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.
For Further Details: 980-216-8732
charlotte@us.artofliving.org www.artofliving.org or www.artofliving.org/charlotte
A volunteer movement committed to promoting sustainable, equitable and just-development. AID Charlotte supports grassroots organizations in India and initiates efforts in various interconnected spheres such as education, livelihoods, natural resources, health, women's empowerment and social justice.
For further details: Kiran Uppalapati 704.307.6450; Venkata Ramana Duddu 662.231.2350.
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 Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28105.
For Further Details:
704.573.0805
704.573.0820 (fax)
Bethel Christian Fellowship offers services in various Indian languages (i.e. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, etc.) .Sunday School Time - 11:15 - 11:45 am; Sunday Worship Service time : 11:45 - 1:15 pm. Sunday Service Location: Fort Mill Church of God, Student Life Center Building, 216 Academy Street, Room 102. Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715. Saturday Service Location: Life Builders Church - 730 Oak Dale Rd, Charlotte NC 28216. For further details: 803.792.7223; pastorofbcf@gmail.com (Pastor: Rajan Samuel).
CSMM promotes Maharashtrian culture and language. Maharashtra mandal is committed to serve Carolina Marathi community with various cultural, social and traditional marathi programs and events.
For Further Details:
Sangeeta Korde, sangeet_k@yahoo.com, 704.421.4279
Sonali Tamhane, sonali_tamhane21@yahoo.com, 704.364.8605 www.charlottemarathimandal.com
Everyone is cordially invited to join for Sunday worship, Bible class, Sunday school: Sundays from 9 am - 12 pm. English and various Indian languages are used in the sunday services. Contact for further details Rev. Dr. K.C. Paul (704.771.1414), Rajan Mathew (704.756.4969), Jose Varughese (704.453.6177), Varughese K. Thomas (803.322.9549).
Beginners and advanced students of the Gita are welcome. The group meets the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 3 - 5 pm. This course is based on the Home Study Course of the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, PA. Each session starts with a meditation followed by a recorded lecture in English, supplemented by discussion among the group.
For further details:
Rishi and Shikha Bhatnagar, rishi@solveron.com, 513.518.5300
Shridhar and Kruti Dave, skdave@hotmail.com, 704.844.9567
Naras and Beena Eechambadi, narasee@gmail.com www.freewebs.com/gitastudy
The group meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6.30 - 10 pm. New players come after 7.30 pm for orientation. The TT action takes place at the Vihar Hall of Charlotte's Hindu Center, 7400 City View Drive , Charlotte, NC 28134. All levels and types of play. Free coaching and lessons. For further details: s_jan@yahoo.com or visit www.ttclt.com.
We meet on the third Saturday of every month at 6:30 PM for Prayer, Bible Study and Fellowship. Anyone who is interested to spend an evening with us is welcome to come with your family and friends.
For Further Details:
Hema at 704.841.7060
hadhopper@hotmail.com
CIKG invites karaoke lovers to come and sing Hindi songs on karaoke. It does not matter whether you are a beginner or experienced. The most important thing is to get together and have fun. The event is held once a month, usually on Friday or Saturday. Entry and participation is free.
For Further Details: Dinesh Patel at cikgrocks@yahoo.com
Charlotte Kriya Yoga Group Promotes Kriya Yoga Meditation practices as taught by lineage of realized masters such as Mahaavatar Baba Ji, Lahri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteshwar Giri, Paramahamsa Yogananda, Hariharananda, and Prajanananada. A sincere seeker who follows the path of Kriya Yoga with love and devotion and a desire for spiritual growth can attain Self-realization- even in one lifetime.Center hosts two annual initiation programs and a weekly Sunday meditation for initiates.
The purpose of this association is to promote and facilitate the cultural, educational, social and economic welfare of the Charlotte Malayalee community. For Further Details: Sunu Sebastian (sunu@email.com) or www.cltma.org.
Charlotte Tamil Sangam works to bring together the vibrant Tamil community in the Charlotte area and strives to promote the Tamil language, arts and culture. For Further Details: Lakshmanan Krishnan (lakshmanank@hotmail.com) or visit www.cltts.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
For Further Details:
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. For Further Details:
704.541.3361 (Rama Rachakonda),
704.814.9355 (Lakshmi Muthukrishnan), lakshmi7778@yahoo.com
cmacmusic@yahoo.com www.onlinecmac.com
There will be satsang at Charlotte on July 9, 10 and 11. Do not miss Gnan Vidhi by Pujyashree Deepak Desai. What is Gnan Vidhi? It is scientific process of attaining Self Realization in the presence of Atmagnani. It is the gracing of real knowledge that separates the real Self from the non-self. The benefits of Gnan Vidhi are many like attaining awareness of the soul, getting solution through right understanding, removing wrong beliefs and destroying past sins. For further details contact 877 505 Dada (3232). www.dadabhagwan.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. The Carolinas Region of the EVFUSA conducts fund raising and awareness programs in North and South Carolina.
For Further Details:
Ekal Charlotte Chapter: Neena Narumanchi / neena.narumanchi@gmail.com
Ekal Columbia: Janak Dalal / jaydalalcolumbia@gmail.com
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.
Regular Program: Every Sunday: 10 - 11am, Asa Di War by Bhai Satnam Singh Jee, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Keertan by Children, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm, Keertan by Bhai Satnam Singh Jee, 1:15 pm - 1:30 pm, Ardaas, followed by Guru Ka Langar.
For Further Details:
Gurdwara: 704.509.2828
704.541.0350 (Sajjan Dhaliwal), sajjan@carolina.rr.com,
704.948.8091 (Inderjeet Rajpal), irajpal@aol.com
The temple holds many regular events and religious ceremonies. The temple library is stocked with books, CDs, DVDs and other materials on varied genre such as religion, culture, history, philosophy, yoga and health.
Upcoming Events:
Wed, July 10: Bhaishri Rameshbhai Oza (Pravachan)
The Hindu Center is located at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212.
For Further Details:
704.535.3440 or 704.607.8412 (facility manager) admin@hcclt.org or www.hcclt.org
IAMC (Indian American Muslim Council) - Charlotte Chapter
IAMC formerly known as IMC-USA (Indian Muslim Council – USA) is an Independent not for profit, tax exempt organization committed to promoting peace, pluralism and social justice for all through advocacy. The organization is also committed to promote and protect human rights and human dignity in India as they are the foundation of freedom, justice and peace. IAMC-Charlotte, seeks to reach out to Indian Muslims living in and around Charlotte to join our efforts as we are dedicated to promote Peace, Human Rights and Social Justice for all in India, to strive for Inter-Faith, Inter-Community understanding in the United States with particular focus on Indian Diaspora and to build alliances and relationships with individuals and groups who share our basic values. The IAMC-Charlotte chapter is supported by donations from its members.
India Association of Charlotte (Festival Of India)
The organization works to foster fostering better understanding of the rich diversity of Indian culture by the larger community in and around Charlotte. A key activity is the annual Festival of India, which will is held in September in uptown Charlotte.
For Further Details:
Toni Sawhney 704-604-2133
Lal Vishin 704-545-3727 www.indiafestival.net
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.
For Further Details:
Sarla Kumar 704.846.4423
Chaula Jain 704.364.0984
contact@ipaac.org www.ipaac.org
The JCGC serves the spiritual, cultural, social, and community needs of Jain families in and around metropolitan Charlotte area. JCGC is dedicated to the practice, understanding, promotion, and preservation of the Jain faith. Members meet regularly for worship, ceremonies, and festivals throughout the year. The Jain Center is located at 7631 Mallard Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28262.
Upcoming Events:
Friday, May 24, 2013 (Vaishakh Sud Chaudas)
6:30pm - Aarti and Mangal Divo
7:00pm - Pakkhi Pratikaman
Sunday, May 26, 2013 (Vaishakh Vad Bij)
10:30am - Prakshal and Puja
4:00pm - Regular monthly meeting, Swadhyay, Paathshala, Aarti and Mangal Divo
6:00pm - Swamivatsalya
Friday, June 7, 2013 (Vaishakh Vad Chaudas)
6:30pm - Aarti and Mangal Divo
7:00pm - Pakkhi Pratikaman
Sunday, June 9, 2013 (Jeth Sud Ekum)
10:30am - Snatra Puja, Paathshala for kids
7:30pm - Aarti and Mangal Divo
Saturday, June 22, 2013 (Jeth Sud Chaudas)
6:30pm - Aarti and Mangal Divo
7:00pm - Pakkhi Pratikaman
Sunday, June 23, 2013 (Jeth Sud Poonam)
10:00am - JCGC Picnic
All Other Weekdays: 9:30am - Mon-Friday - Prakshal and Pooja, 7:30pm - Chaityavandan, Aarti and Mangal Divo
Weekends: 10:30am - Prakshal and Pooja,7:30pm – Chaityavandan, Aarti and Mangal Divo
Street Address: 7631 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262
For Further Details:
JCGC President – Suresh Shah: 704.717.8481
info@jaincenter.us www.jaincenter.us
KIRAN is a 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 cooperates and collaborate with organizations in the USA and elsewhere with similar objectives. 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, 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.
For Further Details:
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.
For Further Details: www.netIPnc.org
Pratham organizes grassroots 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. Pratham has developed an accelerated learning technique which helps children to read and 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. For Further Details: Anju Desai (ajdesai66@gmail.com or 980-622-0125) and Shubhra Chakraborty (shubhra.chakraborty1@gmail.com) or 704-942-4798). www.prathamusa.org.
Probasi's goal is to organize cultural and educational program related to Bengal in the Charlotte area, to increase Bengali cultural awareness, and to provide community service in the area.
For Further Details: 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 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. For Further Details:
Srikanth Katakam 704.496.4411
naturalpath.nc@gmail.com www.srcm.org
Sangamithra Foundation was formed by a group of people who strive to make a difference in society and has taken the path of identifying the needs of underprivileged communities in India and provide support to meet those needs.
For Futher Details: www.sangamithra.org; www.facebook.com/SangamithraFoundation; email: info@sangamithra.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.
For Further Details:
704.392.4488 - Ramesh Dhanani
admin@issvcharlotte.org
The group meets Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm in Charlotte. The group recites 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.
For Further Details:
Bharat Shah - 704.724.6247
Nagesh Patel - 704.399.7805
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.
For Further Details:
847.722.9865 (Baseet Ahmed), baseer_11@yahoo.com www.southparkcc.org
Srishti works to fulfill the NC community’s need for togetherness and the desire to showcase Bengali culture, heritage, literature, theatre, music and popular arts. Literally, the word Srishti means an act of creation. Though established and coordinated by a group of Bengali families, Srishti welcomes and brings together people of varied cultures, ethnicity, languages, background and nationalities who are interested in East Indian traditions.
For Further Details:
Samiksha Bose: 704-321-1964
Santanu Sarkar : 704-541-3451 http://srishticharlotte.org/
Telugu Association of Greater Charlotte Area (TAGCA)
The organization's mission is to bring together Telugu speaking people and to promote Telugu Culture. TAGCA organizes regular events and programs.
For Further Details: www.tagca.org
Trimurti Temple is open daily, morning puja (10am) and evening puja (7pm). Sunday abhisekhams (11am) and other special pujas. Temple is located at 6441/6519 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216
For Further Details: 980-219-7556
contact@trimurtitemple.org www.trimurtitemple.org
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.
For Further Details:
704.905.9127(Captain-Syed)
704.493.7629(Vice Captain-Mohsan)
