The Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS), USA, recently organized Guru Vandana (‘reverence for the teacher’) events across the nation in honor of "Teachers Appreciation Week," which is celebrated during the first week of May in the United States. As per an official statement, more than 6000 students, parents, and other invitees took part in these events which continued until the month of June.

The participants expressed their appreciation to the teachers through recitation of Sanskrit shlokas,  classical dance performances, songs and musical instrument performances among others. Over 1000 academicians, including teachers, principals, and superintendents from over 60 school districts, were honored at these events, the statement noted.