AROUND TOWN NEWS
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October 2017 -
The Hindu Temple of Atlanta in Riverdale, GA, organized a Ganesh Utsav celebration from August 25 to September 2, 2017, with hundreds of devotees coming from as far as Pennsylvania and Arizona.
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October 2017 -
“Arpan: An Offering” was back again after 2 years. This cultural extravaganza organized by Savitha Vishwanathan and her students at the Nritya Sankalpa Dance Academy captivated the audience.
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October 2017 -
Rocking Atlanta as Hurricane Irma approached was Indian films' star vocalist Shreya Ghoshal, with 35 musicians and the music arranger from her debut film Devdas, and Sa Re Ga Ma winner Kinjal Chattopadhay.
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October 2017 -
Led by singer and deejay Ram Durvasula, a 4-hour program of songs written by Dr. C. Narayana Reddy enticed a senior couple to drive 3 and a half hours to Atlanta to listen!
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October 2017 -
Vivah’s Atlanta branch held a free singles speed dating event with 63 participants of various ages. This was the Atlanta branch’s second singles event, with the next planned for December 3.
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October 2017 -
MLK's “I have a Dream” speech called for an end to racism and sought civil and economic rights. 54 years later, his statue on the Georgia State Capitol lawns was unveiled.
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October 2017 -
Samskrita Bharati – Atlanta Chapter celebrated its first public program for World Sanskrit Day. Students from three areas enacted plays and skits, sang songs, and recited shlokas in Sanskrit.
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October 2017 -
Pandit Dhananjay Kaul, Indian Sufiana maestro, received a standing ovation from music lovers at a concert that raised funds for construction of an Atlanta replica of the Kheer Bhawani temple.
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September 2017 -
India American Cultural Association (IACA) celebrated the 21st Festival of India (FOI) at Infinite Energy Center in Duluth with élan and gaiety. About 4,000 attended the whole day event.
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September 2017 -
More than 500 parents and students attended Vibha’s “Are You Ready for College” informational seminar and panel discussion, for answers to their questions on the admission process.
