Around Town
AROUND TOWN NEWS
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Philip Goldberg speaks in Atlanta on India’s spirituality and the West
December 2010 -
He spoke about the influence of Vedic and Vedantic thought on American intelligentsia, starting with Emerson and Thoreau, and culminating in the current popularity of Yoga.
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Ek Shaam Raksha Ke Naam: Aarti Patel receives Community Change Award
December 2010 -
To continue walking with abused women and children in our community, Event Chair Sangita Patil and counselor Aqsa Farooqui encouraged community members to be involved by donating funds, medical, legal, and other services.
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Sandy Springs Library celebrates Diwali with local dance academy
December 2010 -
Over 125 local residents gathered at the library off Mt. Vernon Road for the Diwali program on November 6th, 2010.
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Faith leaders look at their role in supporting domestic violence survivors
December 2010 - The interfaith dialogue was facilitated by Alka Roy with Pastor Noronha, Dr. Seshu Sarma, Manhar Parekh, Dr. Ranjit Singh, Shyam Sriram, and Humera Savaja as panelists.
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Durga Puja resounds across Atlanta
December 2010 -
BAGA invited two well-known artists from Kolkata: Rupankar on Sunday, and Haimanti Shukla on Saturday night.
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Rama and Sita marry, and Ravan burns!
December 2010 -
The ten-headed demon Ravan appears with volunteers and guests before being defeated by forces of good, and burning on October 30, 2010.
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Diwali and New Year celebrated by BAPS
December 2010 -
Later, fireworks lit up the night sky, celebrating the New Year and symbolizing the festive happiness.
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Annual Walkathon benefits Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
November 2010 -
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Record-breaking turnout at the Global Mela
November 2010 -
The many booth vendors represented nonprofits, services and products like Indian costumes, jewelry, artwork and handicrafts, real estate, travel, insurance, tuition, etc. Free activities and food, sponsored by the mall and Legacy Jewels included face painting, balloon artists, sand art, spin art, cotton candy, popcorn, and snow cones.
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Jaanapada Jaatre teaches youth, enthralls all
November 2010 -
The term Jaanapada literally means “tribe’s foothold.” Jaatre, from Sanskrit Yaatra or “journey,” is a major gathering for an annual festival.
