The Hindu Students Association (HSA) focuses on bringing Hindu culture and traditions to the Syracuse University campus. HSA seeks to foster an environment of Hindu spirituality through an open community. We host celebrations for major holidays like Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Holi.

Fall Semester Programs

Events with Multiple Dates

HSA Chai and Chat
Sept. 7, Sept. 21, Oct. 5, Oct. 19, Nov. 2, Nov. 16, and Nov. 30
6:30 PM
Sunday
Noble Room

Seva Sundays at Gurudwara
Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Oct. 26, Nov. 9
Sign up to go on a group trip to the Gurudwara and do seva there!
For more information, contact Sahana at sanand03@syr.edu.

Bharatantyam Classical Dance Workshops
Beginners: Sept. 20, Oct. 11
Intermediate: Oct. 12
Advanced: Oct. 25
Women’s Building
Join us for a sequence of Bharatantyam classical dance workshops varying from different levels and open to all.
For more information, contact Sahana at sanand03@syr.edu.

Special Events

Saraswati Pooja
Sept. 13, 2025 | 11 AM
Hendricks Chapel

Durga Ashtami
Sept. 28, 2025 | 11 AM
Hall of Languages, Rm. 500
Join us for a pooja celebrating Durga!

Dussehra
Oct. 3, 2025 | 7 PM
Hendricks Chapel
Join us on the final day of Navaratri for a special pooja and celebration!

Gurgruha Music Event
Oct. 18, 2025 | 4-6 PM
An event dedicated to anniversary of Muthuswami Dikshidar

Diwali
Oct. 22, 2025 | 7 PM
Hendricks Chapel
Join us for our biggest event of the year! We will be hosting a celebratory pooja followed by dinner and sparklers.

For more information, contact Sahana at sanand03@syr.edu.

Contact:

Co-Presidents

Nina Dave
ndave01@syr.edu

Sahana Anand
sanand03@syr.edu

Chaplain Sanjay Mathur
Advisor
smathu02@syr.edu