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NORTH AMERICAN Newsline JANUARY 13, 2023 | The Indian Eye 18

Brahman Samaj celebrates

Diwali in New York

Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava from Town of North Hempstead and Dilip Chauhan from
NYC Mayor Eric Adams office for international affairs attend the event

OUR BUREAU
New York, NY
rahman Samaj of New York (BSNY),
established in February 2022, cele-
Bbrated Diwali-The Festival of Light
at The Cotillion, NY on Sunday, November
20th, 2022. Diwali is celebration of new be-
ginnings, change and the triumph of right
over wrong, light over darkness. It is the
time to come together, look forward to the
future and enjoy each other’s company over
delicious food, fun, and a warm atmosphere.
Divyesh Tripathi, Founder, President
of BSNY, along with his committee took
this opportunity to present and offer their
best wishes for Diwali and new year. Also
introduce BSNY Women’s Wing. Harshad
Patel (Pakaji), Co-founder and BOD, &
Anil Shah, BOD Thanks to all attendees
for joining and requesting all to support
BSNY with their continuous participation
in future.
Advisory Committee member, Rohit
Pandya presented his welcome speech for
the audience. Program Manager, Chandra-
kant Shah, EC members and volunteers
managed the entire event very smooth-
ly. Program began with Deep Pragatya by
EC including BOD, Advisory Committee,
Grand and Platinum Sponsors.
The function was graced by Town Clerk
Ragini Srivastava from Town of North
Hempstead and Dilip Chauhan, Deputy
Commissioner for Trade, Investment and
Innovation for NYC Mayor Eric Adams
office for international affairs. BSNY hon-
ored them with flower bouquet. They ap-
preciated President, Divyesh Tripathi and
his EC for their valuable contributions to
the community. BSNY expressed gratitude
by presenting plaque, Certificate of Rec-
ognition & Appreciation to the individuals
and organizations who contributed gener-
ously for the success of the Samaj.
Renowned singers Kashyap Jani and
Anitha Krishnan along with live band mes-
merized the gathering, started with Lord
Shiv Vandana, slowly followed by ever cap-
tivating Bollywood songs, inviting audience
to dance and express their happiness.
Nothing of the above would have been
possible without the overwhelming support
of all organizations, sponsors, donors, par-
ticipants and volunteers for the grand suc-
cess of the event. BSNY Thanks to all.

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