SANDESH - India Association of West Texas

October 2012
India Association of West Texas
SANDESH
As the long hot days of summer give way to cooler crisp autumn weather, one of nature’s splendid color display put on stage for most of the northern states – a colorful
reminder that winter is around the corner. Autumn marks the beginning of the festive
season for many cultures around the world but most importantly ours. India's most important and popular festival Diwali, the festival of lights is approaching quickly. The
golden glow from Diyas overshadows the gray of autumn and believed to bring good
fortune. Continuing the tradition, IAWT has planned to celebrate Diwali on November
17th. Please mark your calendar and plan on attending!
It takes lot of time and
effort to put an event together for the community. Your attendance is
an encouragement for committee members to plan future events and
even IAWT’s future.
Announcement
To address the recent robberies within community, Subodh Patel has contacted the city
police department for the investigation. We would like everyone to be alert and take
necessary precautions to stay safe. Officials from the police department will address the
issue providing safety tips on Friday October 12 th @ 5:30 pm at the Days Inn Temple.
Executive Committee 2012
President: Ramesh Krishnan
President Elect: Jigna Patel
Secretary: Anirudha Pandey
Treasurer: Hina Ganatra
Editor: Hetal Parikh
Members: Viral Patel : Bankim Joshi : Srinath Marka : Apexa Patel : GK Reddy
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Past Events 2012
‘Fill the Heart with the oil of Love.
Place in it the wick of single-pointed
mind. Light it with the Knowledge of
Truth and remove the darkness of
Ignorance around you.
Just as one lamp can light many lamps;
let each of us kindle this Light
in many hearts.’
Mother’s Day was celebrated on May 13th with an essay contest, Antakshari and several other activities. Congratulations
to Aarna Patel for winning the contest. Thanks to all of the
Dads for preparing the delicious Pav Bhaji and Gulab Jamun.
The Musical Night on June 3rd drew small but appreciative
audience. IAWT would like to thank Shailesh and Hina Ga-
~ Upnishad
natra for providing accommodation to the artists.
DIRECTORY 2012
We will be updating the member’s directory. Please check your information in
the previous directory and notify us of
any errors; we will get it corrected. If
you are a new resident in the West Texas
area and would like to be listed in the directory, let us know.
If you would like to place a business ad
or would like to contribute an article in
the member’s directory please contact
any of the committee members. We are
also looking for a volunteer to host the
Diwali program.
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October 2012
Recipe Corner
October 2012
Upcoming Event
Diwali Sweet
Diwali is a festival not just for lights
but also delicious sweets and snacks.
Each region has its own traditional
specialty. Here is a very easy-toprepare recipe for a Burfi compiled
from internet source.
Coconut Burfi
Celebrate Diwali
With
IAWT
Ingredients:
1 cups freshly grated coconut
3/4 cup Sugar
2 tbsp Ghee
1/4 tsp Cardamom powder
Method
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Combine sugar and 1/2 cup water in a
non stick pan and boil it.
Add cardamom, ghee and coconut to
boiling sugar water.
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Simmer and cook till coconut mixture
starting to foam stirring often. Remove
from heat when you are able to make
ball from mixture.
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Pour it on a greased tray. Cut into desire
shapes after mixture cools down.
Leave in refrigerator to cool completely.
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Enjoy making Burfi this Diwali!
Where: Ed Irons Middle School (93rd and Memphis Dr.)
When: November 17, 2012 6 pm
Diwali celebration is the largest gathering of the year. The event
will open with cultural performances followed by a delicious Indian dinner. Admission to the cultural program is free and open
to public, but dinner tickets are available for purchase. Please
contact any of the committee members to reserve your dinner
tickets in advance.
Ticket Price
Members: $15 / Students: $10 / Children under age 10: Free
If you would like to perform in Diwali Program please contact
Thena Ramesh @ 806.544.5269 or Apexa Patel @ 806.544.9868
or Jigna Patel @ 806.789.6970.
Feel free to contact Ramesh @ 806.470.4300 if you have any questions .
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