FEBRUARY 2025
Khaas Baat : A Publication for Indian Americans in Florida

SIGNIFICANT DATES

FEB. 2: VASANT PANCHAMI/SARASWATI PUJA
FEB. 26: MAHA SHIVRATRI

EVENTS

TAMPA/CLEARWATER/ST. PETERSBURG
FEB. 5: 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 Mahesh Modha at (813) 476-1540.

FEB. 8: EAST-WEST MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL; organized by Shruti Foundation; 2 to 7 p.m.; Water Works Park, 1710 N. Highlands Ave., Tampa; free; multicultural event with music bands, dance performances, food, vendors; for information, call (813) 549-9288 or visit www.shrutifoundationtampa.org

FEB. 8: SARASWATI PUJA; presented by Soikot - Bengali Association of Greater Tampa; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; $180 family, $100 adult, $40 student; cultural performances, Bengali feast; for information, visit https://soikot.org/

FEB. 11: 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.

FEB 19: 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.

FEB. 21-22: 2nd ANNUAL SOUTH ASIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FLORIDA (SAIFFF); NCG Cinemas, Citrus Park Mall, 7999 Citrus Park Town Center Mall, Tampa; for details, visit www.saifff.org or call (312) 933-2251 or (347) 921-3316.

FEB. 22: “MAYA SITA”; a thematic dance production; organized by Kerala Hindus of North America; St. Joseph's Syro Malabar Church, 5501 Williams Road, Seffner; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; for tickets and more information, call (813) 334-0123.

FEB. 22: SPIFFS INTERNATIONAL FOLK FAIR; presented by Saint Petersburg International Folk Fair Society (SPIFFS) and Volunteers of Indian Culture, Art and Science Society (VICAS); England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave. N., Pinellas Park; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; music, dance, crafts, and cuisine from various cultures, including VICAS; for information, visit https://www.spiffs.org/

MARCH 8: Carnatic vocal concert; organized by Swaralaya; performed by Vidwan O.S. Arun and team; Hindu Temple of Florida hall, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 5 p.m.; for information, email [email protected]

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]

ORLANDO/CASSELBERRY
FEB. 8: KEERTHANA – INDIAN AMERICAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA; musical gala presented by Hindu Society of Central Florida; HSCF temple hall, 1994 E. Lake Drive, Casselberry; 4 p.m.; free; donations welcome; for information, call Promod Dubey at (407) 221-5616.

FEB. 16: VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER, MUSIC AND DANCE; hosted by senior committee of Gujarati Society of Central Florida, 5 to 9:30 p.m.; Shri Laxminarayan Mandir, 251 N. Klondike Ave., Orlando; for GSCF members only, $10 per person; text Kam Shah at (321) 689-6368.

FEB. 23: PICNIC; presented by Gujarati Society of Central Florida; Bill Frederick Park-Turkey Lake, 3401 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; games, entertainment, food; free for members, $15 non-members; for information, call (407) 600-0971.

FORT MYERS/NAPLES
FEB. 15: INDIA FEST – CELEBRATING UNITY EMBRACING DIVERSITY; organized by India Association of Naples; Cambier Park, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; music, dances, food; for information, email [email protected]

FEB. 22: KUCHIPUDI DANCE RECITAL; organized by RAAGA; Dr. Yamini Saripalli presents Krishna Leela in Kuchipudi tradition; Rush Auditorium, J103, FSW, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers; 4 to 6 p.m.; free but donations encouraged; register at raagafl.org

MELBOURNE
MARCH 8-9: INDIAFEST; presented by Manav Mandir; Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne; fashion shows, henna, arts and crafts, Indian cooking demo, food, raffle drawings, etc.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; $8 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under; kids younger than 5 years are free; for information, call Nina Gadodia at (321) 779-0110, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.indiafestbrevard.org

SOUTH FLORIDA (POMPANO BEACH/MIRAMAR/MIAMI/SOUTHWEST RANCHES)
FEB. 1: NAMASTE! presented by Akshaya Patra; Indian art/food festival; Pompano Beach Amphitheatre & Grounds, 1806 N.E. Sixth St., Pompano Beach; 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; visit www.namastefl.com

FEB. 22-23: 30th ASIAN TRADE, FOOD FAIR AND CULTURAL SHOW; presented by Bangladesh Association of Florida; Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater, 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar; 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. both days; Bollywood musical duo Kunal Pandit and Neelanjana Ray to perform; for information, call (754) 246-2801 or visit www.asianfair.org#

MARCH 1: 34th ANNUAL ASIAN CULTURE FESTIVAL; Tropical Park, 7900 S.W. 40th St., Miami; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; purchase tickets at www.AsianCultureFestival.net

MARCH 16: “SHIVA AS A LORD OF DANCE – NATARJA”; organized by Association of Performing Arts of India; dance program presented by South Florida choreographers Dr. Madhavi Menon, Dr. Neha Shah, Sangeetha Sridhar and Ranjana Warier; South Florida Hindu Temple, 13010 Griffin Road, Southwest Ranches; 5:30 to 7 p.m.; purchase $25 tickets online at https://waffl.link/EBPZKTUX

 

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