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Eid Mubarak!!!!

A VERY HAPPY DIWALI TO EVERYONE

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Happy Diwali to everyone

Henna for karva chauth one more day to go please stop by to get your henna tomorrow is the last day 12-7...

Please join us for Diwali celebration in style. For the first time in Lancaster, Indian Association of Antelope Valley is proud to announce a night to remember by very popular, charismatic, energetic DJ Prashant. Enjoy DJ, Live performances, interactive dance lessons, Bollywood live singing.... All in one evening. All Indian Association of Antelope Valley paid members and kids under 5 years of age are free. All other guests: $25/person. Dinner includes. Don't miss it.

It's that time of year again where all the women keep a fast for their husbands and for this special day we would like to make it even more special..I will be having a 2 day special for henna so please make your reservations in advance this year it's only 2 days 18th and 19th of October.

Please join us for Diwali celebration in style. For the first time in Lancaster, Indian Association of Antelope Valley is proud to announce a night to remember by very popular, charismatic, energetic DJ Prashant. Enjoy DJ, Live performances, interactive dance lessons, Bollywood live singing.... All in one evening. All Indian Association of Antelope Valley paid members and kids under 5 years of age are free. All other guests: $25/person. Dinner includes. Don't miss it.

Indian costume jewelry show today from 12 to 6

Rakhi: The Thread of Love In India, festivals are the celebration of togetherness, of being one of the family. Raksha Bandhan is one such festival that is all about affection, fraternity and sublime sentiments. It is also known as Raksha Bandhan which means a 'bond of protection'. This is an occasion to flourish love, care, affection and sacred feeling of brotherhood.Not a single festival in India is complete without the typical Indian festivities, the gatherings, celebration...s, exchange of sweets and gifts, lots of noise, singing and dancing. Raksha Bandhan is a regional celebration to celebrate the sacred relation between brothers and sisters. Primarily, this festival belongs to north and western region of India but soon the world has started celebrating this festival with the same verse and spirit. Rakhi has become an integral part of those customs. An insight of Rakhi RitualsOn the day of Rakhi, sisters prepares the pooja thali with diya, roli, chawal, rakhi thread and sweets. The ritual begins with a prayer in front of God, then the sister ties Rakhi to her brother and wishes for his happiness and well-being. In turn, the brother acknowledge the love with a promise to stand by his sister through all the good and bad times. Sisters tie Rakhi on the wrist of their brothers amid chanting of mantras, put roli and rice on his forehead and pray for his well-being. She bestows him with gifts and blessings. In turn, brothers also wish her a good life and pledges to take care of her. He gives her a return gift. The gift symbolizes the physical acceptance of her love, reminder of their togetherness and his pledge. The legends and the reference in history repeated, the significance of the festival is emphasized.Unconditional Bond of LoveRaksha bandhan has been celebrated in the same way with the same traditions for many years. Only the means have changed with the changing lifestyle to make the celebration more elaborate and lively. This day has an inherent power that pulls the siblings together. The increasing distances evoke the desire to be together even more. All brothers and sisters try to reach out to each other on this auspicious day. The joyous meeting, the rare family get-together, that erstwhile feeling of brotherhood and sisterhood calls for a massive celebration. For everyone, it is an opportunity to reunion and celebrate. People also share tasty dishes, wonderful sweets and exchange gifts. It is a time to share their past experiences also. For those who are not able to meet each other, rakhi cards and e-rakhis and rakhis through mails perform the part of communicating the rakhi messages. Hand made rakhisand self-made rakhi cards are just representation of the personal feelings of the siblings. See more

So we are proudly presenting our very first Teeyan Da Mela...which is a get together for all the women and they will do folk dances the dresses have a beauty pageant etc etc...food and snacks will be provided. .there are no entry charges and it is open to all women(yes you do not need to be a indian to join this everyone is welcome)...venue is on August 9th...rest of the info is on the flyer...