Georgia declares October as “Hindu Heritage Month”
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Acknowledging the contributions of the vibrant Hindu American community in the state, Georgia governor Brian Kemp has proclaimed October as the “Hindu Heritage Month.”
In a proclamation issued on Aug 23, Kemp noted “the vibrant Hindu American community has contributed tremendously to the vitality of the State of Georgia by enriching the lives of its citizens.”
“The Hindu community across the State of Georgia and across our great nation will collectively celebrate its heritage by focusing on its culture and the diverse spiritual traditions rooted in India,” the proclamation read.
Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), a Hindu advocacy group in the US welcomed the move and thanked Kemp for recognizing the Hindu community which is a significant contributor to diverse sectors.
Here is the text of the proclamation
“BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA
PROCLAMATION
HINDU HERITAGE MONTH
WHEREAS: Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world with one billion devotees worldwide and approximately three million in the United States; and
WHEREAS: The Hindu heritage, culture, traditions, and values provide their followers invaluable solutions to many of lite’s problems and often serve as a source of inspiration, reflection, and contemplation for the millions of individuals who look to the teachings of Hinduism for guidance; and
WHEREAS: The vibrant Hindu American community has contributed tremendously to the vitality of the State of Georgia by enriching the lives of its citizens; and
WHEREAS: During the month of October 2023, the Hindu community across the State of Georgia and across our great nation will collectively celebrate its heritage by focusing on its culture and the diverse spiritual traditions rooted in India; now
THEREFORE: I, BRIAN P. KEMP, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim October, 2023, as HINDU HERITAGE MONTH in Georgia.
In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Executive Department to be affixed this 23rd Day of August in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand and Twenty-Three.