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New Albany proclaims October 2025 as Hindu Heritage Month; community leaders and youth speak
Summary
Mayor Sloan Teese Spalding declared October 2025 Hindu Heritage Month in New Albany; community leaders including Dr. Saurabh Rajpal and student speakers described cultural contributions and invited residents to Diwali celebrations.
Mayor Sloan Teese Spalding read and signed a proclamation declaring October 2025 Hindu Heritage Month in New Albany, noting the state recognition enacted by Ohio House Bill 173. Dr. Saurabh Rajpal accepted the proclamation and highlighted Hindu contributions to local life, described local Diwali and Navratri traditions and thanked city staff and organizers for the community celebration at the amphitheatre. Student speakers said recognition helps younger residents feel their heritage belongs in the public square.
The mayor invited the community to the city’s Diwali celebration at the amphitheatre on Oct. 18 and thanked the speakers and volunteers who organized events. Several community representatives briefly described local organizations serving South Asian women and families and emphasized outreach and domestic‑violence support.
