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PARAM Diwali Sneh Milan 2025 Lights Up

Philadelphia with Unity, Joy, and Cultural Pride

OUR BUREAU

Montgomeryville, PA
he Philadelphia Rajasthani Mandal
(PARAM) celebrated its grand Diwali Sneh
TMilan 2025 on Saturday, November 1st, at
Indian Grill, Montgomeryville, PA, bringing to-
gether over 150 to 200 members and guests from
Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and New
York to celebrate the Festival of Lights in true Ra-
jasthani spirit.
The evening radiated with vibrant cultural
performances, colorful traditional attire, and the
warmth of togetherness that PARAM has become
known for. Guests enjoyed a delicious festive din-
ner followed by music, dance, and laughter. The
event was completely sold out, reflecting the grow-
ing enthusiasm and unity within the Rajasthani
community of Greater Philadelphia.
Guests were welcomed with traditional aarti
and tilak, followed by live folk dances, music, and Dr. Murarka shared: “This Diwali was not just
performances by talented local youth. The high- about celebration — it was about connection, cul-
light of the night was a spectacular fireworks dis- ture, and community. PARAM symbolizes unity,
play, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. compassion, and pride for every Rajasthani family
Dignitaries in attendance included Commis- in North America.”
sioner Neil Makhija and his wife Dr. Rachel Nash, The event was supported by generous spon-
along with Harish Goyal, CEO of ZTV Africa sors, including Gwynedd Wealth Partners—Vivek
and America, and his wife Dr. Renu Goyal, who Sharma, World Financial Group—Vijay Singhal,
graced the event as Chief Guests. Their presence Todi Foundation Shri Nand Todi ji, Premier Rider
added great prestige and encouragement to the Services—Pramod Agrawal, NextGen IT Services
celebration. Manoj Gandhi, and Teadus Pharma—Umama-
Also, present was Shri Nand Todi ji, President heswar Siripurapu, whose contributions helped
of Bharatiya Temple and a noted philanthropic make the evening a grand success.
leader, whose guidance and community service PARAM continues to be at the forefront of
continue to inspire the Rajasthani and Indian di- promoting Rajasthani culture, community ser-
aspora across the region. vice, and philanthropy. Following this memora-
PARAM President Dr. Ravi Murarka, togeth- ble Diwali celebration, preparations are already
er with Core Committee Member Pankaj Ajmera, underway for the next major cultural event — the
expressed heartfelt gratitude to all volunteers, 19th Annual Bharatiya Temple Gangaur Festival,
sponsors, and committee members for their ded- scheduled for March 14, 2026, one of the largest
ication and teamwork. Rajasthani festivals in North America.

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