as Shri Guruji among the volunteers, friends and families of RSS worldwide. The book provides the reader an insight into the vision of Shri. Golwalkar about the Hindu worldview, the wellbeing of humanity, and the eternal principles of Dharma. It also offers guiding principles for workers engaged in social causes.

Chicago chapters of HSS particpate in India Day Parade

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:31:56 +0100

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Sudarshan Chapter celebrates Rakshabandhan with Firefighters and Police Officers

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:45:49 +0100

Rakshabandhan symbolizes a spirit of brotherhood and harmony amongst all sections of society, irrespective of race, religion, and color. On this auspicious occasion we inspire ourselves with the true spirit of service and sacrifice for the welfare of the society and find therein the highest spiritual fulfillment of human life.On the eve of Rakshabandhan, Sudharshan shakha Karyakartha’s took the kids to Police station and fire station to tie the rakhis to Police men and Firemen.

Bloomington kids mesmerize audience with Grand Ramayan Play

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:19:23 +0100

The great Indian epic Ramayan was presented by 60 kids from Bloomington - Normal, Illinois, USA with all fanfare and festivity on June 8 ,2008 at the prestigious Bloomington Center of Performing Arts (BCPA). This event was attended by more than 600 spectators who appreciated the talent and enthusiasm of kids enacting the scenes from this timeless epic. The occasion was the grand finale of Kaun Banega Ramayan Expert (KBRE) contest. This contest was organized simultaneously across towns in USA by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) .

Hindu Education Foundation Hosts Guru Vandana, Teacher Appreciation Day

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:17:01 +0100

On Saturday, April 12, over thirty teachers and a principal from seven school districts in the Houston area attended Guru Vandana (Teacher Appreciation), at Keshav Smriti. Organized by the Hindu Education Foundation (HEF), a project of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, the utsav allowed hardworking teachers to be honored and appreciated for their endless work by their own students. In the spirit of respect for their Gurus (Teachers), children from Houston area Balagokulams invited their teachers to the event and presented them with a token of appreciation.

KBRE 2008 � A Quiz for Kids to Popularize Hindu Epic RAMAYAN

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:24:32 +0100

MARCH 30, DENVER, CO: Ramayan, an ancient Indian epic that is enshrined in millions of homes and inspired generations of people world over through its message of love, sacrifice and following the righteous path in life is being presented to American children in the form of a nationwide quiz contest that runs from April to June this year.Primarily focused on making Ramayana an integral part of a child's early learning, Kaun Banega Ramayana Expert (KBRE) (Hindi for Who Will become Ramayan Expert ) is coming on the heels of a very successful contest by the same name held in 2006.

Sudharshan Shakha makes Food drive a Success

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:17:10 +0100

Kids of Sudharshan shakha (Sterling, VA) collected an impressive 900 lbs(more than 350 items) of canned and packaged foods to restock the shelves at the local Loudoun County Food Bank. The project was organized to bring seva awareness and to give kids the opportunity to learn about people who don't have the same luxuries as they do. The food drive started on February 7th and ended on March 7th 2008. Organizers of the event said that the kids not only had fun but they also learnt a valuable lesson in serving their community. From the beginning, every kid and their parents enthusiastically participated in this project and contributed to its complete success.

"Health for Humanity" - Second Year of Successful Suryanamaskar Yagna Event

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:57:20 +0100

30 States, 132 Places5766 participants 616,725 Surya NamaskarsGovernment official appreciation : Bloomington (IL) (/sny/sny_files/08files/BloomingtonProclamation.jpg), Tulsa (OK) (/sny/sny_files/08files/TulsaMayor.JPG), Oklahoma Congressman (/sny/sny_files/08files/OKCongress.JPG)TV / Radio coverage : ABC news KAAL (http://youtube.com/watch?v=beP2dhV8pMI), TV Asia (http://youtube.com/watch?v=reQqOedtX44), NBC news KTTC (http://youtube.com/watch?v=nKdo41GUVYE), ITV Asia (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5675989324632585762), Radio interview (http://www.theindianstar.com/index.php?usn=21&uon=13)Photos (/sny/contact-us/photos), Print media (/sny/register/08-news), SNY 08 activities across USA (/sny/register/08-activities), SNY08 in High school (http://picasaweb.google.com/vineetkrmittal/NCHSSNYDemo?authkey=pqJJPLnIpvI)SNY 08 Shakha statistics (/sny/sny_files/08files/SNY%2008%20Final%20counts.pdf)Second annual offering of salutes to the Sun, known as Surya Namaskar Yagna successfully achieved its objective of 'Health for Humanity'. Surya Namaskar is a 10-step body conditioning method that uses the ancient Indian Yoga techniques. Each year Indians worldwide celebrate January 14th as Makar Samkranti day-- a change of season and the day the Sun enters the sign of Capricorn or Makar. Makar Samkranti brings in longer days, thus the festivity symbolizes sunshine in the life. Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, USA (HSS) local centers, along with several Yoga groups and community organizations, actively participated at over 130 locations all across the U.S. in this unique public health awareness campaign that started on January 12th, 2008 and concluded on January 27th, 2008.

Hindus in New Jersey celebrate Makar Sankranti with Surya Namaskar

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:38:56 +0100

The sun. We, as living breathing creatures, owe a lot to the sun. It is our greatest source of energy; the reason life can flourish on our planet. And so, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh decided to pay tribute to that forgotten hero who always delights in giving light to others, while staying out of the spotlight himself. The surya namaskar is considered by many to be the ultimate form of prayer to the sun. What better way to pay tribute to the sun? And what better time to pay this tribute than during the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti?The annual HSS Sankranti utsav which included a surya namaskar competition, was held in Ved Mandir, along with lunch and the extremely enjoyable bal mela afterwards.

Speaker on Campus - Outreaching Hinduism to the Campus Community

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:06:13 +0100

In the months of September and October - 2007, youths of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) successfully conducted Speaker on Campus project in several US Universities. Various students from different universities came together and felt a need for bringing more awareness on campus about Hindu way of life. It is but surprising that even in the current state of world, people have overlooked social model which propagated the thought of World is but one family and Let all be happy, prosperous, and healthy . The students felt that this is their responsibility and took up the project to bring forth such a stream of thoughts. SoC is not only a platform for awareness about Hindu way of life but also a forum for people to come together and share their thoughts about it. More than thirty Universities in fifteen states with a large number of young professionals and faculty staff actively participated in this project.

HSS launches Surya Namaskar Yagna 2008 with renewed enthusiasm

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 08:06:49 +0100

For the second consecutive year, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) announces offering (“yagna”) of one million Sun Salutations, known as Surya Namaskar, to create awareness among the people of the world about Yoga and its advantages in achieving a healthy body, mind and spirit.The sun is the source of energy for all life on earth. Surya Namaskar is a combination of yoga postures, called “asana(s)”, performed in a pre-determined sequence, in appreciation of this extremely valuable solar energy. They are a set of well-balanced movements that will stretch and exercise all the muscles in the body, thus keeping the body and mind healthy.

TATTVA (Online Hindu Youth Magazine, Hindu Yuva) launches a new website

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 09:38:36 +0100

TATTVA is an international online monthly magazine, published by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh's Hindu YUVA (http://www.hinduyuva.org). Starting with the December 2007, Tattva will be released on a new website at www.hinduyuva.org/tattva-blog (http://www.hinduyuva.org/tattva-blog) . Unlike its past issues which used to be in pdf, future issues will be published in an innnovative blog format. The new, more interactive format of Tattva will provide a forum for youth to share knowledge and ideas, voice opinions, discuss issues, and learn from one another. Some of the latest features on the website allow readers to read articles directly on the website, quickly and easily access of previous issues of Tattva, access articles according to categories including Biographies of famous Indian leaders, the Bhagavad Gita, Hindu history, festivals, editorials, current events, shlokas, yoga, Sanskrit and many more.

Hindu Community of Sacramento starts food donation program

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:01:52 +0100

Sacramento November 10 2007, Hindu organizations around greater Sacramento celebrated Diwali in a unique and meaningful way along with Loaves and Fishes (local organization which provides food and shelter to homeless) at Sacramento . For first time Hindu community of Sacramento got together to celebrate Diwali along with local community.Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) along with ten Hindu organizations of greater Sacramento organized Annapoorna – Food Donation Program. In Hindu culture serving food to a poor is considered the highest service. Hindus believe that “Feeding a poor is not a charity. It’s our obligation, it’s our duty”.

HSS Bay Area organizes Blood Drive on the occasion of Vijayadashami

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:46:43 +0100

Vijayadashami, being one of the most auspicious days for Hindus, is celebrated with great fervor all across India, and many parts of the world. It comes as the finale of the nine-day festival, Navaraatri. It assumes historical significance in the wake of the fact that Lord Rama defeated the demon king, Ravan on this day. Vijayadashami is a festival of victory because it is resplendent with many inspiring episodes reflecting the victorious culmination of deeds of valor, signifying the victory of forces of righteousness over those of wickedness.Like every year, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh organized Vijayadashami celebrations in the bay area this time at the Sunnyvale Hindu temple on October 27th from 10:30 AM to 1:15 PM. All nine bay area chapters of HSS from San Ramon to Fremont and from San Jose to San Bruno enthusiastically participated. This year’s event was attended by more than 500 people from all over bay area.

Seattle Region celebrates Vijayadashami Utsav

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:56:14 +0100

Link to Photo Gallery of the event. (/gallery/v/WCOAST/SeattleVijayaDashami2007)

Mundelein Balagokulam visited Manor Care, Nursing in Libertyville

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:32:48 +0100

HSS Mundelein Balagokulam visited Manor Care, Nursing in Libertyville , IL on Sunday Oct 28, 2007. Mundelein Balagokulam has introduced social awareness among young American Hindu children. The kids prepared flowers from tissue papers and wrote inspirational quotes, during the visit at the Nursing home, kids recited Shanti Mantra and meaning and read inspirational quotes and gave the colorful flower. Children recited Shanti mantra and the message. The message and the flower was pinned at the patient’s bulletin board. All the elder patients and their staff were very happy.

HSS organizes first Senior Citizen Camp in Houston

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 13:24:01 +0100

More photos from the Shibir. (/gallery/v/SWEST/Houston-Praudh-Shivir_2007_001)

Festival teaches followers to use Hindu, U.S. cultures as unique ingredients

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:57:26 +0100

Sunday, 16th September, Chicago, IL: On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, two Chicago areas Balagokulams conducted the Ganesh Puja by kids. Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh's (HSS) Mundelein Balagokulam conducted the program along with Hindu Mandir of Lake County at the new inaugurated Mandir in Lake County, while the Naperville Balagokulam conducted its event at their newly established Balagokulam location at Eola Community Center in Naperville .

Hindu Heritage Family Camp - Rochester, MN

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:21:47 +0100

August 31st 2007 was an important day for the Residents of Rochester, MN. Do you know what it was? Yes, it was the beginning of Hindu Heritage Family Camp at Caledonia. Adventure began right from the time of driving to the camp site with all the detours. After registering their names, all the 110 participants had excellent Indian food and then prepared themselves for breaking the ice through interactive games. Every one decided to rest and get ready for the next day’s activities.

HSS participate in India Day Parade

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:17:39 +0100

On August 12, the Indian community in central Jersey decided to take part in the patriotic festivities that take place across the world at this time of year. In light of India’s 60th year of independence, a huge parade was organized to the enjoyment of thousands of Indians who rejoiced at the sight of the celebration of their wonderful country’s birthday happening with just a little closer to home. “It’s really convenient,” says Namrata Dixit, a resident of the area for 8 years, “It (provides) easy access to all of the Indians living here (so that they) don’t have to go all the way to New York.” An opinion shared by many other Indians in the area.

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) brings together Hindu Organizations

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:30:05 +0100

Complete Article (http://www.indoamerican-news.com/Stories/070607-HSSFostersGoodwill.html) ... As reported by Kalyani Giri for Indo American News. (http://www.indoamerican-news.com/)

5000 students visited the Exhibition in ST. Petersurg, Fl

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:47:04 +0100

The Hindu Culture and Dharmic Tradition from India exhibition (/exhibition) was displayed over a period of five days at THE ST. PETERSBURG INTERNATIONAL FOLK FAIR (SPIFFS). The event was sponsored by the city of St. Petersburg and was held at the VINOY PARK in downtown St Petersburg from Wednesday March 14th through Sunday March 18th. A total of 32 countries participated, each displaying their unique traditions, art, culture, folklore, foods etc. in their respective village.

HSS 5th Annual Family Camp - An Event Of Enlightenment

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 18:03:08 +0100

During the weekend of February 16-18, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh MA Chapter held its fifth annual family camp where 70 kids and 40 adults stayed two overnights and enjoyed physical, mental, and spiritual activities. This free family camp was held at the Sadhu Vaswani Center in Dracut, MA.

State of Oklahoma declares �Yoga Awareness Day� on Jan 28th

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 07:47:34 +0100

Read this and many more stories about the success of Surya Namaskar Yagna from http://www.hssus.org/sny (/sny)

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh concludes successful Suryanamaskar Yagna

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:30:47 +0100

30 States, 106 places4364 participants 477,169 Surya NamaskarsOklahoma State Proclamation (/sny/sny_files/OklahomaProclaim.JPG) , Rochester (MN) News Video (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2185570125979104179&q=surya+namaskar) , Photos (/gallery/v/SNY/), TV-Asia News VideoDuring the last two weeks, through the country from the San Francisco Bay area to Boston to Houston, mainstream Americans joined with Hindu-Americans in learning about and performing the yoga postures of “Surya Namaskar”, or “Sun Salutations.

HSS Boston celebrates Makar Samkranti

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 11:54:13 +0100

On Saturday, January 13th, HSS celebrated Makar Samkranti with a bang, in the form of the fifth annual Bala Mela (Childrens’ Fair). The program was held in Keefe Technical High School in Framingham, MA and was attended by over 525 people. Hindus from all over the New England region came together with a great deal of enthusiasm to participate in this event.

HSS Announces Surya Namaskar Yagna

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 07:04:23 +0100

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh announces offering (“yagna”) of one million Sun Salutations known as Surya Namaskar, to bring awareness among people about Yoga and its advantages in achieving healthy body, mind and spirit.

HSS brings Hindu thoughts to American Universities

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 08:10:58 +0100

nashto mohaH smrutirlabdhA tvatprasAdAnmyAchyut |sthiroAsmi gatsandehah karishye vachanam tav ||-- Bhagvad Gita, Ch18,v73The above words were said by Arjuna, after listening Lord Krishna's message in the form of Bhagvad Gita after which Arjuna gained his confidence back and was ready to do his duty with even more vigor.

Vedic Hymns chanted at the first Hindu event at the GA State Capitol

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 19:17:24 +0100

Atlanta, GA -- August 29, 2006 -- Hindu Vedic Hymns reverberated the quiet monday afternoon hallways of the GA State Capitol Building in Downtown Atlanta on August 28, 2006 - the first ever Hindu event at the GA State Capitol. The occasion was the inauguration of an exhibition titled 'Hindu Culture and Dharmic Traditions of India', organized by the Atlanta Chapter of the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS).

Over 1700 Hindus come together in Tampa for Hindu Sangam

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:19:08 +0100

Tampa, fl, September 18, 2006: Over 1700 people attended a day-long celebration in Tampa on Saturday September 16, 2006. The celebration, held at the Sickles High School, was organized to mark the birth centenary of Shree Golwalkar Guruji and to bring the diverse Hindu community of Florida closer. The program, which was a resounding success, was inaugurated by Swami Aksharananda at 9:45 a.m. and concluded with an enthralling performance by the famous singer, Anuradha Paudwal, 12 hours later.

New England Celebrates Hindu Sangam at Marlboro, Massachusetts

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:20:02 +0100

More than 1,100 participants from all walks of life converged to celebrate Hindu Sangam, a colorful event organized by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS), Boston chapter with the support of many other social organizations of New England area, on September 17, 2006, at Marlboro Middle School, Marlboro, MA. The event was organized as a culmination of the birth centenary celebrations of Shri M.S. Golwalkar (Guruji), the second head of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a source of inspiration for HSS.

Tri-State Hindus come together for Hindu Sangam in New Jersey

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:43:31 +0100

Edison, NJ - September 18: - The Hindu Sangam a grand cultural festival organized by the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh(HSS) in New Jersey was a runaway success with over 1,000 people participating in the event. The event was organized as a culmination of the birth centenary celebrations of Shri M.S. Golwalkar (Guruji), the second head of RSS.

Atlanta Hindus celebrate grand Hindu Sangam

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:32:22 +0100

Atlanta, GA -- Sep 9, 2006 -- More than 1000 Hindus and non-Hindus celebrated the grand Hindu Sangam on Sep 9, 2006 at the Meadowcreek high school, Norcross GA. The highlights of the cultural festival - organized by the Atlanta chapter of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh - included a saamuhik (collective) Ganesh Puja by 300 children, a spectacular rendition of the Ramayan by 160 children, an exhibition on Hindu culture and the inauguration speech by Mr Charles Bannister. The event was organized to commemorate the birth centenary of Shri Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar fondly known as Shri Guruji.

More than 16,000 attended Hindu Sangam in Silicon Valley

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 10:27:40 +0100

More than 16,000 people poured into De Anza College, Cupertino, to be part of an exciting day, to celebrate the Hindu way of life. Hindu Sangam, a one-day grand cultural program aimed at displaying the various Hindu intellectual, cultural and spiritual contributions made over thousands of years, was organized by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh with support from over 40 SF Bay Area organizations including Sunnyvale Hindu Temple as one of the Grand Sponsors. This event was organized on occasion of birth centenary of Shree Golwalkar Guruji.

Sacred pilgrimage brings hopes for happiness in Irvin, California

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 19:48:25 +0100

IRVINE - Carrying scores of deities – some of the idols standing 7 feet tall – a joyful procession of about 5,000 area Hindus celebrated on Sunday the first Kumbha Mela ever to be held outside India. The scheduling of the great gathering of people in search of inner happiness so close to the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks was intentional. Read Full article at OCRegister. (http://ocregister.com/ocregister/news/local/article_1271740.php)

HSS Holds Exhibition on Hindu Civilization at Capitol Hill

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 19:20:38 +0100

On July 18, 2006, on the occasion of Indo-American Friendship Council (IAFC)'s 10th annual gala banquet dinner at the Cannon building in Capitol Hill, volunteers from Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) organized an exhibition on Hindu Culture and Dharmic Traditions of India. The fascinating assemblage of colorful posters features richly diverse information about ancient India’s contributions to world civilization, including discoveries in Science and Technologies. Of particular interest were the pictorial presentation on metallurgy and Ayurveda. This poster told about an iron pillar that had remained rust-free for more than 1400 years indicating ancient India’s prowess in metallurgy.

Ashwini Javlekar's Reflection on Albany Sangh Shiksha Varg (SSV)

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:38:11 +0100

Finally the saffron banner that proudly stated: Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh was tied up and in place. After an exhausting 45 minutes, a few other sevikas and I stood, staring at our work. The banner hung perfectly over the picture of Bharat Mata, above the dwaja. Everybody has a particularly memorable event during their summer vacations; mine was Sangha Shikshika Varg (SSV). SSV is a seven day, once a year training camp for swayamsevaks. On the east coast, this year SSV was held from July 8 th-15th at two college campuses in Albany, New York—Troy campus for sevikas and Albany campus for sevaks.

Exhibition on Hindu Culture and Dharmic Traditions at Texas State Capitol

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 17:19:50 +0100

Week-Long Exhibition on Hindu Culture and Dharmic Traditions at Texas State Capitol People-centric display about Hinduism receives praise from Texas State Representative Elliott Naishtat.

Hindu Civilization Exhibition hosted by the NJ State House

Sat, 03 Jun 2006 08:47:23 +0100

On Monday, May 22, 2006 Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh- HSS (Hindu Volunteer Organization) was invited to present their poster exhibition on Hindu Culture and the Dharmic Traditions of India. This invitation was extended by New Jersey Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula on the occasion of Asian heritage month. Hindu volunteers took this opportunity to share their rich culture and diverse traditions with the State Assembly of New Jersey.

KBRE Results are finally in!

Sun, 28 May 2006 07:28:03 +0100

http://www.balagokulam.org/kbre-results (http://www.balagokulam.org/kbre-results)Don't forget to congratulate the winners :)

Nationwide Traveling Exhibition on Hindu Culture and the Dharmic Traditions of India

Tue, 16 May 2006 15:57:25 +0100

Do you want to know more about Hindu Culture and the Dharmic Traditions of India? Do you want to know about Hindu’s contributions in maths, science, art and architecture? Do you want to know about Hindu Diaspora? Do you want to share this knowledge with friends or your own children?To view more information about Exhibition and to request exhibition in your area, visit exhibition page.

Family Camp at Vraj Bhoomi

Wed, 17 May 2006 17:51:46 +0100

The family camp at Vraj in the month of May is a featured and much awaited event for the families associated with the HSS in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware regions. This year's camp started on Saturday, May 13th at 11am and ended at noon on Sunday, May 14th.

Ramayan contest produces many experts!

Mon, 01 May 2006 18:23:54 +0100

Over 3000 children from 45 states nationwide registered and participated in the preliminary phase of the Kaun Banega Ramayan Expert (“KRBE”) held at centers all over the USA. The competition was conducted by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (“HSS”) on the occasion of birth centenary of Shri Guruji (M.S. Golwalker).

Krishna Balagokulam visits Old Age home

Mon, 01 May 2006 18:16:10 +0100

April 30, 2006 was a memorable day for the children of Krishna Balagokulam.In place of their regular Sunday morning session, the children and the family members associated with the Alpharetta Balagokulam center visited an old-age home by the name ‘Tara Plantation’, located in Cumming, GA.

HSS condemns state-sponsored destruction of minority places of worship in Malaysia

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 17:20:59 +0100

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh of America (HSS) condemns the recent state-sponsored destruction of a Hindu temple in Malaysia. According to international media reports of April 21, Malaysian authorities demolished a century-old Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, bulldozing the building as devotees cried and begged them to stop. HSS believes this as a clear violation of the religious rights of the minority Hindu community.

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh protests, vandalizing of the Hindu Temple at Maple Grove, MN

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 19:51:47 +0100

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, (HSS) USA, condemns acts of vandalizing the newly built and still under construction Hindu temple at Maple Grove, MN. Vandals broke in to the 43,000 square feet facility and damaged the religious deities and several other areas of the temple, including the auditorium, dining hall and classrooms.

Balagokulam adds one more Sewa project

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 18:31:40 +0100

The Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Balagokulam adds one more sewa project to the already extensive list by presenting a colorful, fun-filled variety show to the elderly at the Blue Hill old age and Rehabilitation centre in Canton.

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh condemns the heinous bomb attacks in Varanasi, India

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 17:27:26 +0100

The Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, USA, condemns the gruesome bomb attacks in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India that claimed 20 innocent lives and seriously injured more than 50 persons at the time of this Press Release. .

Kaun Banega Ramayan Expert (KBRE) Contest Launched

Sat, 14 Jan 2006 09:13:37 +0100

Denver, CO January 14th, 2006 – Balagokulam Magazine , a project of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS), a non-profit, cultural organization focused on Hindu community in the USA announced that it launched Kaun Banega Ramayan expert (KBRE) (“Who will become Ramayan Expert”) quiz contest on the occasion of auspicious Hindu religious festival, Makar Sankranti.

$1 million pledge for International legal study center honoring Ved Nanda - Our Sanghchalak

Sat, 14 Jan 2006 15:02:55 +0100

DENVER - Douglas G. Scrivner, general counsel and secretary for Accenture, and his wife, Mary, have made a $1 million challenge gift to establish the Ved Nanda Center for International and Comparative Law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

HSS mourns death of Swami Jagdishwarand, New York

Sun, 25 Dec 2005 08:31:03 +0100

HSS is saddened to hear about the death of Hindu spiritual leader, Swami Jagdishwarand, from New York. He was 70 years old.

Talk by Vijay Swamee ji - Sewa Activities In Arunachal Pradesh, Bharat.

Sat, 24 Dec 2005 05:46:53 +0100

This is a report on the lecture delievered by Vijay Swamee ji on the Sewa activities in Arunachal Pradesh, Bharat.

Seva Project-Annadan

Sat, 03 Dec 2005 16:40:57 +0100

On Wednesday, November 23rd, Saraswati shakha concluded the Annadan seva project (of collecting and donating food) by paying a visit to the Worcester county food bank in Shrewsbury.

Balagokulam - Pride of parents! No kidding

Thu, 24 Nov 2005 08:22:24 +0100

..Of special note and mounting popularity in this regard is the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh's endeavour, Balagokulam. This programme, catering to kids beginning with 5-year-olds has an array of immensely significant cultural initiatives including recitation of shlokas, bhajans, reviving stories of lore, revisiting traditional Indian games, participative field trips, engaging folk drama, and sewa activities. ... : Hindustan Times (http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/7752_1540371,004100180001.htm)

Yuva Sangam

Sun, 06 Nov 2005 22:08:12 +0100

The Melbourne Chapter of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh(HSS) and Hindu Students Council (HSC) of Florida Institute of Technology, conducted a Yuva Sangam at Florida Institute of Technology today.

Sharad Shibir organized for families in Atlanta

Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:31:47 +0100

The Sharad Shibir (Fall Camp) held on Sept 30th – Oct 2nd in Atlanta, GA started with the invocation of “Sewa bhav” in the minds of everyone by an audio-visual presentation of the relief efforts done by the volunteers of Sewa Bharati in the wake of the Tsunami disaster.

New Jersey - Vijaya Dasami Utsav

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 15:16:29 +0100

Sewa International (http://www.sewausa.org/), was the chief guest of the program.

HSS appeal to help earthquake victims

Tue, 18 Oct 2005 07:06:18 +0100

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) appeals to the community in USA to help the victims of the massive earthquake of October 10, 2005, in the Kashmir region of the Indian subcontinent. HSS express its deep condolences to the victims of this great human tragedy and urges all to join in the relief efforts.

Chicago Vibhag celebrated Vijaya Dashmi

Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:34:55 +0100

On Sunday, the 9th of October 2005, Chicago Vibhag celebrated Vijaya Dashmi at the Abhimanyu Balagokulam in Schaumburg. The utsav served the dual purpose of celebrating Vijaya Dashmi and send off to two vistaaraks from the Midwest.

HSS CELEBRATES VIJAYA DASHAMI

Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:32:51 +0100

The Houston chapter of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (“HSS”) celebrated the traditional Vijaya Dashami utsav on Sunday, October 9, 2005 at Bear Creek Park. There were more than 150 participants of all ages. This year, the program was organized as a sports meet among the various HSS shakhas, or branches, in the Houston chapter.

Midwest Yuva Sangam 2005

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 17:38:42 +0100

Yuva Sangam (Youth Camp) organized by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh during the weekend of Oct. 1st 2nd 2005, at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca, served the purpose of creating awareness among the Hindu youth in the Mid-west of USA.

HHC in Chattanooga TN

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 16:58:11 +0100

The Hindu Heritage Camp was conducted on September 25th of 2005 in Chattanooga Gujarathi Samaj Temple under guidance of Dineshji, Hemanthji, Shekharji and Radhikaji. About 27 children from age group 4 to 14 attended the camp.

Hindus in Houston and Throughout Texas Provide Relief

Sun, 02 Oct 2005 08:55:28 +0100

Houston, Texas. Putting their faith into action and making use of technology, Hindus from various organizations throughout the Houston area meet Thursday evening, not in person, but through audio conferencing.

Ganesh Utsav - Atlanta 05

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 09:00:09 +0100

Ganesh puja by Children event organized by The Shiv Shakti and Sri Krishna Balagokulams of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (Atlanta Vibhag) on September 17, 2005 in Shiv mandir at Global Mall, Norcross.

Hindu Heritage Camp - Memphis

Mon, 26 Sep 2005 17:28:28 +0100

Hindu heritage camp was organized in memphis on 17th july 05. It was the first of its kind to be held in Memphis. The venue was Johnson state park in Germantown.

Ganesh Puja by Kids in Detroit, Michigan

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 06:12:36 +0100

Vakratunda Mahaakaaya Sooryakoti Samaprabha |Nirvighnam kuru me deva sarva kaaryeshu sarvadaa || Ganesha, O god of all virtues, you are as bright as ten milliion Suns; please remove all obstacles from my path

Balagokulam Magazine becomes International

Thu, 15 Sep 2005 10:44:13 +0100

Balagokulam Magazine, more than 2000 subscribers, becomes International The first-ever children’s magazine for Hindu children enters its third year of publication

Ganesh Puja in Bay Area

Sun, 11 Sep 2005 07:28:30 +0100

In an atmosphere brimming with devotion, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) of Bay area organized on September 9th a grand Ganesh Puja performed by children at the Sunnyvale Hindu Temple. The colorful setting was made serene yet lively by the sacred chants from the Hindu scriptures and the collective focus of the participants to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesh.

KATRINA RELIEF REPORT From Houston Chapter of HSS

Mon, 05 Sep 2005 20:53:29 +0100

KATRINA RELIEF REPORT From Houston Chapter of HSS

HSS Serving Katrina Victims

Sat, 03 Sep 2005 11:10:22 +0100

Volunteers are coordinating with shelters and motels, which have become temporary homes for victims.

Kishor Swayamsevaks Camp in Atlanta

Mon, 22 Aug 2005 14:13:00 +0100

The Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh – kishor Swayamsevaks Camp took place July from the evening of July 31st till the evening of August 2nd, the venue being the Hindu Temple of Atlanta. The camp was organized for 10 to 15 year old sevaks in order to teach them about Hindu Dharma and other Hindu concepts, and was attended by 39 swayamsevaks. The sevaks arrived at the temple at around 6:00 p.m. and were situated by 8:00 p.m.

Hindu Heritage Camp in Rochester, MN

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:25:55 +0100

Hindu community was successfully united for learning and sharing Hindu values in an organized way through the Heritage Camp.

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) mourns death of Shri H.V. Sheshadri

Mon, 15 Aug 2005 04:40:08 +0100

Add your commentsAkhil Bharatiya Pracharak Pramukh of RSS Ma. H.V.Sheshadri ji passed away on August 14, 2005 at 6.57 IST at Keshav Kripa Sangh karyalay Bangalore .

Maanini - the woman of self-respect and pride

Mon, 15 Aug 2005 18:21:46 +0100

Maanini - the woman of self-respect and pride - was the theme of the Hindu Women's Conference hosted by the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh of USA, at Ridgedale Middle School, New Jersey, on August 6th. This was in celebration of the 100th birth anniversary of Vandaneeya Lakshmibai Kelkar, popularly called Mausiji, who, in 1936, founded the Rashtra Sevika Samiti, a women's organization, in India. Discussions centered on the multiple roles of women, Indian traditional diet, and the central role of women in changing society.

Death of our Swayamsevak, Akhil Chopra

Sat, 13 Aug 2005 20:23:09 +0100

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA, Inc. ( HSS ), wishes to express its deepest sorrow on the death of our swayamsevak, Akhil Chopra. On Thursday, August 11, 2005, Akhil was senselessly murdered in broad daylight while walking in a park during lunch in Houston, apparently the victim of gunshot wound during the course of a robbery.

Midwest SSV 2005

Thu, 11 Aug 2005 11:25:27 +0100

Chal Chal Purato Nidhehi Charanam | Sadaiva Purato Nidhehi Charanam || Always keep moving ahead, endlessly and tirelessly, towards the goal

Sevika Camp In Atlanta

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 13:30:02 +0100

A two day camp was held in Atlanta, GA, from the 24th-26th of July, for sevikas between the ages of ten and thirteen. The camp was organized in memory of Mausiji’s birth centenary, as well to expose sevikas to Hindu Dharma.

Birth centenary of Vandaniya Mausijee in Erie, PA

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 16:38:10 +0100

As part of the celebration of the Birth centenary of Vandaniya Mausijee, the founder of Rashtra Sevika Samitee, Bharat, Erie hosted a workshop for women Maitreyi .

New Balagokulam Started In Hartford CT

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 07:24:19 +0100

Starting from July 16th, a new balagokulam has been started in Hartford Connecticut. Families from Hartford area were in search of such family program which will engage their kids in creative activities. When they came to know about Balagokulam. After getting the idea, they started it and no wonder, their kids started liking it. While playing fun games, that include physical, mathematical, concentration and general knowledge games and quizzes, they have started learning Hindi and Sanskrit words also. They are finding it interesting to know their rich culture from the stories they are listening. They are finding it challenging to participate the weekly competitions which boost their enthusiasm in drawing, painting, art and crafts, and so on.Enroll your child today.........................Its FREE.

User Feedback on SSV in East Coast

Sat, 23 Jul 2005 06:09:06 +0100

Feedback from the user who's family attended the SSV for the first time.

Hindu Heritage Camp in Orlando, FL

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 11:27:36 +0100

The Hindu Heritage Camp in Orlando, Florida was conducted on June 26th in Hindu University of America, Orlando. About 36 children from ages 5 to 14 attended the event. The activities included shloka chanting, games, story session, arts and crafts, Yoga, Niyudda and Hindu Research jeopardy .

PRERANA - An Inspiration To Hindu Women

Mon, 28 Mar 2005 17:33:00 +0100

A voice of hindu women and their convictions. PRERANA validates and recognizes the truly inspired hindu women of today and their views, as also it mirrors the issues for them in this day and age. Most of all, PRERANA is the spirit of Vandaniya mausiji, of inspiring hindu women to their true calling of service/sewa to their society. Let us all find ourselves in the pages of prerana, deriving from it and contributing to it.View PRERANA online (/content/view/65/90/)

Hindu Heritage Camp in Canton

Sat, 16 Jul 2005 10:26:30 +0100

Balagokulam, in association with Canton Hindu Temple, conducted second Hindu Heritage Camp (HHC) this year at the Canton temple on Saturday 9th July 2005.

HSS-Florida Vibhag conducts Hindu Heritage Camps in Tampa

Sun, 10 Jul 2005 22:18:20 +0100

The Tampa branch of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh organized the first ever day long camps for kids in the age group 5-13 on Friday, June 24, 2005 at Sanatana Dharma Mandir and Saturday, June 25, 2005, at the Vishnu Mandir in Tampa. The objective of the camps was to enable Hindu children in the area to appreciate their cultural roots and learn Hindu values through various physical, intellectual and spiritual activities.

Hindu Heritage Camp in Smyrna GA

Tue, 05 Jul 2005 14:19:39 +0100

HSS-Atlanta Vibhag conducted a 5-day Hindu Heritage Camp in the ICRC Temple of Smyrna GA (a suburb of Atlanta). This was the first event of HSS in the temple with which there was no previous sampark. The total sankhya of Bal Swayamsevaks in the camp was 37. The average number of shikshaks, prabandaks on each day was 15.

Hindu Sangathan Divas in Houston brings together Hindu cultural and religious organizations

Thu, 30 Jun 2005 13:13:26 +0100

On June 18, 2005, the Houston Chapter of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh U.S.A., Inc. ( HSS ), held its annual Hindu Sanghathan Divas program at Keshav Smruti. This year's program featured a unique networking lunch, attended by representatives from over 25 Houston-area Hindu organizations.

Houston Sevikas Celebrate a Fun-Filled Sakhi Sammelan

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 17:17:07 +0100

Nearly 100 women gathered on Saturday May 7, 2005 at Houston's RadhaKrishna Temple. They spent the whole day in various activities to commemorate the centenary year of Laxmibai Kelkar, known as Vandaneeya Mousiji, who with great vision and perseverance started the Rashtreeya Sevika Samiti in India in 1936.

Sakhi Workshop in Erie, PA

Sun, 19 Jun 2005 09:03:29 +0100

Recently, the swayamsevaks sevikas of Erie shakha hosted Sakhi(सखि), a workshop designed for women, as a precursor to the Sakhi sammelan programme scheduled for August, as part of Vandaniya Mausiji's birth centenary.

Dallas: Summer Picnic - 2005

Tue, 31 May 2005 15:05:37 +0100

Balagokulam Dallas Metroplex had a family picnic on May 28th at WestLake Park, Lake Dallas, Texas. About 80 people – the young as well as the young at heart - from Irving, Plano, Flowermound, and Garland attended the picnic.

Iowa City Hindu Heritage Youth Camp

Tue, 17 May 2005 09:46:37 +0100

The first HHYC of the season, in midwest, was held in Iowa City, IA on 15th May. The objectives of the camp were multifold. Primary being, to provide a platform for youths on campus where they can meet, share ideas and experience the energy of group efforts.

Hindu Heritage Camp in Michigan

Mon, 09 May 2005 16:23:54 +0100

A Hindu Heritage Camp was held at Hindu Temple of Canton in Michigan on May 7th 2005. Indian community constitutes significant population of Canton and surrounding suburbs of Detroit. Obviously parents want their kids to be aware of our rich Hindu heritage. This was second attempt this year in this direction after the Balagokulam Teachers Training Camp on March 12th at the same place.

Hindu Heritage Camp in San Jose

Mon, 09 May 2005 16:03:19 +0100

The Hindu Heritage Camp in Evergreen area of San Jose was conducted on May 7th in Carolyn Clark Elementary School forum. About 35 children from age group 4 to 13 attended the event.

HSS condemns the murder of Hindu Leader in Nepal

Fri, 06 May 2005 18:06:25 +0100

The Hindu Swayemsevak Sangh (HSS) condemns the heinous act of murder of Narayan Prasad Pokharel, chairman of the World Hindu Council-Nepal in the capital city of Kathmandu, Nepal.

HSS expresses condolences at the passing away of Swami Ranganathananda

Fri, 06 May 2005 17:59:00 +0100

The Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, USA, joins thousands of Swami Ramakrishna Paramhansa devotees and others globally in expressing their deepest condolences at the passing away of Revered Swami Ranganathanandaji Maharaj, the 13th president of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, on April 25th, 2005, in Kolkata, India.

4th Hindu Youth Conference in East Coast

Thu, 05 May 2005 18:37:15 +0100

The 4th Hindu Youth Conference was held on April 16, 2005, on the beautiful campus of the College of Staten Island. The day was filled with exciting activities organized by yuva, for yuva. The theme for the day was Modernized India, which portrayed India’s accomplishments in modern times in the eyes of the world. There were about 60 youths attending the conference.

Holi celebration by Tampa Shakha

Sat, 02 Apr 2005 16:31:34 +0100

The message of Holi is to rejoice the victory of good over evil, which was very well the motto of the celebration here at Tampa, with more than fifty people joining hands from all walks of life embracing one and all by destroying all mental inhibitions.

Santa Clara Nagar celebrated "Sakhi Sammelan"

Wed, 23 Mar 2005 09:51:57 +0100

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangha, Santa Clara Nagar celebrated Sakhi Sammelan (Friends get-together) a daylong event for Women on Saturday, 19th March 2005, at Sunnyvale Hindu Temple.

Hindu Youth Conference III - "Hindu Awakening"

Mon, 27 Dec 2004 14:54:39 +0100

Photo Gallary of the EventMany youth activities take place around the country but not many are actually inspired and organized by the youth themselves. One such team of took it upon themselves to bring together the Yuva around the New York tri-state area for the third installment of Hindu Youth Conference

HSS appalled at the treatment to the Hindu Swami

Mon, 27 Dec 2004 14:42:35 +0100

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) USA, Inc. vehemently protests the treatment meted to Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal, senior pontiff of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu. The way the senior Swami was arrested, flown to Chennai during the night, shows utter apathy to the sensitivities of Hindus across the world and personally to the Swamiji himself.

Midwest Hindu Youth Retreat October 2004

Mon, 27 Dec 2004 15:08:17 +0100

In keeping with the Hindu values of unity and dharma, over fifty youth from across nine Midwestern states and representing fourteen different universities and three high schools came together at the Hindu Youth Retreat this past weekend (October 16-17, 2004).