AROUND TOWN NEWS
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October 2015 -
The new Chinmaya Mission Alpharetta (CMA) ashram in Cumming welcomed a marble statue of Lord Krishna, and later Swami Tejomayananda, head of Chinmaya Mission worldwide, visited.
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September 2015 -
Thousands of Atlanta residents attended the Grand Opening of the new Radha Krishna Temple and Community Center in Duluth, Georgia, on the auspicious weekend of Janmashtami (September 3-5, 2015).
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September 2015 -
Balvihar Hindi School, an educational program of the World Hindu Council of America (VHPA), Atlanta, concluded its 12 day (weekdays, July 8-23, 2015) STARTALK Summer Hindi Language Camp.
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September 2015 -
A panel of soccer players discussed how sport could fight racial stereotyping and promote tolerance and inclusion. The South Asian community could use this idea in school and police settings.
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September 2015 -
A spiritual congregation and blood drive was arranged in Atlanta at Sardar Patel Bhavan on July 18 and 19, 2015, and the occasion was graced by His Holiness Nirankari Babaji himself.
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September 2015 -
To promote Georgia State University's oral history project, a reading by South Asian writers was organized by poet Franklin Abbott and sponsored by Khabar magazine and GSU Special Collections.
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September 2015 -
In response to interest from attendees at their screening of India’s Daughter, Raksha held a meeting on ways to get involved in mitigating issues regarding domestic violence and sexual abuse.
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September 2015 -
After more than 26 years of sadhana (spiritual practice) of the dedicated acharyas (leaders) and devotees of Chinmaya Mission Atlanta, a center was inaugurated by Swami Tejomayananda on July 25, 2015.
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September 2015 -
India’s 69th Independence Day was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Indian Consulate in Atlanta. Celebrations on the sunny morning were attended by over 200 community members.
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September 2015 -
India American Cultural Association (IACA) organized a prayer meeting in honor of former President of India and Bharat Ratna, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, on Thursday, July 30, 2015.
