SIGNIFICANT DATES
AUG. 15: INDIA INDEPENDENCE DAY
AUG. 15: PARSI NEW YEAR
AUG. 19: RAKSHA BANDHAN
AUG. 26: KRISHNA JANMASHTAMIEVENTS
EVENTS
TAMPA/CLEARWATER/ST. PETERSBURG
AUG. 7: 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.
AUG. 13: 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.
AUG. 21: 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.
AUG. 24: A CELEBRATION WITH HAF CO-FOUNDERS; Hindu American Foundation’s annual gala; 6 to 9:30 p.m.; Westin Tampa Bay, 7627 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa; for tickets and information, visit www.myhaf.org/tampagala
AUG. 24: “JIVAN EK JALSO;” Gujarati songs, ghazals, bhajans program 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.
AUG. 31: Grand Carnatic vocal concert; organized by Swaralaya of Tampa; performers are Vidwan Sankaran Namboothiri and team; 10.30 a.m.; Hindu Temple of Tampa community hall, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; for information, email [email protected]
AUG. 31: DINNER/DANCE; Shree Raam Mandir celebrates Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day; 7 p.m.; The Oaks at St. Mark's Event Venue, 13312 Cain Road, Tampa; for information, call Angela at (813) 842-4447.
AUG. 31: JANMASHTAMI CELEBRATIONS; organized by International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON); 5 p.m.; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; free; kirtan, Krishna katha, cultural performances; for information, call Suresh Kumar at (913) 228-9213 or visit www.iskcontampa.com
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. 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]
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
AUG. 16: MEMBER APPRECIATION WINE TASTING; organized by Indian American Chamber of Commerce; 6 to 8 p.m.; Porsche South Orlando, 4895 Vineland Road, Orlando; free for members, $25 non-members; register at www.iaccorlando.com
AUG. 17: GUJARATI JALSO; organized by Gujarati Society of Central Florida; 6 p.m.; Olympia High School, 4301 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando; free for society members, online RSVP; for information, call (407) 756-7138 or visit www.gujaratisocietycfl.com
SOUTH FLORIDA (DAVIE)