SIGNIFICANT DATES
APRIL 6: RAM NAVAMI
APRIL 10: MAHAVIR JAYANTI
APRIL 14: BAISAKHI
EVENTS
TAMPA/CLEARWATER/ST. PETERSBURG
APRIL 2: GSTB SENIOR DAY; organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; $10 for GSTB members, $15 for non-members; lunch and entertainment; for information, call Jitubhai Vora at (941) 962-9774.
APRIL 5: SRI RAMA NAVAMI CELEBRATIONS; organized by International Society for Krishna Consciousness; Hindu Temple of Florida, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; 4 p.m.; kirtan, cultural dance, Sri Ram Katha, maha arati, prasadam; free; for information, call (813) 523-5458.
APRIL 8: HANUMAN CHALISA; second Tuesday of month; Vishnu Mandir Tampa, 5803 Lynn Road; 7 to 9 p.m.; for information, call Deo Gajadhar at (813) 817-9714.
APRIL 11: “NIRAVAL: THE OG OF TELUGU BANDS;” presented by 4SHOTS Entertainment; The Orpheum, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa; 7 p.m.; for tickets, information, call (516) 847-4687.
APRIL 13: Veena concert; organized by Swaralaya; performed by Vidwan Sri Ramana Balachandar and team; Hindu Temple of Florida hall, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 5 p.m.; for information, email [email protected]
APRIL 16: ICC SENIORS GET-TOGETHER; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free seminar, lunch and entertainment; only for 65 years and older; for information, text email address along with your name to Bhikhu Nayi at (631) 560-2718 to receive details about seniors gathering every month; or call Mahesh Modha at (813) 476-1540.
APRIL 19: Baisakhi Mela; evening of dinner, dance, music, entertainment organized by Punjabi Association of America, Tampa Bay area; 6:30 p.m.; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; $125 per person; for more information, email [email protected]
APRIL 26: INDIAN CLASSICAL FUSION MUSIC CONCERT; vocalists Aurosish and Madhulita, tabla player Shankh Lahiri and others; Hindu Temple of Florida auditorium, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; $30 per person includes snacks and dinner; 5 p.m. onward; for information, call (813) 803-0730.
MAY 3: “MANUBHAI MINDBLOWING;” Gujarati play starring Sharman Joshi organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; for information, call Bhavik Modi at (813) 557-4555.
MAY 4: MUSICAL CONCERT; presented by Shruti Foundation; vocalist Arati Ankalikar, tabla player Shankh Lahiri and Anirban Chakrabarty on harmonium; Hindu Temple auditorium, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; 5 to 7:30 p.m.; $35; visit www.shrutifoundationtampa.org or call (813) 549-9288.
MAY 18: SANATAN MARG: THE SPIRIT OF INDIA; Tampa Sanatan Mandir multimedia musical fundraiser; composed and directed by Kanniks Kannikeswaran; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 5:30 p.m.; for information, call (813) 252-9851 or email [email protected]
MAY 30-31: 8th ANNUAL MATRIMONIAL MEET & MATCH; organized by Hindu Matrimonial USA; ages 25 to 45 years; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; for information, call (769) 241-0675, email [email protected] or visit www.hindumatrimonial.org to register.
ORLANDO/CASSELBERRY
APRIL 5: CHAITRA NAVRATRI GARBA; presented by Gujarati Society of Central Florida; Olympia High School, 4301 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando; 6 p.m. dinner followed by garba from 8; members free, $30 non-members; for information, call (407) 797-9407 or visit www.gujaratisocietycfl.com
APRIL 9: “Patni Nachave Ane Kaun Bachave;” Gujarati comedy enacted by Ketki Dave; presented by Gujarati Society of Central Florida; Oak Ridge High School, 700 W. Oak Ridge Road, Orlando; 6 p.m.; members free, $35 non-members; for information, call Chirag Patel at (407) 797-9407.
FORT MYERS/CAPE CORAL/NAPLES
APRIL 5: INDIA FEST; organized by India Association of Fort Myers (IAFM); JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Indian food, dance, henna, music, handicrafts and clothing; for information, email [email protected] or visit https://www.iaftmyers.org/
JACKSONVILLE
MAY 4: JAX INDIA FEST 2025; live performances, Indian bazaar, food; Mandarin Garden Club, 2892 Loretto Road, Jacksonville; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; for information, call (502)-330-9093 or (904)-866-6147.
SOUTH FLORIDA (CORAL SPRINGS)
APRIL 20: 100 YEARS OF BOLLYWOOD; live audio-visual musical journey; written by Dr. Ninad Thackare and directed by Milind Oak; Coral Springs High School, 7201 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs; 6 p.m.; for tickets, information, call Soham at (954) 648-1510.