Thursday, November 12, 2026
The Olympia City Council endorsed a proclamation designating October as Hindu Heritage Month.
Krishna Kumar, of Olympia Hindu Temple and Cultural Center, expressed gratitude for the recognition and emphasized the relevance of Hindu philosophy amid ongoing conflicts and human suffering around the world. He made his remards at a city council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Kumar pointed to the Hindu principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, a Sanskrit phrase meaning “the world is one family,” as a reminder of humanity’s shared responsibility for one another.
He said Olympia’s proclamation “reminds us of our collective responsibility to promote peace, extend compassion across borders, and build a community where everyone feels valued and connected.”
The proclamation recognized Hindu Americans many contributions to Olympia, including Ayurveda medicine, classical art, dance, music, meditation, yoga, literature, and community services.
“Despite their positive contributions to Olympia, the state of Washington and the nation, they face stereotypes and misconceptions about their heritage and are targets of bullying, discrimination, hate speech, and bias-motivated crimes,” the proclamation states.
The city reaffirmed its commitment to diversity and inclusion by honoring Hindu heritage through education, acknowledgement and celebration within the community.
The Hindu Americans in Olympia represent a variety of ethnic backgrounds, including Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Malaysian, Indonesian, Afghani, Nepali, Bhutanese, Sri Lankan, Fijian, African and European descent.
Hindu Heritage Month is celebrated every October, which coincides with major Hindu festivals, such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Raksha Bandhan, Pongal, Onam, Saraswati Puja, Navaratri and Diwali.
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Southsoundguy
Insane levels of pandering.
Friday, October 23 Report this
CobraCommander
Insane levels of bigotry from SouthSoundGuy
Saturday, October 24 Report this
Snevets
Thank you for sharing.
Saturday, October 24 Report this
Boatyarddog
And how is it "pandering"? How could celebrating culture be at ALL a threat to ANY sane person. I Can't feel Sad For Ignorant Fearful Baboons
Saturday, October 24 Report this
Boatyarddog
(South Sound Guy), just showing his Political Ignorance because he cannot Afford an Answer to Why He's so Hateful of others, celebrating others. That's all this is.
Saturday, October 24 Report this
CobraCommander
Boatyarddog - Their silence when called out is always telling
Sunday, October 25 Report this
Boatyarddog
CobraCommander. SAME **** Different Day from that Lunitic, same With JW. All Fear mongering, its the Republican Ploy These Days. I USED to Respect Republicans in Past Days, as well had more respect for my Own Political intrests. SINCE TRUMP, I'm Agast at what has been Allow to happen to RULE OF LAW, like there are no More Laws and Rules. JUDGES have to iniatiate Judical proceedings, injunctions, to stop otherwise ILLEGAL Actions, done usually with "Executive Orders" in this Adminestrations hope to overload the Systems of checks and balances that provide safety, and Sanity to Millions of Americans. THIS WILL END, IT MUST!
Sunday, October 25 Report this
Southsoundguy
lol my "silence" in blog. Liberalism is self-terminating
Monday, October 26 Report this
JW
It would be nice to see the city council celebrate our culture and heroes instead of spinning the monthly roulette wheel for everyone but our culture and heroes.
Monday, October 26 Report this
CobraCommander
JW says 'our culture' but he really means 'white culture'
HRG - if you dont want to discuss, maybe its time to stop posting trash
Monday, October 26 Report this
CobraCommander
For JW and SouthSoundGuy:
https://imgur.com/gallery/i-approve-this-message-hUM2Nu7
Tuesday, October 27 Report this
TheVirtualOne
What a beautiful chain of comments! NOT!
Wednesday, October 28 Report this