Texas passes first-ever Holi resolution, 3rd US state to recognise festivalThe resolution was introduced by Senator Sarah Eckhardt and passed just ahead of Holi celebrations on March 14The Texas Senate has passed its first-ever resolution recognising Holi, officially acknowledging the Hindu festival of colours as a significant cultural celebration.With this move, Texas becomes the third US state after Georgia and New York to formally recognise Holi.The resolution was introduced by Senator Sarah Eckhardt and passed just ahead of Holi celebrations on March 14. It highlights Holi's cultural and spiritual significance, celebrating spring, renewal, unity, and the triumph of good over evil."The origins of this jubilant festival can be traced back many millennia, and the holiday is recognised and celebrated throughout the world by people of all backgrounds who relate to the festival's themes of love, renewal, and progress," the resolution states. The Senate also emphasised Holi's role in strengthening community bonds and enriching Texas's cultural diversity.Consul General of India in Houston, DC Manjunath, told PTI, This is a proud and historic moment for Texas. The recognition of Holi by the State Senate affirms our commitment to diversity, unity, friendship, and cultural heritage. We thank Senator Sarah Eckhardt and all those who made this resolution possible. Holi's message of unity and renewal resonates across communities, and we are honoured to see it formally celebrated in our state.The resolution was supported by the Hindu American Foundation (HAF), which worked closely with Senator Eckhardt's office.HAF representatives and members of the Hindu American community were present in the Senate gallery during the reading.https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/texas-passes-first-ever-holi-resolution-3rd-us-state-to-recognise-festival-125032000255_1.html
>>518685554Someone needs to blow up the giant ape statue they have in the Houston area to remind these jeets are in America
>>518685554the pigments they blow around during holi gives you cancer when you breathe it in
>>518685554It's over for USA. Why would I immigrate if I get to see more of dalits doing dalits things? Nuke.
>>518685554Eckhart is a pink pussy hat wearing rad from.
>>518686387This bitch is crazy>>>/wsg/5996212she is running for US congress now
Jeets use the same tactics as kikes - buy politicians at state level firstGeorgia has become the first US state to introduce a bill recognising Hinduphobia amid an increase in Hindu-hate cases. If passed, it will update Georgia's penal code and enable law enforcement agencies to consider Hinduphobia while cataloguing discrimination and taking appropriate action.The bill, SB 375, dated April 4, was introduced in the Georgia General Assembly, the state legislature, and its sponsors include both Democrats and Republicans.Georgia State Senate members Shawn Still and Clint Dixon — both Republicans — and Jason Esteves and Emanuel Jones — both Democrats — were the four sponsors."Over the past few years, we have seen a marked increase in hate crimes against Hindus across the country," said Shawn Still, who introduced the bill "a few days ago."The bill seeks to introduce a new section to the Georgia state government code that defines "Hinduphobia" as a "set of antagonistic, destructive, and derogatory attitudes and behaviours towards Hinduism."https://www.indiatoday.in/world/us-news/story/georgia-introduces-bill-recognise-hinduphobia-in-a-first-us-hindu-population-discrimination-hate-2707627-2025-04-11
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>>518685554Why do you care? No one is forcing you to celebrate it, and you can't force them not to celebrate it
>>518685554Most cucked state
>>518688547My HR department is forcing everybody to participate in this. Lack of participation results in low score on the performance review and a constructive dismissal.Jeets are also super passive aggressive and like backstabbing everybody for not supporting them hard enough. How do you think they end up on CEO posts everywhere. Because everybody likes them?
>>518685554the demons are doing their satanic rituals in public now, without shame or fear of reprisal. Truly the end times are upon us.
It’s crazy how Hindus are turning into the new Jews (protected class)
>>518688835They have the audacity to ask you why do you care?I love being lectured by these idiots about the superiority of their culture over US.Really an eye opening experience.
>>518688824That really is more of an issue with your company and your incompetence that you can't even effect changes in your own workplace. How are you possibly going to combat this on a wider scale?
>>518689338Why do I have to carry the burden of this fight, you dumb stinky moron?
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>>518686090how can they pretend this is not a concern?
>>518685731Yeah, this shit needs to go.The statue depicts Hanuman, a Hindu deity, who is shown as a human figure with a monkey’s face.A temple in Fort Bend County is now home to the third-largest statue in the United States.The Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple dedicated the 90-foot, 90-ton Statue of Union earlier this month. The statue depicts Hanuman, a Hindu deity who helped rescue the kidnapped wife of Rama, another deity and king."Hanuman is a symbol of uniting communities, uniting people behind a goal," said Vijay Sreenarasimhaiah, the temple's vice president. "He’s an example of a good spiritual leader because he brings people together."Prasad Gadiraju, the temple's president, said there's a reason behind the statue's height and weight."90 is a very significant number. It’s an auspicious number," he said.https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/religion/2024/08/26/497628/sugar-land-area-hindu-temple-now-home-to-third-largest-statue-in-the-u-s/
>>518690884it doesn't carry any significance in India, they are trolling us>>>/wsg/5996303
>>518685554Beautiful diversity
