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    The Indian Eye
             NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                                   AUGUST 21, 2026                                      34

                   Mathurvaishya Community Organizes Water

              Distribution Camp During Indian Independence

                                      Day Parade on Oak Tree Road

            OUR BUREAU                        experienced  firsthand  that  celebrat-
                                              ing our heritage is not only about
            Edison, NJ
                                              attending  a parade or carrying the
                  he Mathurvaishya community   national flag—it is also about serving
                  came together on August 9,   others, working together, and con-
            T2026, to celebrate India’s Inde-  tributing positively to the community.
            pendence Day and serve the commu-     Despite the scorching summer
            nity by organizing a water distribution   heat, young volunteers enthusiasti-
            camp during the Indian Indepen-   cally helped set up the camp, orga-
            dence Day Parade on Oak Tree Road   nize supplies, and distribute water
            in Edison, New Jersey.            throughout the parade. Their partic-
                As thousands of community     ipation demonstrated that the values
            members gathered to celebrate In-  of seva, teamwork, respect, and com-
            dia’s  independence,  Mathurvaishya   munity responsibility can be carried
            volunteers provided free drinking   forward by the next generation, even
            water to parade participants, specta-  while growing up thousands of miles
            tors, families, and visitors. The initia-  away from India.
            tive reflected the community’s spirit   Young Volunteers Lead by Example
            of seva (selfless service), compassion,   A special appreciation goes to the
            unity, and giving back to society.
                                              young volunteers who stepped for-
                Celebrating Independence      ward and worked tirelessly in the chal-
                      Through Seva            lenging weather. Their energy, enthu-
                Independence Day is more than   siasm, and willingness to serve were
            a celebration of India’s freedom—it   among the highlights of the initiative.
            is an opportunity to remember the     The experience also provided an
            sacrifices of those who helped build   important  opportunity  for  parents   society,” said the Mathurvaishya   our roots may be in India, our pres-
            the nation and to reflect on the val-  and community elders to pass cultur-  community organizers.    ent may be in America, and our re-
            ues of freedom, responsibility, unity,   al values to the next generation—not   The initiative brought Mathur-  sponsibility is to build a stronger,
            diversity, and service to others.  simply through words, but through   vaishya families and community   kinder, and more connected commu-
                For the Indian diaspora living in   participation and action.   members together  in  a  meaningful   nity wherever we live.
            the United States, such celebrations   “Our children are growing up   way, combining celebration with ser-  About the Mathurvaishya
            carry a special meaning. They pro-  in the United States, but our values,   vice and demonstrating how cultural   Community
            vide an opportunity for families and   culture, and connection to our roots   events can become opportunities to
            especially the younger generation   remain an important part of who   strengthen community bonds.         The Mathurvaishya community
            growing up in America to stay con-  they are. When our young generation   The Mathurvaishya community   is a vibrant and growing community
            nected with their Indian heritage and   participates in community service   extends its heartfelt gratitude to all   of families committed to preserving
            understand the history, sacrifices, and   during an Indian Independence Day   volunteers, families, supporters, and   cultural heritage, strengthening rela-
            values behind India’s independence.  celebration, they learn that patrio-  well-wishers who contributed their   tionships, engaging the younger gen-
                The water distribution camp of-  tism is not only about remembering   time, energy, and resources to make   eration, and promoting the values of
            fered a simple but meaningful lesson   our history—it is also about becom-  the water distribution camp a success.  unity, service, compassion, and to-
            in this spirit. Our young volunteers   ing  responsible  citizens  and serving   The event was a reminder that   getherness.

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