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Karvachauth Puja in Livermore Temple
Karvachauth is being observed on October 17th in India, US East Coast and Midwest, but in California, the date is 16th. The Livermore Temple will be doing the Karva Chauth Puja / Katha on Wednesday, October 16th 2019 from 5:00 PM to 7:15 PM in three sessions. For those wanting to observe the festival per the tradition of following the date in India there will also be a puja session on October 17th from 4:30 to 5:30 PM.
Update 10/17 – Puja moved to Sai Baba Temple
ONAM Celebration on Saturday, Sept 14th 2019
Bay area Kerala group, SanGaMa, is planning to celebrate the upcoming ONAM festival on Saturday, September 14th at Livermore.
The details are here: https://www.sangama.us/
So, if you have moved recently to the neighborhood, and would like to meet/greet local families or would like to participate/register for stage performances, feel free to join. This is a great opportunity.
We are planning a grand Onam Sadya(Grand Vegetarian feast) with traditional festivities like Pookkalam, Maveli and cultural programs like Thiruvathira dance, kids’
dance songs/music, et al.
In the true spirit of Onam, we encourage and invite anyone interested to join, to be part of this rich and ancient festival!
To know more about Onam, please check out here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onam
*Sponsors:* If you are a local business interested in sponsoring the
event, please send a note.
Best Regards,
Bindu
sangamau…@g…com
Holi Milan Mela at Livermore sponsored by HCCC
We invite you to register and join us for Holi celebrations at Croce School, Scenic Ave, Livermore on March 23, 2019 from 11 AM to 3 PM.
Holi is a festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil and a celebration of the arrival of spring. It’s the festival of colors and happiness – a free-for-all carnival of colors, where participants play, chase and color each other with dry color powder.
- Colors
- DJ and Music and Dancing
- Games
- Other stalls
- And of course, Food
You can also register directly @ https://www.livermoretemple.org/hints/content/asp/eventRegistrations.asp
or email hol…@l…com with headcount and age. for Registration Flyer can be found:
Holi Milan Mela (Festival of colors)
Dance classes with large scale performance on May 18/19
Are you looking for a place to learn bollywood, bollyhop or just about any form of dance while u have fun?
Register for a 9 week dance class including a fantastic performance wrap 🙂
Please contact Sneha at MDC (Max dance comapny) to register, PH : 9257011627
ance classes will be held at Dublin, CA
Splash Holi 2019 in Dublin
Holi is here with splashes of fun and showers of gulal… The only thing missing is you! Come join us for a fun filled Holi celebration with live music, dance performances, and more! Food is available for purchase. Early bird ticket sale ends March 15th and we have limited number of tickets available! So hurry up and don’t miss out on the fun! Flyer_2.2.19
Perfect Saree Draping By Chhavi
Perfect Saree Draping By Chhavi
Use my Saree Draping services for weddings, parties, and special occasions like Arangertram, Birthdays & Anniversaries. I am in Dublin but i travel throughout the SF Bay Area.
I can help you wear that Perfect Saree. Please call 925-719-0640
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Unique diwali gifts at Chocolate Works
Celebrate Diwali this year with unique festive Chocolate gifts from Chocolate Works. Gourmet Belgian Chocolate customizable with your choice of edible image and various delicious treats. Come check us out! Chocolate Works is located at 21001 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Suite D-1, San Ramon CA 94583. Phone: 925-361-5066, Email: eastba…@c…com, FB: ChocolateWorksEastBay, Instagram: chocolateworkseb, We can supply throughout the Bay Area
Henna/Mehindi Services
Hi All. I am Nikitha from “ Queenas Henna” , we offer henna services for all events .Specialized in both arabic and traditional designs.Please contact me at 9253029107 or email me at “nikitha31…@g…com “ , to book your appointment today.
Henna for hands
Hi All, This is Renuka, I stay in San Ramon, I’m henna artist, I put henna for all occasion, for booking email me at renukayadav…@y…com I will get back to you.
Henna for Diwali and Karvachauth
Hello everyone, I am a henna artist with experience of over 10 years and I am taking bookings for henna this festival season. I use all natural and organic henna powder to make my own henna paste and the stain is very promising. I have tons of latest and trendy designs to choose from all price ranges starting from 5 dollars. Contact Pooja on 9253076818
Beautiful Skirts this Festival Season
Traditional Indian, Western medieval charm, or true Bohemian – try one of these skirts this festival season. Whether it’s Diwali parties, or upcoming Navratri festivities.
Make it traditional, special, colorful. A thousand plus designs available locally in Dublin. Contact us at 888-700-1440 or simply order online, and get shipping refunded.
Henna/Mehndi for karwa chauth and Diwali
Karwa chauth and Diwali – If you are interested in getting MEHNDI on your hands
Please call on 408 550 3223 to book appointments
Pass in your contacts it would be highly appreciable
FOG Dusshera – Diwali Mela and Fireworks
FOG Dusshera and Diwali mela with Ravan Dahan, Fireworks, laser show, Vendor booths, Shopping, Kids carnival, Food festival, Dance competition! Fun for whole family..only Diwali mela in the Bay Area with Fireworks and Ravan Dahan! Buy Tickets at https://eventmozo.com/event/fog-dussehra-amp-diwali-mela-5mb5tn1590 October 6, 2018 at Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton.
Kerala Flood Relief benefit Onam dinner
Fundraiser Onam dinner at MA Center, to benefit Kerala Flood Relief by Amma
Pre-registration required.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fundraiser-dinner-prayers-for-kerala-flood-relief-tickets-49204104802
Henna bookings open for 2018 karvachauth, Teej, Diwali..
Hello All..Now accepting henna bookings for all the upcoming festive occasions..few spots are left…
I use only natural and organic homemade henna paste to make tattoos..I have all price ranges from 5 dollars …different and unique designs to choose from..
I also make henna designed pooja thaals and 
tealight and floating candles which can be customized with names and are perfect as unique and elegant return gifts ..
contact Pooja at 9253076818 for further info..
Free Entry – Festival of India Mela and Parade
26th annual FOG Festival of India – Mela and Parade – for booths click here:https://buy.fogsv.com/booking/boothmap.php
The two day fair with over 200 booths and exhibits on Products, Services, Arts, Crafts, Literature, Fashion and Designs will be held in Fremont on August 18th and 19th. Free Health Fair, Food Fest, Culture Fest are part of this fair that is attended by over 150,000 people every year for the last 25 years. Showcasing and exhibition of culture, creativity, reflections and traditions are the hallmarks of Grand Parade. Witness the most glamorous and scintillating spectacle with famous Bollywood and Hollywood Grand Marshals riding in more than 100 open cars along with over 50 colorful floats.
The Grand Parade celebrates largest democracy of the World – India’s Independence Day in United States of America, the oldest democracy of the world. Join us in celebrating the vibrant culture, dance and music as over hundred groups vie for the bay area’s best performance awards!
Holi Milan Mela on April 21st Saturday @ Livermore, CA
Holi Milan Mela (Festival of colors)
Hindu Community and Cultural Center (HCCC) will celebrate “Holi” – the festival
of colors on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 from 11 AM to 3 PM at Leo R Croce Elementary School, 5650 Scenic Avenue, Livermore, CA 94551
Holi is a festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil and a celebration of the arrival of spring. It’s the festival of colors and happiness – a free-for-all carnival
of colors, where participants play, chase and color each other with dry color powder.
Live DJ, Music & Dance
Food, Games and other stalls
HCCC will provide colors
Come, participate and enjoy the activities planned. For pre-registration email your name and number of attendees (adults
and minors above 5 years old) to hol…@l…com
No outside food, drinks and colors allowed
holi-2018http://www.livermoretemple.org/hints/content/html/2018/holi-2018.pdf
Vaisakhi Mela 2018
Annual Vaisakhi Mela 2018 presented by the Punjabi Cultural Association of the Tri-Valley. Saturday, April 14th at Livermore High School 2:00 – 5:00 PM
5th Annual Holi Festival Celebration at Bishop Ranch Apr 13
Bishop Ranch is hosting its 5th Annual Holi Festival Celebration on Friday, April 13th 2018 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. This free community event is expected to attract more than 1,500 attendees this year.
Holi is an ancient festival from India that celebrates the beginning of spring.
Along with the traditional throwing of colors to commemorate the vibrant and abundant colors of springtime and to say farewell to the long winter, there will be several free, family-friendly activities, including face painting, henna tattoo artists, dance performances, live music, gourmet food trucks and a Kids Zone hosted by the City of San Ramon.
The event will take place at:
Bishop Ranch 2600, Front Parking Lot
2600 Camino Ramon
San Ramon, CA 94583
SEF Holi – March 31, 2018, Alameda County Fairgrounds
SEF is happy to bring another colorful Holi in the East Bay at the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 31st, 2018. The festival is kid friendly, has a super DJ with great music, will have food for purchase and lots of colors, including one free packet with admission. Please bring friends and family to support the event.
Saturday, March 31st, 11AM – 3PM
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA
Tickets : $15
Link to Tickets: http://www. giftofvision.org/events
SEF is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, with a mission to eradicate curable blindness in India. We currently have nine fully functional super-specialty eye hospitals providing free eye care to the poor. SEF has performed over 1.5 million free eye surgeries and today, is the largest provider of totally free eye surgeries in India. Please visit us at https://www.giftofvision.org/events/sef-holi-2018pleasanton for more information.
Atirudra MahaYagnam from March 1st to March 11th
Atirudra MahaYagnam from March 1st to March 11th
Shiva-Vishnu Temple, Livermore, CA, would like to reach out to the Hindu community in the Bay area and across the US and invite them to participate in the Atirudra Maha Yagnam and Sata Chandi Homam to be performed at the Livermore temple from March 1 through March 11, 2018. This is the first time an event of this magnitude is performed by Livermore Temple. Atirudram is a Mega 11 day event with participation by 121 priests and ritviks, many of them coming all the way from India. We therefore urge devotees to seize the opportunity at hand and participate all eleven days of the event.
What is the Ati Rudram? The four Vedas (Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva) are the roots of our religion and foundation for Sanatana Dharma. Rudram and Chamakam are contained in the Krishna Yajur Veda. Rudram is the most sacred means of worshipping Lord Siva. Eleven recitations of the Sri Rudram (Namakam) followed by one recitation of the Chamakam is called the Ekadasa Rudram. Eleven Ekadasa Rudram recitations make one Laghu Rudram. Eleven Laghu Rudram recitations make Maharudram and eleven Maharudram recitations constitute Ati Rudram!
2018 Holi Celebration at Emerland Glen Park on March 4
Dear all, We invite you to ‘SPLASH 2018’: Holi – a celebration of colors at the Emerald Glen park Dublin on Sunday, March 4th, 11a-3p.
This is a fun event with music, food and of course colors! ALL are welcome to enjoy SPLASH.
Buy tickets (online only, no walk-in’s): https://tinyurl.com/DUBLIN-SPLASH
More information at www.aideastbay.org
Festival of Colors – Holi Newark Park Mall, Newark
Come and celebrate Holi, the “Festival of Colors” on Saturday, March 10th, at Newark Park Mall, Newark. Join thousands of people to sprinkle colors and spread cheers with friends and family. Play Holi with family and friends with biodegradable skin-friendly colors. Enjoy delicious food, dazzling musical and cultural extravaganza. Dance to the beats of Desi Dhol and DJ. Colors and Food will be available to purchase at the venue. FREE Parking. Buy tickets at https://eventmozo.com/FOGHOLI,
www.sulekha.com/FOGholi
For more information contact: Vidya Sethuraman (510) 491-4867
Lohri Festival 2018 – Jan 14 in Newark
Lohri is a Punjabi festival which celebrates the winter solstice. This festival marks the longest night of the year. Celebrations include bhangra and giddha on the beats of dhol.
Our Supporters:
Ginny Bedi of Ginny Bedi Law Firm is a passionate and kind Punjaban. We are grateful for her contribution to this festival.
Raj Budwal of Bay Area Third Eye has agreed to be the official photographer of Lohri Festival 2018.
Dr. Ria Singh (Popular Chiropractor from Fremont) has been very generous and always supportive of Global Women Power. We thank her for her contribution.
For tickets, please call on 510-830-8771 or 408-422-8585
Organizers: Alka Madan and Rosy Kaur
New India Bazar Diwali Sale in Dublin & Pleasanton
Visit New India Bazar Dublin or Pleasanton to get the great deals for Diwali! Sale ends October 22, 2017. See image for all the sale items.
4552 Dublin Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568
Ph:(925) 875-1692
3160 Santa Rita Rd,
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Ph:(925) 461-3000
You can also visit any of our 7 stores. Find the location nearest you by visiting our website: www.NewIndiaBazar.com
Happy Diwali to you and your family 🙂
Indian Ethnic Clothing Options for Festive Season
Navratri, marked with dances such as dandiya and garba begins on September 21 and ends on September 29, and the 10th day will be celebrated as Dussehra. Plenty of ghagra and other ethnic skirt options, jewerly, bracelets, and other new styles available for festive dance season. Please make your selections online, make an appointment, and pick up locally in Dublin. Avail of 10% off when you mention this ad. Check out at www.thelittlebazaar.com or contact/text 408/375-6353 or email dish…@t…com
Henna for Karwa Chauth &Diwali
Hi All…The Festival of Karwa Chauth this year falls on Sunday 8th October
Mehendi will be Applied on October 5th,6th,7th
If you are interested in getting MEHNDI/HENNA on your hands
Please call on 408 550 3223 to book appointments
Pass in your contacts it would be highly appreciable
Rakhi
408 550 3223
1 or 2 Day Sanskar Bharti Workshop @ Pleasanton
All, Many thanks for overwhelming response and your suggestions are encouraging. As advised by most of you, I am including one day workshop option as well, please select appropriate options based on your current skill set level. Look forward to an event full of fun.
Dates:
Option 1 : Tue Sep 19th and / OR Wed, Sep 20th 10 am to 12PM
Option 2 : Sat Sep 23rd and / OR Sun Sep 24th 11 am to 1 pm
Sanskar Bharti – Contact: Priyanka @ 510 358 6287
What you will learn?
Day 1
Sanskar bharti fundamentals
Draw and colour various shapes, signs and there applications
One simple to medium complex Sansakar bharti Rangoli
Day 2
Draw and colour advance signs and shapes
Sanskar bharti designs
One medium to complex Sanskar bharti Rangoli.
Workshop Fees: (a) Two days:- $30 /- (b) any One day:- $20/-
(includes material & both the days)
Address: 7357 Stonedale dr, Pleasanton, ca
Handcrafted Navratri Garba jewelry available
With Navratri and Garba season around the corner, check out these beautiful handcrafted earrings and necklaces. All sets are between $15-30. Earrings can also be bought separately. Mix and match options possible. Please call or text me at 925-353-4164 if interested. See attached pictures.
FOG Diwali mela – Fireworks and Laser Show
FOG Diwali Mela Fireworks and Laser Show on Saturday Oct 7, 2017 at Alameda County Fair Grounds, Pleasanton. Biggest Diwali Fireworks of Bay Area, Animal Rides, Petting Zoo, Kids Carnival, Shopping, Food Festival.
Organized by Festival of Globe, Silicon Valley – FIA of Northern California. Tickets available at www.fogsv.org
Onam 2017 Celebration on Saturday, Sept 16th
Bay Area Kerala group, SanGaMa, is planning to celebrate ONAM festival on Saturday, September 16th 2017 in Livermore, California.
The details are here: http://www.sangama.us/
So, if you have moved recently to the neighborhood or would like to meet/greet like-minded families in the neighborhood or participate in the events, feel free to join. This is a great opportunity.
We are planning a grand Onam feast (Sadya) with traditional festivities like Pookkalam, Maveli and cultural programs like Thiruvathira dance, kids’ dance songs/music, et al.
As part of our cultural outreach, we encourage anyone interested to join!
Thank you,
Vijay Valliyil
sangamau…@g…com
Ph: 925-261-6601
www.sangama.us
Navaratri Bazaar Sep 10th
A good opportunity for a festive season to buy Handmade Jewelry, Decorative Gifts, Dresses , Silk Sarees and more – by Nirmitee Arts.
Sunday Sep 10th from 10 AM to 5 PM 4460 Black Avenue, Suite C, Pleasanton
Wide and colorful range of handmade fashion jewelry for women by Sim Beads! Mesmerizing collection of I Kanchipuram Silk, Tussar,Madhubani, Bangalore soft silk, Kotta Sarees in vibrant colors.
Decorative handmade Diyas by Rekha Joshi
Ethnic and elegant non-allergic, custom made terracotta jewelry by Kotta Krazy Bay area’s largest western and traditional Lucknavi Chikankari Collection. Hand-embroidered designer wear by Thread Country
Unique and intricate Porcelain china paintings by Eugenia Zobel
Contact: Rekha Joshi (408)781-2835 Chandrika Natarajan (925)413-1404 Pallavi Dakwale (925)786-3865
Contact me for Karvachauth Mehndi
Hello everyone..This is pooja and i am a henna artist..you can contact me for henna for karvachauth and other occasions too…
I use all natural organic henna paste to make tattoos..
Bharatnatyam Classes – Arrangetram Training
Bharatnatyam classes available in Pleasanton , San Ramon. Special Arrangetram Training . Please Call 408 420 1584
Raasrang Holi on Sat Mar 18th, 2017 in Livermore
Event Date: Saturday, March18 th 2017 from 11 AM to 3 PM
Place: at Leo R Croce Elementary School, 5650 Scenic Avenue, Livermore, CA 94551.
Please follow the link below to complete the registration process for faster entry to the event:
http://www.livermoretemple.org/hints/content/asp/eventRegistrations.asp
SEF Holi 2017-March 11, Alameda County Fairgrounds
SEF is hosting its the 2nd Annual Holi (Festival of Colors) at the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 11th, 2017 from 11:00-3:00pm. The festival is kid friendly, has a super DJ with great music, will have food for purchase and lots of colors, including one free packet with admission. The event consists of sharing the joy of Holi by sprinkling color powder on friends, family and anyone participating. Please bring friends and family to participate in the event and support a good cause.
Saturday, March 11th, 11AM – 3PM
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA
$15 at the event
Link to Tickets: http://www.giftofvision.org/festival-holi-pleasanton
Holi Festival Celebration at Bishop Ranch – Mar 24, 2017
The family-friendly, colorful festival of Holi will be celebrated right here at the Bishop Ranch 2600 front parking lot on Friday, March 24. This free event is expected to attract over 1,400 attendees this year (see pics from last year’s event).
Holi is an ancient festival from India that celebrates the beginning of spring. Participants throw brightly colored powdered pigments on each other as a way to commemorate the vibrant, abundant colors of springtime and to say farewell to the long winter.
Along with the traditional throwing of colors, there will be plenty of free activities for the family: face painting, henna tattoo artists, dance performances, and live music to enjoy while you grab dinner at one of the mobile gourmet food trucks. There is also plenty of free parking! Don’t forget to bring a set of old clothes (white works best), the family, and join to take part in this exciting family event.
– Friday, March 24, 2017 – 5:30pm- 8:00pm
– BR2600, Front Parking Lot 2600 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583
Contact: Annie Noebel, anoebe…@c…com (949) 525-7024 or Bishop Ranch Community Outreach, (925) 543-0100.
SEF Holi 2017 – March 11, 2017 , Pleasanton, CA
SEF announces the 2nd Annual Holi (Festival of Colors) to be hosted at the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 11th, 2017 from 11:00-3:00pm. The festival is kid friendly, has a super DJ with great music, will have food for purchase and lots of colors, including one free packet with admission. Please bring friends and family to support the event.
Saturday, March 11th, 11AM – 3PM
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA
Tickets : $15
Free color packet Link to Tickets: http://www. giftofvision.org/festival- holi-pleasanton