Welcome to Hindu Students Council

Hindu Students

Council

North America’s Largest Organization for Hindu Youth.

Welcome to Hindu Students Council

Hindu Students

Council

North America’s Largest Organization for Hindu Youth.

About Us

A Thriving Hindu Community

HSC is a Diverse Community of Students and Young Professionals with over 60 chapters across many universities and High Schools

Empowering Youth Through Culture

We provide fun and enriching opportunities to foster well-being and cultivate personal growth based on values rooted in Hindu culture.

Impacting Thousands Since 1990

Over 200,000 students of diverse Hindu and non-Hindu backgrounds have participated in HSC activities and events since our inception in 1990.

Support the Future of Hindu Youth

Give a gift to HSC today! Make a difference in the experience of Hindu students across North America!

What We Do

Creating a Safe Space & Promoting Hindu Culture Since 1990

Hindu Students Council has been providing a safe space for Hindu students as well as raising awareness of Hindu culture on high school and college campuses since 1990

Become a Member

Be a Part of the HSC Movement

Get Involved

Join the HSC Chapter at your High School or College! Don’t have a chapter at your school? Start a chapter today!

Global Initiatives

Students & alumni make up the leadership team of HSC. Stay involved after graduation!

Support Us

Give a gift to HSC today! Make a difference in the experience of Hindu students across North America!

HSC News & Updates

The Latest from Hindu Students Council

Visiting my hometown’s Shivalaya temple – Hindu history is integral to personal identity

I stepped out from the crowded car into a haphazard, narrow, dusty street. The sun beat down on the single-floor cement homes that lined the alley-like road, and the local villagers of Peddapalli closed around me in the afternoon bustle. Bits of Urdu and Telugu...

The Transformative Power of Bhajans

Bhajans, the soul-stirring devotional hymns of Hinduism, have a profound impact on the mind, body, and spirit. These sacred songs are more than just musical expressions; they are a pathway to inner peace, spiritual enlightenment, and emotional healing. Across the...

Welcoming the Spring: The Story of Holi (March 24-25) – A deep dive into Holi’s cultural and spiritual meanings, and how students can celebrate mindfully

Holi, the festival of colors, is one of the most vibrant and joyous celebrations in India and among Indian communities worldwide. It marks the arrival of spring, the victory of good over evil, and the celebration of love and unity. While Holi is traditionally known...

Statement on Chino Hills

Hindu Students Council condemns the anti-Hindu, politically charged vandalism of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills, California. (1) We urge the greater community to take attacks against Hindu mandirs seriously and increase awareness of hate crimes...

Maha Shivaratri 2025: What is it? Why is it celebrated?

Maha Shivaratri, one of the most revered festivals in Hinduism, is a night dedicated to Lord Shiva, the supreme deity of destruction and transformation. Celebrated annually on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the Hindu month of Phalguna (February-March), Maha...

Hindu Students Council Congratulates Tulsi Gabbard on Historic Appointment as Director of National Intelligence

Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025 — Hindu Students Council (HSC) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard on her historic appointment as Director of National Intelligence, making her the first Hindu American to serve in a U.S. Cabinet position. This...
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