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NORTH AMERICAN Newsline SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 | The Indian Eye 36

Hari Om Mandir hosts annual

fund-raiser dinner for community Services,

growth & future expansion projects

OUR BUREAU Vipan Wadhera, Chairman Fund-
Raising Committee, Anil Saxena and
Chicago, IL
Prem Salwan from Salwan Trading
ari Om Mandir, Medinah, IL lighted the lamp and the program
hosted the Annual Fundrais- was kicked off with a bang.
Her Dinner, at the Pearl ban- Emcees of the Evening, Pratibha
quet, Roselle, on Sept 16, 2023. Pa- Jairath and Mona Sharma welcomed
trons, Founder Members, Devotees, one and all and spelled out the grand
Community Leaders from various Entertainment lined up for the eve-
Social Organizations, joined hands ning. Classical Dance, Bollywood
to raise Funds for the cause of Com- Singing, Rajasthani Folk Dance-
munity Services, Growth & Develop- Ghoomer, and Punjabi Giddha, etc.
ment, Future Expansion Projects of was all included in the packed Vari-
the Mandir. ety Program. Pratibha Jairath and
The gala evening started off with Dr Pradeep Sood were the Star Sing-
a red-carpet Welcome for all the ers of the evening, who enthralled
Guests who attended the Program. the audiences with their melodious
A huge Backdrop with the Mandir songs – all time old favorites down
Logo was set up at the Entrance, the memory lane, as well as the fast
and it was an honor to be clicked modern upbeat numbers. Very soon,
there for a memorable evening. Pho- Couples were on the Dance Floor
tographers were ready to roll their swaying on slow Vault Dancing erosity to help Mandir in achieving Camps etc, Mandir Growth &
cameras and capture every guest songs. Finally, just as Dr Sood sang its goals. Dev Projects. He thanked all Mem-
who walked in…exhibiting their best the all-time hit Punjabi songs, the Vipan Wadhera, President Ex- bers of the Board and Devotees, who
attire and joyous mood! Very soon Floor was jam packed with people ecutive Board, emphasized the sig- helped him throughout the year for
the venue became a hot favorite for dancing away to glory!!!!! nificance of the Temples today as organizing programs, celebrating all
friends and families to take pictures Anil Saxena, Chairman Fund a source of preserving our roots of Festivals with enthusiasm. No Dona-
and make their presence at the func- Raising, outlined the purpose of the Indian spirituality, Values, Heritage tion is Small – Every Penny Counts!!!
tion, a day to remember. evening and gave a brief update on & Culture. Collective Prayers in The fun filled evening concluded
The program formally started the ongoing Project from 2022 – Ha- the Temples generate positive Vibes with a sumptuous dinner and open
with an auspicious Diya Lighting numan murti. He shared the progress and provide mental peace and solace dance Floor. The President thanked
Ceremony, amidst chanting of Man- made on the project from last year, to everyone who visits the temple. He all the donors and finally announced
tras by the Mandir Priests: Acharya and the remaining funds required for made a final appeal for Donations the success of the evening Target
Ram Naresh Vajpayee & Shas- completion. He thanked everyone to help the Mandir in conducting Collection had been achieved and a
tri Dharmender Bhatt. Chaiman for their past donations and request- Community Service Programs like big thank you to all for attending.
BOT, Brij Sharma, President EB, ed people to continue with their gen- Medical Camps, Food Drives, Yoga --Asian Media USA

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