AROUND TOWN NEWS
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November 2014 -
Vibha’s Dream Mile drew more than 1700 participants—by far the hugest turnout for the Dream Mile in its 16 years. USATF Certification of the 5K route made it a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.
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November 2014 -
Sanatan Mandir's Shilanyas ceremony for the proposed temple, history of the India American Cultural Association (IACA) from 1971, and features of the new Sanatan Mandir building are described.
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November 2014 -
The proactive Indian Consulate led by Ambassador Ajit Kumar set up a meet-and-greet with Cox & Kings on September 19, 2014 in Atlanta to present their proposed services to the community.
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November 2014 -
SwarGanga held its fourth North Indian classical music competition in Atlanta, Crescendo 2014, at the ICRC. With eighty students competing, this was the largest competition thus far.
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November 2014 -
Purbasha celebrated Durga Puja in a grand way, followed by Kali Puja and a musical night with Rajdeep Chatterjee. The cycle of Bengali life, with its magnificent rituals, continues.
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November 2014 -
Autumn is synonymous with colors and the Hindu festival season. Centennial Olympic Park was transformed in a Diwali celebration organized by World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) Atlanta.
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November 2014 -
BAGA celebrated Mahalaya with offerings to ancestors and invocation of Goddess Chandi. Then 700 Bengalis gathered for Durga Puja weekend: bodhan; Saptami/Ashtami, and Nabami/Bijoya Dashami.
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November 2014 -
Sewa Day (October 5, 2014) brought together volunteers from professional, linguistic, temple, spiritual, social, and cultural organizations for a day of community service.
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November 2014 -
Mahatma Gandhi’s Birth Anniversary, observed by the Gandhi Foundation of USA (GFUSA), included talk about a mural on the wall with Gandhi’s face as part of Dr. King’s family portrait.
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November 2014 -
Employees of home accessories brand Surya participated in a half marathon event in Cumming, Georgia, to provide meals for children in Northern India where Surya’s weaver community resides.
