Around Town
AROUND TOWN NEWS
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India’s 72nd Independence Day in Atlanta
September 2018 -
The Indian Independence Day celebration on August 15, 2018 at the Consulate General of India, Atlanta, Georgia included a flag hoisting followed by a cultural diversity function.
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First Asian Indian Baptist Church presents 24th annual conference
September 2018 -
All Nations Deeper Life Conference, hosted by the First Asian Indian Baptist Church of Metro Atlanta and its leader Rev. Younis Farhat, included speakers Dr. Tanmay Pramanik and Dr. James M. Tour.
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Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s 7th Hindu Mandir Priests’ Conference
September 2018 -
Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America organized its Dharma Sansad, 7th Hindu Mandir Priests Conference, a part of Hindu Mandir Executive Conference, for priests, temple management, and temple youth groups.
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Muslim charity hosts #OneNationOneCause Back2School Drive
September 2018 -
The national nonprofit ICNA Relief (Islamic Circle of North America Relief) distributed backpacks and supplies to children in need, as part of their #OneNationOneCause Back2School Drive.
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Jeevan saathi: Big Gujarati matchmaking event at Gokuldham Atlanta
September 2018 -
Gokuldham Atlanta held its first Gujarati Hindu matchmaking event with 218 youngsters looking for a partner who attended, as well as their parents; they came from 30 U.S. states, Dubai, and the U.K.
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BeTheYou Runway and Entertainment Show featuring Bollywood designer Rohit Verma
September 2018 -
Shaveta Jain and Anuj Jain of BeTheYou modelling school organized a fashion exhibition and runway show featuring Bollywood designer Rohit Verma and Pantaloons Femina Miss India Tourism 2007 Priyanka Shah.
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Bhajanotsavam by Konkani group, with Harikatha
September 2018 -
The Atlanta Konkani community has conducted Vishnu Sahasranam for 10 years. To celebrate, a two-day Bhajanotsavam with Harikatha was organized with 80 people in attendance each day.
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IFA Freedom Mela 2018
September 2018 -
Despite intermittent rain, Indian Friends of Atlanta's IFA Freedom Mela 2018 had over 800 people in its parade celebrating India's 72nd Independence Day. US/India colors decorated the Verizon Amphitheater.
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BAPS Charities Supports the Environment by Providing 300,000 Trees
September 2018 -
Funds raised at BAPS Charities' Walk Green 2018 on April 15, 2018 at Lilburn Elementary School contributed to the $166,000 presented in August to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to plant trees.
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“Heart Notes” meant Heartfulness meditation, music, and inspiration
August 2018 -
“Heart Notes” featured author Chetan Bhagat, classical singer Pandit Jasraj, and flautist Shashank Subramanyam for the North American book launch of "The Heartfulness Way" (meditations).
