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    NORTH AMERICAN NEWSLINE                                             OCTOBER 24, 2025  |      The Indian Eye 18

                   “Diwali Dhamaka” Shines Bright: Save Indian

              Farmers Raises Vital Funds for Flood-Hit Farmers

            OUR BUREAU                        munity. Organizers announced that   with activity as families explored stalls   farming families devastated  by  the
                                              the fundraiser surpassed its goals,  featuring authentic Indian food, jew-  recent floods.”
            Edison, NJ
                                              making it one of SIF’s most success- elry, clothing, and handcrafted gifts.   While the Mela marked a major
                  his year’s Diwali celebrations   ful community events to date.  More than 15 vendors participated,   milestone  in  community  outreach
                  in  New Jersey were  marked     The Mela offered a dazzling line- turning the fairgrounds into a color-  and fundraising, organizers empha-
            Tnot just by lights and laughter,  up of over 25 live performances, rang- ful bazaar. Children enjoyed creative   sized that the need for continued sup-
            but by compassion and community  ing from Bollywood and classical dance   moments at DIY stations, decorating   port remains critical. Donations will
            spirit.  The  non-profit  organization   numbers to soulful singing and instru-  paper lanterns, rangoli, and diyas,   continue to fund emergency relief
            Save Indian Farmers (SIF) hosted   mental recitals. A special highlight was   adding a joyful sparkle to the event’s   and long-term rehabilitation projects
            its much-anticipated Diwali Mela on  a  Mallakhamb demonstration, show-  community spirit.            for rural communities struggling to
            October 11th, successfully combining   casing the traditional Indian sport’s   SIF’s representatives expressed   recover from natural disasters.
            festivity  with  philanthropy  to  raise   unique blend of strength and grace.  heartfelt gratitude to the attendees,   Save Indian Farmers (SIF) is a
            vital funds for farmers affected by re-  Adding a poignant touch to the   artists, and sponsors whose enthusi-  U.S.-based  non-profit  organization
            cent floods in India.             day, the Prayog Theater Group per- asm made the event a success.    committed to supporting and em-
                The full-day cultural event  formed a moving street play titled    “The turnout and energy from   powering  agricultural  communities
            turned into a vibrant celebration of  “Swarg Me Kisan” (“A Farmer in Heav- the community were truly humbling,”   across India. Its work spans disaster
            Indian heritage, featuring continuous   en”), which left the audience reflecting   said a spokesperson for Save Indi-  relief, education, and sustainable
            entertainment, shopping, and family  on  the  struggles  and  sacrifices  of  In- an Farmers. “Because of everyone’s   farming  advocacy,  focusing  on  im-
            activities—all for a cause that reso- dia’s farmers.                generosity, we can immediately begin   proving farmers’ livelihoods and
            nated deeply with the diaspora com-   Beyond the stage, the venue buzzed  deploying funds to provide relief to   strengthening rural resilience.

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