APRIL 2016
Khaas Baat : A Publication for Indian Americans in Florida

SIGNIFICANT DATES

APRIL 8: GUDI PADWA/UGADI/CHETI CHAND (HINDU NEW YEAR)

APRIL 13: BAISAKHI

APRIL 15: RAM NAVAMI

APRIL 19: MAHAVIR JAYANTI

APRIL 22: HANUMAN JAYANTI

EVENTS

TAMPA/CLEARWATER/ST. PETERSBURG

APRIL 1: THEMATIC MUSICAL STORY TELLING AND HARIKATHA IN ENGLISH; presented by Swaralaya (Carnatic Music Association of Tampa); Vishaka Hari will be accompanied by Ananthakrishnan Balaji on violin and Arjun Ganesh on mridangam; 7 p.m.; Hindu Temple of Florida, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; $20; for information, call Anu Durai at (727) 743-1648.

APRIL 2: Amma Satsang With Mata Amritanandamayi Devi’s Disciple Brahmachari Ramanand; spiritual discourse, meditation, bhajans; 7:30 p.m.; The Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater; for information, call Ashanka Kananda at (727) 424-2304 or email ashanka@tampabay.rr.com

APRIL 3: CARNATIC VOCAL RECITAL; presented by Swaralaya; Gayathri Venkatraghavan will be accompanied by Mysore Sri Srikanth on violin and Neyveli Sri Skanda Subramaniam on mridangam; 5 p.m.; Hindu Temple of Florida, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; $20; for information, call Anu Durai at (727) 743-1648.

APRIL 3: “UMAR CHHE ANTIQUE PAN DIL CHHE ROMANTIC;” Gujarati comedy play organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; starring TV actors Apara Mehta and Firoz Bhagat; 6 p.m.; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; for information, call Keval Brahmbhatt at (813) 494-2700 or visit www.gujaratisamaj.org

ongoing THROUGH APRIL 3: Inner Engineering with Shambhavi Kriya; to be held in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota; Inner Engineering addresses aspects of human wellbeing – from body, mind and emotion to the fundamental life energy within us; for details or to register, visit www.InnerEngineering.com/Live or call (813) 413-1661.

APRIL 6: “Desi Club;” organized by India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa: 1 to 4 p.m.; table tennis, carom, card games, chess, etc.; no membership, no minimum age requirement; free; for information, call Ram Jakhotia at (813) 962-4172.

APRIL 7: TABLA MAESTRO ZAKIR HUSSAIN CONCERT & THE MASTERS OF PERCUSSION; Straz Center, Ferguson Hall, 1010 N. W.C.MacInnes Place, Tampa; 7:30 p.m.; tickets starting at $22 can be purchased at www.strazcenter.org; for information, call (813) 229-7827.

APRIL 8: GSTB’s Youth Committee's Participation in Relay for Life; 6 p.m.; donations welcome; for more information, call Maya Patel at (813) 971-8081 or Jigisha Desai at (813) 731-7747.

APRIL 9: VAISAKHI MELA 2016; presented by the Punjabi Association; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 6:30 p.m.; $50 per person; for tickets and other information, call 1-800-838-3006.

APRIL 9: TWO ONE-ACT PLAYS; “Ji Jaisi Aapki Marzi” written by Nadira Zaheer Babbar in Hindi and “Taconic Parkway” written by Sudipta Bhawmik in English; presented by Theatrix USA and Manjusha Naik; HCC Brandon Campus, Brandon Student Services Building ( BSSB), 10414 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa; $20 per person; light refreshments will be served; parental guidance recommended for children under 18; for tickets, call Manjusha Naik at (813) 842-8563 or Vrushali Pendharkar at (813) 966-3475.

APRIL 16-21: “GROW FROM WITHIN TO SUCCEED IN LIFE;” discourses, yoga and meditation by Swami Mukundananda in English; free; Vishnu Mandir, 5803 Lynn Road, Tampa; 5 to 8 pm. Saturday-Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m. Monday to Wednesday and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday; followed by dinner; for information, call Sushma Srivastava at (727) 743-1183 or (727) 490-2298.

APRIL 16: RAM NAVAMI CULTURAL PROGRAM; Hindu Temple of Florida hall, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; for information, call the mandir at (813) 962-6890 or visit www.htfl.org

APRIL 16: GEET MALA; musical program presented by FIA of Tampa Bay; Hillsborough Community College, North Dale Mabry Highway campus (Student Services Building, Floor #1), 4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd., Tampa; $5 per person; for information, call Mahesh Modha at (813) 476-1540.

APRIL 17: BAL GANDHARVA: REMEMBERING NATYA SANGEET LEGEND; presented by Swaradhana; vocalist Pandit Anand Bhate will be accompanied by Aditya Oak on harmonium and Prasad Padhye on tabla; Arbor Greene Community Center, 18000 Arbor Greene Drive, Tampa; 3 to 6 p.m.; $25 per person till April 13; thereafter, $35; to buy tickets, visit www.swaradhana.org

APRIL 17: SENIOR EVENT; organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; Vyo Center, 5809 Lynn Road, Tampa; 4 to 7 p.m.; for information, call Event Chair Ashokbhai Vora at (267) 421-3209.

APRIL 20: ICC SENIORS GET-TO-GATHER; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free seminar, lunch and entertainment; no minimum age requirement; for information or ride, call John Adhia at (813) 784-1132 or Ram Jakhotia at (813) 962-4172.

APRIL 20: BUSINESS & NETWORKING EVENT; organized by INDO-US Chamber of Commerce; guest speaker is Mark Nathwani; free; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; HCI Ballroom, 5300 W. Cypress St., Tampa; no RSVP required; for information, visit www.indo-us.org

APRIL 21-25: Art of Living Happiness Program; 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekend; Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club, 10630 Plantation Bay Drive, Tampa; for information, call Sasidhara at (201) 683-1777 or Tejas at (602) 758-2427.

APRIL 22-24: “FLORIDIAN RETREAT WITH SWAMI MUKUNDANANDA;” Days Inn St Petersburg North, 5005 34th St. N., St. Petersburg; $250 per adult and $125 per child; for information, call Sushma Srivastava at (727) 743-1183 or (904) 962-9378.

APRIL 30: HEALTH FAIR; Hindu Temple of Florida hall, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; for information, call the mandir at (813) 962-6890 or visit www.htfl.org

MAY 1: GUJARAT GAURAV DIN; organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; 5 p.m. onward; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; for information, call Jigisha Desai at (813) 731-7747.

MAY 1: CARNATIC VOCAL RECITAL; presented by Swaralaya; Ranjani and Gayathri will be accompanied by M. Rajeev on violin and Sri Sai Giridhar on mridangam; 5 p.m.; Hindu Temple of Florida, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; $20; for information, call Anu Durai at (727) 743-1648.

MAY 4: “Desi Club;” organized by India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa: 1 to 4 p.m.; table tennis, carom, card games, chess, etc.; no membership, no minimum age requirement; free; for information, call Ram Jakhotia at (813) 962-4172.

MAY 7: Baishakhi; cultural show by local talent presented by Soikot Bengali Association; 3:30 p.m.; Friday Morning Musicale & Federated Clubs; 809 W. Horatio St., Tampa; for details, visit www.soikot.org

MAY 8: MOTHER’S DAY PICNIC; organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; for information, call Keval Brahmbhatt at (813) 494-2700 or visit www.gujaratisamaj.org

MAY 21: TAMPA BAY INDIAN MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL; organized by Shruti Foundation; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Master Indian classical musicians, dance performances, yoga, food, kirtan, etc.; for information, call (813) 549-9252 or visit www.shrutifoundation.org

MAY 22: SENIOR EVENT; organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; 4 to 7 p.m. Vyo Center, 5809 Lynn Road, Tampa; for information, call Jigisha Desai at (813) 731-7747.

ORLANDO/CASSELBERRY/ALTAMONTE SPRINGS

APRIL 2: FESTIVAL OF INDIA; organized by Hindu Society of Central Florida, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; on temple grounds and the cultural program in the community hall; free admission and $5 parking fee; to reserve a stall/booth or register for cultural programs, visit www.hindutempleorlando.org; for questions, call the mandir at (407) 699-5277 or Prashant Saoji at (321) 460-0800.

APRIL 2: VISHAL AND SHEKHAR MUSIC CONCERT; presented by Krish Patel and Satya Shaw; 8 p.m.; Orange County Convention Center, Linda Chapin Theater, 9800 International Drive, Orlando; tickets starting at $39 can be purchased at www.bollywoodeventsfl.com; for information, call Patel at (407) 454-3334 or Satya Shaw at (813) 842-0345.

APRIL 3: MONTHLY MEET: organized by Hindu Society of Central Florida (HSCF) New Age Group; HSCF community hall, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 1:30 p.m.; carom, cards, chess, snacks, tea/coffee; free for members with prior RSVP or $5 at the gate for all; RSVP to hscfnewagegroup@gmail.com 

APRIL 9: TABLA MAESTRO ZAKIR HUSSAIN CONCERT & THE MASTERS OF PERCUSSION; Bob Carr Theater, 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando; 7:30 p.m.; tickets starting at $30 can be purchased at www.drphillipscenter.org

APRIL 9: GUDI PAWDA; organized by Orlando Marathi Mandal; Hindu Society of Central Florida community hall, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; for information, call (281) 912-4907.

APRIL 10: TWO ONE-ACT PLAYS; “Ji Jaisi Aapki Marzi” in Hindi and “Taconic Parkway” in English; presented by Theatrix USA; Eastmonte Civic Center, 830 Magnolia Drive, Altamonte Springs; 1 to 5 p.m.; tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at www.eventsdesignedbykish.blogspot.com; for information, call Kishor Pathare at (321) 960-5497 or email kishorpathare@yahoo.com

APRIL 17: “UMAR CHHE ANTIQUE PAN DIL CHHE ROMANTIC;” Gujarati comedy play organized by Gujarati Society of Central Florida; starring TV actors Apara Mehta and Firoz Bhagat; 5 p.m.; Olympia High School, 4301 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando; free for members; $35 for non-members; for information, visit www.gujaratisocietycfl.com

APRIL 23: “LEARN TO MEDITATE;” presented by Heartfulness Institute; free; Westmonte Park Auditorium, 624 Bills lane, Altamonte Springs; two sessions starting at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; to register, visit www.tinyurl.com/westmonte; for information, call (914) 831-8121 or email Orlando.fl@heartfulness.org

APRIL 23: PUNJABI VIRSA 2016; presented by GSC Entertainment; Freedom High School, 2500 W. Taft Vineland Road, Orlando; for tickets and information, call Gagandeep Singh at (321) 945-0321.

GAINESVILLE

APRIL 8: Amma Satsang With Mata Amritanandamayi Devi’s Disciple Brahmachari Ramanand; spiritual discourse, meditation, bhajans; 7 p.m.; Stillpoint Healing Center, 2730 N.W. 39th Ave., Gainesville; for information, call Ananda Devi at (352) 219-6068 or email ananda@atlantic.net

APRIL 9: INDIA FEST & HEALTH FAIR; presented by the India Cultural & Education Center; health fair will be 9 a.m. to noon and the festival will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Santa Fe Community College, Gymnasium (Building V), 3000 N.W. 83rd St., Gainesville; Indian food, dance, art, music, jewelry, clothing, henna; for information, call (810) 516-3072 or e-mail indiafestgainesville@gmail.com

VERO BEACH/FORT PIERCE

APRIL 4: Amma Satsang With Mata Amritanandamayi Devi’s Disciple Brahmachari Ramanand; spiritual discourse, meditation, bhajans; 6 p.m.; Vedic Culture Society Hindu Temple, 406 Ulrich Road, Fort Pierce; for information, call Olga Sneha Gilmore at (772) 925-4389 or email gilmoreolga@gmail.com

FORT MYERS

APRIL 6: Amma Satsang With Mata Amritanandamayi Devi’s Disciple Brahmachari Ramanand; spiritual discourse, meditation, bhajans; 6 p.m.; All Faiths Unitarian, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers; for information, call Rama Devi at (239) 226-0900.

SPACE COAST (MELBOURNE/COCOA)

APRIL 16: DOCTORS EXPO & HEALTH FAIR; presented by Doctors’ Goodwill Foundation; 4 to 9 p.m.; Space Coast Stadium, 5800 Stadium Parkway, #101, Melbourne; for details, visit www.doctorsfoundation.org

MAY 8: MOTHER’S DAY; organized by the Indian Association of the Space Coast (IASC); F. Burton Smith Regional Park, 7575 W. Highway 520, Cocoa; 1 to 6 p.m.; for fees and other information, call (321) 271-7072, email iascbrevard@gmail.com or visit www.iascbrevard.com

DAYTONA BEACH

APRIL 9-15: SHRIMAD BHAGVAT KATHA BY DEVI CHITRALEKHA; Hindu Temple of Daytona Beach, 148 Madison Ave., Daytona Beach; 5 to 8 p.m.; for more information, call Pankaj Patel at (386) 453-5512 or email mikepatel4588@yahoo.com

JACKSONVILLE

APRIL 2-7: “GROW FROM WITHIN TO SUCCEED IN LIFE;” discourses, yoga and meditation by Swami Mukundananda in English; Hindu Society of North East Florida (HSNEF),

4968 Greenland Road, Jacksonville; 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m. Monday to Wednesday and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday; for information, call Sonia Shahani at (904) 429-3803.

TALLAHASSEE

APRIL 7: Amma Satsang With Mata Amritanandamayi Devi’s Disciple Brahmachari Ramanand; spiritual discourse, meditation, bhajans; 6:30 p.m.; 2637 Antietam Trail, Tallahassee; for information, call Damu Menon at (850) 391-0459 or email ammaflorida@yahoo.com

SOUTH FLORIDA (MARGATE/LAKE WORTH/MIAMI/CORAL SPRINGS)

APRIL 3: Amma Satsang With Mata Amritanandamayi Devi’s Disciple Brahmachari Ramanand; spiritual discourse, meditation, bhajans; 3 p.m.; Shiva Shakti Hanuman Mandir, 251 S. State Road 7, Margate; for information, call Raj Kumar at (954) 251-3807 or email kumar968@gmail.com

APRIL 8: TABLA MAESTRO ZAKIR HUSSAIN CONCERT & THE MASTERS OF PERCUSSION; presented by Duncan Theatre in partnership with Association of Performing Arts of India; Duncan Theatre, 4200 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth; 8 p.m.; $35 general tickets and $75 VIP can be purchased at www.duncantheatre.org; for information, call (561) 868-3309.

APRIL 9-15: “THE ESSENCE OF SPIRITUALITY;” discourses, yoga and meditation by Swami Mukundananda in English; free; Miami Laxmi Narayan Mandir, 9851 S.W. 168 St., Miami; 4 to 7 pm. Saturday-Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday; followed by dinner; for information, call Sarada Premmaraju at (860) 605-3683.

APRIL 10: EVERYDAY SPIRITUAL LIVING; spiritual discourse conducted by Acharya Vivek Gupta; Loggers Middle School, 11584 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton; 10:30 a.m. to noon; organized by Chinmaya Mission Miami; for information, call (561) 843-2818 or email hariom@cmmiami.org

MAY 7: VAISAKHI 2016; presented by Greater Punjab Cultural Society; 7 p.m.; Coral Springs High School, 7201 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs; bhangra competition, teen gidha, Bollywood dance and fancy dress show; general admission is $10; kids under 5 years of age free; for information, call Baljit Mann at (954) 856-3421 or Asha Gupta at (954) 234-5674.

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