Month: February 2015

Mr. Dindigul I. Leoni, Kalaignar TV fame joins Chicago Tamil Sangam to celebrate “Pongal Vizha 2015” at Elgin, IL

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Elgin, IL : Pongal festival – falls on the first day of the Thai month in Tamil Calendar – is not only the New Year for the Tamil community, but also marks the Harvesting Day in Tamil Nadu. Pongal festival is much more than a ritualistic celebration and open to everyone with no barriers of religion and creed. Representing the Tamil community, Chicago Tamil Sangam (CTS) hosted its Pongal Vizha “Festival of harvest” celebrations showcasing its affinity towards rich Tamil culture, on January 31, 2015, at Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin, IL. The event saw an attendance of over 500, despite the inclined weather and the blizzard conditions following. CTS, as never minimized its efforts, presented an event that provoked inquisitiveness among their patrons. The 5-hour long entertainment commenced sharp at 6:00 p.m. following Thamizh Thaai Vazhthu (Invocation to Goddess Tamil). President Mr. Somu Thiru inaugurated the event by introducing organizers Mrs. Lakshmi Anandan and Kamala Babu, who then chivalrously welcomed the patrons and the special guest Mr. Dindigul I. Leoni, a teacher, orator, and comedy debates judge speaker. Kavithai (poem) renditions by Mrs. Devi Annamalai and Mr. Sivakumar Murugesan signified the presence of Tamil Thaai (Goddess Tamil) in house. Then […]

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Valentine’s Day Party with Pratibha Jairath, Hitesh Master and Raju Bankapur

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Subject: Valentine’s Day Party with Pratibha Jairath, Hitesh Master and Raju Bankapur Event: Valentine’s Day Party with Pratibha Jairath, Hitesh Master and Raju Bankapur Time: 7:30 PM, Saturday – February 14th, 2015 Venue: Ashyana Banquets, 1620 75th Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516 For details click on flier Disclaimer: – Asian Media USA The material attached to this E-flyer is an advertising material received from promoter. Readers are requested to make appropriate inquiries and take appropriate advice before acting on the attached material. Asian Media USA shall not be liable to any person for loss or damage incurred or suffered as a result of his / her accepting or offering to accept an invitation contained in any advertisement published in this email. “The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of miss-delivery. Any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorized and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are […]

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Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Live in Concert in Chicago

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Subject: Star Mantra and LIVE2U Presents Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Live in Concert in Chicago on Saturday, May 09, 2015 Event: Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Live in Concert in Chicago Time: 8:30 pm, Saturday, May 09, 2015 Venue: TBD For details click on flier Disclaimer: – Asian Media USA The material attached to this E-flyer is an advertising material received from promoter. Readers are requested to make appropriate inquiries and take appropriate advice before acting on the attached material. Asian Media USA shall not be liable to any person for loss or damage incurred or suffered as a result of his / her accepting or offering to accept an invitation contained in any advertisement published in this email. “The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of miss-delivery. Any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorized and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are those […]

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2015 Ugadi & Sri Ramanavami Celebrations – Invitation to Participate

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Subject: 2015 Ugadi & Sri Ramanavami Celebrations – Invitation to Participate Event: 2015 Ugadi & Sri Ramanavami Celebrations – Invitation to Participate Time: Saturday – April 11, 2015 Venue: HTGC Temple 10915 Lemont Rd, Lemont, IL 60439 For details click on flier Disclaimer: – Asian Media USA The material attached to this E-flyer is an advertising material received from promoter. Readers are requested to make appropriate inquiries and take appropriate advice before acting on the attached material. Asian Media USA shall not be liable to any person for loss or damage incurred or suffered as a result of his / her accepting or offering to accept an invitation contained in any advertisement published in this email. “The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of miss-delivery. Any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorized and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, […]

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Chinmaya Mission Chicago – Retreats with Acharya Vivekji [.Badri]

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Subject: Chinmaya Mission Chicago – Retreats with Acharya Vivekji [.Badri] Event: Chinmaya Mission Chicago – Retreats with Acharya Vivekji [.Badri] Time: Feb 13, 2015 For details click on flier Disclaimer: – Asian Media USA The material attached to this E-flyer is an advertising material received from promoter. Readers are requested to make appropriate inquiries and take appropriate advice before acting on the attached material. Asian Media USA shall not be liable to any person for loss or damage incurred or suffered as a result of his / her accepting or offering to accept an invitation contained in any advertisement published in this email. “The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of miss-delivery. Any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorized and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender states them, with requisite authority, to be those of […]

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Chinmaya Mission Chicago – Retreats with Acharya Vivekji [Yamunoti]

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Subject: Chinmaya Mission Chicago – Retreats with Acharya Vivekji [Yamunoti] Event: Chinmaya Mission Chicago – Retreats with Acharya Vivekji [Yamunoti] Time: Feb 12, 2015 For details click on flier Disclaimer: – Asian Media USA The material attached to this E-flyer is an advertising material received from promoter. Readers are requested to make appropriate inquiries and take appropriate advice before acting on the attached material. Asian Media USA shall not be liable to any person for loss or damage incurred or suffered as a result of his / her accepting or offering to accept an invitation contained in any advertisement published in this email. “The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of miss-delivery. Any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorized and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender states them, with requisite authority, to be those of […]

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FIA-Chicago hosts a colorful Republic Day Gala

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Chicago IL: The Federation of Indian Associations-Chicago (FIA) hosted a festive gala banquet in celebration of the India Republic Day that was enhanced by the spirit of patriotism of the Indian Americans filled to the capacity at the Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows, IL to united celebrate the 66th year of the India’s sovereign democratic republic. Buoyed by the sizeable attendance, the fervor of the evening’s Republic celebrations was further augmented with the dazzling dance presentations, melodious musical selections with the entire event enveloped in a festive Indian spirit. After the lighting of the lamp, Honorable Bill Foster represents Illinois’ 11th Congressional District set the tone for the evening by commending India’s republic and India’s abiding commitment to a democratic way of life. Congressman congratulated FIA leaders for hosting a commendable event to mark this significant date in Indian democratic history. Keerthi Kumar Ravoori, FIA’s outgoing president in his remarks eloquently praised India’s triumphant journey of 66years and its enduring spirit of democracy and recalled the golden moments in history when India attained freedom and that which culminated into a sovereign democratic republic of India with constitution to guide its destiny. Keerthi Kulmar Ravoori generously thanked the guests, board members […]

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Maharudram Event at Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago

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Chicago IL: The Maharudram Committee of The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago, Lemont, IL organized the grand inauguration ceremony of the prelude series titled “Rudra: Who Really is He?” on Saturday Jan 31, 2015. The function was attended by over 700 people and the Sama Rathi Auditorium in the Temple was fully packed. The overflow crowd watched the program live on an overhead display in the Gupta Hall at the Temple. This is the prelude program to the main event “Maharudram and Navachandi Mahayagnam” coming up later this year in June. The prelude is comprised of a series of enlightening discourses and cultural presentations bringing out the spiritual symbolism of Mahayagnas and their contribution to universal peace, welfare and prosperity. The program started sharply at 5:45 PM with a prayer to Lord Ganesha by Sri Vengatesa Sivachariyar, distinguished priest of the temple. Revered Swamiji Ishatmananda, senior monk of Sri Ramakrishna order and Minister In-charge, Vivekananda Vedanta Society of Chicago, and the Honorable Consul General of India, Dr. Ausuf Sayeed, were welcomed to the stage and honored with garlands by Sri Lakshman Agadi, Chairman of Maharudram committee and Sri Bhima Reddy, President of HTGC. The keynote speaker of the evening, Swamiji […]

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