AROUND TOWN NEWS
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January 2012 -
Atlanta’s attorney Udai Singh and others presented a music program in memory of Shammi Kapoor. The program also raised funds for the nonprofit Georgia Legal Services Program.
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January 2012 -
The City of Johns Creek's fifth anniversary celebration included the Gaudiya Vaishnava Association (GVA) in both the parade (with their ratha yatra) and the music fest (with sankirtan). Similar cultural activities!
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January 2012 -
The Atlanta Telugu community hosted prominent actor (villain)/producer Dr. Mohan Babu and his son, young actor (hero)/producer Mr. Vishnu Manchu, who were raising funds for their schools for the underprivileged.
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January 2012 -
At the Hindu Temple of Atlanta dances celebrating Lord Shiva included dancing with diyas and balancing a sword on the head! Several teachers and students participated, coordinated by Sujaya Dixit.
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December 2011 -
Atlanta’s 2011 Walk raised over $1.2 million, with all funds going directly to projects, e.g. for girls in Afghanistan to go to school, for farmers in Mali, for mothers in India, and more.
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December 2011 -
GlobalArt held its 2nd National Competition, with children from 4 years to 13 years old competing. Atlanta winners were Ruya Jiwani, Anoushka Misra, and Anika Vennel (previously a Doodle4Google State Finalist).
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December 2011 -
Bharathakala Natya Academy and several nonprofits presented a dance drama based on the Snow White fairy tale, as a fundraiser for Bhutanese refugee children’s education. The story focused on beauty of character.
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December 2011 -
This Diwali, Clayton County commissioners were pleased to learn about the festival and the services provided by the Ambaji USA Temple, where Consul General Kumar was introduced to a crowd of thousands.
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December 2011 -
Hues of blue, green and yellow illuminated the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Lilburn for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. The Mandir steps were lit with hundreds of candles, and fireworks filled the night sky.
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December 2011 -
Purbasha, the newest Bengali organization of Atlanta, for the first time celebrated Kali Puja. A 450-plus crowd was treated to a concert by Bhoomi, fusion of modern, urban lyrics with Bangla rural folk tunes.
