# Coalition of Hindus of North America

> CoHNA \(pronounced: “Kohnaa”\), is a grassroots advocacy group representing the Hindu community of North America\. Building a movement to empower North American Hindus\.

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## Pages
- [Suraksha: Community Safety and Resilience](https://cohna.org/suraksha/)
- [CoHNA](https://cohna.org): CoHNA \(pronounced: “Kohnaa”\), is a grassroots advocacy group representing the Hindu community of North America\.
- [Advisory Council](https://cohna.org/advisory-council/)
- [Newsletters](https://cohna.org/newsletters/)
- [Hinduphobia \- Resources for Understanding Anti\-Hindu Hatred and Prejudice](https://cohna.org/hinduphobia/)

## Posts
- [Holi](https://cohna.org/holi/)
- [Diwali](https://cohna.org/diwali/): Diwali or Deepavali is one of the most cherished Hindu festivals, celebrated around the world\. The five\-day holiday is often called the Festival of Lights, because “Diwali” is derived from “Deepavali,” which means row of Deepas \(or diyas\)\. 
- [CoHNA Welcomes Canada’s First Municipal Proclamation Condemning Hinduphobia](https://cohna.org/cohna-welcomes-canadas-first-municipal-proclamation-condemning-hinduphobia/): The Coalition of Hindus of North America \(CoHNA\) welcomes the historic proclamation by the Town of Wainwright, Alberta, which has become the first municipality in Canada to formally condemn Hinduphobia and anti\-Hindu bigotry\.
- [Who Speaks for American Hindus?](https://cohna.org/who-speaks-for-american-hindus/): Not groups like HfHR, whose focus is Indian politics — a framing that leaves an immigrant\-heavy community exposed to charges of “dual loyalty”\.
- [What Vodou History Teaches Hindus ](https://cohna.org/what-vodou-history-teaches-hindus/): Just as the African spiritual tradition has become a byword for evil; Hindus must guard against the distorted portrayals of our faith and religious practices especially in the diaspora\.

## Template
- [Footer Main](https://cohna.org/gva_template/new-footer-layout/)
- [Post Single Template New](https://cohna.org/gva_template/post-single-template-2/)
- [Header I \- White](https://cohna.org/gva_template/new-header-layout/)
- [Post Single Template](https://cohna.org/gva_template/new-post-single-template/)
- [New Donation Archive Template](https://cohna.org/gva_template/template_donation_archive_layout_322754535/)

## Events
- [National Hindu Youth Conference 2026](https://cohna.org/event/national-hindu-youth-conference-2026/): Register for the CYAN National Hindu Youth Conference to explore Hinduism, tackle misconceptions, strengthen advocacy, confront Hinduphobia, and connect with peers\.
- [Annual Cleveland Community Gala](https://cohna.org/event/annual-cleveland-community-gala/): Join CoHNA’s Cleveland Community Gala to celebrate the resilience and contributions of our Hindu community\.
- [Dharma in Action Community Gala](https://cohna.org/event/dharma-in-action-community-gala/): Join CoHNA’s annual New Jersey Community Gala as we celebrate the resilience, contributions, and growing impact of our Hindu community across North America\.
- [The Dharma Circle](https://cohna.org/event/the-dharma-circle/): Join The Dharma Circle of like minded Hindus from across the tri\-state area for an evening designed to bring together people who share your values, experiences, and ambitions\.
- [5th Annual Hindu Day of Advocacy](https://cohna.org/event/5th-annual-hindu-day-of-advocacy/): Be a part of CoHNA's 5th Annual Hindu Day of Advocacy, where voices unite for awareness, dignity, and representation\.


## Categories
- [Press Release](https://cohna.org/category/press-release/)
- [Cohna Blog](https://cohna.org/category/demo-blog/)
- [Festivals](https://cohna.org/category/festivals/)
- [Newsroom](https://cohna.org/category/newsroom/)
- [Uncategorized](https://cohna.org/category/uncategorized/)

## Event Categories
- [Completed Event](https://cohna.org/events/category/events-completed/)
- [Upcoming Event](https://cohna.org/events/category/upcoming-event/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://cohna.org/wp-sitemap.xml)