Classical dance recital by Brinda Guha and ensemble.

Ananda Mandir will celebrate Saraswati Puja on Monday February 11 and Saturday February 16, 2008.
The BOT cordially invites you to attend the PUJA ceremonies with your friends and relatives.

SCHEDULES:

Monday, February 11, 2008.

Puja Rituals …………..From 7:45 A.M.

Followed by ………..Pushpanjali and Prasad Distribution
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Saturday February 16, 2008.

Banibandhana and Utsav:

Saraswati Aradhana, Hate Khori and Pushpanjali: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Prasad and Lunch ……..12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Cultural Event………1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Satyanarayan Puja ……5:30 p.m.

Please note, on Saturday, February 16 the temple will remain open until 7:30 p.m.

For additional information, contact Biswabhai @ 732-873-9821

FRIDAY JANUARY 18
8:00 PM
$10 cover to be paid at the door.

Violet Samudra is a world fusion group that combines elements of Indian, Middle-Eastern & American music. It draws its inspiration from Shakti, Simon Shaheen, L.Shankar, Middle Eastern music in general, life….
Steve Booke – Acoustic Guitar
Ray Ippolito – Percussion
Lisa Liu – Violin
Dibyarka Chatterjee – Tabla
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The Heights’ Collective blends old-world traditions into new sounds. By living or training in countries from around the world, they draw influences from India, Argentina, Greece, Ireland, France, and American Jazz to create unique, distinctive and constantly evolving melodies and rhythms.
Michael Bales – Violin
Roshni Basu – Vocals
Nicolas Minc – Charango, Guitar, Vocals
Neal Padte – Sax, Flute
Spiro Pantazatos – Tabla

Venue: The Actors Theatre Workshop
145 West 28th Street (between 6th & 7th Avenues),
3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001
Contact: 973 460 5282 / dibyarka@tabla.org