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Join film creators Ramji OM and Deepika Kothari from India for an enlightening and inspirational presentation which documents the roots & path of Yoga ‒ a 6000 year journey through Indian civilization documented by ancient artifacts and architectural discoveries.
**DOCUMENTARY TRAILER**
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 7:00-9:00 pm
Venue: Sun Room, Mem...
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International Day of Yoga
Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Recognizing its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as International Yoga Day by resolution 69/131.
Hindu YUVA at Iowa State University, in colla...
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Achievements
Hindu YUVA at ISU has been awarded "Organization of the Year" by Iowa State University International Students & Scholars Office and International Student Council! HinduYUVA is nothing without the efforts of volunteers who make everything we do possible. We thank everyone for making this possible! We thank all our volunteers for their support throughout the year and we hope for your conti...
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Vasant Utsav Celebration
Hindu YUVA at ISU is celebrating huge diversity of India in form of spring festivals at one place. We would be celebrating following festivals from different traditions across India:
Ugadi, Navreh, Chetichand, Bihu, Baisakhi, Ram Navami, Oriya New Year (Pana Sankranti), Mahavir Jayanti, Vishu, Puthanda, Gudi Padwa, Hanuman Jayanti
Join us to be a part of a unique celebration of diversity...
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Surya Namaskar Yajna
Hindu YUVA at ISU is organizing a Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) Marathon till February 1, 2015. This is held in State Gym 1218 from 7pm to 8pm everyday (Except Wednesday). Surya Namaskar provides all the key health benefits of Yoga in a very succinct package.
With regular practice, it is an effective way to manage stress and alleviate depression
It improves concentration...
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Diwali Celebration
October 23, Thursday, 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Schilletter University Village Community Center
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Khel Kood: An Indian Traditional Sport Evening
Let's live our childhood once again. Join us in "Khel-Kood: An Indian Traditional Sports Evening". We will be playing different traditional Indian games such as Kho-Kho, Langadi Tang, Rumaal Jhapatta etc. Its open for all...Let's play Desi..!!When: October 16, Thursday, 5 PM to 6 PMWhere: Lawns in front of Parks Library, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
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Lecture on Näsadiya Sukta: The Creation Hymn of Rigveda
By
Dr. Sachidananda Shastri
September 27, 2014 at 02:00 PM
The Gold Room, Memorial Union, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
!! Light refreshments will be served !!
(Co-sponsored by the Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Iowa)
Rigveda is the oldest book in Indian Civilization. The Näsadiya Sukta in Rigveda, commonly known as the Hymn of Creation, is a Hymn about Cosmogony that describes t...
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Kashmir Flood Relief Funds
In the wake of recent floods in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir in India, Hindu YUVA has decided to collaborate with Sankalp and Indian Students' Association (ISA) at Iowa State University to raise funds for the flood relief and rehabilitation. Sankalp will donate the money to Prime Ministers' National Relief Fund (PMNRF). All the patrons are requested to donate generously for the noble ca...
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Ganapati Visarjan
After the grand celebration on August 30, it's the time to bid farewell to Ganapati. Hindu YUVA will have a "Visarjan" of Ganesha on Sunday, September 07, 2014 in Brookside Park, Ames. We will do actual visarjan in a creek near the park. The Visarjan will be accompanied by pooja followed by recitation of Atharvasheersha. For Visarjan of Lord Ganesha, a procession marked with lezim dance in ...
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