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    NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                                  JUNE 27, 2025     |  The Indian Eye 26

              Sai Mandir’s 15th Anniversary Marks New

                            Chapter for Devotion and Growth

                    Sai Pariwar’s June 14 celebration in North Brunswick drew devotees, dignitaries, and

                  community leaders together in faith, fellowship—and a major new temple announcement

            OUR BUREAU                                                                                 of collective purpose.
                                                                                                          The program continued into the early after-
            North Brunswick, NJ
                                                                                                       noon with the Madhyahan Aarti, where devotees
                   n  Saturday,  June  14,  2025,  Sai  Pariwar                                        gathered in large numbers to participate in the vi-
                   marked  a  major  milestone  with  the  15th                                        brant and soul-stirring ritual. The event concluded
            OAnniversary Celebration of Sai Mandir at                                                  with the distribution of Prasadam, leaving attend-
            its temple site in North Brunswick. The event, rich                                        ees  with  both  spiritual  fulfillment  and  a  deeper
            in spiritual tradition and future aspirations, drew                                        connection to one another.
            hundreds of devotees, community members, and                                                  Many long-time devotees shared stories of
            civic leaders for a day of rituals, reflection, and a                                      how Sai Mandir had touched their lives over the
            bold new vision: the unveiling of plans for a new                                          years, and younger attendees expressed excite-
            temple campus.                                                                             ment about the possibilities the new temple could
                The day’s activities began with Sai Baba                                               offer for their generation.
            Abhishekam and Alankaram, performed in an at-                                                 As part of the anniversary event, Sai Pari-
            mosphere imbued with reverence and devotion. As                                            war launched an appeal for donations toward its
            sacred chants echoed through the temple grounds,   a place of worship but as a pillar of cultural preser-  Temple Construction Fund. All contributions will
            worshippers participated in rituals that have long   vation, education, and humanitarian outreach.  directly support the development of the new facil-
            been the spiritual foundation of Sai Pariwar’s mis-  One of the most significant moments of the   ities. Organizers announced a fundraising gala to
            sion. The carefully conducted ceremonies allowed   event came during the midday segment, when Sai   be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, in New Jersey.
            devotees to reconnect with their faith while cele-  Pariwar formally unveiled its long-anticipated tem-  Details regarding ticket sales and sponsorship op-
            brating the journey of the temple’s past 15 years.  ple construction plan. The announcement—met   portunities will soon be available.
                A notable highlight of the day was the presence   with resounding applause—outlined the develop-  Established in 2001 and providing continuous
            of several local dignitaries, including:     ment of an expanded and architecturally refined   worship services since 2010, Sai Pariwar is a reg-
            • Hon. Upendra Chivukula, Former New Jersey   temple campus that will serve as a spiritual and   istered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to spiritual
              State Assemblyman                          cultural hub for generations to come.         growth, community service, and cultural preser-
            • Councilman Rajesh Mehta, North Brunswick       “We are thrilled to embark on this next phase   vation. Through its worship services, educational
              Township                                   of our journey,” said a Sai Pariwar spokesperson.   programs, and charitable activities, the organiza-
            • Smitha Raj, South Brunswick School Board   “The new temple will not only offer a serene space   tion continues to promote values of humility, com-
              Member                                     for devotion but will also become a center for com-  passion, respect, and unity.
                Also in attendance were respected business   munity programs, youth education, and service.”  As Sai Mandir steps into its next chapter, the
            leaders and community advocates from across      Community members were invited to view    June 14 celebration served as both a tribute to its
            Central New Jersey. Each of the guests lauded Sai   renderings and preliminary plans on display at the   enduring foundation and a clarion call for contin-
            Pariwar’s contributions over the years—not only as   venue, sparking excitement and a renewed sense   ued devotion and support.

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