SIGNIFICANT DATES
SEPT. 6: ONAM BEGINS
SEPT. 7: GANESH CHATURTHI BEGINS
EVENTS
TAMPA/CLEARWATER/ST. PETERSBURG
SEPT. 4: 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.
SEPT. 7: MEGA ONAM CELEBRATIONS; organized by Malayalee Association of Central Florida/Tampa (MACF); Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Community Center, 2620 Washington Road, Valrico; for information, call (201) 665-3737.
SEPT. 7: “PANCHAM: THE GENIUS OF R.D. BURMAN;” Bollywood music show organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; 6:30 p.m.; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; $10, $20, $30 members, $20, $30, $40 for non-members; for information, call Mahesh Modha at (813) 476-1540.
SEPT. 7-15: GANESH CHATURTHI CELEBRATIONS; organized by Mana American Telugu Association (MATA); Tampa Ayyappa Temple, 6829 Maple Lane, Tampa; for information, call Tony Jannu at (646) 673-0044 or email [email protected]
SEPT. 10: 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.
SEPT. 18: 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.
SEPT. 22: “CONNECTING THROUGH PARENTING;” presented by PEHCHAAN Tampa Bay; workshop focuses on strengthening connections between South Asian parents and children; free; Arbor Greene Clubhouse, 18000 Arbor Greene Drive, Tampa; 2 to 4 p.m.; RSVP (813) 720-7115 or email [email protected]
SEPT. 22: GRAND CARNATIC VOCAL CONCERT; organized by Swaralaya of Tampa; performers are Vidushi Amritha Murali and team; 5 p.m.; Hindu Temple of Tampa community hall, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; for information, email [email protected]
SEPT. 29: TAMPA BAY INDIAN & WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL; organized by Shruti School of Music; Hindu Temple of Florida, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; first session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., second from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.; for tickets, visit www.shrutifoundationtampa.org or call (813) 966-3493.
NOV. 23: ANNUAL INDIA FESTIVAL; organized by the Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; 10 a.m. onward; for information, call India Fest Chair Nikunj Patel at (727) 804-4513 or visit www.indiafestivaltampabay.com
ORLANDO/CASSELBERRY/MAITLAND/WINTER PARK/SANFORD
SEPT. 7: GANDHI DAY OF SERVICE; presented by Indian American Chamber of Commerce; 9 a.m. registration; Olympia High School, 4301 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando; goal is to package 200,000 meals and open to all ages, register at www.iaccorlando.com
SEPT. 7: GRANDPARENTS DAY; organized by Hindu Society of Central Florida New Age Group; 12:30 to 3 p.m.; community hall, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; essay and drawing competitions will be held; free pizza, ice cream and cultural programs; free entry to everyone by RSVP only, [email protected]
SEPT. 13-15: TANISHQ USA/ORLANDO TRUNK SHOW; Hilton Orlando Millenia, 5058 Millenia Place Drive, Orlando; 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (see ad for details).
SEPT. 14: SRI JAGANNATHA RATH YATRA; Hindu Society of Central Florida, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 9 a.m.; for information, call (407) 902-8634.
SEPT. 18: ST. JOHNS RIVER CRUISE; organized by Gujarati Society of Central Florida; starts at Sanford Marina from 4 to 9 p.m.; $40 per person; for information, call Harish Shah at (321) 201-4525.
SEPT. 21: 7th ANNUAL SUR & TAAL; organized by Asian Cultural Association; two-part curation of Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Odissi dances; 3 p.m. start; Trinity Prep School, 5700 Trinity Prep Lane, Winter Park; $25 general admission, $50 reserved; for information, call ACA at (407) 333-3667.
SEPT. 21: 14th Annual Ashoka Awards Gala; organized by Indian American Chamber of Commerce; 6 p.m.; Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando; for information, email [email protected] and for tickets, visit www.iaccorlando.com/
OCT. 5-7: “Beyond Bollywood: The 30th Annual South Asian Film Festival;” presented by Enzian Theater along with Asian Cultural Association; South Asian films shown on screen; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; for details, visit www.enzian.org close to event date.
FORT MYERS/NAPLES
SEPT. 8: MUSICAL CONCERT; performer Dr. Charulatha Mani bridges classical and film music; Vijay Ganesh on mridangam and B. Ananthakrishnan on violin; organized by RAAGA; Rush Auditorium, J103, FSW, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers; 5 to 7 p.m.; free; register at raagafl.org
SEPT. 22: Naples Got Talent & India Independence Day celebration; organized by India Association of Naples; North Naples Middle School, 16165 Learning Lane, Naples; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free for members, $10 non-members; lunch and refreshments provided; open to dance, singing, drama, instrumental; email entry to [email protected]
SOUTH FLORIDA (SOUTHWEST RANCHES/ROYAL PALM BEACH/PALM BEACH GARDENS/DAVIE)
SEPT. 6: PINK GLAM GARBA; $30 adults and $15 children and proceeds benefit BRCA Strong; Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, 151 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach; 7:30 p.m.; for tickets, visit www.brcastrong.org/events/pink-glam-garba/
SEPT. 8: FAMILY FUN DAY; organized by Palm Beach India Association; games, sports, and snacks/food will be provided; free
for members, $20 non-members; The Gardens North County District Park, 5101 117th Court N., Palm Beach Gardens; for information, visit www.gopbia.org
SEPT. 28: SUSHUMNA KRIYA MEDITATION; Guruma Pujyasri Aathmanandamayi to conduct presentation on “Science of Meditation;” 4 to 7 p.m.; South Florida Hindu Temple, 13010 W. Griffin Road, Southwest Ranches; for information, call (954) 903-0609.
SEPT. 29: “COSMIC SOUNDS OF DHRUPAD;” presented by FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Art and Letters and the Association of Performing Arts of India; tribute concert honors the late renowned sitar player Manju N. Mehta; vocal performance will feature Pandit Umakant Gundecha, Anant Gundecha, Dhani Gundecha, accompanied on Pakhavai (percussion) by Pandit Akhilesh Gundecha; Florida Atlantic University (Liberal Arts Building: Room 120 Auditorium), 3200 College Ave., Davie; 5 to 7 p.m.; purchase the $35 tickets at https://apaiart.org/events/