by arnav.kejriwal | Feb 19, 2020 | Blog, Temples
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...
by Dhruv Verma | Mar 23, 2025 | About Hindu Dharma, Bhajan's, Hindu Dharma 101, HSC Articles, Kirtan, Meditation
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...
by Dhruv Verma | Mar 13, 2025 | About Hindu Dharma, Blog, HSC Articles
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...
by admin | Mar 9, 2025 | Blog, Front page News
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...
by Dhruv Verma | Mar 3, 2025 | About Hindu Dharma, Blog, Hindu Dharma 101, HSC Articles, Uncategorized
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...
by sohini.sircar | Feb 12, 2025 | Front page News, Media, News, Press Releases
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...
by Dhruv Verma | Feb 12, 2025 | About Hindu Dharma, Blog, Events, HSC Articles
Thaipusam is a vibrant and sacred Hindu festival celebrated mainly by the Tamil community. Dedicated to Lord Murugan, the Hindu god of war and victory, Thaipusam signifies the eternal triumph of good over evil. Known for its colorful processions, spiritual rituals,...
by sohini.sircar | Feb 9, 2025 | About HSC, HSC Leadership Meet
CARTERET, New Jersey — Hindu Students Council (HSC), one of the largest pan-Hindu youth organizations in North America, hosted its annual Hindu Youth Leadership Summit this past weekend in New Jersey. Student leaders from high schools and colleges gathered for a...
by sohini.sircar | Jan 21, 2025 | Blog
Guru Does the corruption of an idea count as an injustice? Perhaps it isn’t a bloody, gritty, gory death Rather, a torturous mockery of cultural memory A spark stolen for a torch of fake wood But isn’t it harmless to croon “beauty guru” or “business guru” To those...
by admin | Nov 5, 2024 | Blog
Namaste Students and Community Members, As one of the largest North American pan-Hindu youth organizations, the Hindu Students Council (HSC), strongly condemns the November 3rd attack on the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Ontario, as well as the violence against...
by admin | Sep 27, 2024 | Blog
By Arushi Ramaka, Dhruv UpadhyayHindu Students Council strongly condemns the targeted violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. Sadly, this is only the latest flashpoint in the ongoing minoritization and genocide of Hindus in Bangladesh. Hinduphobic violence in the...