08/14/2026
Rakshabandhan – A Bond of Protection, A Celebration of Oneness
Rakshabandhan, the festival that celebrates the bond of protection, was celebrated by the Hindu community in the United States as Universal Oneness Day—a day to express gratitude to those who protect, serve, and strengthen our communities.
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS) in AZ was honored to join members of the Hindu community in Chandler in celebrating this spirit of oneness with Mayor Kevin Hartke and his office.
Universal Oneness Day is an opportunity to recognize community leaders, volunteers, police officers, firefighters, first responders, elected officials, and all those who go the extra mile to serve their neighbors and make our communities safer, stronger, and better places to live.
We are especially grateful to Mayor Hartke for his leadership and for being a friend of the Hindu community. His willingness to engage with the community, not only as Mayor but also through his personal interest and involvement, is deeply appreciated.
It was with a sense of gratitude and friendship that we celebrated Rakshabandhan with the Mayor and his office. We thank them for graciously accepting our invitation and for joining us in recognizing the bonds that bring us together.
Those who met with Mayor Hartke represented the wider Hindu community of Chandler and its shared values of service, gratitude, respect, and oneness.We thank Sewa International USA - Phoenix,Maha Ganapati Temple of Arizona,Sai Dhyan mandir , Aum School for their continuous support in building a stronger community.
On this Rakshabandhan, we celebrate not only the bonds within our families, but the bonds that connect us all as one community.