SIGNIFICANT DATES
JAN. 15: MAKAR SANKRANT/PONGAL/MAGHI
JAN. 17: GURU GOBIND SINGH SAHIB BIRTHDAY
JAN. 26: INDIA REPUBLIC DAY
EVENTS
TAMPA/CLEARWATER/ST. PETERSBURG
JAN. 3: GSTB SENIOR DAY; organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; India Cultural Center, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $10; lunch and entertainment; for information, call Mahesh Modha at (813) 476-1540.
JAN. 9: 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.
JAN. 13: RESHIMGATHEE; in-person meetup of Maharashtrian singles; Rasoi Indian Cuisine, E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; 5 to 10 p.m.; $90 for RG members, non-members $100; ice breakers, mixer, speed dating, dinner, music/dance; for information, visit https://reshimgathee.bmmonline.org
JAN. 14: 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION; Abhyasa School of Dance; showcases performances by students of the school; free; 5 p.m.; New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa.
JAN. 17: ICC SENIORS GET-TOGETHER; India Cultural Center, 5509 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.
JAN. 21: SHRI RAM JANMABHOOMI MURTI PRAN PRATISHTHA CEREMONY; Sanatan Mandir to participate live in the event from under-construction Ram Mandir, Ayodhya, maha aarti starting at 8:15 p.m.; Sanatan Mandir, 311 E. Palm Ave., Tampa; for information, call (813) 221-4482 or visit www.sanatanmandirtampa.org
FEB. 4: EAST-WEST MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL; organized by Shruti Foundation; 2 to 7 p.m.; Water Works Park, 1710 N. Highlands Ave., Tampa; free; multicultural event with music bands, dance performances, food, vendors; for information, call (813) 549-9288 or visit www.shrutifoundationtampa.org
FEB. 10: DONOR APPRECIATION CONCERT; annual fundraiser organized by Ekal Vidyalaya; 5 p.m.; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; for information, call Jaimin Amin at (813) 283-8125.
OCALA
FEB. 2: DONOR APPRECIATION CONCERT; annual fundraiser organized by Ekal Vidyalaya; for time, venue and other details, call Nagesh Kohli at (352) 427-1542 or email [email protected]
ORLANDO/CASSELBERRY
JAN. 7: HSCF NEW AGE GROUP MEETING; Hindu Society of Central Florida community hall, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 1:30 to 5 p.m.; antakshri, games, tea, coffee, snacks; free for annual paid 2023 members, non-members $5 per person; RSVP to [email protected]
FEB. 4: DONOR APPRECIATION CONCERT; annual fundraiser organized by Ekal Vidyalaya; for time, venue and other details, call Suresh Gupta at (407) 352-2889 or email [email protected]
FEB. 10: INDIA DAY; organized by Indian American Chamber of Commerce; Kia Center, 400 W. Church St., Orlando; for information, visit www.iaccorlando.com
NAPLES
FEB. 17: INDIA FEST; organized by India Association of Naples; Cambier Park, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; music, dances, food; for information, call (248) 854-9527 or email [email protected]
JACKSONVILLE
FEB. 3: DONOR APPRECIATION CONCERT; annual fundraiser organized by Ekal Vidyalaya; for time, venue and other details, call Sarath Kuravi at (904) 537-7200 or email [email protected]
TALLAHASSEE
FEB. 17: DONOR APPRECIATION CONCERT; annual fundraiser organized by Ekal Vidyalaya; for time, venue and other details, call Santosh Dixit at (850) 559-1080 or email [email protected]
SOUTH FLORIDA (FORT LAUDERDALE/WEST PALM BEACH)
FEB. 9: DONOR APPRECIATION CONCERT; annual fundraiser organized by Ekal Vidyalaya; for time, venue and other details, call Senthil Kumar at (786) 245-1959 or email [email protected]
FEB. 10: INDIAFEST 2024; organized by Palm Beach India Association; Meyer Amphitheater, 104 Datura St., West Palm Beach; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; cultural performances, clothes, jewelry, arts/crafts, yoga sessions; free; to showcase talent, email [email protected]