HAVYAKA ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS (HAA)
Havyakas represent a sub sect of Hindu Brahmins from south India, practicing Sanatana Dharma, Satvika life-style and followers of Adi-Shankaracharya. Over the past 30 years the number of Havyakas in America has been growing. There is growing interest in maintaining, sharing and enriching the Havyaka beliefs and cultural traditions in Americas. Accordingly, Havyaka Association of the Americas (HAA) was formed during 1982 with the aim of providing a common forum towards achieving these goals to the present and future generations.
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1982
Havyaka Association of the Americas (HAA) was formed
- HAA is a Non-profit Organization registered in the state of New Jersy, USA.
- HAA has 15 chapters
- The operational governing body consists of a President, General Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Committee and Youth Committee.
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Becoming a member of HAA means uplifting our shared values, supporting scholarships, youth programs, and charitable efforts, while staying connected with the Havyaka community across North America. Choose from Life or Patron membership options and enjoy exclusive benefits—including discounts for conventions and support for local chapters.
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HAA Mission
Our goal is to connect all the Havyakas’ across north America, promote ‘sanatana dharma’, ‘satvika’ food, cultural heritage, and maintain ties with our roots/Mathas’/similar associations. We hope to document our immigrant experiences, bring our youth together and share our values
HAA Mission Statement
The association shall initiate, cultivate and support cultural and traditional values of Havyakas.
The Association shall promote friendship, tolerance, and mutual understanding among the members, between the members and with other communities.
The Association shall promote Vedic Heritage of the Havyakas and promote ties with National and International Associations with similar interests.
The Association shall actively encourage the members to preserve and promote the valuable Havyaka traditions such as
- Cultural and religious Harmony
- Peaceful co-existence
- Learning of Vedic Scriptures, studying and following Vedic ways of life.
- Activities that promote self-development.
- Strive to achieve all round excellence in life.
The Association shall try to raise funds on a voluntary basis and contribute funds to worthy causes including educational, cultural, spiritual and non-profit organizational activities in the US, Canada and abroad.