- Chapters
VHPA has full chapters, units, and contacts across the country. Chapters engage in activities that range from Samskars to seva and connect with mandirs and other local organizations.
- Sanskar
Sanskar reflects our cultural, moral, and spiritual roots, shaping personal development and community service.
Balvihar
Balvihar Hindi School, since 1990, teaches Hindi, Hindu culture, and offers cultural programs.
Youth & Family Camp
Connect with Hindu culture, strengthen family ties, and enjoy enriching activities.
Sharda Hindu Scholarship
Recognizing high school students for academic, artistic, and community leadership excellence.
- Seva
Experience the power of giving, transforming lives and communities through impactful selfless acts of service.
Appeals
Current featured causes where you can contribute and make a difference.
Support-A-Child Fundraising Tour
Educates and supports underprivileged children, transforming their futures.
Seva in America
Empowering communities through youth programs, education, and disaster relief.
Seva Report
Periodic reports on VHPA's seva activities, including reports on special seva projects.
Sewa Diwali
Uniting communities in selfless service and giving during Diwali.
SAC T20 Tournament
Cricket for funding education and care for underprivileged children
SAC Tennis Tournament
Raises funds for youth scholarships and homeless shelters.
- SamparkOur network connect and empower Hindu communities, enhancing leadership and collaboration for a stronger united society.
Hindu Mandir Empowerment Council - HMEC
Annual conference uniting Hindu Mandir leaders to enhance leadership and advance Sanatana Dharma.
Hindu Mandir Priests’ Conference - HMPC
Enhances Hindu worship for youth and empowers priests to advance Sanatana Dharma
Hindu Business Network
HBN is a project of the Hindu Council of America, aimed at fostering interaction, cooperation, contribution, and growth.
Hindu Women Network - HWN
Empowers women to strengthen families and society through seva, wisdom, and collaboration.
Hindu American Vanprasthi Network - HAVAN
HAVAN supports retired Hindus in America with self-development, community engagement, and skill utilization.
Dharma Sansad
Hindu leaders unite to guide the future of Hindu dharma, culture, and community initiatives worldwide.
- ParcharIgnite change through active involvement—celebrate hindu heritage and unite through dynamic, impactful community initiatives.
Hindu Heritage Month
A global Hindu initiative to celebrate our diverse heritage as one family.
Stop Hindudvesha
Unveil Hindudvesha: Educate, expose, and empower Hindus.
Interfaith
VHPA's Interfaith activities and outreach.
National Satsang
National Satsang is a monthly online gathering where the scriptural discourse and discussion on contemporary issues take place.
- Publication
Our publications preserve and share Hindu wisdom, educating and connecting the global Hindu community.
Hindu Vishwa
Hindu Vishwa publishes quarterly insights on Hindu dharma, philosophy, and contemporary topics.
Hindu Vishwa Online
Global Hindu news updates daily and offer Hindu Vishwa magazine and VHPA publications online.
Chaitanya Bharati
Chaitanya Bharati is an annual, well-researched educational publication.
Thematic Calendar
The VHPA thematic calendar highlights Hindu festivals with yearly themed artwork.
Posters & Infographics
Informative posters and infographics.
Books
VHPA publishes books on Hindu dharma, Hindu customs, American Hindu history etc.
Presentations
Presentations by VHPA at various events, webinars etc.
Bookstore
Explore a wide range of books on Hindu dharma, traditions, culture, and history.
- Special Projects
Special Projects unite global Hindus with impactful events, celebration, devotion, inspiration, and cultural engagement.
Shree Ram Mandir and Rath Yatra
VHPA celebrates Shree Ram Mandir with global events.
Om Hindu Community Center
OMHCC is a Hindu community center in Greater Boston offering social, educational, and cultural services.
Reflections@50
An online conference commemorating the 50 years of VHPA's pioneering contributions to American Hindu life
Other Historic VHPA Projects
Some of the past projects of VHPA have now become independent organizations.
- Media
Explore VHPA’s latest press releases, reports, news, and interviews. Connect for media inquiries.Press Release
VHPA Press Release
VHPA Media Reports
VHPA in News
VHPA Interviews
Interviews of key VHPA Leaders
- About
Organization
VHPA organizational structure and leadership.
History
Founded as the first major non- denominational community organization, VHPA boasts a rich history of over 50 years.
Financials
VHPA's historic and current tax returns.
Our Beliefs
Key positions of VHPA based on the dharmic principles.
Our Initiatives
Preserving dharma through service, education, culture, youth, and unity.
Vision, Mission & Objectives
VHPA aims to build a vibrant society that promotes unity, serves the community, and upholds values.
Vishwa Dharma Prarthana
VHPA prayer, "Universal Dharma Prayer in English, is a prayer that encompasses the principles of righteousness and moral values for universal peace and harmony.
- VHPA Awards
American Hindu Lifetime Contribution Award
VHPA honors community leaders to inspire selfless dedication.
- Chapters
VHPA has full chapters, units, and contacts across the country. Chapters engage in activities that range from Samskars to seva and connect with mandirs and other local organizations.
- Sanskar
Sanskar reflects our cultural, moral, and spiritual roots, shaping personal development and community service.
Balvihar
Balvihar Hindi School, since 1990, teaches Hindi, Hindu culture, and offers cultural programs.
Youth & Family Camp
Connect with Hindu culture, strengthen family ties, and enjoy enriching activities.
Sharda Hindu Scholarship
Recognizing high school students for academic, artistic, and community leadership excellence.
- Seva
Experience the power of giving, transforming lives and communities through impactful selfless acts of service.
Appeals
Current featured causes where you can contribute and make a difference.
Support-A-Child Fundraising Tour
Educates and supports underprivileged children, transforming their futures.
Seva in America
Empowering communities through youth programs, education, and disaster relief.
Seva Report
Periodic reports on VHPA's seva activities, including reports on special seva projects.
Sewa Diwali
Uniting communities in selfless service and giving during Diwali.
SAC T20 Tournament
Cricket for funding education and care for underprivileged children
SAC Tennis Tournament
Raises funds for youth scholarships and homeless shelters.
- SamparkOur network connect and empower Hindu communities, enhancing leadership and collaboration for a stronger united society.
Hindu Mandir Empowerment Council - HMEC
Annual conference uniting Hindu Mandir leaders to enhance leadership and advance Sanatana Dharma.
Hindu Mandir Priests’ Conference - HMPC
Enhances Hindu worship for youth and empowers priests to advance Sanatana Dharma
Hindu Business Network
HBN is a project of the Hindu Council of America, aimed at fostering interaction, cooperation, contribution, and growth.
Hindu Women Network - HWN
Empowers women to strengthen families and society through seva, wisdom, and collaboration.
Hindu American Vanprasthi Network - HAVAN
HAVAN supports retired Hindus in America with self-development, community engagement, and skill utilization.
Dharma Sansad
Hindu leaders unite to guide the future of Hindu dharma, culture, and community initiatives worldwide.
- ParcharIgnite change through active involvement—celebrate hindu heritage and unite through dynamic, impactful community initiatives.
Hindu Heritage Month
A global Hindu initiative to celebrate our diverse heritage as one family.
Stop Hindudvesha
Unveil Hindudvesha: Educate, expose, and empower Hindus.
Interfaith
VHPA's Interfaith activities and outreach.
National Satsang
National Satsang is a monthly online gathering where the scriptural discourse and discussion on contemporary issues take place.
- Publication
Our publications preserve and share Hindu wisdom, educating and connecting the global Hindu community.
Hindu Vishwa
Hindu Vishwa publishes quarterly insights on Hindu dharma, philosophy, and contemporary topics.
Hindu Vishwa Online
Global Hindu news updates daily and offer Hindu Vishwa magazine and VHPA publications online.
Chaitanya Bharati
Chaitanya Bharati is an annual, well-researched educational publication.
Thematic Calendar
The VHPA thematic calendar highlights Hindu festivals with yearly themed artwork.
Posters & Infographics
Informative posters and infographics.
Books
VHPA publishes books on Hindu dharma, Hindu customs, American Hindu history etc.
Presentations
Presentations by VHPA at various events, webinars etc.
Bookstore
Explore a wide range of books on Hindu dharma, traditions, culture, and history.
- Special Projects
Special Projects unite global Hindus with impactful events, celebration, devotion, inspiration, and cultural engagement.
Shree Ram Mandir and Rath Yatra
VHPA celebrates Shree Ram Mandir with global events.
Om Hindu Community Center
OMHCC is a Hindu community center in Greater Boston offering social, educational, and cultural services.
Reflections@50
An online conference commemorating the 50 years of VHPA's pioneering contributions to American Hindu life
Other Historic VHPA Projects
Some of the past projects of VHPA have now become independent organizations.
- MediaExplore VHPA’s latest press releases, reports, news, and interviews. Connect for media inquiries.
Press Release
VHPA Press Release
VHPA Media Reports
VHPA in News
VHPA Interviews
Interviews of key VHPA Leaders
- About
Organization
VHPA organizational structure and leadership.
History
Founded as the first major non- denominational community organization, VHPA boasts a rich history of over 50 years.
Financials
VHPA's historic and current tax returns.
Our Beliefs
Key positions of VHPA based on the dharmic principles.
Our Initiatives
Preserving dharma through service, education, culture, youth, and unity.
Vision, Mission & Objectives
VHPA aims to build a vibrant society that promotes unity, serves the community, and upholds values.
Vishwa Dharma Prarthana
VHPA prayer, "Universal Dharma Prayer in English, is a prayer that encompasses the principles of righteousness and moral values for universal peace and harmony.
- VHPA Awards
American Hindu Lifetime Contribution Award
VHPA honors community leaders to inspire selfless dedication.
Our Initiatives
Preserving dharma through service, education, culture, youth, and unity.
Balvihar
Since 1990, Balvihar Hindi School, teaches Hindi and Hindu culture, offers cultural programs, community service.
Hindu Business Network - HBN
HBN is a project of the Hindu Council of America, aimed at fostering interaction, cooperation, contribution, and growth.
Hindu Heritage Month
A collective initiative of the Hindu community worldwide to celebrate our rich and diverse heritage together as one family.
Hindu Mandir Empowerment Council - HMEC
HMEC is an annual conference connecting Hindu Mandir executives to strengthen leadership and advance Sanatana Dharma in North America.
Hindu Mandir Priests’ Conference - HMPC
HMPC focuses on enhancing the relevance of Hindu worship for youth, empowering priests to sustain and advance Sanatana Dharma in North America.
Hindu Vishwa
Hindu Vishwa is a print publication of VHPA. Now published four times a year, it has been published continuously since the inception of VHPA. Hindu Vishwa contains insightful articles about Hindu dharma, Hindu philosophy and contemporary issues
Hindu Vishwa Online
Summary of global Hindu news updated daily. The website also offers online version of Hindu Vishwa magazine and, many of the VHPA publications.
Hindu Women Network - HWN
HWN inspires and empowers women to strengthen their families and society through seva, wisdom, and collaboration, fostering emotional, spiritual, and financial well-being.
Om Hindu Community Center
OMHCC is a community center for Hindus in Greater Boston, serving as a social, educational, and cultural services, from spiritual schooling to elderly care.
Reflections @ 50
An online conference commemorating the 50 years of VHPA's pioneering contributions to American Hindu life
Seva In America
SIA empowers communities through youth programs, education, culture, and disaster relief.
Sharda Hindu Scholarship
Sharda Hindu Scholarship is for high school students, recognizing excellence in academics, cultural arts, and community leadership.
Stop HinduDvesha
Unveil Hindudvesha: Educate, expose, and empower Hindus to resist systemic hatred and dehumanization.
Support-A-Child
SAC empowers underprivileged children with education, shelter, care and transforming their futures.
Threads 2019
Threads 2019, united Hindu-American leaders across various fields to share their stories, celebrate achievements, and inspire through their diverse journeys.
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