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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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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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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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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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