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Raas & Garba | Jaydeep Swadia
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Special Music Concert & Raas Garba 2015
Music Concert
"Traditional to Contemporary
Music Voyage"
Jaydeep Swadia will render Hindi and Gujarati Geet ghazals and film based melodies.
5.00 PM to 7.30 PM at Assembly Hall of Ekta Mandir
presented by GCA & IACRF
Jaydeep Swadia is a well known singer from Mumbai. Jaydeep Swadia developed his singing talents as a child of the BAPS Children's Activities. Jaydeep Swadia started his career in music at an early age of fourteen, with a children's album. When he was eighteen, he won the Startrex competition organized by Music India Ltd. and McDowell's, and thereafter, was invited by Music India Ltd. for an album of Hindi ghazals. He has performed during more than 20 foreign tours.
Jaydeep Swadia has several albums of geet, bhajan and ghazal to his credit and has composed and done playback for several serials being aired on various television channels. He performs regularly in India and overseas.
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7:45PM - 10:00PM - Garba and Dandiya Raas for all at the Ekta Mandir.
FREE ADMISSION: FREE FOOD: FREE MUSIC & FUN!
Thanks to our FOOD Sponsors!
See list below. More are welcome!
Daily Navratri Puja Programs:
9:00 AM- 10:00 AM - Jyoti and Kalash puja for Sponsor Devotees for 9 days
10-11:30 AM -Durga Saptashati Path, Raj Bhog & DURGA Aarti
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Durga Shakti Puja, Significance of Navratri, Mahishasura Mardini Stotra, Durgaji Ki Aarti |
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Meet the Performers. Learn to enjoy Garba without dancing! Navratri 2015 Begins!
Jaydeep Swadia, Professional Singer, Bombay, India
Jaydeep Swadia is a well known singer from Mumbai. Over the years, BAPS's encouragement and promotion of cultural and performing arts has produced artists of national caliber. Jaydeep Swadia developed his singing talents as a child of the BAPS Children's Activities. By the age of 18, he won national acclaim as the 'Animated Star of Tomorrow', and has since performed on over 20 foreign tours.
Jaydeep Swadia and group will perform on Sunday, October 18, 2015 from 5PM "Sangeet Sandhya"
and will sing for Atham Garba on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 from 7:30PM to Mid night at the Indo-American Community Center.
Harsha Joshi
Smt. Harsha Joshi is an accomplished singer, Radio and TV Artist, and a Sangit Visharad graduate from Orissa. Smt Harshaben is gifted with a very melodious voice and always accompanied Shastriji singing devotional songs and verses of Ramayan and Bhagvad. She has released Video and Audio CDs in Hindi, Punjabi, Rajasthani and Gujarati. Harsha ji is married to Shastriji who has delivered discourses on Bhagvad and Ram Katha in presence and along with Pujya Shree Morari Bapu.
Harsha ji will perform on most of the days of Navratri and Sharad Purnima. Harsha ji recently performed during Srimad Bhagavat Katha 2015 at Ekta Mandir.
Mouly Bhatt
Mouly Bhatt is a young vocalist who is trained in Hindustani Classical music from India. She has earned her Visharad in classical music under the guidance of her gurus Late Shri Krishnakant Parikh (Disciple of Pandit Jasraj), Shri Aniket Khandekar and Harsh Patel. Her singing style ranges from Bollywood music, ghazals, Devotional and folk music to Garba. Being a gujarati, Garba comes naturally to her and it is her most favorite festival. She is very excited to be singing garba for the Ekta Mandir. Being a complete performer, she is known for her lively and entertaining performances and she is sure to fill your heart with her impeccable tone and traditional singing style as she brings to you folk music this Navratri season.
Mouly will perform on Friday, October 16,2015, Saturday, October 17, 2015 and for Sharad Purnima on October 25, 2015. She recently performed during Ganesh Chaturthi Utsav to packed hall.
Madhusudan Bhakta
Madhusudan Bhakta is a well known singer and a long time resident in the Phoenix valley. Madhusudan ji has a gifted voice and great singing talents. He is also Co-Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Indo-American Foundation and has been a pillar of the organization celebrating 25 years of Community Service. He single handedly performed singing and playing dhol during the early years of Navratri celebrations at the Foundation.
Madhusudan ji will perform on most of the days of Navratri and Sharad Purnima.
 Jahnvi Mehta
Jahnvi Mehta has been singing in Navratri Garbaas in India since the age of 13. In USA she has been performing in community events for last 25 years. She is a Director of the Indo-American Foundation of Arizona. Jahnvi ji has a passion for singing and sharing it with others.
Jahnvi ji will perform on Thursday, Friday, Sarurday of this week of Navratri and on Sharad Purnima.
Sandeep learnt about percussion and singing at a very early age from his father (Shri D.D Lohani) who is a classical singer.
Sandeep grew up playing percussion (Dhol/Tabla/Mridangam/ Dholak) in harmony with the singers to produce the Rhythm.
Sandeep has been playing at the Ekta Mandir for the past few years and recently played Dhol during Ganesh Visarjan ceremony on September 26, 2015 at the Ekta Mandir.
Sandeep will perform Dhol during most of the Navratri days and on Sharad Purnima day.
Step Raptis
will ensure the sound system for raas garba 2015 is excellent Step Raptis, originally from Detroit, Michigan, has Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance Choreography & Performance. He also trained and/or performed in New York and Canada with National Ballet of Canada.
Step has been a music accompanist for many dance companies from all over the U.S. since 1975.
He is the co-founder and co-director of Crossroads Performance Group, which integrates music and dance into a unique performance.
On July 27, 2013, Step Raptis and his wife Lisa R. Chow received the Daffy Award at the Las Vegas Dance in the Desert Festival 2013 for their lifetime achievement in dance. Since 1997, Step has provided audio support for many Indian community events including: music concerts, dance concerts, variety shows and celebrations.
Don't know GARBA.
Don't worry.
Follow these tips from Times of India article to have a great Raas Garba 2015.
FREE ADMISSION: FREE FOOD: FREE MUSIC & FUN! |
It is created for Navratri to invite Deities and it is considered all auspicious. A mandala literally means a circle. It represents wholeness. It is a cosmic diagram to relate our mind with the infinite omnipresence that extends beyond and within our body and mind. |
dance to your heart's content!
 Professional Artists:
Jaydeep Swadia & Group from Mumbai, India
Sangeet Visharad Harsha Joshi
& Mouly Bhatt
& local artists Jahnvi Mehta, Madhusudan Bhakta and many others
Sunday, October 18, 2015 - Sangeet Sandhya from 5.00 to 7.30PM at Ekta Mandir by Jaydeep Swadia presented by GCA & IACRF
followed by 7:45PM - 10:00PM - Garba and Dandiya Raas for all at the Ekta Mandir. Monday, October 19, 2015 - 7:45 PM - 10:00PM - Garba and Dandiya Raas for all at the Ekta Mandir.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
- NEW!! Durga havan at 6:00PM, Aarti at 7:30PM with singing by Jaydeep Swadia @ Ekta Mandir followed by Atham Garba at Indo-American Community Center till Midnight - by Jaydeep Swadia (Prizes awarded to Youth & Adults) GCA & IACRF
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
- NEW! Kanya Puja at 6:00PM.
7:45 PM - 10:00 PM - Garba and Dandiya Raas for all at the Ekta Mandir.
Sunday, October 25, 2015 - Sharad Purnima - 6:00PM Satyanarayan Puja and Katha at Ekta Mandir followed by Garba at Indo-American Community Center from 7.30PM to Mid Night. Presented by GCA & IACRF
Navratri Puja Programs:
 Ganesh Sthapan, Sarvato Bhadra Mandal Sthapan, Kalash Sthapan. Sri Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi, Maha Saraswati Swarupa DURGA Puja on First day of Navratri followed by Daily:
9:00 AM- 10:00 AM - Jyoti and Kalash Sthapan for Sponsor Devotees for 9 days
10-11:30 AM -Durga Saptashati Path, Raj Bhog & DURGA Aarti
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Durga Shakti Puja, Significance of Navratri, Mahishasura Mardini Stotra, Durgaji Ki Aarti
Dandiyas for Sale
FREE ADMISSION!
FREE Food Everyday!
Thanks to Sponsors!
Also mark your Calendar!
Thursday, October 22, 2015 Dusserah- Ravan Ka Dahan. 6PM: Ram Puja followed by Ravan Ka Dahan, Aarti and Prasad at the Ekta Mandir
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Sponsor Maha Prasad during Navratri, Dusserah, Sharad Purnima Festivals!
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 - Dharmesh Patel & Family
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Thursday, October 15, 2015 - Nitin Jain Family
Friday, October 16, 2015 - Lalitaben, Sumaben Ahir & Family
Saturday, October 17, 2015 - Chmpaben & Damayanti Patel & Family
Sunday, October 18, 2015 - Chellapan & Uma Family
Monday, October 19, 2015 - Dr Selvam Family from Prescott
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - Jignesh & Henisha Gohel
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 - Chandrika Lotwala and Family
Sunday, October 25, 2015 - Bala & Bipin Patel
You can donate money and/or prepare Prasad in the Temple.
Anna Daan Shresht Daan
Anna meaning food and Daan meaning donation / charity. Giving food is one of the greatest charities and is observed in Indian temples and monasteries
to please the dieties.
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IACRF Calendar of Events!
October 2015
Please click on the Event title for a flyer!
Weekly Regular Programs:
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All are Cordially invited
Grand Diwali Mela
November 8 to November 13, 2015
 Join us for the Festivities,
Temple Lighting Illumination,
Community Togetherness and Unity.
Sweets sale for underprivileged children in India
Food & Business Booths - Joe Dodani 480 200 7127 Rangoli Competition - Vidya Raman 623 537 4167 Children Competition - Sangeetha Sethia 480 390 4316 Annakut - Minaxi Patel 928 925 5062 |
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Upcoming IACRF Special Events
(not included above)
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 - Jalaram Jayanti
Sunday, December 6, 2015 - 12th Annual Charity Walk 2015 (NOTE: Date change from Sunday, October 25, 2015)
Kite Festival - Uttarayan - Sunday, January 17, 2016
India Festival - Saturday, March 5, 2016 |
Photo Gallery of IACRF Special Events |
Dear Community Members:
Please click on the links below to see photos and press release articles about the
Spectacular September IACRF Programs.
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4. Mumbai in Phoenix - Amazing Ganesh Chaturthi Utsav 2015
Thanks to Event Chairs, Committee Chairs, all Directors, Trustees, Priests, Staff and volunteers for their hard work and efforts in making these events successful for the Foundation and the Community!
Heartfelt thanks to Community for the kind support & participation
Sincerely,
IACRF Directors and Trustees |
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 Indo-American Foundation of Arizona
Donation & Membership Pledge Form
IACRF is a Non-profit organization under IRS Section 501 (c) (3)
Donations are tax deductible
LIFE MEMBERSHIP DONOR TRUSTEE
Gold Life Member: $2,000 Platinum Donor Trustee: $25,000
Platinum Life Member: $5,000 Diamond Donor Trustee: $50,000
V.I.P. Life Member: $10,000 Benefactor Trustee: $100,000
Grand Life Member: $15,000 Grand Benefactor Trustee: $200,000
Magnanimous Benefactor Trustee: $500,000
Make your check payable to Indo-American Foundation
or Bharatiya Ekta Mandir of Arizona
Please mail your check to
IAF-BEMA P.O. Box 35275, Phoenix, AZ 85069 |
Please take few minutes to give your feedback on IACRF including Community Center, Ekta Mandir and all programs organized by IACRF to serve the community. Please tell us what is being done well and what areas need improvement. Try to keep it objective and professional, but please express your kudos and concerns regarding all issues including Priests, Manager, Custodian, Directors, Volunteers, Cleanliness, Safety, Quality, Service and other areas. This will help us improve the facilities and service to the community.
Please click on the Suggestion Box!
Thank you very much
IACRF Board of Trustees and Directors.
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Indo-American Foundation of Arizona
Registered Non Profit Organization IRS 501-c3
Bharatiya Ekta Mandir Hindu & Jain Temple and Community Center
P. O. Box 35275, Phoenix, Arizona 85069
Indo-American Cultural & Religious Foundation of Arizona is a Premier Non Profit Organization in Phoenix, serving the Indo-American Community members through Community Center and Bharatiya Ekta Mandir Hindu and Jain Temple.
Please visit:
Ekta Mandir Location: 2804 W. Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017
Directions: From I-17, Bethany Home Exit West, Right on 27th Ave, Left on Maryland Ave. | | |
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