---
"title": "American Hindus To Celebrate a New Year"
"description": "While the date of the Hindu New Year varies by region and custom, many Hindus celebrate in mid-April at home and in temples. According to a 2012 survey of Asian Americans, 85% of Asian American Hindus attend worship services at a temple at least a few times a year, and 78% have a religious shrine in their home."
"date": "2013-04-11"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "Benjamin Wormald"
    "job_title": "Senior Engineer"
    "link": "https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/benjamin-wormald/"
"url": "https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/religion/2013/04/11/american-hindus-to-celebrate-a-new-year/"
"categories":
  - "Asian Americans"
  - "Beliefs & Practices"
  - "Hinduism"
  - "Immigration & Migration"
---

# American Hindus To Celebrate a New Year

While the date of the Hindu New Year varies by region and custom, many Hindus celebrate in mid-April with traditional meals and activities at home and in temples. According to a [2012 Pew Research Center survey of Asian Americans](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/religion/Asian-Americans-A-Mosaic-of-Faiths-social-and-political-attitudes.aspx), 85% of Asian American Hindus attend worship services at a temple at least a few times a year, and 78% have a religious shrine in their home. More broadly, Asian American Hindus stand out for high levels of educational attainment. Nearly six-in-ten (57%) have at least some graduate education beyond a college degree, compared with just 12% of the U.S. general public.

![hindu-newyear-1](https://assets.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2013/04/PF_13.04.11_Hindu_Attendance.png){.align}

![hindu-newyear-2](https://assets.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2013/04/PF_13.04.11_Hindu_Education.png){.align}