BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chinmaya Gurukul - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Chinmaya Gurukul X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cmgurukul.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chinmaya Gurukul REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T213000 DTSTAMP:20261027T150339Z CREATED:20260713T010930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T150339Z UID:10009515-1794074400-1794087000@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Diwali and Lakshmi Puja DESCRIPTION:Diwali\, also known as Deepavali\, is one of the most joyful and widely celebrated festivals of India. The word Deepavali means “a row of lights\,” and the festival beautifully symbolizes the victory of light over darkness\, good over evil\, knowledge over ignorance\, and hope over despair. \n\n\n\nDiwali is a time for families and communities to come together\, celebrate\, reflect\, and create beautiful memories. Homes are decorated with colorful rangolis\, glowing diyas\, flowers\, and festive decorations. Families offer prayers\, prepare traditional sweets and delicious food\, exchange gifts\, and share the spirit of love and togetherness. \n\n\n\nAcross India and around the world\, Diwali is celebrated in different ways and carries different stories and traditions. For many\, it marks the return of Lord Rama\, Sita\, and Lakshmana to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile and Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana. It is also associated with Goddess Lakshmi\, the goddess of prosperity and abundance\, and is a time to seek blessings for happiness\, peace\, and well-being. \n\n\n\nBeyond the celebrations and traditions\, Diwali offers a beautiful reminder to bring light into our own lives — to choose kindness over negativity\, wisdom over ignorance\, courage over fear\, and compassion over conflict. \n\n\n\nLet us celebrate this Diwali by spreading joy\, love\, kindness\, and light in our homes and communities. May the divine light of Diwali illuminate our hearts and homes and bring peace\, happiness\, prosperity\, and togetherness to all. \n\n\n\nWishing everyone a bright\, joyful\, and blessed Diwali! ✨🪔 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA variety of dishes are prepared and offered to Lord Krishna and other deities as a way to express our thanks and gratitude to the almighty for bestowing blessings on us. \n\n\n\nBelow is a sign-up sheet with Diwali Snack and Sweets. Please sign up for a sweet and a namkeen item\, or dinner items and let us make the Diwali Puja and celebration a grand success. \n\n\n\nInstruction for bringing Food itemsPlease bring all your items in foil tray\,You can sign up to bring one namkeen\, or one sweet item\, and signup to bring dinner itemNamkeen in Small Costco traySweets in a 9 inch round pie tray (20-25 pieces)Bring all your items to ashram by 6:00 PM\n\n\nSign up below…\n Besan barfi \n \n\n \n Available Spots \n \n \n #1: Sign up » \n \n\n \n #2: Sign up » \n \n\n Coconut barfi\n \n\n \n Available Spots \n \n \n #1: Sign up » \n \n\n \n #2: Sign up » \n \n\n Kaju katli\n \n\n \n Available Spots \n \n \n #1: Sign up » \n \n\n \n #2: Sign up » \n \n\n Mohan Thal\n \n\n \n Available Spots \n \n \n #1: Sign up » \n \n\n \n #2: Sign up » \n \n\n Jilebi\n \n\n \n Available Spots \n \n \n #1: Sign up » \n \n\n \n #2: Sign up » \n \n\n Coconut ladoo\n \n\n \n Available Spots \n \n \n #1: Subha R. \n \n\n \n #2: Sign up » \n 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Gurukul (Chinmaya Mission Alpharetta) on 14 November at North Gwinnett High School. After postponing our mela during Navaratri\, we are bringing back the energy of traditional Garba and Dandiya\, along with a special new feature where everyone can join in the music. \n\n\n\nCome together with family and friends for an evening of dancing\, interactive bhajans\, and community\, with food and refreshments to enjoy along the way. Navaratri may be behind us\, but the joy of celebrating together never goes out of season. More details to follow! \n\n\n\nBecome a Raas Rang Utsav Sponsor\n\n\n\nCelebrate. Connect. Support Our Community.\n\n\n\nThis Navaratri\, we invite local businesses\, organizations\, and community partners to join us as Navaratri Mela Sponsors and be part of a vibrant celebration that brings families and the community together.Navaratri Mela is more than a celebration—it is an opportunity for our community to come together through Garba\, music\, dance\, food\, culture\, and fellowship. \n\n\n\nPut Your Business in the Spotlight\n\n\n\nAs a sponsor\, your business will receive valuable visibility among families and community members attending the celebration.Your company name and/or logo will be prominently displayed in the Garba Auditorium\, providing strong visibility throughout the event. Higher-level sponsorships receive enhanced recognition and premium placement.Whether you are a small local business looking to connect with families in the community or a larger organization seeking meaningful community engagement\, there is a sponsorship level for you. \n\n\n\nBecome a Sponsor Today – All sponsorship packages include Navaratri Mela tickets for you or your loved ones. \n\n\n\nReady to SPONSOR? CLICK HERE\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBuy your tickets\n\n\n\nTickets: $15 for Adults | $10 for Children — get yours soon\, as spots fill up fast! 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