SIGNIFICANT DATES
SEPT. 5: GANESH CHATURTHI
OCT. 1: NAVRATRI BEGINS
EVENTS
TAMPA/CLEARWATER/ST. PETERSBURG
SEPT. 2: “SPIRITUALITY IN DAILY LIFE;” discourse in English by Pujya Sri Paripoornananda Swamiji; 7 p.m.; Hindu Temple of Florida, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; for information, call Siva Panguluri at (502) 439-7881.
SEPT. 7: “DESI CLUB;” organized by India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa: 1 to 4 p.m.; table tennis, carom, card games, chess, etc.; no membership, no minimum age requirement; free; for information, call Ram Jakhotia at (813) 962-4172.
SEPT. 10: VOCAL CONCERT; organized by Samruddhi Global Inc., vocalist Balachandra Prabhu will be joined by Shankhachur Lahiri on tabla and Dr. Manohar Apte on harmonium; 3 to 7 p.m.; private residence: 11506 Jenny Lyne Court, Tampa; $10 tickets with tea and light dinner (children under 16 free); for tickets, call Snehal Padhye at (813) 425-5626 or email [email protected]
SEPT. 15-18: INNER ENGINEERING TOTAL; presented by Isha Foundation; Morean Arts Center for Clay, 420 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg; Inner Engineering is a combination of methods and technologies derived from the ancient science of yoga; for information, call (813) 413-1661, email [email protected]; register at www.innerengineering.com
SEPT. 17: GANESHOTSAV (GANPATI FESTIVAL); organized by Maayboli Melava Tampa Bay; 2 p.m. onward; HCC-Brandon Campus, 10414 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa; MMTB will present a Marathi play "Karti Kaljat Ghustli" starring Prashant Damle and Tejashree Pradhan; free for current MMTB members; non-members $25 per adult, $15 per student and includes dinner; for information, visit www.mmtbusa.org or email [email protected]
SEPT. 17: MUSICAL EVENING WITH SITAR MAESTRO USTAD SHUJAAT KHAN; presented by Shruti Foundation and Swaralaya; 4 to 6:30 p.m.; USF School of Music Theatre, 3755 USF Holly Drive, Tampa; $25 general and $100 VIP admission; children ages 12 and under $15; book online at www.shrutischoolofmusic.com or call (813) 549-9288 for more information.
SEPT. 17: THE BURMAN LEGACY CONCERT; presented by Kaakimaas Box Creations and Funndu; singers include Jolly Mukherjee, Shrikant Narayan, Nirupama, Priyanka and P. Ganesh; Ferguson Hall, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; 7:30 p.m.; tickets start at $25; for information, call Dr. Meena Jain at (727) 480-6597.
SEPT. 18: COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR; organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; 8 a.m. to noon; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; for information, call Minaxi C.J. Patel at (813) 960-8450 or Jigisha Desai at (813) 731-7747.
SEPT. 18: SENIOR EVENT; organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; 4 to 7 p.m.; VYO Center, 5809 Lynn Road, Tampa; for information, call Himatlal Parekh at (813) 922-8090 or Jigisha Desai at (813) 731-7747.
SEPT. 21: ICC SENIORS ONE-DAY BUS TRIP; instead of the monthly get-to-gather at India Cultural Center, seniors will take a one-day luxury bus trip to Shirdi Sai Florida Center temple and Pushtidham Haveli Ocala; $60 per person; for information, call John Adhia at (813) 784-1132 or Ram Jakhotia at (813) 962-4172.
SEPT. 24: BANYAN BALL; annually organized by the INDO-US Chamber of Commerce; 6:30 p.m.; Kapok Special Events Center, 923 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; agenda includes keynote speaker, business awards, entertainment; for tickets or information, call (813) 358-8384 or visit www.indo-us.org
SEPT. 24: “MEERA - THE SOUL DIVINE;” dance production features Padma Shri Chitra Visweswaran and Chidambaram Dance Company; music composed by Bombay Jayashri; 4 p.m.; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; presented by AIM for Seva; for information, call Kala Gangadharan at (732) 485-3410 or email [email protected]
SEPT. 30: MUSIC FOR PEACE: NANDKISHOR MULEY; presented by WMNF; Palladium Theatre, 253 5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg; 8 p.m.; tickets start at $20; for information, call (727) 822-3590 or visit www.mypalladium.org
OCT. 1-2: YOGA THERAPY FOR HEALTH & HEALING; presented by Dr. Dilip Sarkar; Hindu Temple of Florida, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday; $75 early bird registration by Sept. 15 or $90 on-site afterward, includes lunch; to reserve a spot, call the temple at (813) 962-6890 or Dr. M.P. Ravindra Nathan at (352) 584 0441.
OCT. 5: “DESI CLUB;” organized by India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa: 1 to 4 p.m.; table tennis, carom, card games, chess, etc.; no membership, no minimum age requirement; free; for information, call Ram Jakhotia at (813) 962-4172.
OCT. 8: FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS; organized by Telangana Association of Florida, Tampa Bay, and Telugu Association of Florida, Tampa Bay; Lettuce Lake Park, 6920 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa; 9:30 a.m. onward; for information, call Chandu Talla at (813) 476-9508 or Dr. Neeraja Jasthi at (813) 789-4976.
OCT. 16: SENIOR EVENT; organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; 4 to 7 p.m.; VYO Center, 5809 Lynn Road, Tampa; for information, call Himatlal Parekh at (813) 922-8090 or Jigisha Desai at (813) 731-7747.
NOV. 5: 29th ANNUAL INDIA FESTIVAL; organized by the Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; tickets are $9 adults, $7 children; for information, call fest Chairman Vijay Gandhi at (863) 287-7970, email [email protected] or visit www.indiafestivaltampabay.com
NOV. 12: DIWALI DINNER & ANNUAL ELECTION; organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.; for information, call GSTB President Jigisha Desai at (813) 731-7747.
NOV. 19: AN AFTERNOON OF CRICKET AND FAMILY FUN; benefiting Children Across borders; noon to 5 p.m.; George M. Steinbrenner Field, 1 Steinbrenner Drive, Tampa; English pub food and white attire encouraged; high tea will be served; $150 per person or $250/couple and $300 ticket for family can be purchased at www.cabcricket.com
NOV. 27: SENIOR EVENT; organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; 4 to 7 p.m.; VYO Center, 5809 Lynn Road, Tampa; for information, call Himatlal Parekh at (813) 922-8090 or Jigisha Desai at (813) 731-7747.
ORLANDO/CASSELBERRY/WINTER PARK
SEPT. 3: “SPIRITUALITY IN DAILY LIFE;” discourse in English by Pujya Sri Paripoornananda Swamiji; 9 a.m.; Hindu Society of Central Florida, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; for information, call Sambasiva Mangalampalli at (407) 782-3419.
SEPT. 5-11: GANESH MAHOTSAV; organized by Orlando Marathi Mandal and Hindu Society of Central Florida; HSCF community hall, 1990 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 9:30 a.m. Ganesh Abhishekh; 5:30 p.m. Rathyatra; aarthi at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6-10; Visarjan will be on Sept. 11 after 2 to 6 p.m. cultural programs; for information, call Prashant Saoji at (321) 460-0800.
SEPT. 11: MYSHADI BRIDAL EXPO; noon to 5 p.m.; Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando; presented by Desh-Videsh Media Group; free admission, parking; for information, call (954) 784-8100.
SEPT. 11: FOREVER PANCHAM; presented by Srishti; Lyman Highway School Auditorium, 865 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood; 6 p.m.; $25; for information, call (407) 619-0375 or email [email protected]
SEPT. 11: CARNATIC CLASSICAL VOCAL CONCERT; presented by Orlando Kannada and Tulu (FL) Sangha; performer is Sri Vidyabhushana; Jewish Community Center, 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland; $15 per person and $25 family; for information, call (321) 277-3724.
SEPT. 17: KIRTAN AND TRADITIONAL INDIAN MUSIC; Pandit Nandkishor Muley will play and lead chants accompanied by his disciples; Harmony Yoga Studio, 110 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland; suggested donation $20; for information, visit www.yogaharmonywellnesscenter.com
SEPT. 18: MONTHLY MEET: organized by Hindu Society of Central Florida (HSCF) New Age Group; 1:30 p.m.; HSCF community hall, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; seminar on importance of healthy life by dentist Dr. Mohan Saoji; Q&A session, snacks and hot tea; RSVP to [email protected]
SEPT. 24: SEVENTH ANNUAL IACC GALA; presented by Indian American Chamber of Commerce; 6:30 p.m.; Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee; $125 per person; to purchase tickets, visit www.iaccorlando.com
SEPT. 30: A NIGHT OF DONS & DIVAS; presented by Asian Cultural Association as a kickoff for its 22nd South Asian Film Festival on Oct. 1-3; Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; $75 per person; for information, call Jasbir Mehta at (407) 333-3667 or visit www.aca-florida.org
OCT. 1-3: “BEYOND BOLLYWOOD: 22nd ANNUAL SOUTH ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL”; presented by Enzian and Asian Cultural Association; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; for details, visit www.enzian.org or call (407) 333-3667.
OCT. 2: HSCF NEW AGE GROUP CELEBRATION OF GRANDPARENTS DAY; Hindu Society of Central Florida community hall, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 12:30 p.m.; everyone invited; free pizza, salad, ice cream, drinks, cultural program and prizes for essay (deadline Sept. 23) and on-the-spot drawing competitions; for competition rules and details, e-mail [email protected]
OCT. 13-16: INNER ENGINEERING TOTAL; presented by Isha Foundation; Rosen Jewish Community Center, 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando; Inner Engineering is a combination of methods and technologies derived from the ancient science of yoga; for information, email [email protected]; register at www.innerengineering.com
OCT. 22-23: YOGA & AYURVEDA WEEKEND COURSE; presented by Lakulish Institute of Yoga, Gujarat; teachers are Swami Satyanandji and Krishna Panchal; Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, 269 N. Klondike Ave., Orlando; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days; $100 in advance or $125 on day of course; students with valid ID and seniors are $75; for information, call Ramesh Panchal at (321) 277-1745 or email [email protected]; to register, visit lakulishinstituteyogaorl.eventbrite.com
SARASOTA/BRADENTON
SEPT. 10: FOURTH ANNUAL MANASOTA INDIA FESTIVAL; organized by the Gujarati Association of Manasota and Indian American Association of Manatee and Sarasota; Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto; noon to 8 p.m.; food, cultural activities, dance program; $3 per person entry; free for children under 5 years of age; for information, call (941) 524-6545 or email [email protected]
SEPT. 25: MEET, MINGLE & MEDITATE WITH SADHGURU; yogi, mystic and visionary will launch his new book, “Inner Engineering – A Yogi’s Guide to Joy;” 2 to 4 p.m.; The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; to purchase tickets and for more details, visit www.meetsadhguru.org
OCT. 20-23: INNER ENGINEERING TOTAL; presented by Isha Foundation; The Devyn, 7113 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; Inner Engineering is a combination of methods and technologies derived from the ancient science of yoga; for information, call (813) 413-1661, email [email protected]; register at www.innerengineering.com
FORT MYERS
NOV. 5: KATHAK YATRA; presented by Raaga; 7:30 p.m.; Barbara B. Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers; for information, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.raagafl.org
MELBOURNE (SPACE COAST)
SEPT. 10: BHAJAN SANDHYA; Kalamanch, USA, performers include singers Pradnya Jadhav and Mahesh Lad with Vikrant Kelkar on tabla and Raj Bandekar on harmonium; 4 p.m.; Manav Mandir, 7400 Waelti Drive, Melbourne; for information, call Prashant Chopde at (321) 704-0455 or visit www.mmbrevard.org
SOUTH FLORIDA (FORT LAUDERDALE/MIAMI/DAVIE/BOYNTON BEACH)
SEPT. 8-11: INNER ENGINEERING TOTAL; presented by Isha Foundation; Boynton Woman's Club, 1010 S Federal Highway, Boynton Beach; Inner Engineering is a combination of methods and technologies derived from the ancient science of yoga; for information, (561) 206-4742, email [email protected]; register at www.innerengineering.com
SEPT. 10: SOLO AND FUSION OF CELESTIAL SOUND OF SITAR AND VEENA; presented by Association of Performing Arts of India; performers are Pandit Krishna Mohan Bhatt (sitar), Nitin Mitta (tabla), Saraswathi Ranganathan (veena) and Ganapathi Ranganathan (mridangam); 5 to 8 p.m.; Broward County Main Library Auditorium,100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale; $10 students with current ID, $25 general admission and $35 VIP; for information, visit www.apaiart.com or email [email protected]
SEPT. 11: CHINMAYA BALA VIHAR, STUDY GROUPS RESUME SEPT. 18; for details, visit www.cmmiami.org
OCT. 15: SECOND ANNUAL 5K RUN/WALK; in memory of Rahul Maheshwari; Vista View Park, 4001 S.W. 142nd Ave., Davie; register online at www.lightonespath.org; for information, call Priti or Narendra Maheshwari at (954) 461-7941 or email [email protected]
NOV. 12: ANNUAL GALA; India-US Chamber of Commerce South Florida; JW Marriott, 1109 Brickel Ave., Miami; $140 for chamber members; $150 for non-members; guest of honor will be Indian Consul General Nagesh Singh; for details, email i[email protected] or visit www.indousasfl.com
NOV. 12: DIWALI; organized by Indian Regional and Cultural Center; noon to 10 p.m.; Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; program will include Bollywood, folk, classical music and dance, IRCC Children Show, and dance competitions; for information, call (954) 543-1539, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.irccflorida.com
Event submissions are free, e-mail information to [email protected] by the 20th.
Disclaimer: Event details are subject to change. Please check with local organizers.
