Bharatiya Senior Citizens of Chicago Celebrate ‘Tulsi Vivah’
On November 24, 2023 Bharatiya Senior Citizens of Chicago celebrated ‘Tulsi Vivah’ Eve at Rana Regan Center in Carol Stream IL.
House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, Congressman Pete Sessions along with 16 other House members make history with the launch of the Congressional Hindu Caucus
The Republican Hindu Coalition (RHC) hosted the Congressional Hindu Caucus to celebrate its official inauguration and for a celebration of Diwali on November 15 at The Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill.
Bharatiya Senior Citizens of Chicago celebrate Diwali Gala 2023
By: Vandana JhinganPhotos by: Jayanti Oza Bharatiya Senior Citizens of Chicago celebrated Diwali Gala Banquet 2023 at Rana Reagan Community Center in Carol Stream IL on November 19. More than 800 members attended this celebration. The event started with BSC President Haribhai Patel
California Caste Bill SB-403 vetoed by Governor Newsom
By: Hemant Patel On Saturday, October 7, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB-403, the so-called California Caste Bill, on the grounds that discrimination based on caste was already prohibited under California law and the bill was therefore unnecessary. In response to the news,
Wisconsin Senator Baldwin introduces resolution asking India to end ‘systematic religious persecution’
By: Hemant Patel On October 24, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced a resolution in the Senate urging the U.S. government to engage with India to reverse policies that discriminate on the basis of religion and push for an end to violence against peaceful
A historic celebration of culture and community in Woodridge
In a historic first for the Village of Woodridge, the vibrant and colorful festival of Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, illuminated the hearts of residents and neighboring communities alike.
Consul General of India organizes Ayurveda Day in Chicago
The Consulate General of India, Chicago, organized the 8th Ayurveda Day 2023 on 10 November 2023, which attracted close to 100 Ayurveda enthusiasts from the Midwest region.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Chicago celebrates Diwali
The celebrations of culture, spirituality, and community that began with the opening of BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Jersey continue to resonate in all BAPS Mandirs throughout North America this Diwali.
Rajasthani Milan event kickstartsDiwali celebration in Chicago
By: Ram Saini It was a colorful night on Saturday, November 04, as people from different ethnicities gathered for the annual Rajasthani Diwali Milan at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Over 200 people gathered to witness this cultural extravaganza. The event
HAF members proudly celebrate Diwali in Village of Mount Prospect
By: Rakesh Malhotra Paul Hoefert, Mayor, Village of Mount Prospect invited Hindu American Foundation (HAF) to celebrate Diwali at the Village Hall last week. The trustees, elected officials, residents of Mount Prospect, firefighters and first responders as well as the veterans were all
Life size statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji unveiled in Illinois
By: Vandana Jhingan Maharashtra Mandal Chicago (MMC) and Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA) in association with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Antarrashrtriya Parvivar (SMAP), Gayatri Gyan Mandir of Itasca, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh of USA (HSS), Ekal Vidyalaya, Sewa USA, Asian American Store Owners Association
Maharana Association of North Americaorganizes Vijayadashami Mela in Arizona
Maharana Association of North America organizes Vijayadashami Mela in Arizona