Akshaya Patra Chicago chapter hosts inspiring meet and greet for youth ambassadors
By: Prachi Jaitly On May 24, the Chicago Chapter of Akshaya Patra held a heartfelt Meet & Greet event for its Youth Ambassadors in Hinsdale, Illinois. The gathering brought together current and former youth ambassadors — affectionately known as “Yappies” — to share
FIA-Chicago hosts powerful Memorial Day meet and greet honoring victims of terror, veterans, and community leaders
By: Dr. Avi Verma On Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) Chicago hosted a deeply moving Memorial Day Meet & Greet that drew over 150 attendees from across Chicagoland’s Bharatiya community, including organizational leaders, business figures, media, and
ISKCON Radha Shyamsundar Mandir Chicago Naperville marks second fundraising anniversary with special event
By: Jayanti Oza ISKCON Radha Shyamsundar Temple in Naperville recently celebrated its second annual fundraising anniversary with a grand event at the Banquet Hall of the DoubleTree Hotel in Oakbrook Terrace, near Chicago on 18th May, 2025. The gathering attracted around 800 members
Bharatiya Senior Citizens of Chicago host Grand 2025 Karaoke & Talent Show
By: Jayanthi Oza Bharatiya Senior Citizens of Chicago (BSC) hosted their much-anticipated Karaoke Song and Grand Talent Show at the Rana Reagan Center in Carol Stream on May 17, drawing a crowd of over 800 attendees. The vibrant event was organized by the
United Senior Pariwar Chicago celebrates Mother’s Day and hosts health seminar
By: Jayanthi Oza United Senior Pariwar of Chicago celebrated Mother’s Day alongside a health seminar at the Swaminarayan Mandir in Wheeling, Illinois. The event brought together 325 members for a day of celebration, prayer, learning, and community bonding. The program began with a
Spiritual master Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj to grace Chicago with ‘Silence Speaks’ event
By: Dr. Avi Verma The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago, in a significant collaboration with Science of Spirituality, is honored to announce a special public event featuring world-renowned Spiritual Master, meditation teacher, author, and humanitarian, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj. Titled “Silence Speaks –
“Vibrant India” festival illuminates Chicago with culture and compassion
By: Jayanti Oza and Ashwani Mahajan Chicago, IL – April 27, 2025 — Ashton Place sparkled with energy as the Vidya Jyoti Global Education Opportunity Foundation hosted its much-anticipated “Vibrant India” Cultural Festival. This annual celebration wove together community spirit, cultural expression, and a
FIA Chicago marks Mother’s Day and India’s Independence Day kick-off
The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) of Chicago hosted a community event to mark Mother’s Day and initiate the countdown to India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations. The event brought together local families, public officials, and community members for an evening of tributes, performances,
Indian Americans protest outside Pakistan Consulate in Chicago, demand justice for Pahalgam victims and action against terrorism
In a powerful demonstration of unity and resilience, more than 800 Indian Americans from Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin gathered outside the Pakistan Consulate in Chicago today to protest the brutal terrorist attack that claimed the lives of innocent Hindu and Christian tourists in
Indian Seniors of Chicago celebrate Ram Navami and Hanuman Janmotsav
By: Jayanti Oza On Saturday, April 12, 2025, over 350 members of the Indian Seniors of Chicago gathered at the Mahalaxmi Hall of Manav Seva Mandir, IL, for a special meeting to celebrate Ram Navami and Hanuman Janmotsav. The event commenced with members
FIA Chicago’s free medical camp in Naperville provides care to over 400 patients
On April 19, 2025, the Mall of India in Naperville became a beacon of compassion as the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) – Chicago, in partnership with the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) and the Indian American Medical Association (IAMA),
Cheti Chand 2025 celebration unites Chicago’s Sindhi community
By: Jayanti Oza On Sunday, April 13, 2025, the Sindhi Association of Metropolitan Chicago (SAMC) hosted a spiritually enriching and joyous Cheti Chand 2025 celebration at Ashyana Banquets. The event was a tribute to the vibrant Sindhi culture, with sacred rituals, heartfelt devotion,
Ram Navami festivities shine at Senior Club Chicago with music, dance, and devotion
By: Jayanti Oza Senior Club Chicago, USA, celebrated Ram Navami with great enthusiasm on 23 April 2025, drawing over 200 members to the event. The occasion was meticulously organized by the club’s leadership team, with Chairperson Pinkiben Dineshbhai Thakkar, President Shri Naresh Shah,
UPA celebrates record-breaking Vaisakhi Mela in Chicago
By: Ashwani Mahajan The United Punjabis of America (UPA) hosted the largest Vaisakhi Mela in the United States on April 12, 2025, in Chicago, featuring over 100 performers. The event, which celebrated Vaisakhi—marking the harvest season and the birth of the Khalsa—was led
Chicago’s Hanuman Mandir hosts grand Janmotsav, daws thousands in devotion
By: Dr. Avi Verma Over 15,000 devotees from across the Midwest and beyond converged at the Hanuman Mandir of Chicago to celebrate a magnificent Hanuman Janmotsav 2025. The Mandir, renowned as a significant center for spiritual gathering, witnessed a vibrant expression of faith
ISKCON Chicago marks Ram Navami with a dramatic Ramayana tribute
By: Jayanti OzaOn April 5, the ISKCON Chicago Temple commemorated Ram Navami, the divine appearance day of Lord Rama, with a vibrant cultural and spiritual celebration attended by over 200 devotees. The evening featured an immersive theatrical and musical presentation, bringing the epic tale
United Senior Pariwar, Chicago, Celebrates Holi with Music, Devotion, and Community Spirit
By: Jayanti Oza The United Senior Pariwar, Chicago celebrated the vibrant festival of Holi – Rangotsav with great enthusiasm at Swaminarayan Mandir, Wheeling, IL. The event brought together 350 members and guests for an evening of music, devotion, and community bonding, featuring mesmerizing performances by renowned singers Avni Singh and Saif
OFBJP Chicago celebrates BJP’s Delhi Victory with grand festivities
By: Vandana Jhingan The Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP) in Chicago marked the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) decisive victory in the Delhi elections with grand celebrations, reaffirming their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and vision for development. The event brought together
United Senior Pariwar Chicago celebrates Maha Shivratri, Valentine’s Day, and health awareness seminar
By: Jayanti Oza On Sunday, February 16, 2025, over 300 members of United Senior Pariwar, Chicago, gathered at Swaminarayan Mandir in Wheeling, Illinois, to celebrate Maha Shivratri, Valentine’s Day, and attend a health awareness seminar led by Dr. Ashish Patel. The event began
Indian seniors of Chicago celebrate Valentine’s Day and February birthdays
By: Jayanti Oza On Saturday, February 8, 2025, the Indian Seniors of Chicago held a lively general meeting at Mahalaxmi Hall, Manav Seva Mandir, with around 360 members in attendance. The meeting, led by Navinbhai Patel, began with devotional recitations of Ganesh Stuti