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  • FIA and Indian American community held a commemorative celebration to mark the historic announcement of Garba’s Inclusion in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

    FIA and Indian American community held a commemorative celebration to mark the historic announcement of Garba’s Inclusion in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

    TIMES SQUARE, NY CITY (TIP): Times Square reverberated with the beats and music of ‘Garba’ as members of the Indian-American community performed the traditional Gujarati dance at the iconic New York City destination to celebrate its inclusion in UNESCO’s cultural heritage list.
    FIA NY-NJ-CT-NE along with support from a host of community organizations and Consulate General of India NY, held a commemorative garba celebration at the ‘Crossroads of the world’, – Times Square. The celebration marked the recent inclusion of Garba as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

    Garba, considered to be among the oldest forms of group dance and longest dance festival spanning 9 nights (Navratri) is a very popular group folk dance form in key states of India including Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. It has gained sensational liking among the overseas Indian diaspora in countries like the UAE (Dubai), USA, UK, Australia, Canada and many others. This historic, prestigious and distinguished milestone Tag of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity was announced during UNESCO’s 18th session in Kasane, Botswana on December 6th 2023. The leading organization for this initiative, the Federation of Indian Associations NY-NJ-CT-NE (FIA) extended an open invitation to the entire Indian American community to join in this momentous celebration at Times Square, NYC which was supported by Consulate General of India NY. Free transportation, complimentary refreshments and participation certificates shall be provided for all performing attendees. The event was a spectacular showcase of the rich cultural heritage of Gujarat as attendees donned traditional Garba attires. The vivid colors and intricate designs of their attire were a sight to behold, and one could feel the energy and pride emanating from them as they represented their culture on a global platform. The atmosphere was electric with excitement and anticipation, and it was clear that everyone was thoroughly enjoying themselves.

    In addition to the Federation of Indian Associations NY-NJ-CT-NE, the event was made possible through the support and collaboration of esteemed partner organizations, including the Consulate General of India, New York, GANA, BJANA, Siddhivinayak Temple USA, Times Group, Aaj Tak, The Indian Panorama, EBC Radio, The South Asian Times, AUM Dance Academy, Parikh WorldWide media, TV Asia, ITV gold, World BB TV, New India Abroad, The Indian Eye, Radio Zindagi, and Radio Dil.

  • A Fundraising musical concert for Sai Baba Temple and Cultural Center

    NORTH BRUNSWICK (TIP): Sai Pariwar, Inc. organized fundraising musical concert on Sunday,  May 8, 2022, attended by more than 300; County Commissioner Shanti Narra & State utility commissioner Upendra Chivukula attended; New Sai Temple construction to begin soon in North Brunswick, New Jersey:

    Sai Pariwar, Inc. & Sai Mandir in North Brunswick, New Jersey, a 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization which was established 22 years ago, organized a fundraising event on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Balaji Temple Auditorium in Bridgewater, New Jersey.  The fundraising event was attended by more than 300 people for a melodious Bollywood musical extravaganza with local talented group of singers and musicians who performed for more than four hours of musical melodies from old to Golden era to newer songs with some talented young and veteran singers from the local area.  The highlight of the musical concert was live music from young talented artists with their melodious voices of some beautiful devotional, romantic and peppy songs.  More than 20 singers and musicians performed on the stage with some solo, duets and choruses which were applauded by many , and many performances received standing ovations. The Middlesex County Commissioner and former Councilwoman of North Brunswick Shanti Narra, former Assemblyman of New Jersey State and current New Jersey State Utility Commissioner Upendra Chivukula, Chairman of MANA TV Sridhar Chillara, Chairman of Indus TV Vijay Garg and many prominent individuals from the Indian American community attended the event to extend their support in this noble cause.   Mr. Chivukula and Ms. Narra both urged everyone to support and come forward to contribute toward this wonderful cause. Talented Madhavi Bathula served as the host for this concert and did an amazing job to keep the audience engaged with her unique style.

    The Sai Mandir, North Brunswick (Sai Pariwar), have acquired land in Central New Jersey area in North Brunswick Township, on Route 130, next to Shoprite Complex,  to build Baba Temple and Cultural Center, that will be the spiritual abode of not only Sri Shirdi Saibaba, but other Hindu Deities.  Currently, the temple management is working with the township and architects to get construction permits approved which will be completed in the near future.   The current temple in North Brunswick is in the warehouse areas and the property is very old with logistical challenges of parking and limited access to special needs and handicapped devotees.  The new temple will allow the devotees an opportunity to have facility to worship at a location which is safer with ample parking, basic needs and equipped with technologies required in the 21st century.

    The goal of Sai Pariwar is to raise 3 million dollars to complete the construction of new temple in the upcoming years.   The Sai Pariwar Board of Trustees and committee are requesting all devotees to contribute generously and also reach out to their friends, families and other acquaintances for their generous support, so they can start meeting financial goals of construction and other work for the new temple.  The new temple will bring Indian American communities and devotees together, so that our future generations will have a place to pray at Baba’s feet and to carry on our traditions, culture, values and heritage.  The temple management is sincerely urging everyone for extending their generous contributions and support in this project while offering them the chance to reach our affluent and growing Indian community in Central Jersey area.  Your generous donations/contributions will ensure temple management can meet the financial needs for the construction of a new temple in highly populated Indian Americans in Central Jersey area.

    The major media supporters for this fundraising event were Indus TV, MANA TV/TV 5, GNN, ITV Gold, Parikh Worldwide media, TV Asia, Akila News, Radio Dil, Radio Zindagi, Divyabhaskar.com, masalajunction.com, Gujarat Darpan, Gujarat Samachar and Hi India.   The contributions for the new temple construction can be given at www.saipariwar.org/donations.  For further information about the new temple construction, donations or sponsorships for the future events, please feel free to contact Surendra Katthula aka Guruji at 732-306-9365 or Anil Bhatt at 732-727-2757 or visit Sai Pariwar website at www.saipariwar.org.

    (Based on a press release issued by Dr. Tushar Patel and Surendra Katthul )