DIWALI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Respected elders, Dear friends, and Loving children:
It is time once again for the JAT community in the U.S. to get together and celebrate the festival of lights “Deepawali,” which signifies the homecoming of Lord Rama after fourteen years of exile. Diwali is also considered the incoming of Lakshmi, the goddess that brings prosperity.
The executive committee of AJA (North-East Chapter) is delighted to announce that the Diwali Festival will be celebrated on Saturday, 28th Oct 2006 at DURGA MANDIR, 4240 Route 27, Princeton, NJ 08540.
The schedule of events will be as follows:
5:30 – 6:30pm Snacks & Informal chitchat
6:30 – 7:00pm Laxmi Puja and Aarti
7:00 - 8:30pm Cultural program
8:30 - 9:30pm Dinner
Please Note That:
• Dues will be collected at the door: $50/family, $40/couple and $20/single person.
• We will be conducting a competition to select the talented Jats and the details will be sent in a separate email. The winners will be awarded with certificates. All prospective candidates must contact Sanjay Roperia or Sandeep Varma by Oct. 27, 2006 via email or phone as shown in the correspondence so that we can plan effectively to organize this event.
• Food is being catered. However, please feel free to bring any food items especially sweets of your choice to share with other members.
• Members coming from far away places should contact a committee member for overnight stay arrangements.
• Everyone is encouraged to participate in the cultural program; enthusiastic participation from the youth side will be appreciated. For details, please contact any committee member.
• Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited.
To those friends who are unable to join us for Diwali festival, we extend our best wishes for New Year 2007 and a very Happy Diwali.
DIRECTIONS TO GO TO DURGA MANDIR, 4240 Route 27, Princeton, NJ 08540.
From New York & North: Take NJ Turnpike to exit 9 (New Brunswick, Route 18 North). Take Route 18 North. After 1 mile take Route 1 South for approximately 11 miles. After passing Best Western on your right, make right on Raymond Road. After one mile turn right on traffic light to Route 27 North. Second building on your right is DURGA MANDIR across Kingston Mall.
From VFW Hall (Henderson Road): Go South on route 27 for 5 miles. DURGA MANDIR is on your left across Kingston Mall.
From Philly & South: Take I-95 North to exit 46A (Princeton, Route 1 North). Take route 1 North for approx. 6 miles to Raymond Road. Take jug handle and make left on Raymond Road and follow directions above.
From Cherry Hill & South: Take I295 North to exit 67 (Princeton, Route 1 North) and follow directions above.
OR
Take NJ Turnpike North to exit 7A (I-195, Shore Points). Take I-195 West to Trenton. Once on I-195 West look for the signs for I-295 North and follow directions above.
Note: These directions have been taken from Durga Mandir’s website but still please validate from your own place. You can find more details about the temple on the website by clicking the link shown below:
http://www.durgamandir.com
__________________
Harish Dhayal
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Respected elders, Dear friends, and Loving children:
It is time once again for the JAT community in the U.S. to get together and celebrate the festival of lights “Deepawali,” which signifies the homecoming of Lord Rama after fourteen years of exile. Diwali is also considered the incoming of Lakshmi, the goddess that brings prosperity.
The executive committee of AJA (North-East Chapter) is delighted to announce that the Diwali Festival will be celebrated on Saturday, 28th Oct 2006 at DURGA MANDIR, 4240 Route 27, Princeton, NJ 08540.
The schedule of events will be as follows:
5:30 – 6:30pm Snacks & Informal chitchat
6:30 – 7:00pm Laxmi Puja and Aarti
7:00 - 8:30pm Cultural program
8:30 - 9:30pm Dinner
Please Note That:
• Dues will be collected at the door: $50/family, $40/couple and $20/single person.
• We will be conducting a competition to select the talented Jats and the details will be sent in a separate email. The winners will be awarded with certificates. All prospective candidates must contact Sanjay Roperia or Sandeep Varma by Oct. 27, 2006 via email or phone as shown in the correspondence so that we can plan effectively to organize this event.
• Food is being catered. However, please feel free to bring any food items especially sweets of your choice to share with other members.
• Members coming from far away places should contact a committee member for overnight stay arrangements.
• Everyone is encouraged to participate in the cultural program; enthusiastic participation from the youth side will be appreciated. For details, please contact any committee member.
• Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited.
To those friends who are unable to join us for Diwali festival, we extend our best wishes for New Year 2007 and a very Happy Diwali.
DIRECTIONS TO GO TO DURGA MANDIR, 4240 Route 27, Princeton, NJ 08540.
From New York & North: Take NJ Turnpike to exit 9 (New Brunswick, Route 18 North). Take Route 18 North. After 1 mile take Route 1 South for approximately 11 miles. After passing Best Western on your right, make right on Raymond Road. After one mile turn right on traffic light to Route 27 North. Second building on your right is DURGA MANDIR across Kingston Mall.
From VFW Hall (Henderson Road): Go South on route 27 for 5 miles. DURGA MANDIR is on your left across Kingston Mall.
From Philly & South: Take I-95 North to exit 46A (Princeton, Route 1 North). Take route 1 North for approx. 6 miles to Raymond Road. Take jug handle and make left on Raymond Road and follow directions above.
From Cherry Hill & South: Take I295 North to exit 67 (Princeton, Route 1 North) and follow directions above.
OR
Take NJ Turnpike North to exit 7A (I-195, Shore Points). Take I-195 West to Trenton. Once on I-195 West look for the signs for I-295 North and follow directions above.
Note: These directions have been taken from Durga Mandir’s website but still please validate from your own place. You can find more details about the temple on the website by clicking the link shown below:
http://www.durgamandir.com
__________________
Harish Dhayal
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