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SUMMARY:NY Chapter Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:Keynote Speaker – Dr. Pritesh Mutha \nHere is essentially the same lecture that was delivered by Dr. Mutha. \n \nRegister at https://bit.ly/vgtg2024 \nPhotos at this album \nPress release in India Currents \nPress Release in MSN \nRecap of Event: \n\n\n\n\n\nFirst of all\, a heartfelt thank to you for attending the Vegan Thanksgiving Celebration! Your presence\, enthusiasm\, and support made the event truly memorable. Together\, we celebrated compassion\, health\, and community\, and your participation inspires us to continue spreading awareness about the power of plant-based living. We are deeply grateful for your contribution to this wonderful gathering! 💐 \nHere I’m thrilled to share transformative insights on gut health from our recent session with Dr. Pritesh R. Mutha. These simple yet powerful strategies focus on nurturing the gut microbiome—a vital ecosystem influencing your immunity\, digestion\, mental health\, and overall disease prevention. \n1. Recognize the Magic of Your Gut Microbiome: \n🦠 Why it matters: Your gut microbiome impacts 80% of your bodily functions\, including immunity and disease prevention.\n🌟 Action Step: Embrace gut-friendly habits to support your overall well-being. \n2. Embrace a High-Fiber\, Whole-Food\, Plant-Based Diet (WFPBD): \n🥗 Why it matters: Fiber is the fuel for good bacteria\, helping maintain gut integrity and reducing inflammation.\n💡 Action Steps:\n✔️ Daily Fiber Goal: Aim for 40 grams per day from whole foods.\n✔️ Diversity Goal: Include 30 different plants per week\, such as fruits\, veggies\, legumes\, grains\, nuts\, seeds\, herbs\, and spices.\n✔️ Rainbow Diet: Enjoy a colorful plate for maximum nutrients and vibrant health. \n3. Avoid Animal Products and Processed Foods: \n🚫 Why it matters: These foods lack fiber and disrupt your gut’s healthy bacteria.\n💡 Action Steps:\n✔️ Avoid: Dairy\, meat\, and ultra-processed foods.\n✔️ Replace with: Plant-based proteins like beans\, lentils\, and tofu. \n4. Say Goodbye to Dairy: \n🥛 Why it matters: Dairy contains hormones and antibiotics that can cause inflammation and chronic health problems.\n💡 Action Steps:\n✔️ Replace Dairy: Choose plant-based options like almond\, oat\, or soy milk.\n✔️ Explore More: Check resources like PCRM.org for guidance. \n5. Live a Gut-Supportive Lifestyle: \n🏃 Why it matters: Sleep\, exercise\, and stress management play a huge role in gut health.\n💡 Action Steps:\n✔️ Sleep: Get 7-9 hours of restful sleep every night.\n✔️ Exercise: Stay active with daily physical activity.\n✔️ Stress Management: Try mindfulness\, meditation\, or breathing exercises to keep stress at bay. \n6. Reconnect with Nature: \n🌳 Why it matters: Soil microbes from nature boost gut diversity and support your immune system.\n💡 Action Steps:\n✔️ Outdoor Fun: Spend time in nature or start gardening.\n✔️ Go Organic: Opt for organic\, minimally processed foods. \nResources for Your Gut Health Journey: \n💻 Websites: \n\nNutritionFacts.org\nPCRM.org\nNutritionStudies.org\nWellcure.com\n\n📚 Books: \n\nFiber Fueled by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz\nThe China Study by Dr. T. Colin Campbell\n\n📱 Apps: \n\nPCRM’s Nutrition Guide – https://nutritionguide.pcrm.org/nutritionguide/mobile\nDr. Greger’s Daily Dozen –\n\nhttps://nutritionfacts.org/topics/daily-dozen/ \n🌟 Special Mention: \nDiscover expert guidance on gut health with Dr. Prashanthi Atluri\, a nature cure cardiologist\, through her insights on Wellcure eLearning. \n🌟 Takeaway: \nBy adopting gut-friendly food and lifestyle choices\, you can unlock better immunity\, vibrant mental health\, and long-term disease prevention. A vibrant plate and positive routines can lead to a healthier\, happier you! \n📣 We’d Love Your Feedback:\nYour thoughts are invaluable to us! Please take a moment to share your feedback by clicking here. Your input helps us improve and continue to serve you better. \n🌟 Let’s collaborate again: \nIf you are ready to embrace a healthier\, more vibrant of you? Join us this winter for the 21-Day Plant Powered Jumpstart\, a transformative virtual program designed to unlock the healing power of whole food\, plant-based nutrition. Starting January 9th\, this program includes engaging educational sessions\, culinary demonstrations\, personalized mentorship\, and practical tools to help you adopt and sustain a health-promoting lifestyle. \nSpaces are limited\, so don’t wait—register by Monday\, January 6th to secure your spot. Let’s start the journey to better health together! \n👉 Learn more and sign up here: \n\nJumpstart webpage with program information\nDigital Jumpstart flyer\n\nThank you for reading! Feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback. Together\, let’s live healthier! 💚 \nWarm regards\,\nRakesh Bhargava\nPresident\nWorld Vegan Vision NY Chapter \n 
URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/ny-chapter-thanksgiving/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T103000
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SUMMARY:Dr Shrenik Shah - Tzu Chi Presentation
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URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/dr-shrenik-shah-tzu-chi-presentation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T150000
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CREATED:20240930T224456Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Diwali Festival in NJ
DESCRIPTION:Admission is free but you must register at https://tinyurl.com/2024dwl \nPhotos are here – https://photos.app.goo.gl/huNixaLo73YH4A6X9
URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/2024-diwali-nj/
LOCATION:Clark Public Library\, 303 westfield ave\, clark\, NJ\, 07066\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T143000
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SUMMARY:Heart Health Begins Here - Dr. Chhejer
DESCRIPTION:Recorded Video on YouTube
URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/heart-health-begins-here-dr-chhejer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T113000
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SUMMARY:Heal Your Heart - A Lecture by Dr. Bimal Chhejer
DESCRIPTION:  \nPhotos are here. \n \nPress Release in The South Asian Times \nSummary of the event and our subsequent communications:\nHere are five key points from the event that promote a pure vegan lifestyle\, not just vegetarian: \n\nLifestyle Medicine Focus: Dr. Chhajer emphasizes the importance of lifestyle medicine\, which treats heart patients through lifestyle changes rather than relying on medical interventions alone. This highlights the role of a whole-food\, plant-based (vegan) diet in preventing and reversing heart disease.\nHeart Disease Epidemic: Dr. Chhajer discusses heart disease as a global epidemic\, driven by unhealthy dietary habits\, including the consumption of fatty foods. A pure vegan lifestyle\, which excludes animal fats as well as all processed oil\, can directly reduce heart disease risk.\nFatty Food Consumption: He mentioned that in people who may not consume animal products\, fatty foods (like oil) containing triglyceride are clogging arteries\, leading to heart disease and death\, implicitly promoting the benefits of a vegan diet.\nDisease Prevention: He repeatedly refers to preventing diseases\, especially heart disease\, through diet and lifestyle. A vegan diet is widely recognized as a preventive approach for many chronic diseases\, including heart disease\, diabetes\, and certain cancers.\nGlobal Health Impact: Dr. Chaajer connects the global prevalence of heart disease to dietary patterns\, noting that even in affluent countries like the US\, where fatty foods are common\, heart disease is rampant. A vegan lifestyle offers a sustainable solution to improve global health by eliminating the consumption of these harmful fats. \n\nHere are sample of responses from the attendees for your perusal: \nFrom Krishna ji: \nHello Rakesh\, \nExcellent presentation by Dr. Chhajer last weekend and a “class act” follow-up by you! \nIt was a privilege to be an attendee.\nFrom Tony ji:\nGood day Big brother \nThanks for the email. \nQuite helpful \nI have booked a consultation and with Dr C \nNeed to upload all the medical docs. \nThanks for arranging the seminar. \nFrom Jinesh ji: \nThank you so much Rakesh uncle. \nReally appreciate all the details below. \nWhen you have a moment in the evening or weekend\, I would like to connect with you please over phone to enquire a little more on heart health . \nSecond Email (Non Attendees): \nAn email was also sent to 2\,000+ individuals who did not attend this talk by Dr. Chhajer\, to encourage them to stay engaged with future initiatives. \nFollowing are few samples of responses received from this email campaign: \nFrom John ji: \nDear Rakesh: \nWOW \nThank you for the email list of things to do. \nThank you for sending me a link to listen to what I missed.\nFrom Subhas ji: \nThanks\, immensely Rakesh ji for this compassionate gesture of providing this opportunity to take advantage of the meeting \, those who couldn’t attend the original event. Highly commendable public service. God bless. \nFrom Surinder ji:\nMany of these proposal I am doing already thanks very much Rakesh ji \nFrom Sushma ji:\nThank you \, Thank you so so much for sending this. I really appreciate this gesture. We need to know all this. \nSushma. \nFrom KK Mehta ji:\nThnx Rakesh ji \nExcellent summary! \nWe got all without being present \nFrom Ajay ji: \nThank you Rakesh bhai for your time and efforts to organize such health events and then following it up so nicely with the synopsis. You are really an ideal example to follow sahib. \nBe always health and cheerful as you are! \nFrom Chand ji: \nHealthy wednesday \nThanks for golden advise \nAlways give such universal truth \nThird Email (Media Houses): \nWe reached out to 25 media houses (Print and TV) to cover the event. We received responses from several media houses\, some of which have already published articles and posts about the event\, spreading awareness to a wider audience. \n1.    The South Asian Times – Mr. Kamlesh Mehta \n2.    India Currents – Ms. Vandana Kumar \n3.    TV Asia USA – Gayatri Ji \n4.    India West Website’s Community Section \n5.    JUS TV – Mr. Penny K Sandhu \n6.    Hum Hindustani – Mr. Jasbir Jay Singh \n7.    India Abroad – Rajesh Bhambri
URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/reversing-heart-disease-a-lecture-by-dr-bimal-chhejer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T160000
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SUMMARY:At New Life Expo
DESCRIPTION:Photos are here – https://photos.app.goo.gl/wMhF8KR1fkLobEm76\n\n**🌿 World Vegan Vision Shines at the Wellness Expo! 🌿**\n\n**Date:** October 21\, 2024\n**Location:** [Venue Name]\, [City]\n\nWorld Vegan Vision proudly participated in the two-day Wellness Expo held on October 19th and 20th\, organized by Mark Becker and the NewLife Expo team. Represented by our Global PR Director\, Nitin Vyas\, along with dedicated volunteers Abha Devrajan and Nina Dave Vyas\, we showcased our commitment to promoting conscious and healthy living.\n\nOur vibrant Vegan Food booth\, in collaboration with Ambo Restaurant NYC\, was a highlight of the expo\, offering attendees a taste of our delicious plant-based options. The event granted us the perfect platform to engage with the community and spread awareness about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle.\n\nWe extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who visited our booth and supported our mission. Your enthusiasm and commitment to a healthier future inspire us. Together\, we can create positive change and promote the values of conscious living.\n\nStay tuned for more updates and initiatives from World Vegan Vision as we continue our journey toward a more sustainable and compassionate world.\n\n**For more information\, please contact:**\nNitin Vyas Global Public Relations Director of world vegan vision\n732-470-5598\nwww.worldveganvision.org\n\n**Connect with us:**\n#WellnessExpo #VeganVision #HealthyLiving #NewLifeExpo #PlantBasedDiet #WorldVeganVision #ThankYou #AmboNYC
URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/at-new-life-expo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T170000
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SUMMARY:2024-10-Gandhi Birthday NJ
DESCRIPTION:Photos – https://photos.app.goo.gl/jkCnZHdoJtMieutb8 \nIndian Eye – https://www.easterneye.biz/mahatma-gandhi-vegan-event-us/ \nIndian Panorama – https://www.theindianpanorama.news/ny-nj-ct/mahatma-gandhis-155th-birth-anniversary-celebrated-by-world-vegan-vision-golden-era-with-success-in-edison-nj/ \nFlyer –
URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/2024-10-gandhi-birthday-nj/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T120000
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SUMMARY:2024-09-29 - Dr. Shah at Arya Samaj
DESCRIPTION:This event was open to members only. \nNon members viewed it online on Zoom. \nHere is the video – https://youtu.be/aoZdjfJ4-i4
URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/2024-09-29-dr-shah-at-arya-samaj/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T213000
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CREATED:20240912T113317Z
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SUMMARY:SEWA USA  North Jersey Speaker Session  - Dr. Shrenik Shah
DESCRIPTION:https://www.sewadayofservice.org/event-5862786 \nPhotos are here on Facebook \nand here in a shared album \n**World Vegan Vision Shines at the Environmental Expo Hosted by Sewa North Jersey in Collaboration with AmeriCorps\, FEMA\, and More**\n\nParsippany\, NJ – World Vegan Vision\, represented by New Jersey Chapter President Kalindi Bakshi\, along with dedicated committee members Abha Devrajan and Global Public Relations Director Nitin Vyas\, made a notable impact at the Environmental Expo on September 14\, 2024.\n\nThe event showcased World Vegan Vision’s mission to a diverse audience including volunteers from Sewa\, Parsippany Mayor Barberio\, Livingston Mayor Anthony\, veterans\, the police chief\, and firefighters. Through meaningful dialogues and educational displays\, they effectively promoted a compassionate\, healthier lifestyle.\n\nKalindi Bakshi expressed appreciation for the chance to engage with the community and highlighted the significance of raising awareness about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle for health and the environment. The organization remains committed to inspiring change through education and community outreach.\n\nSpecial thanks to Sewa volunteers Lakshmi Bhoopalam\, Leena Bhatt\, and the entire Sewa Team for facilitating World Vegan Vision’s participation.\nPress Release in News India Times\nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/bmQC6eC9ibUrX1Qd/?mibextid=oFDknk\n\n  \n 
URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/sewa-usa-north-jersey-speaker-session-dr-shrenik-shah/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T012548
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SUMMARY:Vegan Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration
DESCRIPTION:**You are cordially invited to the World Vegan Vision’s inaugural Vegan Ganesh Festival\, a unique and joyous celebration of Lord Ganesha!**\n\n**Join us on Saturday\, September 7th\, at the Siddhi Vinayak Temple in Lawrenceville\, NJ\, for an unforgettable experience.**\n\n**The event will feature:**\n\n* **Traditional ceremonies:** Ganesh Sthapna\, Maha Pooja\, Mangal Arti and Sandhya Arti\n* **Delicious vegan prashad (offerings)**\n* **Spiritual music and dance:** Bhajan and Ganesh Dance\n* **Blessings from esteemed priests**\n\n**We encourage you to bring your family and friends to this special event\, where we will come together in celebration and to promote a compassionate and sustainable future.**\n\n**Please note that all offerings should be made with plant-based ingredients. No dairy products will be allowed.**\n\n**Event Details:**\n\n**Date:** Saturday\, September 7th\n**Time:** Mangal Arti 11:00 AM / Sandhya Arti 7:00 PM\n**Location:** Siddhi Vinayak Temple\, 353 Lawrence Station Rd\, Lawrenceville\, NJ 08648\n\n**For more information\, please contact:**\n\n* Dilip Upadhyay (Temple Coordinator): +1 (757) 816-6064\n* Nitin Vyas (Event Inquiries): 732-331-8146\n\n**Visit us at:** www.worldveganvision.org\nFacebook post is here\nPhotos of the event are here and here\nVideo clip of the event is here\nand here\n\nPress Release\n\n*Ganpati Chaturthi Revolutionized: First-ever Vegan Celebration at Siddhi Vinayak Temple\, NJ* \nLawrenceville\, NJ — On September 7\, 2024\, history was made at the Siddhi Vinayak Temple in Lawrenceville as devotees gathered to celebrate Ganpati Chaturthi in an unprecedented vegan format. Initiated by World Vegan Vision\, the celebration emphasized compassion and environmentalism through the exclusive use of plant-based offerings for the entire ceremony. \nThe bold initiative\, led by Mr. Dilip Upadhaya and supported by prominent figures like Nina & Nitin Vyas\, Utkarsh Pandya\, and the Modi family\, was warmly received by the community. The day’s events started with traditional Ganesh Staphana rituals and were enriched by evening bhajans featuring Sangeeta Ji and Aditi Banerjee’s group. \nA highlight of the event was Dr. Shrenik Shah’s insightful discourse on the importance of incorporating vegan principles in religious ceremonies to promote planetary health. Attendees included influential community leaders such as Founder H k & Malti Shah\, Vice Chairman Satish Karnidkar\, WVV of Dedicated Volunteers Dipti Sheth & Jason\, Philanthropy Piyush Patel\, Arista Care Mukund / Rama Thakkar\, Royal Rice Kaushik / Dipti Vyas \,Mrs. & Mr. Jitu Bhai Fadia\,& Indo American Mrs & Mr\, Mukund Parikh\, Show Promoter Mrs & Mr Ravi Patel and many others who contributed to this landmark event. \nThe celebration concluded with a vibrant Aarti\, Bhajan\, and a unique Vegan Maha Prasaadum\, serving over 300 participants. The successful event was coordinated by Nitin Vyas\, highlighting a transformative step toward more sustainable and compassionate religious practices.
URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/vegan-ganesh-chaturthi-celebration/
LOCATION:353 Lawrence Station Rd\, Lawrenceville\, NJ 08648\, 353 Lawrence Station Rd\,\, Lawlenceville\, NJ\, 08648
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240901T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240901T170000
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CREATED:20240921T124541Z
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SUMMARY:Kolkata Chapter Launch
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nEvent Highlights: \n\nVenue & Decoration:  Everyone appreciated the well decorated auditorium \, the dining hall \, the lush green open lawn in short the complete venue as it has so many natural greens around which goes perfectly with our vegan as well as green theme.\nAnchor: Our anchor Sakyadipa was a last minute addition as the anchor we have appointed first had a medical emergency just the day before the event. I was sceptical but the way she hosted the whole event was beyond my expectations.\nSpeakers:\n\nHarshad Parekh\nDr. Rashmi Menon\nAbhinav Ubuntu from Kinder’s Bengal\nKushal Samaddar from Vegans of Bengal\nGautam Karmakar\, the oldest vegan in Kolkata (vegan for 36 years)\n\n\n\n  \n\nAttendance:\n\nAuditorium Speech & Q&A Session: 97 attendees\nLunch: 115 people (including speakers\, panel members and volunteers) enjoyed a pure vegan lunch prepared by Ubuntu. The food received high praise\, especially from non-vegetarians.\n\n\n\n \n\nSpeaker Felicitation:\nSpeakers were honoured with vegan uttario from Bengal’s pride Shantiniketan\, badges printed with the WVV logo\, and flowers.\n\n \n\nSpecial Arrangements:\nWe organized a demo for Harshad Parekh sir’s vegan butter\, which was well-received by all the attendees.\n\n \n\nFeedback & Enquiries:\nMany attendees expressed interest in WVV and enquired about our next vision and future goals for Kolkata.\n\nPhotos are in this album \nVideo Link 1: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1lu-3xSMFWQcPdpBWQFJS2LAYrBCwG1Rr \nVideo Link 2: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18sgGxe0KpJqvGRmpXyi8dsJP7hnUtUBC?usp=drive_link
URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/kolkata-chapter-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T200000
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SUMMARY:Delhi University Outreach
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URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/delhi-university-outreach/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T193000
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CREATED:20240726T105024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T134858Z
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SUMMARY:Power of Food for Cardio Health
DESCRIPTION:Details at https://bit.ly/2408cardio \nHere is the video of Dr. Shah’s lecture. \nHere is the video of Chef Spino’s cooking demo. \nHere are the photos .
URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/power-of-food-for-cardio-health/
LOCATION:472 Jersey Ave\, Jersey City NJ 07302\, 472 Jersey Ave\, Jersey City\, 07302\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T200000
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SUMMARY:Welcome Reception for CG Binaya Srikanta Pradhan
DESCRIPTION:Photos are here \nVideo is here
URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/welcome-reception-for-cg-binaya-srikanta-pradhan/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240706
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SUMMARY:Indo American Festival at the Guruvayurappan Festival
DESCRIPTION:https://photos.app.goo.gl/raqmpxVxgeFGppLEA
URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/indo-american-festival-at-the-guruvayurappan-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T012548
CREATED:20240624T150132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T150132Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga Day at Balaji Temple
DESCRIPTION:On June 23\, 2024 World Vegan Vision  participated at the Yoga Day celebration at Balaji Temple\, Bridgewater NJ.
URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/yoga-day-at-balaji-temple/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T012548
CREATED:20240625T123628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T131022Z
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SUMMARY:IDY Celebration Delhi
DESCRIPTION:The Delhi Chapter organized an IDY celebration on 6/19/2024 \nPhotos can be seen here \nEvent Description\nThe event began with an introduction to World Vegan Vision and its founders\, Mr. H.K. Shah and Mrs. Malti Shah\, by Ms. Sonal\, who elaborately explained the organization’s mission and vision.Following this\, Ms. Surbhi Midha\, a Sivananda and hatha yoga expert with over 5000 hours of teaching experience across different continents\, led a yoga session.Next\, Dr. N.K. Sharma gave a talk on plant-based nutrition\, emphasizing the importance of fruits and the need to avoid dairy products.An engaging session on yoga by Dr. Savita Sharma followed\, focusing on tapping exercises and laughter yoga.Additionally\, we showcased vegan-friendly books and conducted sampling of dairy-free dahi and butter for the attendees.Refreshing vegan food was provided by three totally vegan vendors based in the same city\, Gurgaon: Loving Hut\, Ethigreenz\, and WhiteCub.The event concluded with the distribution of World Vegan Vision T-shirts\, caps\, pins\, and bags.Overall\, this inaugural event by World Vegan Vision – Delhi was a great success\, with 27 people attending.Acknowledgment of SupportThe event’s success was largely due to the able leadership of Dr. N.K. Sharma. He ensured the timely booking of the venue and encouraged us to share the invite creatively. Dr. Sharma provided the World Vegan Vision T-shirts\, pins\, and vegan-friendly books for the event. As always\, he captivated the audience with his endearing style of speaking and vast knowledge base\, sharing his experiential knowledge with everyone present.Ms. Sonal\, Vice President of World Vegan Vision – Delhi NCR\, played a critical role in organizing services from vendors\, coordinating with the WVV Delhi core team and various service providers\, and finalizing the vendor list. She procured the display boards and standees\, created the presentation\, liaised with service providers\, and warmly interacted with attendees at the venue. Her contributions were crucial to the successful execution of the Yoga Day event.I would also like to acknowledge the significant contributions of Abhey\, Assistant Vice President\, World Vegan Vision (WVV-Delhi NCR)\, who\, despite being out of town\, played a crucial role in coordinating and collaborating with the team in Delhi. He managed the distribution of invites to ensure maximum participation\, facilitated communication\, and ensured attendees were well-informed. He helped connect members and volunteers Mrs. Madhu\, Ms. Kiran\, Mr. Bharat\, and Mr. Nabhdeep\, ensuring seamless collaboration and timely sharing of all necessary information. He created a dedicated WhatsApp group and registration form that were instrumental in registering and managing the attendees\, calling them directly\, and keeping the registration sheet updated regularly.I would like to extend a special vote of thanks to Mr. Bharat\, who volunteered to assist with the setup and coordination at the venue\, as well as interacting with attendees to promote World Vegan Vision’s mission.I also want to thank Mr. Nabhdeep\, who volunteered to handle the electronics setup and facilitate the presentation during the event. He engaged with attendees to discuss the importance of avoiding animal products.A vote of thanks goes to Ms. Kiran\, a vegan and a cancer survivor\, who interacted with the attendees and shared her journey. She also facilitated her student\, a young 12-year-old girl\, in reciting a poem written by Ms. Sonal on the importance of plant proteins.Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please let me know if you require any further details or clarifications.Best regards\,World Vegan Vision – Delhi NCR
URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/idy-celebration-delhi/
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UID:2919-1717326000-1717344000@worldveganvision.org
SUMMARY:2024 Yoga Day Cruise
DESCRIPTION:World Vegan Vision has organized a cruise in the NY harbor to celebrate the international Day of Yoga 2024. \nView photos at https://photos.app.goo.gl/TUQku3pif6ULxsPG9 \nand \nhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/Nx3BzqUj5FQuam2q6 \nVideo highlights at https://youtu.be/bTrjvVCj-48 \nand https://youtu.be/q4TjUeXOgkA \nPress Release in English\,  Hindi and in Gujarati\,  and another in Gujarati
URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/2024-ydc/
LOCATION:World Fair Marina\, 1 Marina Drive\, Flushing\, NJ\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T012548
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T174006Z
UID:2910-1716739200-1716746400@worldveganvision.org
SUMMARY:Maa Ka Doodh Promotion at Guruvayurappan Temple
DESCRIPTION:World Vegan Vision will host Dr. Harsha Atmakuri at the Guruvayurappan Temple in Morganville NJ to promote the award winning documentary film Maa Ka Doodh (Mother’s Milk) – https://bit.ly/mkdfilm. Join us for asking any questions to the director and producer of the film or to perform outreach if you are an activist.
URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/temple-ha/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T120000
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UID:2927-1716724800-1716735600@worldveganvision.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening at Param Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Press Release – News India Abroad \nHere is a video of Dr. Shah’s lecture at this event.
URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/film-screening-at-param-wellness/
LOCATION:Param ADC\, 750 Bloomfield Ave\, Clifton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T210000
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UID:2938-1716400800-1716411600@worldveganvision.org
SUMMARY:Indian Medical Society Dinner
DESCRIPTION:On May 22\, 2024 the Indian Medical Society of NJ\, will have their quarterly meeting with World Vegan Vision sponsored vegan dinner and a talk with Dr. Harsha Atmakuri and Dr. Shrenik Shah on the topics of Veganism\, Health and the film Maa Ka Doodh (Mother’s Milk). This was a private event open to members of the IMS and invited guests. \nAbout 80 guests attended the event.  The audience showed a lot of interest by interacting with numerous questions after both the speakers’ presentations. \nThe event was made possible by a grant from Karuna Foundation in coordination with World Vegan Vision. \n  \nPhotos of the event may be seen in this album. \n 
URL:https://worldveganvision.org/event/2024-05-ims/
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