September 30, 2010
HSS Hopeful that Judgment Will Advance Hindu Temple Construction
“Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA Inc. (HSS) welcomes the Allahabad High Court judgment as it clears away legal obstacles to the construction of a proper temple at the birthplace of Lord Rama. Hindus in the US earnestly hope that this is the beginning of a new era for Hindu-Muslim relations in India,” said Ved Nanda, President of the HSS.
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS), USA volunteers and fitness enthusiasts from all across the nation began the fifth year of annual Yogathon or "Surya Namaskar Yajna (SNY)" by offering 52,204 Surya Namaskars in 90 different places from 26 states. In a nationwide wave or lehar, 1239 participants performed total 4016 sets of Surya Namaskar (13 Surya Namaskars per set) starting from the East coast and ending in the West coast between 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM local time.
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS) announces the fifth annual "Health for Humanity Yogathon" or "Surya Namaskar Yajna" by offering one million Sun Salutations, known as Surya Namaskar. The 16-day event aims to create awareness about Yoga and its advantages in achieving a healthy body, mind and spirit. Surya Namaskar integrates simple Yoga postures in 10-steps that, along with easy breathing technique, can provide immense health benefits to both the body and the mind.
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA, Inc. (HSS) concluded its Fifth Annual “Health for Humanity Yogathon” on January 30, 2011. During this two-week Yogathon, despite unusual wintry weather throughout the US, over 10,122 participants warmed themselves up with 988,302 repetitions of the yoga routine known as the Sun Salutation, or Surya Namaskar, in 224 cities and towns from 38 states.
The Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, USA, joins thousands of devotees and others globally, in expressing their deepest condolences at the passing away of Sathya Sri Sai Baba on April 24, 2011 at Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Sixth Year of Health for Humanity - Yogathon!
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS) announces the sixth annual Surya Namaskar Yajna also known as "Health for Humanity - Yogathon", to create awareness about Yoga and its advantages in achieving a healthy body, mind and spirit.
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS), USA volunteers and fitness enthusiasts from all across the nation began the sixth year of annual “Health for Humanity Yogathon” or "Surya Namaskar Yajna (SNY)" by offering 69190 Surya Namaskars in 88 different places from 27 states. In a nationwide wave or lehar, 1984 participants performed total 5322 sets of Surya Namaskar (13 Surya Namaskars per set) starting from the East coast and ending in the West coast between 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM local time.
Coinciding with the national Teacher Appreciation Week celebrated during the month of May, the Hindu Education Foundation held the fifth annual Teacher’s Appreciation program called ‘Guru Vandana’ throughout the USA to highlight the importance of the Teachers in shaping the future citizens of the country.
Guru Vandana means “Reverence for the Teacher” – it is the thanksgiving from a student to a teacher, expressing his/her gratitude.