The Sharad Shibir (Fall Camp) held on Sept 30th – Oct 2nd in Atlanta, GA started with the invocation of “Sewa bhav” in the minds of everyone by an audio-visual presentation of the relief efforts done by the volunteers of Sewa Bharati in the wake of the Tsunami disaster.  Over 35 families listened in rapt attention to Shri Shyamji Parande, international co-ordinator for Sewa International, about the selfless service performed by thousands of volunteers of Sangh whenever natural/man-made disaster struck.

The Melbourne Chapter of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh(HSS) and Hindu Students Council (HSC) of Florida Institute of Technology, conducted a Yuva Sangam at Florida Institute of Technology today.

The theme of the conference was to promote Hindutva, Hindu philosophy of life, and the preservation of Hindu identity in co-existence with people in a Western World.

On Wednesday, November 23rd, Saraswati shakha concluded the  Annadan seva project (of collecting and donating food) by paying a visit to the Worcester  county food bank in Shrewsbury. Having had a pleasant experience with the food bank last year, the bala and shishu went out and collected food with the thought of Diwali in mind; a time of joy, good company, good food, and sharing. With the Sewa project organized by Shri RamKrishnaji, we managed to raise and donate 317 lbs of food (including sugar, flour, cereal, oil, pasta, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta sauce, etc).

The Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Balagokulam adds one more sewa project to the already extensive list by presenting a colorful, fun-filled variety show to the elderly at the Blue Hill old age and Rehabilitation centre in Canton. 

The family camp at Vraj in the month of May is a featured and much awaited event for the families associated with the HSS in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware regions. This year's camp started on Saturday, May 13th at 11am and ended at noon on Sunday, May 14th. 

The camp activities began with introductory games, by the end of which the entire group of over 140 people got to know each other at least by name. The morning session ended with Shakha. Lunch was followed by two sessions of intellectual activities. 

Finally the saffron banner that proudly stated: Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh was tied up and in place. After an exhausting 45 minutes, a few other sevikas and I stood,   staring at our work. The banner hung perfectly over the picture of Bharat Mata, above the dwaja.

Atlanta, GA -- Sep 9, 2006 -- More than 1000 Hindus and non-Hindus celebrated the grand Hindu Sangam on Sep 9, 2006 at the Meadowcreek high school, Norcross GA. The highlights of the cultural festival - organized by the Atlanta chapter of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh - included a saamuhik (collective) Ganesh Puja by 300 children, a spectacular rendition of the Ramayan by 160 children, an exhibition on Hindu culture and the inauguration speech by Mr Charles Bannister. The event was organized to commemorate the birth centenary of Shri Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar fondly known as Shri Guruji. 

nashto mohaH smrutirlabdhA tvatprasAdAnmyAchyut |
sthiroAsmi gatsandehah karishye vachanam tav ||
-- Bhagvad Gita, Ch18,v73

The above words were said by Arjuna, after listening Lord Krishna's message in the form of Bhagvad Gita after which Arjuna gained his confidence back and was ready to do his duty with even more vigor.