Graduation Souvenir
Counselor of Hindu Tradition | CHT
We celebrate and congratulate CHT Class of 2020. We kept our sight on our goals and lifted our targets, while dealing with COVID-19. Our new wellness program "Community for Immunity" also has received heart-warming accolades.
Kailash Joshi — HCI PresidentKarma Yoga in Selfless Learn & Serve
Living in Harmony
Desire to serve is a blessing and ability to serve a privilege. HCI teaches us the skills to serve well.
Punit Mahendru, Ph.D. — Counseling, PsychologyPrivileged to Be Part of HCI Sangha
Three Community Programs
Arti Damani
Savita Garg
Pallavi Gautam
Bala Iyer
Kranti Kapre
Sudha Kargi
Vasudev Kargi
Ashis Khan
Rashmi Khedkar
Shobha Krishna
Arathi Maganti
Srinath Maganti
Sanmay Mukhopadhyay
Shobana Nandan
Urmil Narang
Usha Narasimhan
Neil Persad
Minakshi Rai
Satyajit Rai
Sabita Rajasekar
Shanthi Ravi
Neelam Sethi
Minakshi Srivastava
Saurabh Srivastava
Anjana Warudkar
Vijay Aggarwal
Accountant who served as Deputy General Manager at Industrial Finance Corporation of India and as nominee director in several companies.
Arti Damani
Recently retired from California Community College where she worked as a Project Accountant.
Savita Garg
Hindi teacher working with a nonprofit organization. Passionate about teaching and helping others, she deepened her knowledge of Hindu spiritual traditions through the CHT.
Pallavi Gautam
Physical therapist by training, now working in clinical research. Through the CHT, learned to bring compassionate presence to fellow beings at home, workplace, and community.
Bala Iyer
Engineering professional in the San Francisco Bay Area. Interested in understanding the Puranas in their original context and studying their applications to modern life.
Kranti Kapre
Sought spiritual understanding from an interfaith perspective. Brings this inclusive, open-minded approach to Hindu chaplaincy practice.
Sudha Kargi
Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance at Zions Bancorp with a Master's in Accounting and Finance. Also founder and Artistic Director of Kargi Kala Kendra.
Vasu Kargi
Master's graduate from Utah State University working in technology. Brings analytical thinking and a deep commitment to seva into Hindu spiritual care.
Ashis Khan
Engineer with 30+ years of experience who wanted to give back to society. Through HCI, learned to bring compassionate presence to hospitals, hospices, and senior homes.
Rashmi Khedkar
Raised to appreciate traditions and interested in holistic approaches. Trained as a certified practitioner, she integrates holistic healing with Hindu chaplaincy.
Shobha Krishna
A seeker of truth working toward self-realization. Brings her contemplative practice and inner journey to community spiritual care.
Arathi Maganti
Engineer whose professional work supports national security and space technology. Channels this discipline and dedication into serving the Hindu community.
Srinath Maganti
Engineer with an MS from IIT Madras and a PhD from the University of Cincinnati. Brings rigorous academic training to Hindu spiritual care.
Sanmay Mukhopadhyay
Former CIO of the second largest public healthcare system in the USA. A passionate yoga practitioner and teacher for over 30 years across multiple lineages.
Shobhana Nandan
Holds a BCom from SRC Trichy and a BS in Business. Combines business acumen with dedication to community spiritual care service.
Urmil Narang
Practiced law in India for 20 years before moving to the United States. Brings legal expertise and cross-cultural understanding to Hindu chaplaincy.
Usha Narasimhan
Draws strength from family love and values. While pursuing her MBA, mastered the art of balancing career, family, and community service — now HSCI's Registrar.
PT Neil Dev Persad
Practicing Hindu priest based in Sunrise, Florida. Brings priestly training and community leadership to formalized tele-chaplaincy and spiritual care.
Minakshi Rai
Professional yoga teacher and certified Hindi teacher. Completed yoga instructor training from SVYASA, Bangalore, bringing deeper understanding to spiritual care.
Satyajit Rai
Software engineer with experience building systems at Silicon Valley companies. Passionate about Hindu scriptures, philosophy, math, and world cultures.
Sabita Rajasekar
Scientist in immunology and genetics. Brings scientific rigor and an analytical mindset to Hindu spiritual care practice and community service.
Shanti Ravi
Engineer, certified teacher, and longtime volunteer with Think India Foundation and Vaasi Foundation. Keen interest in physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.
Neelam Sethi
Artist and designer by profession. Enrolled in the CHT seeking inspiration and expansion, learning to view people with deeper compassion and understanding.
Minakshi Srivastava
Runs ShriM Consulting and Abhitech USA. Serves on the boards of nonprofits including Sushrut Yog, Arsha Jyotish, and Arsha Ayurveda.
Saurabh Srivastava
Engineer and data professional at a bank. Beyond his career and family, deeply passionate about learning and sharing Hindu spiritual wisdom.
Anjana Warudkar
A mother, daughter, and community leader who brings warmth, dedication, and a deeply personal connection to her spiritual care practice.