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Hundreds celebrate America's 250th at Irvine Hindu Mandir
Organizers said the temple is also conducting an ongoing blood donation drive as part of its community outreach efforts.
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Staff Reporter - Sat, 18, Jul 2026
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Glimpses of the gathering / Irvine Hindu Mandir
Hundreds of community members gathered at the Irvine Hindu Mandir on July 11 to celebrate America's 250th anniversary through a patriotic and cultural program.
Irvine Mayor Larry Agran, Councilmember Melinda Liu and city staff members graced the event.
The celebration highlighted the contributions of Hindu Americans while recognizing the United States as both a birthland and an adopted homeland for members of the community.
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The program began with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Organizers said the temple and its parking area were decorated with 108 U.S. flags for the occasion.
The event featured a Carnatic music performance, Bharatanatyam presentations by youth artists, Vedic prayers by temple priests and a slideshow that organizers said explored shared values between Hindu philosophy and the U.S. Constitution.
A proclamation from the office of U.S. Rep. Dave Min, representing California's 47th Congressional District, was also read during the program.
Agran and Liu addressed attendees and answered questions before being honored with traditional ceremonial gifts, including a Mysore pheta for the mayor, a handcrafted purse for the councilmember and ceremonial shawls for both officials.
During a guided tour of the temple, representatives introduced visitors to Hindu beliefs and practices, while youth participants shared their experiences of growing up as Hindu Americans.
Organizers said the temple is also conducting an ongoing blood donation drive as part of its community outreach efforts.
The Irvine Hindu Mandir is a volunteer-run institution serving devotees from diverse regional, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Organizers said the celebration was intended to commemorate America's 250th anniversary while promoting civic engagement, cultural understanding and community service.
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