Founded in 1997, AHAD was the first formal Hindu movement against defamation worldwide.  AHAD works to overcome Hindu Hate and preserve the Sanctity of Hindu Symbols, Icons, Culture, and Customs.  AHAD is an Initiative of the World Hindu Council of America (VHPA), and it is now part of HinduPACT

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AHAD Presentations

AHAD Presentation 2017

Ajay Shah presented this presentation in 2017. It gives a brief overview of AHAD and why it is important to call out the denigration of Hindu deities, symbols, and icons.

Publications about AHAD

HINDULOUNGE #15: Early Warnings for Hindus in America

HINDULOUNGE #15: Early Warnings for Hindus in America

We analyze some very recent events such as Anti-CAA protests, caste based litigation in the state of California etc. that point to some of the early Warnings for Hindus in America
HinduLounge #11 : Of Skin and Soul : Hindu Dharma and Dark Skin Complexion

HinduLounge #11 : Of Skin and Soul : Hindu Dharma and Dark Skin Complexion

In this episode of HinduLounge, we talk about how Hindu dharma perceives skin color, we trace the history of perception of skin color in India
HinduLounge #21: Hindu Issues of the Week in America​

HinduLounge #21: Hindu Issues of the Week in America​

This week, we talk about the resolution against a persecuted minority rights organization APPWW in Redmond City Council, targeted solely because it is run by Hindus. The systematic targeting of a small organization shows how emboldened and organized Hinduphobic forces in US are. We also talk about the ruling against…

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