A spiritual home our community built with its own hands
From a historic Saptaha in Charlotte in 2013 to 150 sacred acres at Om Center Divya Dham in Galion, Ohio — GBHO unites Bhutanese-Nepali Hindu families across America and beyond in worship, culture, seva, and celebration.
About Global Bhutanese Hindu Organization, Inc.
Our Story
A story of resilience
We are American citizens of Bhutanese origin, heirs to the ancient Vedic Hindu civilization. Evicted from our homeland and having spent decades in refugee camps in Nepal, our families held fast to their faith, language, and culture — and that strength became the seed of GBHO, first sown at the Bhutanese Hindu Conference in Charlotte on January 1, 2014.
Growth
A living tradition
Yagyas, pujas, katha, and bhajans; Gita classes for children and for mothers' groups; tabla, harmonium, and dance classes; Sanskrit and Nepali language instruction. We pass the tradition on the way it has always been passed on — from one generation to the next, in practice, not just in words.
Service
Seva in action
Blood drives with the American Red Cross, coat and blanket distributions in Columbus, neighborhood cleanups, health and wellness fairs, and pandemic relief reaching families in the US and Nepal. Seva — selfless service — is one of our oldest teachings, and our volunteers have given tens of thousands of hours to live it.
Stories, teachings & updates
News from Om Center, reflections on our festivals and scriptures, and the ongoing story of a community building its spiritual home in America
This place was built by volunteers
More than 550 volunteers have given over 15,000 hours to build and run Om Center Divya Dham — clearing land, planting pine trees, raising the program shed, cooking for festivals, teaching children, running daily yoga classes. Whatever your skills and time allow, there is an opportunity for seva here for you.
Teaching & Classes
Teach what you know — Gita, Sanskrit, Nepali, music, yoga, or dance — to the next generation.
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Programs & Camps
Help run Bal Sanskar Shivir summer camps, youth programs, and wellness workshops.
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Join the teams behind our yagyas, festivals, and melas — setup, food, hospitality, and more.
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Digital & Media
Livestream the Arati, photograph our festivals, and help far-away families join from anywhere
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Community Care
Blood drives, coat distributions, health fairs, and checking in on elders — care for one another.
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Grounds and Operations
150 acres takes many hands: grounds work, construction support, gardening, and behind-the-scenes help.
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