Sunday 20 Aug 2015 - NYC Hindu Coalition attends 20th Annual "Hindu Unity Day" put on by the Indian American Intellectuals Forum (IAIF). IAIF is one of the groups supporting the Hindu Holidays Campaign, a project designed to introduce more community influence on Hindu matters as they relate to education and city administration .
Location:
Auditorium of Hindu Temple Society of North America
143-09 Holy Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355.
Pride In Hindu Heritage
The NYC Hindu Coalition joined in commemorating the coronation of Shivaji Maharaj, the Hindu warrior king who after demolishing foreign domination established a Hindu kingdom in India in 1674. IAIF's aim in organizing this celebration was to create a feeling of pride about our Hindu identity and heritage in our community.
The NYC Hindu Coalition joined in commemorating the coronation of Shivaji Maharaj, the Hindu warrior king who after demolishing foreign domination established a Hindu kingdom in India in 1674. IAIF's aim in organizing this celebration was to create a feeling of pride about our Hindu identity and heritage in our community.
Noted Hindu Speakers
The Chief guests and renowned speakers at the event included members of Indian State and highly respected and prolific intellectuals such as: Rajiv Malhotra,?Founder and President of Infinity Foundation, author, philanthropist and community leader; Suresh Chavanke, Chairman and CEO of Sudarshan TV and Aditii Banerjee, Corporate Council at a leading Global Financial Services firm
The NYC Hindu Coalition had the opportunity to set up a table at the event for the HINDU HOLIDAYS CAMPAIGN, a campaign started by the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (BHBCUC). The Hindu Holiday Campaign is seeking to get at better community cooperation with NYC officials in implementing better education methods on Hindu Holiday in both schools and among civic leaders.
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