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  • Arya Samaj of Long Island to celebrate Vaisakhi on April 30

    Arya Samaj of Long Island to celebrate Vaisakhi on April 30

    HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): The Arya Samaj of Long Island was formed on June 17, 2006 with the  objective of extending  the Vedic Heritage for the benefit of the Hindu Community at large. Almost all Hindu Festivals are celebrated by Samaj along with the weekly satsangs.  Some of the festivals which ASLI celebrates include  Vasant Panchami,  Shiv Ratri & Rishi Bodh UTSAV,  Holi (Festival of Colors) , Ram Navami, Vaisakhi, KrishnaJanmashtami, Deepavali. & Rishi Nirvana Utsav, and  Swami Shradhanand Balidan Divas.Among other occasions celebrated are Children’s Day,  Republic Day & Independence Day. Besides the regular yajna, Yajur Ved Maha Yajna and Nav Varsh Yajna are also organized.

    ASLI has been celebrating Vaisakhi since 2007. Mr. Veer S. Mukhi informed The Indian Panorama that Vaisakhi this year is being celebrated at a large scale in a school auditorium capacity of 400+ with the intention  to spread  India’s rich tradition and culture. Invitations have been extended to all communities.

    Vaisakhi – a joyous Indian Spring Festival-celebration has been organized by ASLI on Saturday, April 30 from 6 PM to 9PM at Hicksville Middle School, 215 Jerusalem Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. The Sikh martial art Gatka , electrifying Punjabi dance Bhangra and some other entertainments are a part of the celebrations. For more information, please call Arya Samaj of Long Island at 917-715-1974.

  • Arya Samaj of Long Island Celebrated Republic Day

    Arya Samaj of Long Island Celebrated Republic Day

    Arya Samaj and community members at the celebration.

    HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): Arya Samaj of Long Island celebrated 73rd Republic Day by unfurling the Indian National Flag at the Arya Samaj premises 319, Hicksville, NY on Sunday, on January 23, 2021 in the presence of the community leaders and Samaj members. On this occasion, Dr. Yashpal Arya, Trustee Chairman addressed the congregation. He said, India got its independence on 15th August 1947 and did not have its own constitution until   26th January  1950. Republic Day is celebrated to remember the historic moment when our nation became an independent republic country. Dr. Vijay Arya, President Arya Samaj, reminded not to forget our duties enjoined with the independence we got, so the Country’s sovereignty is maintained. Captain (Retired) Surinder Kade, Indu Jaiswal Chairperson, Indian American Forum, Dr. Urmilesh Arya, past President Association of Indians in America, Dr. Azad Anand, past President, India Study Center, Stony Brooke University and Veer Mukhi, Secretary addressed and reminded of the golden era of United India and its glory. Netaji Subash Chandra Bose was also remembered, and tributes were paid to Netaji’s contributions in India’s Independence.

    ASLI was established in 2006 to extend Vedic Heritage and Vedic Teachings to the Hindu community at large. Its objectives and mission are to encourage adults and children to study the  Vedas and other religious teachings. Samaj performs and conducts prayers and worship (Vedic Yajna & Pravachans) services to foster, advance and promote the practice of the religious belief of the Hindu faith.