That's So Hindu Podcast

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The podcast that interviews entrepreneurs and activists, politicians and professors, journalists, entertainers, spiritual teachers, and more on how Hinduism shapes their work and lives. All American. So Hindu. Brought to you by the Hindu American Foundation.

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Hosts

Indu Viswanathan Unknown Samir Kalra Suhag Shukla

Previous Guests

Vindhya Adapa
Vindhya Adapa is an attorney at the US Treasury Department and a professional singer and producer who merges her identities to create impactful music. She earned her JD at the University of Pennsylvania and two bachelor's degrees from the University of Maryland.
Devala Rees
Devala Rees is an Education Research Assistant at the Hindu American Foundation (HAF). In this episode, he explains the various traditional methods Hindus have used to keep track of years and months, how Hindu festivals and holidays are timed, and how to interpret the puja timings displayed on online Hindu calendar sites like Drik Panchang.
Dr. Kavita Pallod Sekhsaria
Dr. Kavita Pallod Sekhsaria is a psychotherapist and a board member of the Hindu American Foundation (HAF). She grew up in Texas during the 1980s and 90s, navigating her identity as a Hindu American. Dr. Sekhsaria has dedicated her career to addressing mental health issues within the Hindu American community and has been vocal about the challenges faced in the field of psychology, particularly regarding the dynamics of oppression and the prevailing narratives in professional associations.
Michael Rubin
Michael Rubin is a prominent American political analyst and expert on Middle Eastern affairs. He has served as a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and has extensive experience in U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Rubin is also known for his writings on terrorism and has contributed to various publications, providing insights into the complexities of international relations and security issues.
Vijay Satnarine
Vijay Satnarine is a prominent figure in discussions surrounding Hindu dietary practices and their cultural implications. He has engaged in various dialogues about the intersection of religion, politics, and food, particularly focusing on how vegetarianism is perceived and practiced within the Hindu community. His insights help to clarify common misconceptions and promote a deeper understanding of the diverse dietary choices among Hindus.

Topics Discussed

Hinduism music attorney US Treasury Department impactful music JD University of Pennsylvania University of Maryland Hindu calendar Hindu festivals Puja timings Drik Panchang Hindu timekeeping psychotherapy Hindu American community oppressor versus oppressed worldview growing up Hindu Texas challenges in psychology Pakistan terrorism Hamas Israel Kashmir ISI terror groups US support for India international community China Hindu Dharma Traditions vegetarian diets politicization of vegetarianism misconceptions about diet stereotypes

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Episodes

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0:00 1:12:59

Hindu at Heart: Vindhya Adapa - Attorney & Musician

Hosts
Indu Viswanathan
Guests
Vindhya Adapa
Keywords
Hinduism music attorney US Treasury Department impactful music JD University of Pennsylvania University of Maryland

In this episode, part of Indu Viswanathan’s Hindu at Heart series, she talks with Vindhya Adapa, an attorney at the US Treasury Department who is also a professional singer and producer, who merges her identities to create impactful music. Vindhya earned her JD at the University of Pennsylvania, and two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Maryland. 


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0:00 41:18

All About the Hindu Calendar(s)

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Guests
Devala Rees
Keywords
Hindu calendar Hindu festivals Puja timings Drik Panchang Hindu timekeeping

In this special episode HAF Education Research Assistant Devala Rees explains the various ways Hindus have traditional kept track of the years, the months that make up those years, how the timing of different Hindu festivals and holidays are determined, and how to actually make sense of all the different puja timings displayed by one of the leading online Hindu calendar sites, Drik Panchang. 


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0:00 1:11:17

Hindu at Heart: Psychologist & HAF Board Member Dr. Kavita Pallod Sekhsaria

Hosts
Indu Viswanathan
Guests
Dr. Kavita Pallod Sekhsaria
Keywords
psychotherapy Hindu American community oppressor versus oppressed worldview growing up Hindu Texas challenges in psychology
In this episode, part of Indu Viswanathan’s Hindu at Heart series, she talks with psychologist and HAF Board Member Dr. Kavita Pallod Sekhsaria. They discuss Kavita’s life growing up Hindu in Texas in the 1980s and 90s, her path into psychotherapy, some of the issues related to this specific to the Hindu American community, as well as some of the challenges she’s seen as the oppressor versus oppressed worldview now dominates the field and professional associations of psychology.

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0:00 32:10

Pakistan’s support for terrorism won’t stop until they are held accountable | Michael Rubin

Hosts
Samir Kalra
Guests
Michael Rubin
Keywords
Pakistan terrorism Hamas Israel Kashmir ISI terror groups US support for India international community China
In this episode Samir Kalra speaks with Michael Rubin about the parallels between Hamas’ attack on Israel on 10/7/23 and the most recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir; how Pakistan’s ISI and support for terror groups is an issue for Americans as well as Indians; what the US can do in support of India in their fight against terrorist groups, including why President Trump needs to make a visit to Kashmir to show the strength of US support for India;  why it might be time for the international community to show some “tough love” to Pakistan; and how both China and Pakistan are trying to promote separatism within India.

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0:00 24:14

It’s not about caste, most Hindus aren’t vegetarian, and other misconceptions about the politics of dietary choices

Hosts
Suhag Shukla
Guests
Vijay Satnarine
Keywords
Hindu Dharma Traditions vegetarian diets politicization of vegetarianism misconceptions about diet stereotypes

In this episode Suhag Shukla speaks with Vijay Satnarine about how different parts of the Hindu Dharma Traditions approach vegetarian diets, how vegetarianism has gotten politicized in both India and the United States, debunk misconceptions and stereotypes about Hindu approaches to diet, and more


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Ratings

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4.7 rating 111 reviews

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4.7 ratings 92 reviews

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4.9 ratings 12 reviews

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