SIGNIFICANT DATES
JAN. 6: GURU GOBIND SINGH SAHIB BIRTHDAY
JAN. 13-14: PONGAL/LOHRI/MAKAR SANKRANT
JAN. 26: INDIA REPUBLIC DAY
EVENTS
TAMPA/CLEARWATER/ST. PETERSBURG
JAN. 1: 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.
JAN. 14: 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.
JAN. 15: 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.
JAN. 19: 5K WALK & RUN; in memory of Dr. Madhavi Sekharam; organized by FIA of Tampa Bay and National American Telugu Society (NATS); Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa; 9 a.m.; for information, call Raju Ramaka at (813) 500-8732.
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. 21-23: 2nd ANNUAL SOUTH ASIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF FLORIDA (SAIFFF); for details, visit www.saifff.org or call (312) 933-2251.
ORLANDO/CASSELBERRY
JAN. 18: HEALTH FAIR; presented by Central Florida Association of Physicians from the Indian Subcontinent (CAPI); Hindu Society of Central Florida, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; free blood pressure, cholesterol checks, and more; to sponsor, call Neelima Katukuri at (313) 671-0574.
JAN. 25: INDIA DAY FAN FEST; Kia Center, 400 W. Church St., Orlando; 4 to 7 p.m.; pre-game festivities at Fan Fest, Indian food, on-court performances; Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons; for tickets, visit https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Indiaday2025
SOUTH FLORIDA (POMPANO BEACH)
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