Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HR138: A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating Hindu holidays and the resilience of the Hindu people.
Status: In committee, April 15, 2026
Recognize and celebrate Hindu holidays and the resilience of the Hindu people.
What the bill says
A resolution recognizing and celebrating Hindu holidays and the resilience of the Hindu people.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating Hindu holidays and the resilience of the Hindu people. WHEREAS, the Hindu people have a rich cultural and spiritual heritage that emphasizes the importance of close family bonds, expression of gratitude, introspection and renewal of faith, and harmony, unity, and togetherness; and WHEREAS, Hindus celebrate Dashain, also called Vijaya Dashaimi, by honoring the goddess Durga who prevailed over Mahishura, which is considered as a triumph of good over evil; and WHEREAS, on the 10th day of Dashain, Hindu elders place a tika, a mixture of rice, yogurt, and vermillion, on younger Hindus to bless them with hopes for abundance in the future; and WHEREAS, during Dashain, Hindus visit temples and perform rituals to seek blessings, express gratitude, and reflect on their spiritual journey; and WHEREAS, during the festival of Laxmi Pooja, also known as Dipawali or Diwali, Hindus celebrate Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity; and WHEREAS, believing that the goddess will only reside in clean and tidy spaces, Hindus thoroughly clean their homes and decorate them with butter lamps and electric lights in hopes of receiving her blessings; and WHEREAS, Hindus will also buy gold and silver, precious gemstones, new utensils of copper, and brass and bronze for good luck, using the items to worship the goddess Lakshmi at night; and WHEREAS, during …
Sponsors
- Daniel Grossberg (D, HD-030) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : to House Floor
- : taken from Committee on Committees (H)
- : to Committee on Committees (H)
- : introduced in House
Subjects: Commendations And Recognitions, Religion
Common questions
- What is HR138?
- HR138 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating Hindu holidays and the resilience of the Hindu people.
- What does HR138 do?
- In its own words: A resolution recognizing and celebrating Hindu holidays and the resilience of the Hindu people.
- What is the status of HR138?
- In committee as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: to House Floor (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR138?
- Daniel Grossberg (D, HD-030).
- Where is the official record for HR138?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hr138.html
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