IRVINE - "Carrying scores of deities – some of the idols standing 7 feet tall – a joyful procession of about 5,000 area Hindus celebrated on Sunday the first Kumbha Mela ever to be held outside India. The scheduling of the great gathering of people in search of inner happiness so close to the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks was intentional."
The Hindu Culture and Dharmic Tradition from India exhibition was displayed over a period of five days at THE ST. PETERSBURG INTERNATIONAL FOLK FAIR (SPIFFS). The event was sponsored by the city of St. Petersburg and was held at the VINOY PARK in downtown St Petersburg from Wednesday March 14th through Sunday March 18th. A total of 32 countries participated, each displaying their unique traditions, art, culture, folklore, foods etc. in their respective village.
" HOUSTON -- With the continued vision to foster inter-organizational dialogue, to create a climate of goodwill, and to encourage the sharing of long-term aspirations for the betterment of the local Hindu communities, the Southwest Chapter of the global organization Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) USA Inc., invited wide representation from leaders from over 30 prominent local socio-cultural and religious organizations to the third annual Hindu
Sunday, 16th September, Chicago, IL: On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, two Chicago areas Balagokulams conducted the Ganesh Puja by kids. Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh's (HSS) Mundelein Balagokulam conducted the program along with Hindu Mandir of Lake County at the new inaugurated Mandir in Lake County, while the Naperville Balagokulam conducted its event at their newly established Balagokulam location at Eola Community Center in Naperville .
Sanskaar Balagokulam, Dallas, TX conducted Kaun Banega Ramayan Expert (KBRE) contest on the 63rd Independence Day of Bharat – 8/15/2010 from 10 AM to 3 PM. The contest was divided into various age groups for school-age children. Four local community organizers were invited to be the judges for this contest, including Shri. Arun ji Sharma, Houston Zone Secretary of HSS.