Program areas at Hindus of Greater Houston
As the HGH goal is not only bring the Hindu community at large in the local Houston community but also extend our support to crisis that Hindus face across the globe. We bring attention to the difficulties and hardships people face in many parts of the world. Representatives from over 28 Hindu temples and organizations met at VPSS wherein the nature of collaborative activities, plans for 2021 and strengthening the Hindu community was discussed.The VHPA Hindu Heritage Camp was transferred in 2018 and conducted by HGH since then. This camp attacts Hindu children and youth for 2 weekends in large numbers. The entire camp is mentored by Past Alumni from the Camp. The success rate of this camp was the signature reason for activating and aligning it with HGHHGH raised funds for Hindu Heritage Campsite which is being built
OTHER OUTREACH ACTIVITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY AND HINDU CAUSE INCLUDING THE INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY AT INDIA HOUSE and all across the City
HGH took the initiative to encourage youth who are involved in community activities and have a vision of expansion of their faith to their friends and peers. This is recognition of their dedication to give back to the community and celebrate the future leadership in Hindu community. The Youth Award Night was such an event where Youth nominations were sought from various organizations and temples. They had a motivational speeches that evening
Year round activities which include media promotion and support to local institutions. Updated directory of major temples and organizations in Houston. Working towards creation of hindu blog. Shared voice media radio with sanatan hindu center on every sunday
Other partnering events with masala radio for holi and diwali. With icc Houston for india republic day and independence day. The rath yatra celebrations with orissa culture center. Support to dusserah celebrations of sitaram foundation.
The signature event presented was Janmashtami Festival. This was the 34th Annual Festival celebrated in Greater Houston. At this event Akhil Chopra Award for dedicated service was also organized which is a community service award for an individual who extended selfless services to the community. The celebration is to showcase the core tenets of the Hindu faith that reinforce love towards all living beings, reverence towards Planet Earth and a peaceful coexistence to make this world a better place for all. As the community expanded with many temples and organizations established in the Greater Houston area, the turnout at this event has exponetially increased.