AROUND TOWN NEWS
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Fifth Hanukkah celebrations at Indian Consulate Atlanta
January 2020 - Hanukkah was celebrated in the Indian Jewish tradition at the Indian consulate in Metro Atlanta. Decorations in traditional cool blue and white gleamed alongside vibrant colors of Incredible India.
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Let’s Talk Tourism: Bringing the world closer!
January 2020 - "Let's Talk Tourism," presenting sights and sounds of both Incredible India and U.S. tourist destinations, was presented by the Indian Consulate, GIACC, Georgia, Tours Limited, and others.
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Fall Festivals by Gaudiya Vaishnava Association
January 2020 - Gaudiya Vaishnava Association (GVA) as part of its Fall Utsav, observed Kartik Vrata or DamodarVrata, Shri Govardhan Puja, and the Advent of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita.
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Paint It Gold for Vedika, a child being treated for cancer in Mumbai
January 2020 - The second annual Paint It Gold event was organized by the Access Life America team, to provide people the opportunity to contribute towards a cause (childhood cancer) while having fun!
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India’s economic development grows; Atlanta businesses are invited to Hyderabad to connect
December 2019 - The IndiaSoft team was touring the USA, inviting businessmen to GlobalSoft (March 2020, Hyderabad). At a meeting in October, Consul General Swati Kulkarni presented data on India's growing GDP.
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Amita Swadhin keynotes the 2019 Ek Shaam Raksha Ke Naam fundraiser gala
December 2019 - “I am Raksha ki Beti,” (daughter of Raksha) came the voice of a domestic violence survivor at Raksha’s annual event “Ek Shaam Raksha Ke Naam” themed “Together We Can Heal.”
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Moods in music for five prahars: an exploration by Aarohi
December 2019 - Georgia Tech’s Indian classical music society, Aarohi, presented “Prahar: Exploring Indian Classical Music from Sunrise to Sunset” with musical pieces in Hindustani, Carnatic, and modern styles.
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The Complete Indian Instant Pot Cookbook Dinner
December 2019 - On November 11, 2019, at Chai Pani of Decatur, chef Meherwan Irani hosted author Chandra Ram as she introduced her latest cookbook, The Complete Indian Instant Pot® Cookbook.
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Unity in Diversity at United Diwali Fest
December 2019 - The Consulate General of India, Atlanta in cooperation with Indian-American associations organized the 2nd annual United Diwali Fest on October 26, 2019, at Infinity Energy Center, Duluth, GA.
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BAPS Diwali lights the New Year
December 2019 - Congressman Rob Woodall and over 6,000 Hindus and other community members gathered at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Lilburn, Georgia to celebrate Diwali.