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[Identification of item], Hindu Student Association records, University Archives, Duke University.
The Hindu Student Association records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 2004.
Processed by Alyssa Reichardt, October 2007
Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, October 2007
Accession A2004-27 is described in this finding aid.
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The Hindu Students Association (HAS) was founded in 1997 with the aims of facilitating spiritual development among members and increasing awareness of Hinduism on campus. HSA welcomes all members of the community, regardless of religious belief, to HSA activities. Past events include the Hare Krishna feast, Navarathri Garba, Diwali Puja, and Hinduism Awareness Week. HSA also hosts weekly Sunday discussions and a monthly speaker series.
The Hindu Students Association Collection contains the organization's constitution, executive meeting notes, Bhajans (songs), materials from the 2003 Diwali, including informational handouts and the event program, and HSA flyers. The materials date from fall 2000 to spring 2004, the majority of which is from the 2003-2004 school year.
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