Hindu mantras to start the day of County of San Diego Board of Supervisors

The article from eNepalese reports that the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors meeting on May 5, 2026, will open with Hindu prayers delivered by statesman Rajan Zed and Pandit Kedar A. Dave of the San Diego Hindu Shri Mandir. The invocation will include recitations in Sanskrit from ancient scriptures such as the Rig-Veda, Upanishads, and Bhagavad-Gita, followed by English interpretations focusing on themes of truth, light, and the welfare of others. This event highlights the inclusion of Hindu traditions in civic proceedings, featuring the “Asato ma sad gamaya” prayer and the mystical syllable “Om” to frame the start of the government session.