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

Ganesh Chathurthi Aug. 27, 2025 | 6 PM Hendricks Chapel Join us for a pooja celebrating the birth of Ganesh followed by a symbolic clay-making activity! 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