Hindu Living & Cultural Literacy

Hindu Holiday Guide

A list of some of the more widely celebrated Hindu holidays and days of significance to Dharma traditions for accommodation, observation, and celebration.

Diwali Resources

Explore our various Diwali resources to get you ready for one of the biggest days in Hindu Dharma traditions. We have an easy to use toolkit a you can use at home or provide to your child’s classroom filled with facts, stories, and activities for various ages. We also have Diwali resolution templates you can present to your city and state legislatures that would officially recognize Diwali.

Hindu Heritage Month

HAF has been the lead supporter of the California resolution recognizing October as Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month. In a number of places October is also being honored as Hindu Heritage Month, something which HAF wholeheartedly supports.

All About the Swastika

Resources for community members, educators, and reporters on this ancient sacred symbol.

Mental Health & Wellness

Navigating Mental Health & Substance Abuse

A resource guide for first year college students, international students, and young adults in general that equips and empowers you to manage your stress, anxieties, and pressures in a healthy way as you begin your educational journey.

Managing Grief & Anger

Whether it’s anger over the media bias, fear for family and loved ones, grief, despair and loss for the victims and their families, or feeling re-traumatized, our guide helps you channel pain into productive action.

Guide to Speaking About Contentious Topics

Our guide to contentious issues is the perfect starting point to tackling contentious topics that may come up with your college-aged children. Aim for conversation not convincing. Be humble. Encourage media literacy.

How-To Resources

How-To Resources for Parents

Have you encountered inaccuracies in your child’s textbooks? Need to request an excused absence for a religious ceremony or festival? Or a dietary accommodation? HAF’s How-To Resources for Parents provide you with the tools to engage your child’s school.

How-to Resources for the Workplace

Learn about your rights to religious accommodations in the workplace. This resource provides Hindu Americans a guide to practicing their faith freely in the workplace.

How to Write a Letter to the Editor

Social media may be the predominant way the general public comments on news articles these days, but the Letter to the Editor is still a valuable tool to use. Here are some tips to learning this skill.

How to Contact Your Legislators

Tagging your legislators on social media may seem like the easiest way to get their attention, but reaching out directly via email, letter, or phone will create more lasting results.

Safety, Security & Hate Prevention

Countering Hate:
A Guide for Victims of Hate Crime

What is a hate crime? What does it look like? What do you do if you’re a victim of a possible hate crime.

Hate Crime & Terror Strike Preparedness

Gain access to valuable resources to better protect against hate crimes and domestic terror strikes

Temple Safety & Security Guide

A resource for temple leaders to enable them to maintain a vibrant, active, and secure temple community.

Definitions of Religious Workers and Rights

Religious Workers

Religious workers are the backbone of our mandirs and religious institutions. Here is a list of descriptions for common religious worker positions.

Know Your Rights

The US Constitution and civil rights laws grants basic rights to everyone. Know your rights and what to do if they’re violated.

Civic Engagement & Advocacy

Dharma Ambassadors Program

HAF Dharma Ambassadors promotes an authentic narrative from within the Hindu community to ensure that our religion is taught accurately and on par with other religions.

Dharma Advocates Program

As Hindus have been gaining prominence in America, our Dharma Advocates program trains you to be more effective steward for the Hindu American community.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Protesting

You must understand your rights and limitations to ensure that your protest is constructive and not destructive. This guide outlines the do’s and don’ts of what to do at a protest.