​BY SONAM MIRPURI
NORWALK, CA - Hundreds of devotees gathered to hear Param Pujya Acharya Shri Mridul Krishna Goswami Ji present Kathas and Shlokas from the Bhagwat Gita.  Shri Krishna Bhagwan worshippers eagerly anticipate this occasion every year. This year marked the 21st annual Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Saptah Dasham Skandh Par...

WASHINGTON,D.C. - The Hindu American Foundation’s first ever Capitol Hill gala dinner here on June 19 was attented by members of Congress, Democrats Tulsi Gabbard, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Republican Kevin Yoder, from Kansas. Attendeees laughed the evening away with Los Angeles-based comedian Rajiv Satyal. HAF, honored those who have made significant and contributions to the Hindu American community and...

BY A STAFF REPORTER
LOS ANGELES, CA - The Brahma Kumaris of Los Angeles hosted two programs exploring the theme `Awakening to the Call of the Time’ at the Dolby Theatre here on June 9. The special guest was Sister Shivani, an internationally-renowned spiritual teacher and inspirational speaker from India, known worldwide for her...

WASHINGTON,D.C.-US President Donald Trump on May 3 signed an executive order to create a faith initiative at the White House on the occasion of the National Day of Prayer. -Trump said his administration had spoken out against religious persecution around the world, including the persecution of many Christians. “Whats going on is horrible, and were taking action. We are taking action. We condemn all crimes against people of faith. 

NEW YORK - A campaign to create positive awareness about Sikhs and the turban in the US has been named finalists for prestigious social media awards in the "Multicultural Community Engagement" and "Social Activism" categories. The National Sikh Campaign's (NSC's) $1.3-million "We Are Sikhs" initiative was chosen as finalists in those categories for the Shorty Awards, which honour the best content creators and...

BY A STAFF REPORTER
RIVERSIDE,CA- Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir here celebrated Durga Ashtami on March 24 and hosted a garba dance.  On March 25, the mandir celebrated Ram Navami. It started with a recital of Suderkand and ended with Sitaram  Kalyanam.Hanuman Jayanthi was celebrated on April 1 by chanting Hanuman Chalisa 108 times. 

TORONTO - Canada's Alberta province, which has the third largest population of Sikhs after British Columbia and Onatrio, will allow turban-wearing Sikhs to drive motorcycles without a helmet from April 12. British Columbia and Manitoba already allow Sikhs to drive motorcycles without helmets. Alberta's Transportation Minister Brian Mason said on Thursday that the exemption was granted at the request of the Sikh community as recognition of their...

​By A STAFF REPORTER
RIVERSIDE, CA - The Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir here, celebrated Ugadi on March 18 drawing large crowds. It began with the customary and invocatory Ganesh puja. The event was marked with prayer and befitting of the arrival of the new season according to the Hindu calendar, marked with joyous music and dance. 

​BY A STAFF REPORTER
PACOIMA,CA- Khalsa Care Foundation based here, arranged an evening of Kirtan Darbar where the main attraction was the showcasing of Kirtan being performed with musical instruments by local children. The music training schools  of the Kaur and Singh Academy, and Nanak Sadan Gurdwara had an opportunity to showcase...

NORWALK - ​Celebrations at the Radha Krishna temple, which officials say is also the third oldest temple in the US, commenced on Feb. 13 afternoon and lasted until late evening. The ‘mahapuja’ was headed by the three main sponsors of the event who sat in front of the Shiva Lingam. The event concluded with an aarti followed by mahaprasad.