By: Jayanti Oza

United Senior Pariwar of Chicago (USPC) celebrated Christmas and New Year 2026 with over 350 members and volunteers coming together for an evening of music, dance, and community spirit. The event began with the traditional Deep Pragatya ceremony, led by Acharya Rohitbhai Joshi, Vice President of USPC, accompanied by a devotional prayer and live musical performance.

USPC President Rameshbhai Chokshi welcomed attendees, followed by a lively musical program featuring popular local artists Naliniben Parikh, Ishan, Douceben Shukla, and Niranjbhai Patel, with Kamaleshbhai Desai on keyboard. Performances included classic Hindi songs and the iconic bhajan from the movie Satyam Shivam Sundaram, creating an atmosphere of nostalgia and joy.

Garba, the vibrant Gujarati dance, brought members together in celebration, while December birthdays were honored with sweets and well-wishes. Guests received boxes of Mathipak as a token of appreciation. The evening concluded with a delicious Punjabi dinner prepared by Swaminarayan Mandir volunteers, leaving everyone with cherished memories as they bid farewell to 2025 and welcomed 2026.