Art of Living is dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual. This is done through self development programs that recharge the body, mind and spirit and allow people to function at their optimum potential. People from all backgrounds, religions and cultural traditions come together in service and celebration.
Info:
704.248.2647
charlotte@us.artofliving.org www.artofliving.org
Regularly scheduled activities include a daily Aarti at 6:30 am and 7 pm. Darshan: Mon-Fri 6:30 am-12:30 pm and 4 - 8:30 pm, Sat/Sun 6:30 am-8:30 pm. Gujarati classes are held every Sunday from 3 - 4 pm and "Satsang Sabha" is held every Sunday at 4:30 p.m. The Swaminarayan Temple is located at 4100 Margaret Wallace Road in Charlotte, N.C.
Info:
704.573.0805
704.573.0820 (fax)
CSMM Carolina Sanskritk Maharashtra Mandal promotes Maharashtrian culture and language. Maharashtra mandal is committed to serve Carolina Marathi community with various cultural, social and traditional marathi programs and events.
Info:
Medha Tannu, mantannu@yahoo.com, 704.548.1570
Abhay Khanore, terasahara2000@yahoo.com, 803.554.1234
Pandurang Naik, psnaik@yahoo.com, 704.904.3636
The Charlotte Kannada Koota is an organization that promotes understanding of Karnataka culture and provides a medium for people of Karnataka (Kannadigas) to get together. The activities include social get-togethers, music, and drama.
Info:
704.526.9990 (Appan Patil), agm_patil@hotmail.com
704.281.8732 (Raj Kulgod), kraj7@yahoo.com
Charlotte Table-tennis Club is located at 345 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204 (Corner of East 7th St. & Hawthorne Lane).
Hours:-Tuesday & Thursday 6-10 PM, Saturday 2-6 PM Sunday 1-5 PM.
Info: www.charlottetabletennis.org
Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills. The Charlotte Vipassana Meditation Group holds weekly group sits and monthly all day sits for established students (those who have taken at least one ten day course from S. N. Goenka or one of his assistant teachers). Ten-day courses are also available for all students. There is never a charge for a course. New center now open in Jesup, GA. To apply for a 10 day retreat visit www.patapa.dhamma.org
Info:
704.277.5013, rbddesai@gmail.com
704.563.5440, dspranger@gmail.com WWW.DHAMMA.ORG
CMAC sponsors many classical concerts during the year in Charlotte. Membership forms are available at concerts. Sun Apr 18 @ 3:00 p.m. - Flute Concert by Dr. N. Ramani, accompanied by Nagai Muralidharan on Violin and Neyveli Narayan on Mridangam.
Venue: Central Piedmont Community College, Tate Hall
Info:
704.541.3361 (Rama Rachakonda),
704.814.9355 (Lakshmi Muthukrishnan), lakshmi7778@yahoo.com
cmacmusic@yahoo.com www.onlinecmac.com
Satsang is conducted every Sunday at 7 pm at the Hindu Center in Charlotte and there is also a Satsang every Thursday. In addition, watch Satsang from Friday to Tuesday at 7 am on TV Asia. The present topics are "Pati-Patni ka Divya Vyahvar" and "Chovis Tirthankar." The group has recently opened a library for spiritual books, audios and videos.
Info:
704.287.3133 www.dadabhagwan.org
The group is dedicated to the service of SadGuru Sri Sri Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji through SadGuru Seva, yoga and satsang (singing the glory of god). Regular Activities: Satsang every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, from 4 - 7pm. Bhajans composed by Sri Sri Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji are chanted and occasionally video programs produced by Avadhoota Datta Peetham are viewed. including Sri Swamiji's visit to Manasa Sarovaram, Music for Meditation and healing concerts and lectures.
Info:
704.839.3256 (Ravi Anupindi)
www.dattapeetham.com www.dycusa.org
Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India (EVFI) was established to help in the overall development of the remote tribal and rural villages in India. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA along with EVFI is committed to the cause of eradicating illiteracy from tribal areas. Education is the key to self-esteem, self-sustenance, economic well being and happiness. Ekal Vidyalya (One School One Teacher in one village) plans to establish 100,000 schools in tribal areas by 2012. This will cover all the villages in tribal areas where there are no schools today. The Carolinas Region of the EVFUSA conducts fund raising and awareness programs in North and South Carolina. Look out for Ekal events in the coming months. Ekal Vidyalaya & Hindu Center present an Art and Essay Competition on Saturday, March 13, 2010 (2 - 4 pm) at Gandhi Bhavan, Hindu Center, 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212. Ages: 8 – 18 yrs - $10 registration (all proceeds to these organizations). Bring your own colors (paint, pencils or crayons) and paper will be supplied. Come have fun and express your creativity as you learn and help the Ekal Vidyalaya. Ekal Charlotte is also planning a tennis tournament in April 2010 for ages 8-88 years. Ekal Charlotte is also planning a tennis tournament in April 2010 for ages 8-88 years. For registration and information send an email to the address below.
Info:
ekalcharlotte@gmail.com www.ekalvidya.org
The center is located at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212.
Temple Phone:
704.535.3440.
The library is stocked with books, CDs, DVDs and other materials on varied genre such as religion, culture, history, philosophy, yoga and health. Library info: 704.554.0765. Children's Religious Oriented Program (C.R.O.P.) is for children Kindergarten through 12th grade to educate them in culture and understand religious practices. A glimpse on understanding The Bhagvad Gita provides children with an opportunity to learn about the GITA with simplicity, ease and in an inclusive discussion format. Info on CROP 704.547.1676 (Chetna Patel) patel4260@bellsouth.net. The Senior Citizens Group meets on the 1st Sunday of every month at 4 pm and followed by Satyanarayan Katha at 5 pm. Future trips and activities are in the planning stages. Info on the group: 704.334.2462 (Gobind Bhojwani). The sloka class teaches children between the ages of 4 and 13 different Hindu hymns, their meaning and significance. The class meets Sundays at 9:30 am. Info on the class: 704.814.9355 (Lakshmi Muthukrishnan). Info on the Social Welfare Committee: 704.372.1265 (Narain Amar) or 704.948.5609 (Dhinakaran Pillai). The Vedic Havan is held at the vedant hall on second Sunday of every month at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm noon followed by Prasadam. Info: 704.825.9223 (Swadesh Sawhney). The Pranayam classes are held Saturdays from 9:30 - 11 am in the Vivek Hall. Info: 704.649.5374 (Kajal Jain), 704.554.0765 (Manisha Naik), or 281.304.5597 (Sanjay Vyas) pranayamclt@aol.com. Yoga classes are held Sundays at 9 am. Info: 704.864.8212 pradip_bulsara@hotmail.com.
Dhuleti will be celebrated on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 12 noon. Come and enjoy colors, snacks and family fun.
Hindu Center will be celebrating Ugadi - Gudi Padva - Baisaki - Puthandu Vazthukal - Vishu - Navreh on Saturday, March 20, 2010 beginning at 4 pm with a cultural program, food, activities and more. For details call Ravi Venkata 704.644.0017 or Raj Kulgod 704.948.6620.
Cheti Chand 2010 will be celebrated on Sunday, March 21, 2010 starting at 5 pm with Lord Jhulelal puja, followed by yatra and procession, entertainment, religious thal dance and traditional Sindhi dinner.
Info: www.hcclt.org
Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte (IPAAC)
IPAAC (Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte) promotes classical Hindustani music by inviting well-known artists from India.
Upcoming Events:
Fri Apr 23, 2010 (8 pm) - Sitar player Pt. Kushal Das accompanied by Kumar Bose on Tabla. Venue: Tate Recital Hall, CPCC Central Campus.
Sat May 22, 2010 (6 pm) - Vocal Recital by Dr. Ashwini Bhide Deshpande. Venue: Tate Recital Hall, CPCC Central Campus.
Info:
Sarla Kumar 704.846.4423
Chaula Jain 704.364.0984
contact@ipaac.org www.ipaac.org
Indian Visual Artists Association of Charlotte (IVAAC)
IVAAC was founded by artists of Indian origin living in the Charlotte, NC area in their pursuit of a creative outlet, stemming from an urge to express the flow of their innate artistic moods and ideas. The vision is to promote the enigmatic and intriguing Indian culture into meaningful forms of expression that exposes the rich traditions and diversity of one of the most ancient civilizations on earth, in today's fast blending global culture and to create an organization that provides planning and funding required to ensure and support a vibrant and culturally diverse Indian art community.
Info:
704.540.8799 (Amit Shah),
704.688.5387 (Kinshuk Agarwal) www.ivaac.org
KIRAN is a multi-cultural, non-religious, community based, South Asian organization. Promoting the self-reliance and empowerment of South Asian women who are in crisis through outreach, peer support, and referrals in a confidential manner. The group spreads awareness of South Asian women's issues in the community and we cooperate and collaborate with organizations in the USA and elsewhere with similar objectives. Countries in South Asia include Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Though there are differences in language, customs, and religions across these countries, these regions share many basic cultural and historical similarities. KIRAN operates a crisis phone line Monday- Friday from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm. For help or information regarding domestic violence call an advocate.
Services offered are confidential and free of charge:
• Information in a culture- and context-sensitive manner
• Non-judgmental help and support to women who are experiencing oppressive/crisis situations
• Emotional support
• Referrals to professional and community services regarding legal issues, health care, short-term child care, psychological counseling, and temporary shelter and housing
• KIRAN's services are completely confidential. Translators and crisis counselors do not disclose any information provided by our clients.
Info:
Crisis Hotline: 1877- NC-KIRAN or 1-877-625-4726
Kiran@Kiraninc.org http://www.kiraninc.org
NetIP Charlotte is the only official Carolinas chapter of North America’s Largest Network of Indian Professionals. NetIP Charlotte provides a forum for on-going Career Developmental and Professional Networking activities. It arranges various events and maintains deeper ties with Businesses & the community. It provides various effective ways for Carolinas’ Indian Professionals to connect with other successful professionals.
Info: www.netIPnc.org
Pratham is India’s largest non-profit organization with grass roots programs in the area of primary education. Pratham has made an impact on the learning levels of several million children through its Read India campaign which reached 31 million children across India. Pratham has developed an accelerated learning technique which helps children to read & write in two months. With nearly half the children in India who attend schools are not learning to read and write at the required level, Pratham is trying to fill an important gap in the area of primary education. Info: Anju Desai (ajdesai66@gmail.com or 980-622-0125) and Shubhra Chakraborty (shubhra.chakraborty1@gmail.com) or 704-942-4798). www.prathamusa.org.
Probasi is the Bengali community based in Charlotte and surrounding areas. The community's goal is to organize cultural and educational program related to Bengal in the Greater Charlotte area, to increase Bengali cultural awareness, and to provide community service in the area.
Info: www.probasi.org
Sahaj Marg , which means Simple or Natural path, is a Raj Yoga system of spiritual training based on the heart centered meditation. The unique features of this meditation include transmission of divine energy into the heart of the practitioner and cleaning of deep impressions, thereby regulating the mind. Regular practice of this system of meditation integrates the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of human being, while still encouraging people to maintain a normal family and working life. In the Charlotte area, group meditation is held at the Unity of Charlotte on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Info:
Arun and Promila Sehra 704.844.0147 Srikanth Katakam 704.496.4411
naturalpath.nc@gmail.com www.srcm.org
On the 1st Saturday of every month, Shree Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal Vadtal has kirtans and bhajans at the Hindu Center of Charlotte at 5 pm. After the bhajans, there is Aarti and Mahaprasad. In addition, on the 3rd Sunday of every month, an additional Satsang Sabha is held at sponsor's house at 3 - 5 pm.
Info:
704.392.4488 - Ramesh Dhanani
Soul devotees of Guru Dattatraya Rang Avadhut and Shri Prem Avadhut meet every Thursday evening in Charlotte, NC from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for recital of "Datta-Bavani", singing devotional Dattatraya Bhajans and reading "Guru-Lilamrut". Detailed information about Charlotte meetings, literature, videos, Nareshwar Ashram and Shri Avadhut's life is available.
Info:
Bharat Shah - 704.724.6247
Nagesh Patel - 704.399.7805
The Sikh Heritage Society strives to unite and enrich the lives of the Sikh & Punjabi communities of Charlotte and surrounding areas. "Gurdwara" address: 1760 Stoney Creek Lane, Charlotte, NC 28262.
Info:
704.948.7664 (Roshan Attrey), rattrey@aol.com,
704.541.0350 (Sajjan Dhaliwal), sajjan@carolina.rr.com,
704.948.8091 (Inderjeet Rajpal), irajpal@aol.com www.gurdwaracharlotte.com
South Park Cricket Club is based in Charlotte, North Carolina and it has been an active member of the Mid Atlantic Cricket Conference since 2002. The club's home ground is located at the Reedy Creek Park, 2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC.
Info:
847.722.9865 (Baseet Ahmed), baseer_11@yahoo.com www.southparkcc.org
Cricket is played every Sunday morning at the Steele Creek Athletic Association complex at 13530 Choate Circle, (weather permitting) from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. This group is dedicated to playing cricket with a hard tennis ball and/or soft baseball (also known as T-Ball) for fun in the Steele Creek Area of Charlotte. If you would like to stay informed about this club or would like to play or watch cricket, feel free to join and share your ideas. For information on current hours of play, location, and contacts.
Info: http://www.geocities.com/steelecreekcricketclub
Forming a team this March of experienced as well as beginners that love cricket. Team will play in the Atlantic League. Practice is every Sunday at Reedy Creek Park (11 to 4pm). Sunday and Monday evenings for ages 15 and up. Join the fun.
Info:
704.905.9127(Captain-Syed)
704.493.7629(Vice Captain-Mohsan)
