Category Archive for: ‘Community News’
Vaikunta Ekadasi Celebrations at the Hindu Temple of Atlanta
The Hindu Temple of Atlanta in Riverdale celebrates Vaikunta Ekadasi an important day that is regarded as Lord Vishnu’s once-a-year power moment. On this day, according to devotees of Vishnu, “Vaikunta Dwaram,” or “the portal to the Lord’s Inner Sanctum,” is opened. On Monday (January …
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Hindu Temple of Atlanta hosts a “Navodaya 2023” celebration for devotees by Ravi R. Ponangi
The Hindu Temple of Atlanta celebrated Vaikunta Ekadasi on January 2 and Navodaya 2023 In order to gain the blessings of the divine for a successful and healthy 2023, thousands of devotees from Georgia and neighboring states flocked to both Shiva and Balaji temples. Food …
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Brian Kemp, A Friend Of Indian-Americans Sworn In As Georgia Governor By Ravi R. Ponangi
The Hindu Temple of Atlanta celebrated Vaikunta Ekadasi on January 2 and Navodaya 2023 Thousands of devotees from Georgia and neighboring states flocked to both Shiva and Balaji temples. Food and Indian festivals go together! Everyone enjoyed the diverse menu of South Indian vegetarian delicacies. …
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Community News February Atlanta
Georgia-Atlanta Metro Magh Purnima When : 02/05/2023, 4:00 PM Where :Shree Sadhana Mandir 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd STE 733, Norcross,30071 Contact: 770-310-5944 Email:vedjoshiji@gmail.com Host: Shree Sadhana Mandir Valentines Party 2023 When: 02/11/2023, 8:00 PM EST Where : Astro Celebrations 3835 Windermere Parkway, Cumming,30041 Contact: Swetha …
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Melbourne India Fest 2023 Melbourne When : 03/11/2023, 10:00 AM Where :Wickham Park 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne,32935 Contact: Yasmin 321-720-8590 Email:aballigator@earthlink.net Host: Manav Mandir Orlando India Fest Orlando When: 02/18/2023, 10:00 AM Where :Cambier Park 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102 Email:Palakmunim@gmail.com vishalavaranasi@gmail.com Host:India …
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Indiafest – Handicrafts of India
Indiafest is a fun family festival bringing focus and share the Indian culture, history and tradition with Brevard County. Started in 1996, with a curious and humble effort of this ethnic community, today it’s a symbol of cultural enrichment in the county and is celebrated …
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Georgia Congressman McCormick praises Indian-Americans, says 1% of US population pays 6% of taxes
Indian-Americans pay over 6% of all taxes despite making up only 1% of society Congressman Rich McCormick (Republican-GA-6) commended Indian Americans for being patriotic, law-abiding, and good friends. He called for immigration reform. The third-largest Asian ethnic community, including 4.2 million people, is Indian-American Around …
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The Atlanta chapter of Ekal Vidyalaya raises $40,000
The Atlanta Ekal Vidyalaya branch presented a dance and music-studded entertainment show at the Global Mall in Norcross, GA on December 2 to help children in rural and tribal regions in India. Due to their unselfish devotion and dedication to the cause, attendees and volunteers were …
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The 100th anniversary of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj is commemorated in Atlanta
Community leaders, devotees, and well-wishers met at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Lilburn, Georgia, on November 19, 2022 to remember the life of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj. Pramukh Swami Maharaj, born in 1921, served as the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha for over 65 years …
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Sewa International Atlanta Chapter raises more than $350,000 at annual banquet
Hotel 12 in Midtown Atlanta hosted Sewa International’s annual dinner on December 3. Organizers said that the $351,000 raised demonstrates the community’s faith in the nonprofit Hindu faith-based humanitarian service organization. Sam Patel, CEO of Global Hotel Group, Sid Mookerjee, founder and managing partner of Silicon …
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