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Siddhi Singers’ Annual Fundraiser Concert Draws

Strong Community Support for New Community Hall

OUR BUREAU Bankim Shah, Co-Chairman; and Dr.
Geeta Gupta, Chief Trustee.
Toms River, NJ
Speaking on the occasion, Dr.
he annual fundraising musical Avinash Gupta became emotional
concert organized by the Sid- while describing the growing need for
Tdhi Singers Group was held a dedicated community hall where
successfully on May 9, 2026, at the families can gather to celebrate fes-
Shree Siddhivinayak Temple and In- tivals, cultural events, educational
dian Cultural & Community Center activities, and spiritual programs. He
in Toms River, New Jersey. The event thanked all donors, volunteers, spon-
brought together community leaders, sors, and supporters for their unwav-
dignitaries, devotees, and supporters ering commitment and asked the
for an inspiring evening filled with community to continue contributing
music, devotion, and community spirit. generously to this noble mission.
The fundraiser was organized to In his address, Mr. Vishal Harsh
support the temple’s vision of build- praised the temple’s efforts in pre-
ing a new Community Hall, which will serving Indian culture and heritage
serve as a center for cultural, educa- tural performances. The concert was the Chief Guest. Other prominent and emphasized the importance of
tional, spiritual, and social activities accompanied by a live orchestra fea- attendees included Mr. Ankur Vaidya, community centers in strengthening
for the growing Indian-American turing exceptional musicians on tabla, Chairman of FIA; Mr. Sreekant cultural identity among future gen-
community in the region. keyboard, guitar, and percussion. The Akapalli, President of FIA; Ms. Pri- erations.
For nearly three hours, the Sid- evening also featured a delicious din- ti Patel, Vice President of FIA; Ms. Organizers noted that the Sid-
dhi Singers — the temple’s talented ner sponsored by Aarzu – The Mod- Priti Kashyap, President of BJANA; dhivinayak Temple has evolved into
in-house musical group led by Dr. ern Indian Bistro. Padma Shri Dr. Sudhir Parikh; Mr. much more than a place of worship.
Kirit Pandya and Ms. Annette D’Sou- The temple was honored by the Pinakin Pathak; and Dr. Tushar Patel, It has become a vibrant cultural and
za Patel, both accomplished singers presence of several distinguished President of HCNJ. spiritual home where traditions, mu-
themselves — captivated the audi- guests, including Hon’ble Deputy The dignitaries were welcomed sic, values, and festivals are preserved
ence with soulful devotional songs, Consul General of India in New York, by Dr. Avinash Gupta, Chairman and passed on to younger generations
Bollywood classics, and vibrant cul- Mr. Vishal Harsh, who attended as of Shree Siddhivinayak Temple; Dr. growing up in America.

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