Friends of Hindu University of America Gala Hosted in Houston

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Last updated Mar 30, 2023

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HUA Board members from L to R -Dr. Yelloji Mirajkar, Member of the Board of Overseer Dr. Jashwant Patel, Trustee and Chair, Finance Committee, Mr. Suresh Gupta, Trustee, Prof. Ved Nanda, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Ramesh Bhutada, Donor and Guest of honor Mr. Kalyan Viswanathan, President, HUA, Dr. Kalpalatha Guntupalli, Trustee, Mr. Narsimha Koppula, Trustee, & Dr. Gopi Vasudevan, Member, Fundraising Committee (Photo credit : Bijay Dixit and Anil Bharadwaj)

HUA Board members from L to R -Dr. Yelloji Mirajkar, Member of the Board of Overseer Dr. Jashwant Patel, Trustee and Chair, Finance Committee, Mr. Suresh Gupta, Trustee, Prof. Ved Nanda, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Ramesh Bhutada, Donor and Guest of honor Mr. Kalyan Viswanathan, President, HUA, Dr. Kalpalatha Guntupalli, Trustee, Mr. Narsimha Koppula, Trustee, & Dr. Gopi Vasudevan, Member, Fundraising Committee (Photo credit : Bijay Dixit and Anil Bharadwaj)

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HI INDIA NEWS DESK
HOUSTON, TX- The Friends of HUA Gala held on March 26th, 2023 was a successful event that was attended by 500 community members in Houston. The gala honored Kiran and Ramesh Bhutada and their family for their generous gift of one million dollars to Hindu University of America (HUA). The evening was filled with music, speeches, and reflections on the importance of Hindu education and the role of HUA in imparting Hindu knowledge to the younger generations.

The event opened with a music performance by Dr. Kanniks Kannikeswaran, a faculty member at HUA, which was followed by a short video on HUA’s courses and programs. Ramesh Bhutada, CEO of Star Pipe Products, shared why he chose to support HUA and stressed the need for Hindu education to be imparted in an established academic setting. HUA President Kalyan Viswanathan called on all attendees to support HUA in its mission to become a leading hub for Hindu knowledge and learning.

HUA Chairman Ved Nanda stated that the institution belongs to the entire Hindu community and will seek to become an authoritative voice in the academic domain for all matters pertaining to Hindu Dharma. Other notable speakers included Robert Boustany, a Houston-based Physicist and Yoga Instructor, and Rasesh Dalal, Chairman of HGH Board of Advisors.

The evening was marked by a call for unity among the Hindu community and a commitment to support HUA in its mission to preserve Hindu wisdom and values for future generations. The event was volunteer supported by members of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, Houston.

About Hindu University of America (HUA)

The Hindu University of America (HUA) was founded to promote interdisciplinary dialogue, self-discovery, and harmony. It offers education in Hindu knowledge systems and prepares students for leadership and global engagement. Since 2019, over 2600 students have taken courses at HUA and close to 75 students are currently enrolled in Masters’ and Doctoral programs. The university offers 15 continuing education programs with over 150 courses taught by over 70 faculty members. Established in 1989 and authorized by the Florida government in 1993, HUA has been offering online courses in Hindu Dharma, tradition, and culture. To learn more, visit www.hua.edu or contact +1-407-205-2118 or email [email protected]. You can support HUA’s mission by visiting http://hua.edu/Houston.

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