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IAKC Offers Two Prestigious Scholarships for High School Students in the Kansas City Area – Deadline Approaches

The India Association of Kansas City (IAKC) is proud to announce two scholarship opportunities for high school students of Indian origin in the Kansas City metropolitan area, aimed at fostering academic excellence and building confidence in future leaders. Applications for both scholarships are open, with a deadline of October 31, 2024. The first scholarship, the IAKC Academic Scholarship, recognizes students…

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Hindu Temple is Hiring a General Manager!

Link to apply: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Hindu-Temple-Cultural-and-Community-Center-1/jobs# Overview Identify, plan and execute religious activities of Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Kansas City Temple, reserve traditional values of our religion and promote mutual respect and understanding for various religious traditions and beliefs of diversified Indian community and adhere to the HTCC By-Laws. Responsibilities Implement and follow the HTCC By-Laws and general policies and…

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11/09 – Diwali Mela @ Hindu Temple

Celebrate Diwali Mela at the Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City! Join us for the biggest celebration of the year! The Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City invites you to Diwali Mela on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, starting at 4:00 PM. This festive event promises a delightful evening for the whole family. Experience the vibrant atmosphere…

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10/27 – TAGKC 2024 Pickleball Tournament

TAGKC 2024 Pickleball Tournament – Oct 27 9AM We are excited to announce that registration for the upcoming Pickleball Tournament is now open! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, we welcome everyone to participate and have fun. Please click the link below to register: Pickleball Registration Link We can’t wait to see you on the court!…

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10/19 – KCTS Chess Tournament 2024: A Fun Challenge for All Ages

Kansas City Tamil Sangam (KCTS) is excited to announce its Chess Tournament 2024! This exciting event offers an excellent opportunity for participants of all ages and skill levels to showcase their strategic thinking and chess prowess. The tournament is open to three age groups: Kindergarten to 4th Grade, 5th Grade to 9th Grade, and Adults, with both KCTS members and…

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NOV 23 – TAGKC Diwali Celebrations 2024

Join us for an exciting Diwali celebration hosted by TAGKC (Telugu Association of Greater Kansas City)! This festive event will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM at Olathe Northwest High School, located at 21300 College Blvd, Olathe, KS 66061. Celebrate the Festival of Lights with an evening filled with food, dance, and music.…

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10/05 – TAGKC Bathukamma Celebrations

TAGKC invites you all to Bathukamma 2024 Sambharalu!! *** FREE ENTRY*** Venue: Hindu Temple Kansas City When: October 5th, Saturday from 3pm onwards. All are invited👍 Come Participate, get Ammavaru blessings on this auspicious day, and enjoy dance and food !

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10/13 – Melody With Mayuri – Sangam Durgotsav 2024

We are thrilled to invite you to a vibrant and exciting Bollywood Night as part of our Sangam Durgotsav 2024 celebrations! The event will take place on October 13th at the Camelot Ballroom, and we are excited to have the talented Mayuri Saha performing live, bringing the energy and charm of Bollywood right here to Kansas City. This special evening…

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10/05 – Celebrate Bathukamma 2024 with KCTCA in Kansas City!

Join us in celebrating the vibrant and colorful Bathukamma festival right here in Kansas City! The Kansas City Telangana Cultural Association (KCTCA) is thrilled to announce that on October 5th, 2024, we’ll come together at Lakewood Middle School to cherish this beautiful Telangana tradition. Bathukamma is all about vibrant floral arrangements, joyful songs, and cultural togetherness. It’s a day of…

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10/05-06 – Celebrate Durga Puja at the Grand Lawrence Utsav!

Join us at the heart of Lawrence, Kansas, for an unforgettable Durga Puja celebration, organized by Lawrence Utsav, a dedicated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. This vibrant event will take place at the Douglas County 4H Fairgrounds on October 5th and 6th, promising a rich tapestry of cultural heritage, devotion, and community spirit. Event Highlights: Venue: Douglas County 4H Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper…

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10/05 – KAKC Onam Celebrations

KAKC Onam 2024 Join us in celebrating the vibrant spirit of Onam with cultural festivities, performances, and a traditional sadya! Scroll down to get your Onam ticket.   To avail of the discounted Onam ticket rate, please ensure you are registered, logged in, and have an active 2024 membership.  Click here to log in with your KAKC account. (If you don’t…

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SEP 07-17 – HTCC – Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations

The Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City warmly invites you to join the grand Ganapathi Navaratri Celebrations, a spiritual and cultural festivity that will take place from September 7th to September 17th, 2024. This sacred event will commence on September 7th at 10:30 AM with the auspicious Ganapathi Sthapana, Asthana Puja, and Maha Mangala Aarthi, setting the tone…

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SEP 06-15 – Sri Ganesh Temple of KS – Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations

Ganesh Chaturthi & Navarathri details 9/6/2024 (FRI) Ganesha Sthapana & Pooja 5:30pm:   Ganesh Procession 6:00pm:   Ganesh Sthapana & Vrath 8:00pm:    Aarthi & Prasad 9/7/2024 (SAT) Ganesh Navarathri Celebrations 9:00am:  Special Pooja by 108 Ganesha Idol sponsors 11:30am:  Aarthi & Prasad 5pm: Performances by Youth (Depicting Ganesha Story) 6pm:   Ganesh Pooja & Devotee Archanas 7:15pm:  Bhajans, devotional songs, etc. (Please sign-up)..…

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SEP 06-15 10 Day Yoga Challenge from Art of Living

✨ Move Forward, Move Freely! ✨ 🧘‍♀️ Ready to transform your joint health? Join our 10 Days Yoga Challenge designed to help you move with ease and comfort! Whether you’re dealing with stiffness or simply want to boost mobility, this challenge is for YOU! 💪 🧘‍♀️ Ready to transform your joint health? Join our 10 Days Yoga Challenge designed to…

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Make My Ganesha Workshop 2024 – Ganesha Temple – Aug 25

?Ganapati Bappa Morya ? Eco-Friendly Ganapati Murti Making Workshop 2024 There is no greater joy than making a Ganapati idol with your own hands and imagination. It is said that Ganapati idol made from natural clay attracts more pure spiritual particles. Please join us in deep cultural, spiritual and ancient traditional practice of making your own Ganesha on Date & Time:  Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 2:30pm to 5pm at…

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08/03 – Vedic Astrologer Pandit Dr. Sandeep Avachat – “दिलखुलास राशी” हा करमणूकीचा कार्यक्रम

सुप्रसिद्ध ज्योतिष शास्त्रज्ञ, राष्ट्रीय पारितोषिक विजेते पंडित डॉ. संदीप अवचट आपल्याला खास भारतातून घेऊन येत आहेत विशेष करमणूकीचा कार्यक्रम “दिलखुलास राशी”. या *शनिवारी, ऑगस्ट ३, २०२४, रोजी*, *सकाळी १०:३० ते ११:३०*, **ACA Business Club, 6840 West, 105 Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66212** येथे या कार्यक्रमाचे आयोजन करण्यात आले आहे. प्रवेश *विनामूल्य*. अधिक माहितीसाठी संपर्क सीमा लोकरे +1 (913) 957-2020, मनीषा शिंदे-कंडलूर +1…

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10/11-10/13 – Sangam Durgotsav 2024

DURGA PUJA, an emotional festival for all Bengalis, is around the corner. “SANGAM DURGOTSAV 2024” will be celebrated on October 11 – 13, at Camelot Ballroom, Overland Park, KS. DURGA PUJA is not only a gathering of the community but also a festival which brings positivity, victory over evil, enthusiasm, energy and SMILE…. Let’s celebrate “SANGAM DURGOTSAV 2024” TOGETHER!!! SEE YOU ALL THERE!!! SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS: FRIDAY,…

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08/24 Sangam Summer Fest 2024

The Association of Bengalis Kansas City Sangam invites you to celebrate “Sangam Summer Fest 2024” on Saturday, August 24th at Trailridge Middle School, 7500 Quivira Road, Shawnee, KS 66216 from 3 PM – 11 PM. We are thrilled to present Rabindranath Tagore’s play “RAKTAKARABI”, directed by Dr. Animesh Dhar, in honor of its 100th anniversary. Additionally, we will be graced by the melodious voice…

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07/13 – HTCC – Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra

HTCC is excited to bring you Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra on Saturday, 13th July, 2024 5:30PM onwards Program Details: 5:30PM : Pahandi (Taking Idols to Rath) 6:30PM : Rath Yatra 7:30PM : MahaPrasad Seva 8:30PM : Bahudha Yatra(Taking Idols back to Sanctum) We request all the devotees to join us and get blessings from Lord Jagannath.

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07/19-07/21 – Sri Bala Triupura Sundari Chathusasti Upachara Puja & KumkumaArchana

Dear Devotees, HTCC is excited to bring you for the first time – Sri Bala Triupura Sundari Chathusasti Upachara Puja & KumkumaArchana. During this event, we will perform 64 Upachara’s to Sri Bala Tripura Sundari followed by Kumkuma Archana. We request devotees to participate and get blessings of Goddess Bala. Sponsorship options:https://www.htccofkc.org/event/trisakthi-yagam.html    

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07/19-07/21 – HTCC – Akanda Sowbagya TriShakthi Yagam

Dear Devotees, HTCC is excited to bring you the much awaited TriShakthi Yagam. As part of the event, we are performing Rudra Homam Chandi Homam Varahi Homam Vasthu Homam Navagraha Homam Nakshatra Homam Dhanvantari Homam Devotees are requested to utilize this opportunity and get Gods grace. Various Sponsorship options are available and you can find them here :https://www.htccofkc.org/event/trisakthi-yagam.html Note: For…

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IAKC India Nite 2024

11/16 – India Nite 2024 – JCCC Yardley Hall

India Nite is Kansas City Indian community’s oldest and largest premier annual cultural event! India Nite 2024 promises to be even more grand and fun than ever before with dances of Bollywood, Regional, Folk and Indian Classical origins. India Nite 2024 will be held on November 16th, 2024 starting at 2 PM The venue is Yardley Hall at Midwest Trust Center, Johnson County…

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07/07 – The Journey Within With Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar – July 7th

Come experience The Journey Within: Meditation, Wisdom and the Art of Living Joyfully with globally renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Gurudev shares wisdom and wit that distills life’s most complex issues into everyday truths. His words create a deep sense of peace and resonance that transcends the intellect and makes one smile. Gurudev will lead…

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07/7 – JGD Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Kansas City – July 7th

The Journey Within by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar We are very excited to share that Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the founder of Art of Living, is visiting Kansas City on July 7th , 2024. We would like to personally invite you and your family to come and experience an evening of profound wisdom and deep meditation with him. #artofliving ArtofLiving…

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