Interfaith Thanksgiving 2013
Columbia’s Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration was be held on Sunday, November 24, at 4:00 p.m. at the Missouri United Methodist Church. The event is co-sponsored by Columbia Interfaith Council and The Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative. This year’s event featured readings from several faiths, songs and speeches. Several Indian students participated in reading quotes from several faiths. Articles…
Sharing the Warmth – Winter Clothing Donations 2013
The HTCC Service Programs Committee along with Bal Sabha and Bal Puja youth undertook the annual service project Sharing the Warmth to help out fellow Columbians by arranging for donation of winter clothing and related accessories. They collected and donated adult and youth items to the Refugee Services of Columbia, MO which assists refugee and…
Shanthi Sandesh – August 2013
The latest issue of Shanthi Sandesh, August 2013, has been posted. Shanthi Sandesh – August 2013
Diwali 2013
Deepavali was celebrated at Shanthi Mandir on Sunday, November 3, 2013. Deepavali (popularly also called Diwali) was celebrated at Shanthi Mandir with the community coming together for the festive occasion. The festival marks the victory of good over evil. The Sanskrit word “Deepavali” means “an array of lights” and signifies the illumination of the mind…