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Santa Clara recognizes October as Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month
The proclamation was presented by Santa Clara city council member Raj Chahal and signed by Mayor Lisa Gillmor and all city councilmembers.
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Staff Reporter - Fri, 10, Oct 2025
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The proclamation was presented to the Hindu American Foundation and Globe Silicon Valley / City of Santa Clara via X
The Mayor of Santa Clara, Lisa M. Gillmor, has issued a proclamation noting that the month of October will be celebrated as Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month.
The Oct. 7 order recognized the cultural, spiritual, and civic contributions of the Hindu American community in the city. The order also recognized the significance of the month's celebration as a global movement highlighting Hinduism as a tradition and contributions Hinduism has made to human society.
The 'seva' (selfless service) offered by the Hindu community was highlighted by Mayor Gillmor, noting the charitable services and the free medical and legal services offered by individuals and community organizations.
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The City Council proclaimed Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month for October. Proclamations were presented to the Hindu American Foundation (@HinduAmerican) and the Festival of Globe Silicon Valley (@FOGSV). #HinduAmericanAwarenessMonth #HinduAmericanAppreciationMonth pic.twitter.com/debKTplOT0
— City of Santa Clara (@SantaClaraCity) October 20, 2022
Located in California, home to the largest Hindu American population in the country, the city houses not just Hindus from India but is also home to a significant Hindu community of Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Malaysian, Indonesian, Afghani, Nepali, Bhutanese, Sri Lankan, Fijian, Caribbean and European descent.
In the proclamation, the Mayor called upon the residents of the city to "increase their awareness, understanding, and appreciation of Hindu American history and traditions and seek opportunities to support and engage with the Hindu American community."
The proclamation was presented by Santa Clara city council member Raj Chahal and signed by Mayor Lisa Gillmor and all city councilmembers.
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