Inaugural Pooja for the Lakshmi Sanctum with Vimanam
By Ranjana Narasiman PEARLAND: We call HER by many names Padmavathi, Devi, Thaayaar, Mahalakshmi and more, our Goddess Lakshmi in the form of Moolavar, the installed deity at Sri Meenakshi Temple’s main sannidhi and in the form of utsavar, the procession deity who sat majestically, on a decorated podium at the newly renovated Ganesh Temple. […]
Beauty and Grace at Annual Recital of Abhinaya School of Performing Arts
KATY: Colors, choreography and synchronization were the highlights of Rasaanubhava’14, the annual recital of Abhinaya School of Performing Arts, at the Stafford Civic Center on May 18. The artistic director and teacher Indrani Parthasarathy, well versed in the Pandanallur style of Bharathanatyam and also trained in Kuchipudi style of dancing is the daughter of the […]
Reimagining India was Foremost on the Mind, a Week After Historic Elections
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: A week after the historic elections in India which saw the Bharati Janata Party catapult into the helm of the nation in a landslide victory, curiosity was rampant at the perfectly timed launch of the book “Reimagining India: Unlocking the Potential of Asia’s Next Superpower” in front of an audience of […]
35th NABC 2015 kicked off at Houston Durga Bari Society
HOUSTON: Houston recently hosted a big extravaganza – kickoff for a prestigious mega-event in 2015. Since 1980 North American Bengali Conference (NABC or Banga Sammelan) has promoted the Bengali culture richness in USA and Canada. Tagore Society of Houston (TSH) will host its 35th version on July 10-12, 2015. TSH already erected a statue of […]
Graduation at the Arya Samaj School
BY Smriti Ahuja & Sanjana Kapoor HOUSTON: Arya Samaj hosted a Graduation ceremony for its students on Sunday, May 18. The ceremony, held in the Main Hall, was filled with award presentations and student performances. The day began with all the students participating in Havan in the school, and chants of Swaha filled the air. After […]
Ovarcome Adds More Support in Fight Against Ovarian Cancer
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It was the first gala for this nascent organization which got its beginning only a couple of years ago as a concept that was presented to the Indo-American community through a performance by the Seattle-based Bengali rock band “Brishti”, organized in collaboration with Better Bangla Radio (see IAN dated October 12, […]
Four Generations Gather to Celebrate Vimala “JiMa”’s 100th Birthday
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The two brothers Kabir, the elder by 2 years, and Rana, 8 did an acrobatic hip-hop dance, twisting, turning and tumbling while they sang a short poem they had penned for their JiMa. “JiMa, JiMa, JiMa, One double zero, you are our hero; sweet as the chocolate you love to eat; […]
Interfaith Ministries Seeks Volunteers for Meals On Wheels
HOUSTON: Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston is in need of volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels meals to homebound seniors in Houston. The program currently needs volunteers to help make deliveries in Houston’s Midtown area. Volunteers can deliver with a family member, colleague, or by themselves. “Volunteers play a vital role in our Meals on […]
ISKCON of Houston Celebrates the Opening of its New Temple
Click here for photo collage Click below for side show [picasa width=”300″ height=”200″ bgcolor=”#000000″ autoplay=”1″ showcaption=”1″ user=”indoamericannews@gmail.com” album=”es_20140522″] By ISKCON of Houston Communications Team HOUSTON: The past weekend of May 16, 17 and 18 marked a historic milestone in yje city with the Grand Opening of new International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) […]
Jubilation Reigns Supreme for Locals at Narender Modi Victory
Click here for photo collage Click below for slide show [picasa width=”300″ height=”200″ bgcolor=”#000000″ autoplay=”1″ showcaption=”1″ user=”indoamericannews@gmail.com” album=”es_2014052202″] By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The strength of a landslide victory by Narender Modi at the helm of the Bharati Janata Party’s push for assuming power in India brought out […]
Nearly Three Decades in the Making, ISKCON’s Temple Soars and Delights
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The faithful and the merely curious slipped off their footwear and walked on the cool marble tiled floor to the roped of line where they passed in front of the deities of Radha and Krishna, newly installed just the day before. Devotees, many young and completely immersed in the temple, sang […]
An Investment in Sugar Cane Could Make India Energy Independent
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON, TX: Nestled almost in the center of the Deccan Plateau, in the center of the state of Maharashtra and almost due east of the state capital Mumbai is the district of Parbhani, an area of immense sugarcane cultivation fed by a network of canals emanating from the Godavari river. It is […]
Anjali Center Students to Present Odissi Dance Recitals
HOUSTON: Around fifty students of Dr. Smt. Aparupa Chatterjee, the Odissi faculty at Anjali Center for Performing Arts, a disciple of Guru Ratikant and Sujata Mohapatra from “Srjan”, are going to present an exquisite program, “Kelucharan Guna Keertanam 2014” (the 3rd North American Odissi Convention), at the Sur Auditorium of the Houston Durgabari Society, on […]
Chinmaya Mission Students Offer Gita Chanting with Devotion
By Sree Gundamaraju It starts in early February every year. On the crisp chilly Sunday mornings, a group of excited children, their parents, and equally enthusiastic teachers gather at Chinmaya Mission Houston, an hour before the regular session starts. They go into their respective class rooms and begin learning to chant the selected chapter of […]
HMM Hosts Music Composer Kaushal Inamdar’s Houston Concert
By Ravi Ozarker HOUSTON: May 11th 2014 – Houston Maharashtra Mandal (HMM) hosted Kaushal Inamdar’s Concert at Berry Center, Cypress. Shri Kaushal Inamdar is the music director of a super-hit Marathi movie called “BalGandharva”. He is an accomplished singer and music composer. He is also the music director of several recent successful Marathi movies, Pitruroon […]
“Path of Ahimsa” – JVB celebrates Akshay Tritiya, Acharya Abhinandan & Mother’s day
By Shashank Jain Houston: JVB Preksha Meditation Center held a unique event celebrating Akshay Tritiya, Acharya Abhinandan and Mother’s day, on Sunday May 11th 2014. The event was aptly titled – “Path of Ahimsa” which attracted 125 people and was held under the guidance of Samani Sanmati Pragyaji and Samani Jayant Pragyaji. The program began […]
“Why” Camp for Youth Holds Summer Camps in Pearland and Cypress
MANVEL, TX: The Global Organization for Divinity (G.O.D.) USA’s Gopa Kuteeram camps have grown to become innovative, not-to-miss experiences for children and youth in Houston and several cities in the USA and the world! This year G.O.D. Houston (Namadwaar group) once again presents an exciting array of 4 unique camps, with a wonderful blend of […]
Southern News Hosts Education Workshop
HOUSTON: The educational workshop sponsored by McDonald’s and Southern News Group was a grand success by getting over 1000 students along with their parents of different communities, event Co-chair Mr. Rahman Moton welcomed elected officials and all attendee. On May 17, 2014 at Sharpstown International School-Houston, the educational workshop started with a Ribbon cutting ceremony […]
Big Accolades for 9th IAFC Annual Awards Banquet Gala in Dallas
DALLAS: The Indian American Friendship Council (IAFC) hosted its 9th Annual Awards Banquet Gala with big fanfare where more than 500 people attended to celebrate the success of the Indian American community. This awards banquet was held on Saturday, May 10 at Park Plaza Towers in Dallas. The first Indian American Woman Governor, the youngest […]
Enchanting Sri Vasavi Jayanthi Celebrations at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By Seshagiri Pabbisetty On May 18th Vasavi Pooja Sangam coordinated the celebrations under the auspices of Sri Meenakshi Temple. With the sponsorship of Sri Vasavi devotees and their enthusiastic participation with their families and friends the festival turned out to be another enchanting and memorable socio-religious experience for everybody. The event is a celebration […]
