We are a faith-based group founded in 1992 with the intent of raising awareness of Hindu philosophies, customs, and traditions in the Columbia community.
Welcome to the Hindu Students
Organization (HSO) at Columbia University.
We are a faith-based group founded in 1992 with the intent of raising awareness of Hindu philosophies, customs, and traditions in the Columbia community.
We are a faith-based group founded in 1992 with the intent of raising awareness of Hindu philosophies, customs, and traditions in the Columbia community.
Upcoming Events
Fall 2012 Meet and Greet
East Ramp Lounge, Lerner Hall
Thursday, September 13th
8pm-10pm
See you in the fall!
Quick Links
Contact hso@columbia.edu
Bhajan book PDF
Bhajans recordings
News and Updates
Thanks for making Holi such a success! Over 600 people came out to Pupin Plaza to participate, leaving the place sparkling in colors. Check out two of Columbia Spectrum's articles on Holi here and here!
Our Friends and Partners
Columbia's Hindu religious life advisor, Pandit Gadadhara Das
nycpandit.com
CU Ahimsa, the Jain students organization
www.columbia.edu/cu/ahimsa/
Introduction
"Different people call on [God] by different names: some as Allah,
some as God, and others as Krishna, Siva, and Brahman. It is like
the water in a lake. Some drink it at one place and call it 'jal,'
others at another place and call it 'pani,' and still others at a
third place and call it 'water.' The Hindus call it 'jal,' the Christians
'water,' and the Moslems 'pani.' But it is one and the same thing."
(Shri Ramakrishna)
The Hindu Students Organization provides a forum for students to practice and explore Hinduism in an atmosphere marked by tolerance, openmindedness, and a willingness to engage in dialogue. Although Hinduism and its customs take many forms, the HSO focuses on weekly devotional services, pujas on auspicious occasions, seva or service, and a general celebration of Hindu traditions and festivals. In order to reflect the diversity of the Hindu community, the HSO maintains a nonsectarian position with regard to the beliefs, practices, and politics it espouses.
The HSO’s mission is to foster dialogue, facilitate the practice, and raise awareness of Hinduism through discussions, lectures, religious events, cultural celebrations, and community service.
To learn more about our annual events, check out our Events page. To inquire about joining our organization, go to our Contact page. And as always, please send us any concerns, queries, comments, or insights through the World Box on our Feedback page.
The Hindu Students Organization provides a forum for students to practice and explore Hinduism in an atmosphere marked by tolerance, openmindedness, and a willingness to engage in dialogue. Although Hinduism and its customs take many forms, the HSO focuses on weekly devotional services, pujas on auspicious occasions, seva or service, and a general celebration of Hindu traditions and festivals. In order to reflect the diversity of the Hindu community, the HSO maintains a nonsectarian position with regard to the beliefs, practices, and politics it espouses.
The HSO’s mission is to foster dialogue, facilitate the practice, and raise awareness of Hinduism through discussions, lectures, religious events, cultural celebrations, and community service.
To learn more about our annual events, check out our Events page. To inquire about joining our organization, go to our Contact page. And as always, please send us any concerns, queries, comments, or insights through the World Box on our Feedback page.
Weekly Services
Bhajans: Join us for Bhajans on Friday evenings at 6pm in the basement of St. Paul's Chapel. Learn to lead, to follow, or just enjoy the inspiring devotional music. Anyone is welcome! See our Bhajans page for more information.
Bhajans Workshop: A way for newcomers and experienced singers alike to become more familiar with the bhajans we sing, or to teach new bhajans, whether they be from our Bhajan Book or otherwise.
Held alternating weeks at 7pm after bhajans.
Discussion Circle: An open forum for discussion about various aspects of Hindu belief and life as it applies to our lives in the modern day. Past topics have included daily prayer, arranged marriage, and the line between classical and devotional music. Submit a discussion topic in the World Box on our Feedback page.
Held at 7pm after bhajans during weeks when Bhajans Workshops are not conducted.
Bhajans: Join us for Bhajans on Friday evenings at 6pm in the basement of St. Paul's Chapel. Learn to lead, to follow, or just enjoy the inspiring devotional music. Anyone is welcome! See our Bhajans page for more information.
Bhajans Workshop: A way for newcomers and experienced singers alike to become more familiar with the bhajans we sing, or to teach new bhajans, whether they be from our Bhajan Book or otherwise.
Held alternating weeks at 7pm after bhajans.
Discussion Circle: An open forum for discussion about various aspects of Hindu belief and life as it applies to our lives in the modern day. Past topics have included daily prayer, arranged marriage, and the line between classical and devotional music. Submit a discussion topic in the World Box on our Feedback page.
Held at 7pm after bhajans during weeks when Bhajans Workshops are not conducted.
Photographs by Chaitanya Medicherla (Columbia College '12)
and Niraali Pandiri (Barnard College '14)
Website created and maintained by Esha Maharishi (SEAS '15)
and Niraali Pandiri (Barnard College '14)
Website created and maintained by Esha Maharishi (SEAS '15)