# Yes, you can be Hindu and be white

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Podcast: [That's So Hindu](https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-s-so-hindu-5978088)
Published: 2026-06-04T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of That’s So Hindu, Sangeetha Shankar speakers with HAF’s Devala Gupta, Easan Katir, Mat McDermott, and Fred Stella about their journey’s into Hinduism. They discuss their personal spiritual practices, how the wider Hindu community has accepted them, and much more. This episode highlights the diversity within the Hindu community and challenges stereotypes about ethnicity and faith Chapters (00:00) Introduction to diverse white Hindu voices in the American context (02:11) The significance of diversity within the Hindu Foundation's donor community (03:29) Guests introduce their backgrounds and how they discovered Hinduism (06:24) Personal stories: From mystical experiences to formal initiation (09:00) Transition from Roman Catholicism to Hindu identity (12:12) The journey from cultural curiosity to full commitment (15:52) The balancing act of practicing Hinduism as a non-Indian (18:00) Celebration of different practices and philosophies within Hinduism (22:17) Personal devotion: favorite deity and festival choices (26:56) Funny temple experiences: line-cutting and outsider perceptions (33:17) The impact of Hindu philosophies on worldview and resilience (39:44) Navigating societal explanations and misconceptions (43:04) Experiences with attempts at reconversion or challenges faced (47:45) Interfaith dialogues, community outreach, and unique religious conversations (52:09) Stories of spiritual journeys intertwined with cultural exchanges (56:00) Visions, spiritual visions, and transformative experiences •(56:45) Closing thoughts and gratitude Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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