The Hindu Community of Illinois held an exhibition, “Darshana – A Glimpse into Hindu Civilization,” at the Illinois State Capitol Building in Springfield, Illinois, on November 15, 2022. Volunteers of several Hindu organizations, including Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS), developed this traveling exhibition, consisting of 24 descriptive and informative posters. Indian-American youth and young adults researched, designed, and developed this poster exhibition.
Darshana was introduced in the Illinois State House by State Representative Daniel Didech and on the State senate floor by State senators Laura Murphy, Ram Villivalam, and Adriane Johnson. This exhibition was enthusiastically received by members of the state house and senate. Over 40 state legislators attended the exhibition and provided positive feedback.
State senator Meg Loughran Cappel said that the event was a bright spot in the Capitol and thanked the HSS for organizing Darshana. State senator Natalie Manley added that she had learned so much and was looking forward to the next visit to further her knowledge. Senator Michelle Mussman expressed her happiness to share the rich culture of Hinduism and hoped that the exhibition would have many other host sites. State minority leader Representative Jim Durkin, while thanking the HSS for spending time at the Capitol, mentioned that it is such interactions that created a stronger Illinois.
One of the organizers, Prof. Dharmendra Nimavat, said, “I am very…
