New York State just tried and failed to get all swastikas declared hate symbols. Even though the world’s billion-plus Hindus, Jains, and Buddhist see the swastika as a symbol of good luck and positivity, lawmakers in New York State this past week tried to pass a bill that would require educators to teach the swastika […]
Hindus halt bill calling our swastika a hate symbol
July 31, 2020 by Hindu American Foundation ·
Filed Under: Community, Hindus in USA, Members, Misuse of Hindu icons, News Overseas, Persecution of Hindus ·
Offensive Yoga mats withdrawn, Manufacturer apologizes
April 1, 2019 by HCASJ ·

By: Prakash Mehta. Some Yoga students and teachers had brought to the attention of Hindu Council of Australia that Yoga mats with the pictures of Gods are being manufactures and sold. Hindu Council embarked on an awareness campaign to educate the yoga community on the appropriate use of images of Hindu deities and sacred symbols. […]
Filed Under: Hindu Gods, Interfaith, Misuse of Hindu icons, National Team, News Hindu Council, Press Releases, Uncategorized, Yoga · Tagged: Yoga mats