सेवा
Sewa
Selfless service. We give our time and effort without expecting anything in return.
Registered nonprofit · Halifax, Nova Scotia
हरियाणा सेवा संघ
Rooted in Haryana.
Serving Nova Scotia.
Haryana Sewa Sangh brings families, students and newcomers together through sewa (selfless service), Haryanvi culture and a helping hand, here in the province we now call home.
- Sewa
- Culture
- Community
हरियाणा दिवसHaryana Day 2026
Sixty years of Haryana. One community in Halifax.
Thank you for celebrating 60 years of Haryana with us.
On 1 November 1966, Haryana became its own state. This year marks 60 years, and Halifax is celebrating together. Whether you came here as a student, a professional or with your whole family, you carry a piece of home with you. Let's celebrate it as one community.
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Time
- 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Place
- HarbourSide Realty, 2 Beechville Park Dr, Beechville, NS B3T 1L7
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- Cake cutting ceremony
- Hot chai and samosas
- New friends and families
- Free entry, everyone welcome
Please RSVP so we can plan food and space for everyone. Want to help? We're looking for volunteers for setup and welcoming guests, and local businesses are welcome to join as sponsors. Get involved
With heartfelt thanks to our Haryana Day 2026 sponsors
- Raman Rai & Gourav Rai
- Mortgages with Garry
- Target Properties
- Right On Construction
- I Got Halifax
- Education Station
- Big Bull Construction
हम कौन हैंWho we are
A Nova Scotia nonprofit with roots in Haryana
Haryana Sewa Sangh is a registered nonprofit community organization based in Halifax. We bring together people with roots in Haryana, and everyone who shares our values, to celebrate our culture, support one another and give back to the province we now call home.
Our name says who we are. Sewa means selfless service. Sangh means a community that stands together. From food drives to cultural celebrations, everything we do starts there.
The values we carry from home
भाईचारा
Bhaichara
Brotherhood and belonging. No one in our community should feel alone in a new country.
मेहनत
Mehnat
Hard work. The spirit of Haryana's farmers and athletes, carried into everything we do.
सत्कार
Satkaar
Warm hospitality. Every guest is welcomed like family, with chai and an open door.
हमारी सेवाWhat we do
How we serve our community
Volunteer-powered work that turns our values into action, for anyone in Nova Scotia who needs it.
Food and essentials drives
We collect and deliver food and hygiene items for people who need them most. Our Haryana Day 2025 donations went to Feed Nova Scotia.
Culture and celebrations
Haryana Day, festivals and family gatherings that keep our language, music and traditions alive for the next generation.
Newcomers and students
Arriving in Nova Scotia is a big step. We connect newcomers and international students with people who have walked the same road.
Community connections
Networking, mentorship and partnerships with local businesses that help families settle in, find their footing and thrive.
Our story so far
- November 2025
Haryana Day food drive. Our community packed and delivered food and hygiene donations to Feed Nova Scotia, with support from local businesses.
- November 2026
60 years of Haryana. A free community celebration in Beechville with cake, chai and families from across Halifax.
- What's next
Your idea here. Have a project that would help our community? Tell us about it.
हमारी जड़ेंOur roots
The land we come from
देसां में देस हरियाणा,
जित दूध दही का खाणा
Desaan mein des Haryana, jit doodh dahi ka khaana
Haryana wraps around Delhi on three sides, and its story goes back thousands of years. Its name is often traced to Hari and ayana, the abode of God, or to harit aranya, the green forest. On 1 November 1966 it became its own state, which is why Haryanvi families everywhere celebrate Haryana Day on November 1.
- Ancient times
Rakhigarhi
One of the largest cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation lies in Hisar district, more than 4,000 years old.
- The epic age
Kurukshetra
The land of the Mahabharata, where by tradition the Bhagavad Gita was spoken.
- 7th century
Thanesar
The capital of Emperor Harshavardhana, one of the great rulers of his age.
- 1526, 1556 and 1761
Panipat
Three battles fought on its fields changed the course of history in the region.
- 1 November 1966
Haryana is born
Haryana becomes its own state. Sixty years later, Halifax celebrates with it.
- Today
Fields and champions
Golden wheat and mustard, famous Murrah buffaloes, akhara wrestlers and Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra. Haryanvi families now live all over the world, including here in Nova Scotia.
A living culture
- Haryanvi boliA warm, direct way of speaking, where greetings start with a hearty "Ram Ram".
- Ragini and SaangFolk songs and open-air folk theatre, made famous by the poet Pandit Lakhmi Chand.
- Phag and LoorJoyful folk dances of Phalgun, the spring month of Holi.
- TeejThe monsoon festival of swings, songs and mehndi.
- Food of the landBajra roti, kadhi, churma and a tall glass of lassi.
- SportWrestling in the village akhara and kabaddi on the fields.
हमसे जुड़ेंGet involved
Lend a hand. Be part of the family.
Every act of sewa makes our community stronger. Give an hour, share a skill, or help us reach more families.
Donate or sponsor
Your support goes straight into community work: food drives, cultural events and help for newcomers and students. To make a donation or sponsor an event, get in touch and we will share how.
Talk to us about givingLocal businesses that sponsor our events are thanked at the event and on our social pages.
Follow along
News, photos and upcoming gatherings.
संपर्क करेंContact
We would love to hear from you
Whether you are new to Nova Scotia, want to volunteer, or have an idea for the community, reach out anytime.
- Phone902-951-1000
- Emailharyanasewasangh@gmail.com
- Based inHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Facebookfacebook.com/haryanasewasangh
- Instagram@haryana_sewa_sangh