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… Read More »The Transformative Power of Bhajans
HSC Articles
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… Read More »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
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… Read More »Maha Shivaratri 2025: What is it? Why is it celebrated?
Thaipusam Festival: A Celebration of Faith, Devotion, and Tradition
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,… Read More »Thaipusam Festival: A Celebration of Faith, Devotion, and Tradition
Students and Young Adults from Across North America and the Caribbean attend Hindu Students Council’s Spring 2022 Chapter Leadership Summit
Hindu Students Council (HSC) hosted its annual Spring Leadership Summit virtually on January 15-16, 2021. Over 120 high school students, college students, recent graduates, alumni… Read More »Students and Young Adults from Across North America and the Caribbean attend Hindu Students Council’s Spring 2022 Chapter Leadership Summit
Misleading and Sensational, CNN’s ‘Believer’ Pilot Amounts to ‘Fake News’
March 6, 2017. By Parth Parihar, General Secretary of HSC Growing up as a Hindu in America, I was often my friends’ only readily available resource… Read More »Misleading and Sensational, CNN’s ‘Believer’ Pilot Amounts to ‘Fake News’
Ahimsa: Protecting Our Sacred Waters
Allegra Lovejoy. — In June, I had the honor of joining fifty-five other young religious leaders in a GreenFaith Climate Convergence to learn about challenges presented… Read More »Ahimsa: Protecting Our Sacred Waters
The Month of Janmashtami
Rishika Dewan. — Janmashtami. It was one of those words that my phone had learned to recognize so well that it autocompleted “Jan” to Janmashtami rather… Read More »The Month of Janmashtami
Preserving Hinduism in the U.S: A Reflection on HSC’s Camp at Shanti Mandir
Mahika Jhangiani. — Culture is a way of life of a group of people. The behaviors, beliefs, values, and symbols that they accept, generally without thinking… Read More »Preserving Hinduism in the U.S: A Reflection on HSC’s Camp at Shanti Mandir
Finding Camp, Lost in the Woods: A Reflection on HSC’s Camp at Shanti Mandir
Parth Parihar. — By this point, we’d been wandering dry, dirt-clod fields for nearly an hour, Surya Dev shooting down piercing rays of sunlight on backs that… Read More »Finding Camp, Lost in the Woods: A Reflection on HSC’s Camp at Shanti Mandir