HinduLounge: Conversations over Coffee

HinduLounge: Conversations over Coffee is brought to you by HinduPACT, Hindu Policy Research and Advocacy Collective, an initiative of World Hindu Council of America (VHPA). HinduLounge: Conversations over Coffee brings you fascinating guests to talk on issues from American Hindu perspective.

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Hindutva and the American Dream: Response to Hindutva in America report by Rutgers

Hindutva and the America Dream: A Case for Inclusion and Representation – A Critical Review to the Report ‘Hindutva in America: An Ethnonationalist Threat to Equality and Religious Pluralism'”

Jun 27, 2025•50 min•Season 2Ep. 6

United Colors of Holi 2025

Holi, the festival of colors, is a powerful symbol of unity and inclusivity, signifying the victory of good over evil. It's a joyous and colorful festival where the community gathers, and the skies are filled with vibrant colors. The United Colors of Holi, a collaborative initiative of Hindu organizations and temples in the US, is a testament to this unity, seeking to bring together people of all races, ethnicities, and nationalities, just like the vibrant colors that come together during Holi. ...

Mar 13, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 5

HinduVote Webinar with Mohinder Gulati and Ajay Shah

HinduPACT's HinduVote is conducting a series of voter education webinars leading up to 2024 Presidential and Congressional elections. Join Ajay Shah and Mohinder Gulati discussing American Hindu Agenda 2024 and the hinduvote.org website.

Oct 27, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 4

American Hindu Voter Guide by HinduVote a project of HinduPACT

"HinduVote Guide for American Hindu Voters," is a resource created by HinduPACT, a Hindu policy research and advocacy collective. The guide aims to encourage voter registration and participation among American Hindus by providing information on Hindu issues, voting regulations, and an agenda of key policy concerns for the 2024 election. This includes guidance on voting eligibility, the importance of voting for candidates who promote a dharma-centric approach to policymaking, and resources to hel...

Oct 24, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 3

Democracy and Hindus

Ancient Indian Polity and Governance Ancient Indian polity was not monolithic; republics and monarchies co-existed, interacting and influencing each other. Gana-rajyas had complex systems of governance, involving various councils, assemblies, and elected officials. Dharma, or righteous conduct, acted as a significant restraint on power, even in monarchies. Councils and ministerial advice played a crucial role in decision-making, limiting absolute monarchy. Local governance thrived in ancient Ind...

Oct 24, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 2

US Elections 2024: HinduVote Guide for Temples and Noprofits

"HinduVote Guide for Temples and NonProfits, is a guide created by HinduPACT, an initiative of the World Hindu Council of America (VHPA), to encourage political engagement by Hindus in the United States. The guide outlines various activities that Hindu temples and non-profit organizations can undertake to increase voter registration and participation, such as voter registration drives, conducting political debates, and setting up polling places. The guide also includes a comprehensive list of "D...

Oct 24, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Trans Hindu Activist Anjalai Rimi - Pride Month Special Episode

This week, join hosts Utsav Chakrabarti and Ajay Shah as they talk to Anjali Rimi, President and CEO of Parivar on our Pride Month Special. Anjali is a woman of Transgender, Kinnar Southasian, Immigrant, and Hindu experiences with roots in India. She is based in San Francisco Bay Area and is known for her unapologetic Trans advocacy

Jun 19, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Adv. Vishnu Shankar Jain on Gyanvapi Mandir and his personal journey

This week, Utsav Chakrabarti and Ajay Shah interview Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain who is representing Hindus in the Gyanvapi mandir case, where Hindus are seeking to reclaim a Shiva Mandir destroyed by Mogul tyrant Aurangzeb who then built a mosque on the remnants of the mandir. Adv. Jain and his father also successfully represented Hindus in the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi case

May 29, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Author Sahana Singh talks about her new book "Revisiting the Educational Heritage of India"

Join hosts Utsav Chakrabarti and Ajay Shah as they talk to author Sahana Singh as she talks about her latest book "Revisiting the Educational Heritage of India," on the latest episode of HinduLounge : Conversations over Coffee

May 22, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Dr. Jai Bansal author of Hinduism and America - How Hindu Dharma is Transforming the West

Hosts Utsav Chakrabarti and Ajay Shah talk with one of the authors of the book "Hinduism and America : How Hinduism is Transforming America"

May 14, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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