Connecticut Marathi Mandal Celebrates Diwali
-By Hemachandra Shertukde

There are about 250 Marathi speaking individuals in the State of CT. Our informal name is Connecticut Marathi Mandal (CTMM). We generally celebrate four festivals in a year. The last function we had was Diwali Celebrations on Nov 8 , 2003 in the CVHTS Satyanarayan Temple in Middletown, CT, that was hosted by our family and the Khire Family in New Haven. About 120 people attended the gala function. The function started with Laxmi Pujan and then a host of cultural activities took place. There was an "Akash Kandil' making competition. There was a 'Cricket Tableau' presented by the kids with help from elders. Small kids had a drawing competition where the kandils and pantis were required to be painted. A great time was had by all present.

Dipavali /Goverdhan Celebration by Vrindavan Preservation Society
- By Rajiv Ramaratnam

The Vrindavana Preservation Society (VPS) concluded its cultural agenda for the year with a magnificent Dipavali extravaganza. The event was held at the Quincy High School on the 1st of November and featured a deluge of programs.
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Diwali Celebrations At Shishu Bharati
-By Sam Pazhanisamy

Shishu Bharati, the premiere School of Indian Languages and Culture in the Northeast, celebrated Diwali on the 9th of November. It was a combined gala celebration by the New Hampshire branch located at Nashua, NH, and the Massachusetts branch, located in Lexington, MA.
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Mahatma Gandhi Community Center (RI) - Diwali Celebrations
--By Amrut Patel

On October 25, the Mahatma Gandhi Community Center (MGCC) celebrated Diwali – the festival of lights – at the Coventry Recreation Community Center in Coventry, Rhode Island. Nearly 300 participants, representing the global community of all races, colors, and ethnic backgrounds, joined together to enjoy the spirit and festivities of Diwali, the triumph of good and light over the forces of evil and darkness. The center of attraction was an interfaith sanctuary representing all major religions of the world in accordance with the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. On this occasion, the MGCC recognized the Institute for Poverty Awareness & Education (IPAE), an organization started by a native Rhode Islander, GiGi Colson.
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Dipavali /Goverdhan Celebration by Vrindavan Preservation Society
- By Rajiv Ramaratnam

The Vrindavana Preservation Society (VPS) concluded its cultural agenda for the year with a magnificent Dipavali extravaganza. The event was held at the Quincy High School on the 1st of November and featured a deluge of programs.
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