Holi, the festival of colors, is a powerful symbol of unity and inclusivity, signifying the victory of good over evil. It's a joyous and colorful festival where the community gathers, and the skies are filled with vibrant colors. The United Colors of Holi, a collaborative initiative of Hindu organizations and temples in the US, is a testament to this unity, seeking to bring together people of all races, ethnicities, and nationalities, just like t ...
HinduPACT's HinduVote is conducting a series of voter education webinars leading up to 2024 Presidential and Congressional elections. Join Ajay Shah and Mohinder Gulati discussing American Hindu Agenda 2024 and the hinduvote.org website.
"HinduVote Guide for American Hindu Voters," is a resource created by HinduPACT, a Hindu policy research and advocacy collective.The guide aims to encourage voter registration and participation among American Hindus by providing information on Hindu issues, voting regulations, and an agenda of key policy concerns for the 2024 election. This includes guidance on voting eligibility, the importance of voting for candidates who promote a dharma-centr ...
Ancient Indian Polity and GovernanceAncient Indian polity was not monolithic; republics and monarchies co-existed, interacting and influencing each other.Gana-rajyas had complex systems of governance, involving various councils, assemblies, and elected officials.Dharma, or righteous conduct, acted as a significant restraint on power, even in monarchies.Councils and ministerial advice played a crucial role in decision-making, limiting absolute mon ...
"HinduVote Guide for Temples and NonProfits, is a guide created by HinduPACT, an initiative of the World Hindu Council of America (VHPA), to encourage political engagement by Hindus in the United States. The guide outlines various activities that Hindu temples and non-profit organizations can undertake to increase voter registration and participation, such as voter registration drives, conducting political debates, and setting up polling places. ...
This week, join hosts Utsav Chakrabarti and Ajay Shah as they talk to Anjali Rimi, President and CEO of Parivar on our Pride Month Special. Anjali is a woman of Transgender, Kinnar Southasian, Immigrant, and Hindu experiences with roots in India. She is based in San Francisco Bay Area and is known for her unapologetic Trans advocacy
This week, Utsav Chakrabarti and Ajay Shah interview Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain who is representing Hindus in the Gyanvapi mandir case, where Hindus are seeking to reclaim a Shiva Mandir destroyed by Mogul tyrant Aurangzeb who then built a mosque on the remnants of the mandir. Adv. Jain and his father also successfully represented Hindus in the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi case
Join hosts Utsav Chakrabarti and Ajay Shah as they talk to author Sahana Singh as she talks about her latest book "Revisiting the Educational Heritage of India," on the latest episode of HinduLounge : Conversations over Coffee
Hosts Utsav Chakrabarti and Ajay Shah talk with one of the authors of the book "Hinduism and America : How Hinduism is Transforming America"