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Sai Pariwar Fundraising Musical Gala Brings Community

Together, Raises Support for New Sai Temple in North Brunswick

OUR BUREAU

North Brunswick, NJ
ai Pariwar, Inc. successfully host-
ed its Grand Fundraising Musi-
Scal Gala on Thursday, August
21, 2025, at Royal Albert’s Palace in
Fords, New Jersey, drawing an enthu-
siastic gathering of devotees, commu-
nity members, and well-wishers. The
event marked a major milestone in
Sai Pariwar’s mission to construct a
new Sai Temple and Cultural Center
in North Brunswick.
The evening featured a captivat-
ing Bollywood musical concert per- exploring sponsorship opportunities
formed by talented local singers and for different parts of the temple. The
musicians, supported by a live band. event underscored the community’s
The more than three-hour program commitment to creating a lasting spir-
delighted guests with a wide range itual and cultural landmark in Central
of melodies, from golden classics Jersey.
and soulful bhajans to contemporary Sai Pariwar President Shiv Kolli
favorites. The program began with explained everyone with the current
Guruji’s rendition of Ganesh prayer status of temple construction proj-
followed by a melodious Sai Bhajan. ect via presentation and described
The performances created an atmo- 15 years of history of current temple
sphere of devotion, nostalgia, and joy, which is in a leased place and lack
while guests also enjoyed delicious many amenities. Guriji (Surendra
food and the warmth of community Katthula) expressed his deepest ap-
fellowship. New Jersey’s first Indian preciation to all those who attended
American State Assembluman and and extended their support to Sai
current Commissioner of New Jer- Pariwar. The entire event was won-
sey’s public utilities Mr. Upendra derfully choreographed by talented
Chivukula urged everyone to donate Madhavi Bathula who also hosted
generously to be part of this historic the event along with Music Director
development in building a new temple Brij Joshi. She extended her sincere
in our backyard where highly populat- gratitude to all devotees, volunteers,
ed Indian Americans resides. artists, and sponsors for making the
Throughout the event, the spirit gala a grand success. Special thanks
of Seva (selfless service), Shraddha were offered to print and digital me-
(faith), and Saburi (patience) shone dia sponsors and supporters including
brightly. Devotees and community ITV Gold, Parikh Worldwide Media,
leaders expressed their heartfelt sup- MANA TV/TV5, Radio Zindagi,
port for Sai Pariwar vision of build- The Indian Eye, TV Asia, The Indi-
ing a modern, fully accessible temple an Panorama, Hi India, Akila News,
and cultural center that will serve as The India Observer, Indus TV, JSW
a long-term spiritual home for fu- TV, Gujarat Darpan, and Vibrnz.com
ture generations. The planned tem- for digital platform and tickets selling
ple, located on Route 130 in North for helping spread the message of this
Brunswick, will include sanctums for noble cause.
multiple deities, expanded facilities, In addition to temple construc-
modern infrastructure, and ample tion efforts, Sai Pariwar continues its
parking, ensuring a welcoming space tradition of serving the community
for worship, cultural enrichment, and through weekly medical camps, yoga
community service. and wellness programs, food drives,
The gala also helped advance Sai arts and cultural workshops, and festi-
Pariwar ongoing $5 million capital val celebrations, all open to the public.
campaign to fund the construction Sai Pariwar invites everyone to
of the new temple. Guests contrib- join hands in this historic endeavor to
uted generously during the evening, build a temple that will stand as a bea-
with many pledging donations and con of faith, service, and unity.

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