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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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