During the five-day event, not only HSS shared its mission and annual accomplishments but also featured posters from its well-appreciated exhibition, "Darshana: A Glimpse into Hindu Civilization", which had been previously showcased at universities, state capitals, as well as public libraries, schools and places of worship. The Darshana exhibit at PoWR spotlighted a safe space for heart-felt dialogue and collective discovery, especially from Parliament representatives of faiths that have been historically persecuted for centuries. In addition, the exhibit contents elucidated the nurturing nature of the Hindu culture, which has been the victim of attempts to shroud it with dark veils of disinformation and blatant lies. The ancient philosophy of ‘Universal Oneness’ reverberated through the interactions at the booth between representatives from diverse religious backgrounds, including Paganism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Jainism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, and Baha’i. These feelings were crystallized by introducing Raksha Bandhan as the "Universal Oneness Day". The sincere symbolism struck a chord with the heartstrings of all the participants, who themselves represented all the hues of the humanity spectrum. The gesture of HSS volunteers tying rakhis—a traditional silken wristband denoting mutual protection and unity—on attendees' hands was met with enthusiasm and appreciation, with some delegates expressing their wishes that such a celebration of global interconnectedness should be followed across all cultures.
