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NORTH AMERICAN Newsline OCTOBER 10, 2025 | The Indian Eye 22
IACFNJ Hosts Grand Navratri Garba
Celebration in Central Jersey
OUR BUREAU
Edison, NJ
he Indo-American Cultural
Foundation of Central Jersey
T(IACFNJ) hosted its Grand
Navratri Garba celebration on Sep-
tember 20 and 27, 2025, at Monroe
Township High School in Middlesex
County, drawing a vibrant crowd
from the local communities.
Navratri, one of the most im-
portant Hindu festivals, marks nine
nights of devotion to Goddess Durga,
Lakshmi, and Saraswati. Devotees
believe Goddess Durga destroys neg-
ative tendencies, Goddess Lakshmi
inspires divine qualities, and God- the crowd. The beautifully decorated
dess Saraswati bestows true knowl- center stage, featuring Amba Maa’s
edge. The festival culminates on the statue in a traditional temple setting,
tenth day, Vijaya Dashami, symboliz- added a divine touch and recreated
ing the triumph of good over evil. the festive atmosphere reminiscent
The two-day celebration brought of celebrations in India. The event
together community members from also saw the participation of local
Monroe, South and North Brunswick, business owners, community lead-
Franklin Park, Somerset, Princeton, ers, and public officials, who came
Hightstown, Princeton Junction, East to show their support for IACFNJ’s
Brunswick, Robbinsville, and East mission of preserving Indian culture
and West Windsor. Participants of all and heritage in New Jersey.
ages filled the dance floor with tra- The celebration was made pos-
ditional Garba, Dandiya-Raas, and sible by the generous support of lo-
Sanedo, showcasing energetic dance cal businesses and grand sponsor
styles, colorful costumes, and joyful by Royal Basmati Rice – LT Foods
community spirit. A highlight of the and Daawat Basmati Rice, who also
event was seeing three generations sponsored two prizes for the Best
dancing together, reflecting the rich Dress and Best Dance. On Saturday,
cultural heritage passed down within September 27, 2025, Kaushik Vyas &
families. Each evening’s festivities Shruti Shah from LT Foods present-
began with traditional Garba, Aarti, ed the prizes to the winners.
and prayers to Goddess Amba Maa, The success of the event was
followed by Prasad for all attend- a testament to the dedication of
ees. The second round of Garba and the IACFNJ Executive Committee,
Raas, culminating in a lively Sanedo Trustees, volunteers, and communi-
by Mahesh Mehta and their live band, ty members, who worked tirelessly
became the highlight of the celebra- to make the festival a grand success
tion and was thoroughly enjoyed by once again.
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