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Georgia declares October as “Hindu Heritage Month”

 Georgia declares October as “Hindu Heritage Month”

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.

 

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  • Arun Kumar

    Arun Kumar served as the Washington-based North America Bureau Chief of the IANS, one of India's top news agencies, telling the American story for its subscribers spread around the world for 11 years. Before that Arun worked as a foreign correspondent for PTI in Islamabad and Beijing for over eight years. Since 2021, he served as the Editor of The American Bazaar.

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Arun Kumar

Arun Kumar served as the Washington-based North America Bureau Chief of the IANS, one of India's top news agencies, telling the American story for its subscribers spread around the world for 11 years. Before that Arun worked as a foreign correspondent for PTI in Islamabad and Beijing for over eight years. Since 2021, he served as the Editor of The American Bazaar.

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