Encouraging Bhutanese Hindus Living Abroad To Be Proud of Their Heritage

Source: www.organiser.org
Sunday, June 27, 2010

DENVER, COLORADO : “Hindus settling in the western countries can lead their lives as proud Hindus and preserve their religion, heritage and culture” Dr. Ved Nanda, the president of the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA declared here recently. Addressing a large gathering of Bhutanese Hindu Community of Colorado at the Nepali New Year celebration in Denver, he urged the community to continue their Hindu way of life in America and assured them they have the freedom and cultural environment to do so.

Dr. Nanda asked the Bhutanese community to be vigilant and not fall prey to the proselytization efforts by the Christian missionaries. It is essential and possible to continue many Hindu practices such as daily puja, bhajan, keertan and temple worship in the U.S., he observed. He praised the Hindu communities in Suriname, Guyana and the Caribbean countries as a model for Hindus worldwide for preserving and promoting the Hindu religion and culture for generations. He also stressed that many Hindus in the western countries have successfully maintained their Hindu identity.

Neelam Shreshta, president of the Rocky Mountain Friends of Nepal (RMFN) chaired the event and offered support to the Bhutanese families. Colorado Bhutanese Community, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) USA and Sewa International organised the event. More than 400 Bhutanese participated in the celebrations. For details on the struggle of these families read Hinduism Today article:
http://www.hinduismtoday.com/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=5054