The Hindu Heritage Summer Camp, founded in 1976, is located in Macedon, New York.
Background
The camp was founded by Devi Parvati, a convert to Hinduism.[1] It began with six tents at a location in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. During the 1990s it moved to Macedon, where it could utilize the facilities of the India Community Center for the Rochester area.[1]
Morning reveille at the camp is blown on a conch shell in homage to Hindu deity Vishnu, who is often depicted carrying one,[1] In addition to traditional summer camp activities such as drama and arts and crafts, campers are offered classes on Hindu philosophy, playing cricket, and learning the garba, a traditional dance from Gujarat.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Freedman, Samuel G. (August 22, 2014). "Building on U.S. Tradition, Camp for Hindu Children Strengthens Their Identity". The New York Times. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
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