Graduation Souvenir
HCI Annual Celebration and Graduation
We aspire to be a model institution for karma yoga in what we teach and how we serve. All aspects of HCI governance, operations and services are open to the community at large, without exceptions of any kind.
Hindu Community InstituteGraduation Speakers
Chaplain Bruce D. Feldstein, MD, BCC — Physician, Chaplain, Mentor
Recognizing Exemplary Selfless Service | Lifetime Achievement
Mr. Madan Arora — Hindu Samskara Guide & Leader. For over 25 years, Mr. Arora has served as a 24x7 resource for anyone in the SF Bay Area community seeking help with last rites guidance and support, as well as other Hindu samskaras.
Pathway 108 Program | Pioneer Scholarships
The Three Pioneers
Teamwork
Learning to Serve is a lifelong gift that enriches each of us. Dharayati Iti Dharma, dharma is that which holds everything together.
Gaurav Rastogi — HCI DeanCongratulations to the CHT 2022 Graduates
Anjana Bhargava
Pradnya Shripad Date
Rathna Dutt
Dilip G. Girgiani
Nishtha Goel
Prachi Gokhale
Rashmi Gore
Geeta Gourimath
Jayanti Gupta
Matsya Devi Dasi (Mathura Kanapathippillai)
Varun Kapoor
Ridhi Khurana
Aditi Kirtane
Milind Kulkarni
Lalita Rajpatie Maraj Mongru
Sai Paravastu
Vithagan Rajagopaul
Lakshmi Srinivasan, MD
Rita Sheth
Madhuri Velagala
Nirupama Verma
Lakshmi Ajjampura
A public health professional with a BS degree and over 25 years of experience in healthcare administration.
Anjana Bhargava
An Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner and Madhubani folk artist based in the western United States.
Pradnya Shripad Date
Holds a BS in Computer Science and works in the banking and financial services sector. She pursued the CHT to integrate her professional skills with Hindu spiritual care training.
Rathna Dutt
A certified practitioner in reiki, hypnotherapy, and pain management. She combines holistic healing modalities with Hindu spiritual care to serve her community.
Dilip G. Girglani
A devoted practitioner of meditation, mantra, puja, and havana. He joined the CHT program to formalize his lifelong commitment to Hindu spiritual practice and community service.
Nishtha Goel
Brings an IT management background with strong training and writing skills to her volunteer spiritual care work. She channels her professional expertise into community service.
Prachi Gokhale
Passionate about simple, calm, and stress-free living. She pursued the CHT program to share these ideals through Hindu spiritual care practice.
Rashmi Gore
Holds an architecture degree and is the creative director of ART n EASEL. She brings her creative vision to spiritual care, blending artistic expression with Hindu wisdom.
Geeta Gourimath
Holds a BA and a Bachelor of Education. She served as a Kannada teacher and community educator, bringing her teaching experience to Hindu spiritual care.
Jayanti Gupta
Holds an M.Sc., B.Ed., and postgraduate diplomas in journalism and editing. She brings decades of experience in education and publishing to her spiritual care practice.
Matsya Devī Dāsī
Matsya Devi Dasi serves at ISKCON, studying and applying the Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam in daily life. She brings devotional practice to her spiritual care service.
Varun Kapoor
Holds a bachelor's degree in computer science with 18 years of professional experience in technology. He joined the CHT to bridge his technical career with spiritual service.
Ridhi Khurana
Discovered HCI's CHT course through her passion for community service. The program opened new doors for her to serve through Hindu spiritual care.
Aditi Kirtane
An Australian registered pharmacist. She combines her healthcare background with Hindu spiritual care to serve her community holistically.
Milind Kulkarni
Brings broad international work experience spanning Australia, India, UAE, UK, and USA. His management expertise enriches his approach to spiritual care service.
Manoj Bharti Mittal
Developed a passion for healthy, organic nutrition and combines this with Hindu spiritual care principles to serve community wellbeing.
Lalita Rajpatie Maraj Mongru
Served the privilege of serving her community and profession across multiple leadership roles. She brings this service ethic to Hindu chaplaincy.
Sanyasikodamaggi Murali
A civil engineer with a graduate diploma in transportation engineering. He is passionate about bringing his professional discipline to community spiritual care.
Seema Garg Murthy
Teaches Hindi to children and volunteers with Sewa International, where she has managed educational and cultural programs for the Hindu community.
Adai Palaniappan
Came to spiritual care through a life-changing event that revealed the importance of spiritual learning and support during times of need.
Sourav Panda
Holds a postgraduate degree in international business strategy with experience across multiple industries. He brings a global perspective to Hindu spiritual care.
Neelima Paravastu
Holds degrees in commerce and IT with additional certifications in community service. She brings a diverse skill set to her spiritual care practice.
Sai Paravastu
The founder of an open source technology services company and several fundraising organizations supporting newly migrated communities.
Navin Govinda Raj Pillay
Embarked on the CHT course to add spiritual care credentials to his existing community service work, deepening his ability to serve.
Rachigan Rajagopaul
Drawn to the CHT course for its immense value both personally and to the Hindu community in South Africa. Serves through culturally grounded spiritual care.
Vithagan Rajagopaul
Served his community by supporting religious and charitable organizations in South Africa. He brings this service dedication to Hindu chaplaincy.
Jagdish Ram
Active in Sanatana Dharma groups in Sydney and serves as a director of a yoga organization. He brings organizational leadership to his spiritual care practice.
Radha Ramrattan
Serves her community as a volunteer in senior homes. Her passion is helping the elderly through compassionate Hindu spiritual care.
Umesh Singh Rawat
Holds an MBA in finance and is passionate about yoga, Hindu culture, and community service. He integrates financial acumen with spiritual care.
Arvi Rengasamy
A technical advisor for a water company in Western Australia. He is affiliated with Hindu community organizations and brings technical precision to spiritual care.
Jayakumar Sadananda
Worked with various community groups as a volunteer and in executive committee roles. He brings organizational experience to Hindu chaplaincy.
Mahalakshmi Sadras
Deep deep commitment to community service, having served as PTA President and in multiple volunteer roles. She brings this dedication to spiritual care.
Sanket Sangwikar
Takes a contemporary approach to Hindu rituals and believes in making Hindu philosophy accessible and relevant to modern life through spiritual care.
Saraswathi Sashi
Serves as a volunteer counselor, therapist, and wellness coach. She brings holistic care practices to her Hindu spiritual care service.
Manisha Sharma
Transitioned from accounting to nursing, driven by her passion to serve her community. She brings this caregiving commitment to Hindu chaplaincy.
Shweta Sharma
Gained additional knowledge in privacy, active listening, and ethical care through the CHT course, enhancing her ability to serve with professionalism.
Rita Sheth
Served with the Red Cross and adult care centers and volunteered for children's programs. She brings a lifetime of service to Hindu spiritual care.
Rathna (Nisha) Singh
Nisha Singh grew up in apartheid South Africa where her family home served as a satsang center. She carries this tradition of service into Hindu chaplaincy.
Ushadevi Sivalingam
Holds a degree in occupational therapy and a Master's in health science (Gerontology). She combines clinical expertise with Hindu spiritual care.
Lakshmi Srinivasan
Found in the CHT course a superb framework to integrate spiritual values of Hindu tradition into professional care and community service.
Karthikeyan Subramanian
The co-founder and current president of Sydney Sanskrit School. He brings his commitment to preserving Hindu heritage to spiritual care.
Nagesh Tavarageri
Experienced firsthand the need for spiritual guidance and advice during personal challenges. This led him to pursue formal Hindu chaplaincy training.
Aarthi Vasudevan
Serves as a liaison between staff and patients at a senior care center. She brings direct care experience to Hindu spiritual care practice.
Madhuri Velagala
Found the CHT course a valuable source for improving her knowledge and refining her approach to serving others through Hindu spiritual care.
Nirupama Verma
Served as treasurer and president of Hindi Samaj, Sydney. She shares HSCI's vision of bringing Hindu spiritual care to communities worldwide.