By Dr Abhilash Maroju
Sunnyvale, California | November 1, 2026
Dr. Romesh K. Japra, Founder and Chairman of Americans4Hindus and Festival of Globe, was honored with a Certificate of Honor by the Haryanvi Bayarea Association (HBA) during its Haryana Day & Diwali Celebration held at Shubham Halls in Sunnyvale.
The recognition celebrates Dr. Japra’s more than four decades of dedicated public and community service, leadership, and commitment to preserving cultural heritage and bringing communities together.
For decades, Dr. Japra has championed community engagement, cultural preservation, and civic participation through his leadership of Americans4Hindus and Festival of Globe. His work has helped create opportunities for communities to celebrate their heritage, strengthen their collective voice, and inspire younger generations to remain connected to their cultural roots.
Expressing his happiness and gratitude on receiving the honor, Dr. Japra shared that the recognition was deeply meaningful to him. He acknowledged the dedication of the volunteers, supporters, and community members whose collective efforts have contributed to these shared accomplishments.
Dr. Romesh K. Japra’s Statement
“I am deeply honored and grateful to receive this Certificate of Honor from the Haryanvi Bayarea Association. After more than four decades of public and community service, recognition from fellow community members is especially meaningful. I dedicate this honor to the countless volunteers and supporters who work alongside us to preserve our heritage, celebrate our traditions, and strengthen our communities. Through Americans4Hindus and Festival of Globe, we will continue working to empower our community and inspire future generations.”
Ajay Dalal Also Receives Special Recognition
The celebration also recognized Ajay Dalal, Co-Founder of the Haryanvi Bayarea Association and Co-Chair of the Festival of Globe India Day Parade. He received special recognition from the City of Santa Clara, presented by Raj Chahal, City Councilmember representing District 2.
Ajay Dalal expressed his appreciation for the recognition and reaffirmed his commitment to community involvement, cultural celebrations, and preserving traditions for future generations.
Americans4Hindus Representation
Ravi Pathak, Americans4Hindus Temple Rakshak Chair, also attended the celebration, representing Americans4Hindus.
Americans4Hindus and Festival of Globe congratulate Dr. Romesh K. Japra and Ajay Dalal on their respective recognitions. These honors reflect the importance of dedicated leadership, public service, cultural pride, and community participation.
The celebration brought together people to honor Haryana’s rich traditions and the spirit of Diwali, while highlighting the contributions of individuals who work to strengthen and unite the community.
Americans4Hindus and Festival of Globe — Celebrating Heritage, Recognizing Leadership, Empowering Communities, and Inspiring Generations.
About Americans4Hindus (A4H):
Americans4Hindus is dedicated to empowering Hindu Americans through political education, leadership development, strategic endorsements, and community mobilization. Americans4Hindus continues to expand its national presence by building alliances, empowering communities, and advancing democratic engagement across the United States
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— Americans4Hindus.
