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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A man wearing a blue vest and white pants kneels with his arms opened to the sky.

Hindu YUVA celebrates Diwali with ‘Ramleela’ musical

October 24, 2022

The Hindu holiday Diwali celebrates a number of values, according to Hindu YUVA first-year representative and McCormick freshman Aastha Patel — the triumph of good over evil, the burning away of negativity...

A person in white holds a battery-powered candle, placing it onto a small pedestal holding a picture of a Hindu goddess. Around the person are several similar candles.

Northwestern holds first institution-backed celebration of Diwali

November 5, 2021

Northwestern’s first-ever institution-backed celebration of Diwali included a gathering in Cahn Auditorium, a student-created display of nearly 5,000 diyas across campus and Indian dishes in all major...

A pair of praying hands with various religious iconographies surrounding them.

A guide to religious spaces at NU

August 15, 2021

Northwestern’s students come to campus from over 75 countries and practice a variety of faith traditions. Starting just days after move-in, undergraduates can find community through many spiritual and...

An illustration of Amar Shah, inaugural Hindu chaplin. Behind him is a purple courtyard.

After a year and a half of advocacy, Northwestern’s Hindu community gets first ever chaplain

May 5, 2021

Growing up, Weinberg junior Pari Thakkar said Hinduism was a significant part of her life. However, after she came to Northwestern, she had no one to go to with questions about navigating her relationship...

Amar Shah is meditating alongside an aqua river and green mountains. He is barefoot and wears all white clothing.

NU alumnus Amar Shah named university’s first Hindu chaplain

May 3, 2021

After exploring various career paths, Amar Shah (Weinberg ‘16) is returning to Northwestern as the inaugural Hindu chaplain. Following graduation, Shah studied as a Hindu monk for two years, and now...

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