Hindu Life
Vibrant, welcoming, and deeply nourishing, Hindu Life at Tufts is a place to recharge your spirit, explore timeless wisdom, and build lasting bonds. In partnership with the Hindu Students Association (HSA) and Graduate Hindu Students Association (GHSA), we celebrate the incredible breadth of Hindu culture, philosophy, and spiritual practice. From weekly reflections and discussion groups to high-energy holiday celebrations, we create an environment where you can nourish your mind, body, and soul. Whether you want to dive into sacred texts, practice devotion, or simply celebrate your heritage with friends, our doors are wide open.
Born out of strong student initiative, our community bridges ancient traditions with the realities of modern college life. We celebrate major cultural and spiritual milestones together—turning campus into a burst of light and color during Diwali and Holi—while keeping weekly gatherings grounded in dialogue, reflection, and mutual care. The chaplaincy provides confidential guidance, coordinates interfaith initiatives, and creates spaces where students can freely discuss identity, ethics, and spirituality. It’s a supportive anchor designed to help you thrive throughout your time at Tufts.
Community Leadership
Prakruthi Ramesh
Prakruthi Ramesh joined Tufts RPL in Spring 2025 as a Graduate Programming Intern and now serves as Program Coordinator for Buddhist and Hindu Life. She coordinates Buddhist and Hindu programming and community engagement, supports graduate interfaith initiatives, and serves as the RPL liaison to the Asian American Center.
Rooting with Yoga
Sabbi Lall is an MDiv student at Harvard Divinity School, studying Hindu and Buddhist traditions, and is also a pracitioner and devotee. She teaches yoga and is interested in sharing the Sanskrit teachings underlying yoga. No experience needed, please bring your own mat if possible (mats available if you need one). Please email Coordinator of Buddhist and Hindu Life Prakruthi Ramesh (Prakruthi.R@tufts.edu) with any questions.
Tuesday October 20, November 24, December 1, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Interfaith Center
Hindu Students Association Weekly Meeting
Join weekly meetings to relax, de-stress, and connect with fellow Hindu students.
Wednesdays, 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Goddard Chapel
Yogi Book Club
Come join us for an engaging community gathering where we will read and discuss wisdom from Hindu literature, followed by authentic Indian food. Peaceful space to explore sacred texts, connect with others and enjoy great conversation!
Every other Wednesday, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., Interfaith Center (Starts Sept 16)
Bhakti Club
Unplug with music meditation, easy yoga, and real conversations about life, purpose, and everything in between, plus snacks to keep things cosy. No experience needed; all vibes welcome. Contact student leader Niam Lakhani with any questions.
Thursdays, 8:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Interfaith Center
The Festival of Lights, celebrating the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. The Tufts Hindu community comes together for prayer, cultural celebration, food, and community building.
Ganesh Chaturthi
A celebration honoring Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and patron of learning and new beginnings. Students gather for worship, reflection, and community fellowship.
Yogi Book Club
A Bi-weekly community reading group where we explore Hindu and yoga-related texts and share a meal together afterward. Recent readings include Gita 3 by Keshava Swami and The Eight Limbs of Yoga by Kevin Kimple.
Holi
The Festival of Colors marking the arrival of spring and celebrating joy, renewal, and human connection. The Tufts community gathers for festivities, color play, music, and food.
