Esteban Bill Establishes Hindu Appreciation Day

The Suffolk County Legislature has approved a bill establishing Oct. 18 as Hindu American Appreciation Day. The bill was sponsored by Legislator Manuel Esteban, R-Dix Hills. “Our Indian community is one of the pillars of Suffolk County and I am proud to recognize them through Read More …

Town Board Renames Street for Hindu Leader

The Huntington Town Board voted this week to rename a street in Melville for  a Hindu religious leader. Deshon Drive will be known as HH Pramukh Swami Drive /Deshon Drive. The renaming is in honor of the centennial birth anniversary  of Pramukh Swami, who was Read More …

Hindus Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights

Hindus from around the Huntington area gathered in Melville Monday for Diwali, a five-day celebration of their faith. Diwali is celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. The festival, which coincides with the Hindu New Year, marks new beginnings and the Read More …