ROCKAWAY, N.J., June 3, 2021 - Volunteers of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, during the peak of the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020, worked in their communities and offered help to families, first responders, and healthcare professionals in 27 states and 198 urban centers nationwide.

Indian Americans Serving with FEMA in Philly

SEWA with FEMA’ Vaccination Campaign thru HSS & Sewa International (Click on the link to learn more)

Celebrating and Worshipping the Feminine Deities of Hinduism

By Swati Kapse, 2021 March 21

Ya devi sarva bhutesu, shanti rupena sansitha

Surya Namaskar Yogathan 2021: A Campaign for Global Well Being

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) volunteers and yoga enthusiasts across the United States have made this year’s Sun Salutation Yogathon a grand success.

Aligned with the Hindu philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” which translates to the whole world is one society, the shakhas of the Great Lakes Vibhag engaged with the larger community and presented Surya Namaskar workshops throughout the region during the month of January 2020. Sun Salutation workshops have become an annual feature throughout the USA for the past 10+ years with growing acceptance at public schools, community organizations and public offices .

SNY 2020 (Surya Namaskar Yagna) turned out to be a huge success in southern LA Metro area (Dakshin LA Vibhag). The grand samarop (finale) had total upasthiti sankhya by all four shakhas and guests was 102. We started the event with light yoga led by Shri Mansukh ji Kannaria of LA VYASA. After training our body and mind, we completed total 1,911 Surya Namaskars combined by all participants. After Surya Namaskar, Shri Prabhat ji of Art of Living led us through guided meditation.

Surya Namaskar Yagna (Sun Salutation Movement) is an initiative started by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) in 2006. In San Antonio, this event continues to create awareness about Yoga and its advantage in achieving healthy body, mind and spirit.

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Yoga is an invaluable gift from India’s ancient tradition. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, thoughts and actions. Yoga is not just about exercise but it’s a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature.”- Excerpt from P.M Shri Narendra’s Modi’s speech at 69th session of UN’s general assembly. Recognizing Yoga’s universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131.