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Himani Agrawal

Himani Agrawal is the former president of the Spokane Hindu Temple and Cultural Center. She has a master's degree in Business Administration from India. She is well traveled and has lived on three different continents. Through her travels and personal experiences, she has developed understanding and respect for different faiths. She believes that communities strengthen when they share each other’s culture.
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Ask a Hindu: How is Diwali celebrated?

Columnist Himani Agrawal explains Diwali’s five-day celebration, exploring Hindu stories of dharma over adharma, light over darkness and wisdom over ignorance.
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Ask a Hindu: Is meditation practiced by most Hindus?

Meditation is an ancient practice performed by all Hindus. It is a practice to calm your mind and energize all your chakras.
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How do Hindus celebrate the triumph of good over evil during their annual Diwali ‘festival of lights’?

Discover the significance of Diwali, the festival of lights. Explore the traditions and celebrations of this major Hindu festival celebrated worldwide.
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Ask a Hindu: Why Do You Not Believe in a God?

Why, as a Hindu, do you not believe in a God and everything in the universe indicates his existence?
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Ask a Hindu: Where Do You Worship?

Do you worship somewhere as a group, such as in Spokane? Or do Hindus worship only in their homes? Do you have spiritual holidays, like some have Christmas, Ramadan, etc.?
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Ask a Hindu: What’s Most Misunderstood about Your Faith?

What is most often misunderstood about your faith? Do you think people of different faith should marry? How has your faith changed over the years? How do you feel when people try to convert you away from your faith or when others criticize or attack your faith? What do you love most about your faith?
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Ask a Hindu: How do Hindus View the Buddha?

Yes, in Hinduism, many gods are all different aspects of ultimate. In Vedanta philosophy, we believe that Truth is one and there are different ways to reach it. Here, truth means the ultimate divine energy.
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