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+HINDU YUVA - KNOWLEDGE BASE FOR CHATBOT
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+Source website: https://hinduyuva.org/
+Compiled: August 18, 2026
+Purpose: Reference content for a Q&A chatbot. Facts are drawn from the official
+site and from external sources (press, HSS publications, university chapter
+pages). Source URLs are listed inline and in the SOURCES section at the end.
+
+NOTE ON THE SITE: hinduyuva.org is a JavaScript-rendered site. Most pages return
+only a meta description when fetched directly, so several facts below are
+corroborated from cached search results and third-party coverage rather than raw
+page text. Items that could not be verified against the live site are marked
+[VERIFY ON LIVE SITE].
+
+NAME DISAMBIGUATION: This document is about "Hindu YUVA" (Youth for Unity,
+Virtues and Action), the North American college/student organization at
+hinduyuva.org. It is NOT "Hindu Yuva Vahini," a separate India-based organization
+founded by Yogi Adityanath. Do not conflate the two.
+
+================================================================================
+TABLE OF CONTENTS
+================================================================================
+1.  Organization overview
+2.  Mission, vision, and goals
+3.  Size and geographic scope
+4.  What Hindu YUVA does (weekly activities and the Shakha model)
+5.  Festivals celebrated
+6.  National initiatives and programs
+7.  Leadership and team
+8.  How to join an existing chapter
+9.  How to start a new chapter
+10. Membership, cost, and who can join
+11. Contact information and online presence
+12. Website structure / sitemap
+13. Organizational affiliation (sensitive topic)
+14. Frequently asked questions (Q&A pairs)
+15. Sources
+16. Maintainer notes and gaps to fill
+
+================================================================================
+1. ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
+================================================================================
+- Full name: Hindu YUVA. YUVA is an acronym for "Youth for Unity, Virtues and
+  Action." (Source: https://hinduyuva.org/)
+- Tagline used on the site: "Hindu YUVA - Youth for Unity, Virtues and Action!"
+  (Source: https://hinduyuva.org/)
+- Description: A student organization that brings together Hindu college students
+  and working professionals across North America. It is described in press
+  coverage as the largest Hindu student organization in North America.
+  (Sources: https://hinduyuva.org/ ;
+  https://religionnews.com/2024/09/18/400-student-leaders-from-95-universities-resolve-to-strengthen-hindu-student-life-on-campus-at-sankalp-hindu-yuvas-national-summit/)
+- Founding year: Reported as 2007 in most sources. The 2022 National Summit was
+  billed as a celebration of "15 years" of the organization, which points to a
+  2007 founding. One university article (ASU News, 2025) states 2006. Treat 2007
+  as the primary answer and note the minor discrepancy.
+  (Sources:
+  https://religionnews.com/2022/09/14/hindu-yuva-hosts-the-largest-hindu-student-leadership-event-in-north-america/ ;
+  https://news.asu.edu/20251021-sun-devil-community-helping-international-students-feel-home ;
+  https://www.stophindutvainamerica.com/hindutva-network/hindu-students-council-hindu-yuva/)
+- Membership base: college students and working professionals; the network
+  includes both university and high school chapters.
+  (Source: https://news.asu.edu/20251021-sun-devil-community-helping-international-students-feel-home)
+
+================================================================================
+2. MISSION, VISION, AND GOALS
+================================================================================
+Mission statement (as used across the site and chapters):
+"Hindu YUVA aims to provide a platform to preserve, practice, promote, and
+protect Hindu Dharma by bringing together Hindu youth on college campuses across
+North America."
+(Source: https://hinduyuva.org/about)
+
+Homepage variant (broader audience wording):
+"Hindu YUVA aims to provide a platform to preserve, practice, promote, and
+protect Dharma by bringing together college students and working professionals
+across North America."
+(Source: https://hinduyuva.org/)
+
+Stated goals (from the organization's standard description, mirrored on chapter
+and directory pages):
+- Create opportunities for college communities (students, staff, and faculty) to
+  understand and practice Hindu Dharma, or the Hindu way of life.
+- Conduct regular programs focused on all-round personality development:
+  physical, mental, and spiritual.
+- Develop character and leadership skills in members, emphasizing values such as
+  self-discipline, self-confidence, and a spirit of selfless service (sewa).
+- Do sewa (service) activities in and around campus to benefit the local
+  community.
+- Raise awareness about issues affecting Hindus around the world.
+(Sources: https://orsl.usc.edu/organizations/interest/hindu/ ;
+https://org.osu.edu/hinduyuva/ ; https://www.youtube.com/c/HinduYUVAUSA)
+
+Positioning: Hindu YUVA states that it reveres and welcomes students following
+various traditions of Hindu Dharma.
+(Source: https://hindupost.in/dharma-religion/400-student-leaders-from-95-universities-resolve-to-strengthen-hindu-student-life-on-campus-at-sankalp-hindu-yuvas-national-summit/)
+
+================================================================================
+3. SIZE AND GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE
+================================================================================
+Chapter counts have grown over time. Use the most recent figure as the default
+answer and cite the year:
+- 2022: 48 registered university chapters. (Source:
+  https://religionnews.com/2022/09/14/hindu-yuva-hosts-the-largest-hindu-student-leadership-event-in-north-america/)
+- 2024: 83 registered university chapters. (Source:
+  https://religionnews.com/2024/09/18/400-student-leaders-from-95-universities-resolve-to-strengthen-hindu-student-life-on-campus-at-sankalp-hindu-yuvas-national-summit/)
+- 2025: more than 100 university and high school chapters across the U.S. and
+  Canada. (Source:
+  https://news.asu.edu/20251021-sun-devil-community-helping-international-students-feel-home)
+- The hinduyuva.org homepage currently states "50+ locations" for weekly
+  meetups. This figure appears lower than the press counts and may be outdated;
+  prefer the "100+ chapters" figure for current answers. (Source:
+  https://hinduyuva.org/)
+
+Coverage: United States and Canada (North America). Arizona State University
+(ASU) is described as the largest and most active chapter.
+(Source: https://news.asu.edu/20251021-sun-devil-community-helping-international-students-feel-home)
+
+Full chapter directory: listed at https://hinduyuva.org/chapter [VERIFY ON LIVE
+SITE - the full list could not be extracted]. Examples of known chapters include
+Arizona State, Iowa State, UIUC, Carnegie Mellon, University of Minnesota,
+University of South Florida, Georgia Tech, Purdue, Rutgers, Texas A&M, University
+of Texas, University of Dayton, WPI, University of Houston, NC State, University
+of Pennsylvania, and New Mexico Tech.
+
+================================================================================
+4. WHAT HINDU YUVA DOES (WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AND THE SHAKHA MODEL)
+================================================================================
+The core weekly activity is a program called "Shakha."
+- "Shakha" is the Sanskrit word for "branch." A Yuva Shakha is a weekly program,
+  typically about one hour long, where the main participants are youth.
+- Activities are geared toward all-round development and include yoga, games,
+  martial arts, talks, discussions, presentations, songs, and prarthana
+  (prayer).
+- The stated focus is collective growth and developing a selfless attitude, with
+  each individual feeling part of a larger whole.
+(Source: https://hinduyuva.stuorg.iastate.edu/events/weekly-shakha/)
+
+Typical weekly chapter meeting format (varies by campus):
+- Yoga and meditation
+- Team-building games
+- Discussions on current Hindu topics
+- Presentations
+- Prayer
+(Sources: https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/hindu_yuva_weekly_meeting ;
+https://gatech.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/hindu-youth-for-unity-virtues-and-action)
+
+Additional recurring activities at some chapters:
+- Sewa (community service) activities
+- Vedanta / Bhagavad Gita study circles
+- Samskritam (Sanskrit) classes
+- Speaker and webinar events
+(Sources:
+https://gatech.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/hindu-youth-for-unity-virtues-and-action ;
+https://www.vivekanandahouseus.org/vh-university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign/ ;
+https://techconnect.nmt.edu/hinduyuva/home/)
+
+NOTE: Specific meeting days, times, and formats are set by each campus chapter,
+not centrally. The chatbot should direct users to their local chapter for exact
+schedules.
+
+================================================================================
+5. FESTIVALS CELEBRATED
+================================================================================
+Chapters celebrate major Hindu festivals on campus, which commonly include:
+- Diwali
+- Navratri
+- Ganesh Chaturthi
+- Dussehra
+- Holi
+- Mahashivratri (Shivaratri)
+- Ram Navami
+(Sources:
+https://gatech.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/hindu-youth-for-unity-virtues-and-action ;
+https://www.vivekanandahouseus.org/vh-university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign/)
+
+================================================================================
+6. NATIONAL INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS
+================================================================================
+YUVA SHAKHA
+- The weekly gathering model described in Section 4.
+- Page: https://hinduyuva.org/yuva-shakha [VERIFY ON LIVE SITE]
+
+SPEAKER ON CAMPUS
+- Brings scholars, professors, and speakers to campus chapters to talk on Hindu
+  Dharma, yoga, and related topics. Hindu YUVA National has coordinated speaker
+  travel across multiple chapters. The Hindu University of America (HUA) has
+  provided faculty for this initiative.
+(Sources:
+https://sites.google.com/view/hinduyuvapurdue/activities/speaker-on-campus ;
+https://www.hua.edu/blog/yuva-conference-2024-sankalp/)
+
+HINDU HERITAGE YOUTH CAMP (HHYC)
+- Regional youth camps that provide a platform for youth to meet, share ideas,
+  and build team and leadership skills. Held at various locations by season.
+(Source: http://www.hinduyuva.org/hindu-heritage-youth-camp-held-iowa-city)
+
+SANKALP: THE HINDU YUVA NATIONAL SUMMIT
+- The organization's annual national leadership summit for chapter leaders.
+- 2024 edition ("Sankalp") was held September 13 to 15, 2024, at BAPS Shri
+  Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills, California, with over 400 participants from
+  95 universities and more than 20 Hindu organizations.
+- 2022 edition ("Charaiveti") was held September 9 to 11, 2022, in Chicago, with
+  leaders from 64 universities, marking 15 years of the organization.
+- Programming includes plenary sessions, small-group workshops, and a "YUVAthon"
+  (a hackathon-style session for creating new Dharmic initiatives).
+(Sources:
+https://religionnews.com/2024/09/18/400-student-leaders-from-95-universities-resolve-to-strengthen-hindu-student-life-on-campus-at-sankalp-hindu-yuvas-national-summit/ ;
+https://religionnews.com/2022/09/14/hindu-yuva-hosts-the-largest-hindu-student-leadership-event-in-north-america/)
+
+VIVEKANANDA HOUSE
+- Residential Hindu cultural centers located near campuses. The initiative began
+  in 2018 (out of a summit workshop) and was at 6 universities as of 2024
+  (examples include UIUC and Iowa State). Houses host festival celebrations,
+  study sessions, yoga, and cultural activities, often shared with other campus
+  cultural groups.
+(Sources:
+https://religionnews.com/2024/09/18/400-student-leaders-from-95-universities-resolve-to-strengthen-hindu-student-life-on-campus-at-sankalp-hindu-yuvas-national-summit/ ;
+https://www.vivekanandahouseus.org/vh-university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign/)
+
+TATTVA (YOUTH MAGAZINE)
+- Tattva is an international online Hindu youth magazine associated with Hindu
+  YUVA, publishing articles written by students on Hindu knowledge, spirituality,
+  current events, and personal experiences. It has been published online since
+  December 2007.
+- Page: https://hinduyuva.org/tattva-blog [VERIFY ON LIVE SITE]
+(Source: https://www.hssus.org/2017/08/31/tattva-online-hindu-youth-magazine-hindu-yuva-launches-new-website/)
+
+GURU VANDHANA
+- An event honoring professors and teachers ("reverence to the teacher"), held
+  at some campuses.
+(Source: http://www.hinduyuva.org/tags/person/sudesh-agrawal)
+
+================================================================================
+7. LEADERSHIP AND TEAM
+================================================================================
+National President (most recent known):
+- Dr. Jaymin Kathiriya, National President as of the 2024 National Summit.
+(Source:
+https://religionnews.com/2024/09/18/400-student-leaders-from-95-universities-resolve-to-strengthen-hindu-student-life-on-campus-at-sankalp-hindu-yuvas-national-summit/)
+
+Past National President:
+- Amruta Houde, National President as of 2022.
+(Source:
+https://religionnews.com/2022/09/14/hindu-yuva-hosts-the-largest-hindu-student-leadership-event-in-north-america/)
+
+Structure: Hindu YUVA operates with national and regional leaders (referred to
+in the tradition as karyakartas / karyakartris, meaning organizers) supporting
+campus chapters. Each campus chapter has its own student officers (for example
+president, vice president, secretary, treasurer) and often a faculty advisor.
+(Sources: https://www.hua.edu/blog/yuva-conference-2024-sankalp/ ; various
+campus chapter leadership pages)
+
+[VERIFY ON LIVE SITE] The full current national team roster is published at
+https://hinduyuva.org/ourteam. That page is JavaScript-rendered and its member
+list could not be extracted for this document. Pull the current names and titles
+directly from that page and update this section.
+
+================================================================================
+8. HOW TO JOIN AN EXISTING CHAPTER
+================================================================================
+- Attend your campus chapter's weekly meetings and events. There is generally no
+  membership fee and no formal commitment required; meetings are open to all and
+  anyone can attend.
+- Find your campus chapter through the Chapters page (https://hinduyuva.org/chapter)
+  or your university's student-organization portal.
+- Many chapters maintain their own email and social media for sign-ups (for
+  example, an ISU chapter uses hinduyuvaisu@gmail.com).
+(Sources:
+https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/hindu_yuva_weekly_meeting ;
+https://gatech.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/hindu-youth-for-unity-virtues-and-action ;
+https://hinduyuva.stuorg.iastate.edu/contact-us/)
+
+================================================================================
+9. HOW TO START A NEW CHAPTER
+================================================================================
+What the site says:
+- The homepage prompts "Planning to Start a New Chapter?" and states: "Starting a
+  Hindu YUVA chapter is a great way to spread awareness about Hindu Dharma on
+  campus, meet new people, and develop our own leadership and organizational
+  skills."
+- The site has a "Get Involved" page at https://hinduyuva.org/getinvolved, which
+  is the entry point for starting a chapter or getting connected.
+- General inquiries: contact@hinduyuva.org.
+(Sources: https://hinduyuva.org/ ; https://hinduyuva.org/getinvolved)
+
+General process (typical steps; NOT a verbatim official checklist from the site
+- confirm the exact current process with Hindu YUVA National) [VERIFY ON LIVE SITE]:
+1. Express interest by submitting the Get Involved form at
+   https://hinduyuva.org/getinvolved or emailing contact@hinduyuva.org.
+2. Gather a group of interested students on your campus.
+3. Identify a faculty or staff advisor (usually required by the university).
+4. Register the group as a recognized student organization through your
+   university's student-activities office.
+5. Coordinate with Hindu YUVA National for onboarding, guidance, and access to
+   national programs (Yuva Shakha model, Speaker on Campus, Sankalp, etc.).
+
+RECOMMENDED CHATBOT BEHAVIOR: For "how do I start a chapter" questions, point the
+user to the Get Involved form (https://hinduyuva.org/getinvolved) and the contact
+email (contact@hinduyuva.org) as the authoritative next step, since the national
+team handles onboarding directly.
+
+================================================================================
+10. MEMBERSHIP, COST, AND WHO CAN JOIN
+================================================================================
+- Open to all. Chapters describe themselves as welcoming to both Hindu and
+  non-Hindu students, with no membership requirement and no commitment to attend.
+- The organization welcomes students following various traditions of Hindu
+  Dharma.
+- No membership fee is indicated for participation in chapter meetings and
+  events.
+(Sources:
+https://gatech.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/hindu-youth-for-unity-virtues-and-action ;
+https://ucmerced.presence.io/organization/hindu-yuva ;
+https://hindupost.in/dharma-religion/400-student-leaders-from-95-universities-resolve-to-strengthen-hindu-student-life-on-campus-at-sankalp-hindu-yuvas-national-summit/)
+
+================================================================================
+11. CONTACT INFORMATION AND ONLINE PRESENCE
+================================================================================
+- General email: contact@hinduyuva.org
+  (Source: https://hinduyuva.org/upcoming)
+- Website: https://hinduyuva.org/
+- Get Involved / start a chapter: https://hinduyuva.org/getinvolved
+- YouTube: Hindu YUVA USA - https://www.youtube.com/c/HinduYUVAUSA
+- Online store: https://hinduyuva.org/ ("Shop" in the site navigation)
+- Individual chapters maintain their own contact emails and social media.
+
+================================================================================
+12. WEBSITE STRUCTURE / SITEMAP
+================================================================================
+Top-level navigation on hinduyuva.org (as observed):
+- Home ................. https://hinduyuva.org/
+- About Us / Mission & Vision ... https://hinduyuva.org/about
+- Our Team ............. https://hinduyuva.org/ourteam
+- Timeline
+- Chapters ............. https://hinduyuva.org/chapter
+- Events / Programs .... https://hinduyuva.org/ourprogram
+- Past Events
+- Upcoming Events ...... https://hinduyuva.org/upcoming
+- News ................. https://hinduyuva.org/newsdetail/... (article pages)
+- Media
+- Gallery
+- Videos
+- Shop
+- Get Involved ......... https://hinduyuva.org/getinvolved
+- Contact prompt: "Have a Question? Write us on contact@hinduyuva.org"
+(Source: https://hinduyuva.org/upcoming ; https://hinduyuva.org/post)
+
+Additional known page paths:
+- Yuva Shakha: https://hinduyuva.org/yuva-shakha
+- Tattva magazine: https://hinduyuva.org/tattva-blog
+
+================================================================================
+13. ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATION (SENSITIVE TOPIC - HANDLE WITH CARE)
+================================================================================
+This is a topic people ask about. Present it factually and neutrally. The
+maintainer should decide how, or whether, the chatbot answers affiliation and
+controversy questions.
+
+What the organization and its parent say:
+- Per Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) USA's own publications, Hindu YUVA is
+  described as HSS's Hindu youth/campus program. For example, HSS USA materials
+  describe Tattva as "an international online monthly magazine, published by Hindu
+  Swayamsevak Sangh's Hindu YUVA," and HSS annual reports feature Hindu YUVA
+  chapter activities.
+  (Sources:
+  https://www.hssus.org/2017/08/31/tattva-online-hindu-youth-magazine-hindu-yuva-launches-new-website/ ;
+  https://www.hssus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/HSS-Annual-Report-booklet-Final-Oct-2023.pdf)
+- HSS USA is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered in New Jersey.
+  (Source: https://www.hssus.org/2021/03/19/hindu-yuva-rutgers-raises-concern-hinduphobia/)
+- Hindu YUVA presents itself as a cultural and dharmic student organization that
+  welcomes students of all Hindu traditions.
+  (Source: https://hinduyuva.org/)
+
+Broader context:
+- HSS is described in reference sources as the overseas affiliate of the
+  Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and part of the Sangh Parivar.
+  (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu_Swayamsevak_Sangh)
+
+Contested characterizations:
+- Some advocacy organizations characterize Hindu YUVA (and the Hindu Students
+  Council) as connected to Hindutva / Hindu nationalist networks. These are
+  contested political characterizations from third-party advocacy groups, not
+  descriptions the organization uses for itself.
+  (Source: https://www.stophindutvainamerica.com/hindutva-network/hindu-students-council-hindu-yuva/)
+
+RECOMMENDED CHATBOT BEHAVIOR: If asked about affiliation, state plainly that HSS
+USA describes Hindu YUVA as its campus/youth program, that HSS USA is a New
+Jersey 501(c)(3), and that the organization presents itself as an open cultural
+and dharmic student body. If asked about controversy, note neutrally that some
+third-party advocacy groups have made contested characterizations, and avoid
+taking a side. Decide with the organization whether these questions are in scope.
+
+================================================================================
+14. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (Q&A PAIRS)
+================================================================================
+Q: What does YUVA stand for?
+A: YUVA stands for "Youth for Unity, Virtues and Action."
+
+Q: What is Hindu YUVA?
+A: Hindu YUVA is a student organization that brings together Hindu college
+students and working professionals across North America to preserve, practice,
+promote, and protect Hindu Dharma. It is described as the largest Hindu student
+organization in North America.
+
+Q: When was Hindu YUVA founded?
+A: Around 2007. The organization marked 15 years at its 2022 National Summit.
+(One university article states 2006.)
+
+Q: How many chapters are there and where?
+A: More than 100 university and high school chapters across the United States and
+Canada as of 2025 (up from 83 in 2024). Arizona State University is the largest
+and most active chapter.
+
+Q: What does Hindu YUVA do at meetings?
+A: Chapters hold weekly gatherings (called Shakha) that include yoga, games,
+discussions on Hindu topics, presentations, and prayer, plus festival
+celebrations and community service (sewa). Exact days and times vary by chapter.
+
+Q: What festivals does Hindu YUVA celebrate?
+A: Common celebrations include Diwali, Navratri, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra,
+Holi, Mahashivratri, and Ram Navami.
+
+Q: What is a Shakha?
+A: "Shakha" is Sanskrit for "branch." It is a roughly one-hour weekly program of
+yoga, games, discussion, presentations, songs, and prayer aimed at all-round
+development and building a selfless attitude.
+
+Q: What is Sankalp?
+A: Sankalp is Hindu YUVA's annual National Summit for chapter leaders. The 2024
+Summit drew over 400 participants from 95 universities.
+
+Q: What is Vivekananda House?
+A: A residential Hindu cultural center located near campuses, hosting festivals,
+study sessions, yoga, and cultural activities. The initiative began in 2018 and
+was at 6 universities as of 2024.
+
+Q: What is Tattva?
+A: Tattva is Hindu YUVA's international online youth magazine, publishing
+student-written articles on Hindu knowledge, spirituality, and current events.
+
+Q: Who can join? Is there a fee?
+A: Anyone can join. Meetings are open to all (Hindu and non-Hindu students), and
+there is generally no membership fee or commitment.
+
+Q: How do I join a chapter?
+A: Attend your campus chapter's weekly meetings and events. Find your chapter
+through the Chapters page at https://hinduyuva.org/chapter or your university's
+student-organization portal.
+
+Q: How do I start a new chapter?
+A: Submit the Get Involved form at https://hinduyuva.org/getinvolved or email
+contact@hinduyuva.org. The national team handles onboarding. Typically you gather
+interested students, find a faculty advisor, and register the group with your
+university.
+
+Q: Who leads Hindu YUVA?
+A: Dr. Jaymin Kathiriya was National President as of the 2024 Summit (Amruta
+Houde held the role in 2022). Each chapter also has its own student officers.
+[Confirm the current national leadership on https://hinduyuva.org/ourteam.]
+
+Q: How do I contact Hindu YUVA?
+A: Email contact@hinduyuva.org or visit https://hinduyuva.org/.
+
+Q: Is Hindu YUVA affiliated with any larger organization?
+A: Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) USA, a New Jersey 501(c)(3), describes Hindu
+YUVA as its campus/youth program. The organization presents itself as an open
+cultural and dharmic student body welcoming all Hindu traditions. (See Section 13
+for a fuller, neutral treatment.)
+
+================================================================================
+15. SOURCES
+================================================================================
+Official site:
+- https://hinduyuva.org/
+- https://hinduyuva.org/about
+- https://hinduyuva.org/ourteam
+- https://hinduyuva.org/chapter
+- https://hinduyuva.org/ourprogram
+- https://hinduyuva.org/upcoming
+- https://hinduyuva.org/getinvolved
+- https://hinduyuva.org/post
+- http://www.hinduyuva.org/hindu-heritage-youth-camp-held-iowa-city
+- http://www.hinduyuva.org/tags/person/sudesh-agrawal
+- https://www.youtube.com/c/HinduYUVAUSA
+
+Press and third-party:
+- https://religionnews.com/2024/09/18/400-student-leaders-from-95-universities-resolve-to-strengthen-hindu-student-life-on-campus-at-sankalp-hindu-yuvas-national-summit/
+- https://religionnews.com/2022/09/14/hindu-yuva-hosts-the-largest-hindu-student-leadership-event-in-north-america/
+- https://hindupost.in/dharma-religion/400-student-leaders-from-95-universities-resolve-to-strengthen-hindu-student-life-on-campus-at-sankalp-hindu-yuvas-national-summit/
+- https://news.asu.edu/20251021-sun-devil-community-helping-international-students-feel-home
+- https://www.hua.edu/blog/yuva-conference-2024-sankalp/
+- https://www.vivekanandahouseus.org/vh-university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign/
+
+HSS publications (affiliation):
+- https://www.hssus.org/2017/08/31/tattva-online-hindu-youth-magazine-hindu-yuva-launches-new-website/
+- https://www.hssus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/HSS-Annual-Report-booklet-Final-Oct-2023.pdf
+- https://www.hssus.org/2021/03/19/hindu-yuva-rutgers-raises-concern-hinduphobia/
+- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu_Swayamsevak_Sangh
+
+Contested/advocacy source (contested characterization):
+- https://www.stophindutvainamerica.com/hindutva-network/hindu-students-council-hindu-yuva/
+
+Chapter/description pages used for goals, activities, and festivals:
+- https://orsl.usc.edu/organizations/interest/hindu/
+- https://org.osu.edu/hinduyuva/
+- https://hinduyuva.stuorg.iastate.edu/events/weekly-shakha/
+- https://hinduyuva.stuorg.iastate.edu/contact-us/
+- https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/hindu_yuva_weekly_meeting
+- https://gatech.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/hindu-youth-for-unity-virtues-and-action
+- https://ucmerced.presence.io/organization/hindu-yuva
+- https://techconnect.nmt.edu/hinduyuva/home/
+- https://sites.google.com/view/hinduyuvapurdue/activities/speaker-on-campus
+
+================================================================================
+16. MAINTAINER NOTES AND GAPS TO FILL
+================================================================================
+Items to verify or complete directly from the live site (JavaScript-rendered
+pages that could not be extracted here):
+1. Full current national team roster and titles: https://hinduyuva.org/ourteam
+2. Complete chapter directory (all campuses): https://hinduyuva.org/chapter
+3. Current, official "start a chapter" steps and any application form fields:
+   https://hinduyuva.org/getinvolved
+4. Current chapter count (site homepage says "50+"; press says "100+"). Confirm
+   the number the organization wants used.
+5. Founding year (2006 vs 2007) - confirm the organization's own stated year.
+6. Timeline / history page content: not captured; add key milestones.
+7. Any social media handles beyond YouTube (Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter).
+8. Current National President for 2025-2026 (Dr. Jaymin Kathiriya was listed for
+   2024).
+9. Decide policy for affiliation and controversy questions (Section 13).
+
+Recommended refresh cadence: chapter counts, leadership, and event dates change
+each academic year. Re-verify these fields at least once per year, ideally each
+fall around the National Summit.
+================================================================================