Penn Hindu & Jain Association
Welcome to the official page for the Hindu & Jain Association at the University of Pennsylvania.
Penn HJA was started in the fall of 1999 as a University-wide organization whose goal is to create an awareness of the Hindu and Jain faiths. HJA strives to create a welcoming space for the exploration of the Hindu and Jain faiths through religious, cultural, and social means.
10/11/2022
Join us for your friendsgiving GBM next Tuesday!!! Please cook or bring food (ideally with your lins) if you’re able - we’ll enjoy dinner together and play games
09/11/2022
We're super excited to open the 2022-2023 HJA board application! If you're interested in helping plan events like Holi, Diwali, and Garba, and joining our big chaotic family, application link in bio.
24/10/2022
RSVP link in bio!!!!!
21/10/2022
HJA Homecoming
RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMDmNxzspVgAJijUUJQg1WL9CTF8CYR6K-wTjeLcm-jaARVw/viewform?usp=sf_link
21/10/2022
HJA Homecoming @ Harrison Basement Tonight
15/10/2022
Join us on Friday, October 21st at 8pm for a game night between current members and HJA Alumni! Location to be decided.
06/10/2022
On behalf of HJA board we wanted to thank everyone for coming out to Garba last week! We hope everyone had a great time at our biggest Garba yet, and hope to see everyone at future HJA events!!
We also wanted to give a big shout out to the invaluable work of our dedicated volunteers, amazing DJ (B Boyz Entertainment), and ultra talented phtographer (https://www.samanthamarietphotography.com/).
You can find more pictures from the night here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/jf7qekUB6HRL8Lm18
30/09/2022
See you all tonight! Doors open at 7!
29/09/2022
Cannot wait to see you all tomorrow!
28/09/2022
27/09/2022
Ticket link in bio!
26/09/2022
Ticket link: https://tinyurl.com/Garba2022 !
26/09/2022
Ticket link in https://tinyurl.com/Garba2022!
26/09/2022
4 days left until Garba!!🎊
Make sure to buy your tickets at https://tinyurl.com/Garba2022 !
19/09/2022
30 SEPTEMBER. GARBA 2022. Get your tickets before they sell out!
Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/Garba2022
Facebook event: https://facebook.com/events/s/garba-2022/795215228189302/
01/09/2022
Drop by our welcome picnic to meet new people and enjoy free samosas and mango lassi!! 🥭Join us on September 5th at 5pm at High Rise Field 🧺
18/04/2022
Thank you to everybody who came out to Hanuman Jayanti on Sunday!
18/04/2022
Last Thursday we had an engaging and educational discussion on Mahavir Jayanti, followed by a craft and Jain food to celebrate this spiritual, Jain holiday honoring the birth of Lord Mahavir.
18/04/2022
We’re so excited for HJA’s 1st annual Field Day THIS Saturday @ Penn Park from 3-7pm!!
Relive your middle school days and compete against fellow HJA members for different prizes!
RSVP: https://forms.gle/Trkq5DVmAi96pExA6
18/04/2022
Mindful Meals THIS Thursday!
RSVP: https://linktr.ee/pennhja
Spirituality by the Sun!
Join us for a relaxing picnic by the sunset on April 21st at 7pm on Cira Green.
Meet us by the tampons at 6:30pm to walk over together, or feel free to meet us there by 7pm! Please bring a picnic blanket (if you have one) and yourself. Food will be provided!
Come for thoughtful discussions about mindfulness and good vibes before the end of the semester :)
06/04/2022
31/03/2022
Holi Tip 4
31/03/2022
Holi Tip 3
29/03/2022
Holi Tip 2
28/03/2022
Holi Tip #1
22/03/2022
Save the date!!!
14/03/2022
Get ready to kick off HJAM with a night filled with dancing, as Penn HJA & Harnwell will be hosting Garbhangra (Garba Part 2) on March 18th from 7PM - 10PM at Harnwell Rooftop Lounge
New to Garba? No problem - we'll teach you all the moves in the beginning of the night!
This event is completely free, so show up in your favorite Garba outfit (ofc not required) and come ready to dance!
If you're a grad student, alumni, or a non-penn student, please fill out the form in our bio
https://forms.gle/ff3tLjxPmWHhpkUA6
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