DISHA USA

10/08/2026

Visit the Disha Connect website (https://www.dishausa.org/disha-connect) for download links.

10/07/2026

🪔✨ The countdown has begun, and you don’t want to watch from the sidelines! ✨🪔

We are just about two weeks away from the DISHA USA Grand Diwali Gala, and it is shaping up to be our best ever!

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM onwards
📍 GSH Event Center, 9550 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77031

Here is what awaits you:

🌟 Guest of Honor: Hon. Jimmy Blacklock, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Texas
🏆 Lifetime Service Recognition Award honoring Dr. Sen Pathak, renowned scientist and community pillar
🎤 Keynote Speaker: Rakhi Israni, attorney, entrepreneur and community leader
🎭 Your emcees for the evening: Chandni Pal and Shephali Kadia
💃 An amazing cultural program, courtesy of Bud Patel bhai
🧠 Trivia is back by popular demand, with exciting prizes for the top 3 winners!
👏 Our Young Achiever Award Winners: Varsha Vasu (Social Impact & Community Service), Kartiki Tia Bhanja-Choudhary (Sports) and Haripriya Sundaramurthy (STEM, Entrepreneurship & Innovation)

Selecting just three youngsters was truly tough this year, as we received so many exceptional submissions. Our community and our country are in good hands with our youth. Congratulations to the winners! 🎉

🔥 The Gala is almost sold out! If you haven’t booked your table yet, do not wait. Attendance is strictly by RSVP.

💛 Reserve your place today:
🌐 www.dishausa.org
💳 Zelle: [email protected]

🛍️ We also plan to have a few booths this year! If you are a vendor who wants to showcase your products or services to our community, please reach out to Divyendu Singh

We are extremely grateful to our sponsors, without whom this would not be possible. Thank you! 🙏 More sponsorship opportunities are still available. Email [email protected] or call 713-659-9571.

Tag the friends and family you want to celebrate with, and share this post so no one misses out! 🎆

09/24/2026

🗳️ Election Day is coming up

Even if you vote every time, take 2 minutes to confirm your registration is active:

👉 www.dishausa.org/voter-resources
👉 www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote

Please share with your family & friends too, many people assume they're registered and aren't.

See the attached flyer for more election info.

09/21/2026

🙏 DISHA USA Young Achiever Award nominations are officially closed, and what an incredible response it has been!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a nomination. We were truly moved by the sheer number of outstanding young people put forward this year, each with their own inspiring story of impact, dedication, and purpose.

Our team now has the wonderful challenge of narrowing down an exceptional pool of nominees to a few finalists, and we do not envy that task. But regardless of who is selected, we want every single nominee to know: your achievements, your service, and your character are already something to be deeply proud of.

To every young achiever putting in the work, in classrooms, on stages, on the field, in your communities, and everywhere in between, thank you for representing the best of who we are. Greater Houston's Hindu American community is lucky to have you.

Finalists will be announced soon. Stay tuned! ✨

🏆 Nominations Are Open: DISHA USA Young Achiever Award 2026! 🏆

Every year, we get to celebrate something incredible: the next generation of Hindu American leaders, innovators, artists, and changemakers right here in Houston.

Do you know a young achiever making an impact? This award celebrates excellence across every field, because greatness looks different for everyone:

Fields of Achievement:
• Public Service & Civic Engagement (incl. journalism)
• Social Impact & Community Service
• Sports
• Arts & Culture (including Indian classical arts)
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Academia & Education
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

Whatever your passion, there's a place for you here. ✨

🎉 Winners will be recognized on stage at our Annual Grand Diwali Gala, in front of 500+ community members and 50+ elected officials, an unforgettable moment for any young leader and their proud family.

📝 Nominations close: September 19th
📅 Gala: Friday, October 23, 2026 | GSH Event Center, Houston

👉 Nominate someone you admire, or if that someone is you, go ahead and self-nominate! Don't be shy, your achievements deserve to be seen.

🔗 Criteria: https://bit.ly/Nomination_Criteria
🔗 Nominate Someone: https://bit.ly/Nominate_Someone
🔗 Self Nomination: https://bit.ly/Nominate_Self

09/15/2026

September 19th Deadline is approaching fast. Only 4 days left. Send nominations now.

🏆 Nominations Are Open: DISHA USA Young Achiever Award 2026! 🏆

Every year, we get to celebrate something incredible: the next generation of Hindu American leaders, innovators, artists, and changemakers right here in Houston.

Do you know a young achiever making an impact? This award celebrates excellence across every field, because greatness looks different for everyone:

Fields of Achievement:
• Public Service & Civic Engagement (incl. journalism)
• Social Impact & Community Service
• Sports
• Arts & Culture (including Indian classical arts)
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Academia & Education
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

Whatever your passion, there's a place for you here. ✨

🎉 Winners will be recognized on stage at our Annual Grand Diwali Gala, in front of 500+ community members and 50+ elected officials, an unforgettable moment for any young leader and their proud family.

📝 Nominations close: September 19th
📅 Gala: Friday, October 23, 2026 | GSH Event Center, Houston

👉 Nominate someone you admire, or if that someone is you, go ahead and self-nominate! Don't be shy, your achievements deserve to be seen.

🔗 Criteria: https://bit.ly/Nomination_Criteria
🔗 Nominate Someone: https://bit.ly/Nominate_Someone
🔗 Self Nomination: https://bit.ly/Nominate_Self

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

🪔 DISHA USA 5th Annual Grand Diwali Gala! 🪔

This year's gala promises to be our most meaningful yet. We are honored to welcome the Hon. Jimmy Blacklock, Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court, as our Guest of Honor, and to celebrate Dr. Sen Pathak ji, a true pillar of Houston's Hindu community, as the recipient of our Lifetime Service Recognition Award.

Join us for an evening of culture, connection, and civic pride, featuring the Young Achievers Awards, a vibrant cultural program, and meaningful networking with elected officials and community leaders from across Greater Houston.

🙏 This gala only happens because of community support. We invite you to sponsor, book a table, or reserve your seat, and be part of this milestone celebration.

Let's come together to celebrate light, community, and the civic spirit that defines who we are. ✨

08/21/2026

🪔 Save Your Seat: DISHA USA Annual Grand Diwali Gala! 🪔

The countdown is on! Join Houston's Hindu American community for an unforgettable evening of culture, connection, and civic pride.

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM onwards
📍 GSH Event Center, 9550 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77031

Come celebrate Diwali alongside civic leaders, elected officials, and community members. This year's evening features the Lifetime Service Recognition Award, Young Achievers Awards, a vibrant cultural program, and meaningful networking with the people shaping our community's future.

Tables and individual seats are available now, and sponsorship opportunities are open for those who want to help power this milestone year.

🎟️ Reserve your spot today. Attendance is strictly by RSVP, so don't wait!

For sponsorship and tickets: [email protected] | 713-659-9571 | www.dishausa.org

Let's fill the room and light up the evening together. ✨

08/19/2026

🏆 Nominations Are Open: DISHA USA Young Achiever Award 2026! 🏆

Every year, we get to celebrate something incredible: the next generation of Hindu American leaders, innovators, artists, and changemakers right here in Houston.

Do you know a young achiever making an impact? This award celebrates excellence across every field, because greatness looks different for everyone:

Fields of Achievement:
• Public Service & Civic Engagement (incl. journalism)
• Social Impact & Community Service
• Sports
• Arts & Culture (including Indian classical arts)
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Academia & Education
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

Whatever your passion, there's a place for you here. ✨

🎉 Winners will be recognized on stage at our Annual Grand Diwali Gala, in front of 500+ community members and 50+ elected officials, an unforgettable moment for any young leader and their proud family.

📝 Nominations close: September 19th
📅 Gala: Friday, October 23, 2026 | GSH Event Center, Houston

👉 Nominate someone you admire, or if that someone is you, go ahead and self-nominate! Don't be shy, your achievements deserve to be seen.

🔗 Criteria: https://bit.ly/Nomination_Criteria
🔗 Nominate Someone: https://bit.ly/Nominate_Someone
🔗 Self Nomination: https://bit.ly/Nominate_Self