AFRICA, September 9, 2018 (Modern Ghana): The September 7-9 World Hindu Congress (WHC-18) in Chicago included a delegation from the Hindu Monastery of Africa headed by a former Communications Minister, Victoria Hamah. Victoria Hammah also happens to be the representative of the Women and Female Youth of the Monastery. Other members of the delegation were Mr. Attoh – the President, and Mr. Sarpong, youth leader of the Monastery. The Hindu Monastery of Africa was established in 1975 under the auspices of His Holiness Swami Krishnanand Saraswati. The Hindu Monastery of Africa observes most of the major auspicious days and festivals in the Hindu mythology such as Ayyappa, Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Gayatri, Jayanti, etc.
TEA, SOUTH DAKOTA, August 26, 2018 (KDLT News): The Hindu Temple of Siouxland has been working to open a new place to worship for nearly a decade. Last spring, the group broke ground in Tea. ”This community has been trying to build this temple since 2009 and it’s really a community dream that’s going to come true very soon. So we are all tremendously excited and happy about it,” says Chair of the Hindu Temple of Siouxland Archana Chatterjee.
There are around 2,000 families that identify as Hindu in the Sioux Empire and Hinduism is continuing to grow throughout the region. Officials with the temple say this new facility is much needed, as there’s been a considerable growth of Hindu populations in the Dakotas. ”We wanted to have a temple where we could all just come together and pray together,” says Hindu Temple of Siouxland President Ramesh Singh. They’ll soon have a new place to call home, and they encourage the community to come learn about their faith. The temple was set to open this weekend, however recent rains delayed the opening to sometime in October. The nearest Hindu temples in this region are located in Omaha and Minneapolis.
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HOUSTON, TEXAS, August 23, 2018 (Indo American News): : Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH) presented their 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award to Beth Kulkarni for her volunteerism and inspirational service to the community for nearly four decades. The award was presented on August 25 at the Janmashtami celebrations at George Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston. Bollywood legend Anupam Kher was the star attraction this year at HGH’s signature event from 6 p.m. to midnight.
”She is second to none in doing years of selfless service to the community,” said Pundit Bhargava Sarma, a former priest at the Hindu Temple of The Woodlands. ”Her dedication in promoting Sanatana Dharma, devoted participation in puja rituals, and commitment shown as a medium between Eastern and Western cultures are highly commendable. We believe she truly deserves this award.” Beth Kulkarni has been associated with almost all Hindu organizations in Greater Houston area in a leadership role, or as an advisor or volunteer during different periods of time. These include Hindu Worship Society, VHPA, HSS, and Sri Meenakshi Temple. She was also President of VHPA Texas chapter. She is one of the founding members of Hindus of Greater Houston and the Hindu Temple of The Woodlands and is actively associated with these organizations, including HTW’s Senior Forum.
What has learning profited a man, if it has not led him to worship the Good Feet of Him who is pure knowledge itself?
— Tirukkural
