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January 9, 2026
January 8, 2026
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha has reaffirmed its role as a pillar of cultural preservation and spiritual leadership in Guyana as it observed its 52nd anniversary with a Satsangh on Thursday evening at the Shri Krishna Mandir, Campbellville.
The anniversary observance brought together members of the executive, representatives from Praants across the country, and devotees for collective prayer, devotional singing and reflection on the organisation’s journey and national contributions over the past five decades.
Established on January 8, 1974, by the late Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud, the Sabha was founded at the Shri Krishna Mandir with a clear mandate to safeguard Sanatan Vedic Dharma while strengthening Hindu identity, education and community life throughout Guyana.
Addressing the large gathering, President of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha, Dr Vindhya Persaud, emphasised that the 52-year milestone is a true example of longevity, sustained service, sacrifice and collective responsibility. She credited the continued strength of the Sabha to its nationwide network of Praants and the spirit of selfless service that binds its members.
Dr Persaud highlighted the Sabha’s expansive reach, noting that members travelled from Corentyne, the East and West Coasts of Berbice, West Coast Demerara, West Bank Demerara, Georgetown and Essequibo to participate—demonstrating the organisation’s unifying influence and national footprint.
She called on members to deepen their commitment to Dharma, urging renewed participation in mandir life and community-based service. According to Dr Persaud, mandirs must remain more than physical spaces of worship, and Hindus must view them as centres of guidance, learning and cultural continuity.
Reflecting on the Sabha’s legacy, Dr Persaud paid tribute to its founder—her father—recalling his tireless efforts to promote Hindu culture through education, language and spiritual practice. She noted that programmes pioneered under his leadership, particularly those targeting youth and women, continue to shape the organisation’s mission today.
The President also underscored the Sabha’s role in elevating Diwali and Holi to national prominence, festivals now recognised as integral to Guyana’s cultural heritage and acknowledged internationally through UNESCO.
She further pointed to the organisation’s countrywide motorcades and public observances as symbols of unity, visibility and cultural pride.
The anniversary programme included greetings from representatives of various Praants and well-wishers, as the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha officially commenced a calendar of activities to mark 52 years of faith-driven service, cultural stewardship and national contribution.
