Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has officially signed a bill designating October as “Hindu Heritage Month” in the state. The bill was signed on Wednesday in the presence of former state Senator Niraj Antani, the primary sponsor of the legislation, along with several other community leaders.
“I am so grateful to Governor DeWine for signing this bill to designate October as Hindu Heritage Month in Ohio. Governor DeWine has long had a close relationship with the Hindu community across Ohio and I am grateful for his leadership,” said Antani.
“After two long years of work, I am deeply pleased I could accomplish this achievement for our community,” he added.
The bill is now a law and will take effect in 90 days, with October 2025 marking Ohio‘s first official Hindu Heritage Month.
