The Hindu Student Sangam was established about 20 years ago under the name, "Bhav Bhakti." Last year, we changed our name to Hindu Student Sangam to make it more understandable.

In the past, we have organized reading groups of various texts like the Bhagvad Gita and the Rig Veda, and have planned celebrations of festivals like Diwali, Saraswati Puja, and Ganesh Puja. It has served as a platform where students, whether or not they are Hindu, can celebrate Hindu culture and discuss Hindu philosophy.

Recently, we were allocated a room at the Inter-Faith Center at the Rockefeller Chapel, out of which we have made a mandir (temple). We meet there for aarti (worship ceremony), and for our discussion groups.

We welcome members from all sections of the University of Chicago student body -- undergraduate, graduate, staff, and faculty. Please join our mailing list to stay updated on our events, or contact us at hindu [at] uchicago [dot] edu with questions, comments, or suggestions. We welcome all input.