SAMSKAARAM INC

PLAINVIEW, NY · EIN 934259457 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE X70 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K)

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mission · from form 990

OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE RICH CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL HERITAGE OF HINDUISM THROUGH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. WE AIM TO: 1.EDUCATE: IMPART KNOWLEDGE OF THE HINDU VEDAS AND SCRIPTURES, FOSTERING A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF THESE SACRED TEXTS. 2.TEACH HINDU SAMSKARAS: GUIDE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE SERIES OF SACRAMENTS, SACRIFICES, AND RITUALS THAT SERVE AS RITES OF PASSAGE, MARKING THE VARIOUS STAGES OF HUMAN LIFE AND SIGNIFYING ENTRY INTO DIFFERENT ASHRAMAS. 3.SUPPORT IN ANTYESHTI: ASSIST IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ANTYESHTI, THE LAST RITES ACCORDING TO HINDU TRADITION, AND THE ACCOMPANYING RITUALS, OFFERING COMFORT AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES DURING THEIR TIME OF NEED. 4.CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS: PROVIDE CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO OTHER NOT-FOR- PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SUPPORTING INITIATIVES THAT ALIGN WITH OUR VALUES AND MISSION. WE STRIVE TO FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND BELONGING, PRESERVING THE TIMELESS TRADITIONS OF HINDUISM WHILE CONTRIBUTING TO THE WELL-BEING OF SOCIET

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SAMSKAARAM INC is a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting the cultural and spiritual heritage of Hinduism. The organization focuses on educating individuals about the Vedas and Hindu scriptures, teaching samskaras (rites of passage), and supporting families in performing antyeshti (last rites). It also makes charitable contributions to organizations aligned with its mission.

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What they call their work

Antyeshti Support Service

Assists families in conducting last rites (antyeshti) according to Hindu tradition, offering ritual guidance, logistical support, and emotional comfort during mourning.

Samskara Guidance Program

Provides instruction and support in performing Hindu samskaras—sacraments and rituals marking life stages such as birth, marriage, and entry into spiritual life.

Vedic Education Program

Teaches the Hindu Vedas and scriptures to individuals of all ages, promoting deep understanding of sacred texts and spiritual principles.

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What they do

Religious Worship and Spiritual Instruction 2 activities
- Education on Hindu Vedas and scriptures
  
  Provides instruction and educational programs on the Hindu Vedas and sacred scriptures to promote understanding of Hindu religious texts.
- Teaching Hindu samskaras and life-stage rituals
  
  Teaches and guides individuals through Hindu samskaras, including sacraments, sacrifices, and rituals associated with stages of life and entry into ashramas.
Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
- Funding nonprofit initiatives aligned with Hindu values
  
  Provides charitable donations to other nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that align with its religious and cultural mission.
Jewish and Hindu Funeral Rites Support 1 activity
- Support for Hindu last rites (antyeshti)
  
  Supports the performance of antyeshti, the final funeral rites according to Hindu tradition, including associated rituals and family guidance.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

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2 years on record · 2023–2024

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How they approach the work

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Education and Community Engagement for Cultural Preservation

methodology: education-and-community-engagement
By using education and community engagement, the organization preserves and promotes the cultural and spiritual heritage of Hinduism because these methods foster transmission of traditions, deepen communal ties, and sustain intergenerational practice.