Hindu Cultural Society

Namaste! We are Cambridge University Hindu Cultural Society, one of the largest faith societies at Cambridge University. Established in 1992, we provide a community for all students to practice Hinduism and learn more about our religion.

As a society we have three key aims:

1. Educate our members on Hindu Sanskriti and Dharma, promoting our faith and its teachings and allowing our members to explore their Hindu identities, through our learning events and speaker series
2. Have a positive impact on our local community, practising Sewa and engaging with and helping charitable causes as well as providing accessibility for our members to engage in social service
3. Create a nurturing and strong community through our social and flagship events, to celebrate the culture of Hinduism and support our members at university

We have a number of flagship events throughout the year, including:

1. Garba, open to veteran Navratri-goers and newcomers alike for an energising night of dance and music
2. Diwali, the festival of lights and celebration of the New Year after Navratri with dance, food, music and festivities
3. Mastana, the largest cultural charity show in East Anglia, which celebrates Hindu culture
4. Holi, the festival of colours and community, celebrating the triumph of good over evil

We also have a number of social events throughout the year to foster a sense of community and companionship, as well as a multitude of talks, sports sessions and SEWA initiatives to further celebrate and educate about our religion.

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