American Midwest Konkani Association (AMKA) DIWALI 2011 Saturday, October 29, 2011 3:30 pm to 11 pm The Community House 415 West Eight Street Hinsdale, IL 60521 Highlights Of The Evening Diwali Mela in the Field house of The Community House from 3.30p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a variety of stalls in the Mela. [...]
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We invite you and your family to the annual Konkani Diwali celebration for a fun filled evening with Aarti, Potluck Konkani Dinner and Entertainment. Those wishing to participate in the cultural program should submit their names and program details to Geetha Prabhu by November 9th, 2011. Date: Saturday, November 19th, 2011 Time: 5:00 pm – [...]
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By Aruna Mallya Gupta, Toronto, Canada Growing up in India, one often willingly or unwillingly got drawn into or witnessed, endless rounds of Yagnas, poojas and homas of which one seldom understood the significance. Scoop rice, throw rice, pour ghee, pluck the tulsi, … . Of course, one has to partially blame oneself for not [...]
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American Midwest Konkani Association (AMKA) Chicago, invites you to celebrate Ugadi, the Hindu New Year. Date: Saturday, April 9, 2011, 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM Venue: Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple 1145 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL For more details and to RSVP, please send email to: shobhasbasti@yahoo.com
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Prez Patil to grace World Konkani Unity Day MANGALORE: President Pratibha Patil will be the chief guest at the Vishwa Konkani Ekta Divas (World Konkani Unity Day) being organized as part of the maiden Vishw Konkani Sanskrutik Mahamell ( First World Konkani Cultural Convention) here on December 9. The convention per se featuring over 1,500 [...]
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Ganesh Chaturthi (or Ganapati Chovati as we Konkanis call it) is THE celebration in our extended family home in Mumbai. During the five days of Ganapati, all pujas are performed as prescribed in the Puranas, including recitations from the Vedas. At the end of the fifth day, the murthy is consigned to the seas (visarjan), [...]
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Hanuman offering a tribute to Shri Rama, Lakshman and Devi Sita; A carving from the Vijayanagar period on a boulder on Hemakuta, Hampi. (see more from Hampi below) shri ramachandracharanau manasa smaraami shri ramachandracharanau vachasa gruNaami shri ramachandracharanau SHirasa namaami shri ramachandracharanau SHaranam prapadhyae On Rama’s feet I meditate With words I praise With lowered [...]
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May the Lights Guide you to Lead an Inspiring Life. Wishing you Good Health, and Success in the New Year! Happy Deepavali! M&A (now lets light some firecrackers!)
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Last week we enjoyed a shaadi in the family. It was a magnificent production over four days, amidst the beautiful rolling hills of upstate South Carolina. And yes, it was a respite from the Fall here, to greenery, well manicured, lush lawns and Southern hospitality. And what a great occasion for a family reunion! For [...]
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Wishing you all a Wonderful Dassara All year around, We are blessed by Devi’s Grace! M&A (murthy of Kamakshi, a form of Durga Devi at the Ramnathi Devasthan in Ponda, Goa.)
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