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Yenya Punhi (Indra Jatra) Gathering for Samay Bajee!
Dear Community Members:
Jwojalapa! Hello!
NOA is pleased to organize 2nd Annual Yenya Punhi (Indra Jatra) Samay Bajee Gathering on Sunday, September 30, 2012 near Gaithersburg, MD. The Newah people are so rich in culture and heritage, and we’re excited to celebrate one great piece of it—let’s get together to be festive and remember our traditions.
We cordially invite you, your family , friends, and neighbors to join this special outdoor gathering at the beautiful Black Hill Regional Park . Please come enjoy good company and good food. We’ll have a Newah samay bajee, drinks, traditional Pulu Kishi (Elephant) dance, and even some sizzling barbecue if the weather permits.
Mark your calendars:
Date: Sunday, September 30, 2012
Time: 12:00-4:00 pm
Place: Black Hill Regional Park
Shelter-I
Address: 20930 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD 20841
We hope to see you for Yenya Punhi. Everyone is welcome to bring their favorite dish to share with friends and family!
Sincerely,
The Executive Committee
Newah Organization of America
For more information please contact:
Season Shrestha 410-404-5388 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Birendra Pradhan 347-246-6602 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Ravi Pradhan 443-604-0478 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Babita Shrestha 703-495-8580 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mahindra Pradhan 301-821-2796 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Ram Lal Shrestha 240-581-0078 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Bishomber Pradhan 443-839-5203 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Puskar Prajapati 703-270-8456 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Rajesh L. Shrestha 301-905=7348 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
NOA Convened Another Successful Group Kayeta Puja Ceremony
On Saturday, June 23, 2012, the Newah Organization of America (NOA) assembled a group of more than 150 well-wishers on the auspicious occasion of the Kayeta Puja (Bratabandha) of 4 boys in the local Newah community. NOA is pleased to announce the successful completion of the group Kayeta Puja ceremony for: Mr. Tejaswi D. Shrestha (son of Lok Darshan & Melina Shrestha), Mr. Prakhar Shrestha (son of Ram B. & Narbada D. Singh Shrestha), Mr. Paresh Pradhan (son of Prakash & Karuna Pradhan) and Mr. Soyuz K. Maharjan (son of Sunil K. & Saraswoti Maharjan), NOA congratulates these fine young boys for the completion of the Kayeta Puja.
This is the third time a group Kayeta Puja has been held in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (United States). This puja was performed by Newah priest Mr. Basav Rajopadhyay at the Greater Baltimore Hindu Temple in Finksburg, Maryland on a beautiful, sunny, and hot summer day. Attendees enjoyed a light breakfast and delicious vegetarian lunch after the ceremony.
NOA 11h Annual Convention and General Meeting 2012
On Sunday, May 27, 2012, the Newah Organization of America (NOA) held its 11th Annual Convention and General Meeting at Eastern Middle School in Silver Spring, Maryland. The convention theme was “Newars Today: Where We Are,” and the meeting was made even more special as it fell on Sithi Nakha. A cross-section of the Nepalese community from the Washington, DC metropolitan area as well as guests from many other states and from Canada and Nepal enjoyed the gathering. It was a big success, with more than 250 attendees.
The program started with a warm welcome by the Pancha Kanyas: Miss. Mala Pradhan, Miss. Lujala Ranjit, Miss. Lochani Tara Shakya, Miss. Neejata Shrestha, and Miss. Sofia Mazullo. NOA General Secretary Mrs. Babita Shrestha and NOA Member-At-Large, Mr. Pushkar Prajapati served as Emcees and called the meeting to order. The 11th Convention was inaugurated by the Honorable Chief Guest, the 93-year-old living legend, Chancellor of Nepal Bhasa Academy, national hero, and winner of 3 Madan Puraskar, Dr. Satya Mohan Joshi. Dr. Joshi lit the traditional oil lamp, Twadewa, assisted by Mrs. Meena Pradhan and Mrs. Sharmila Pradhan. Mrs. Chhaya Pradhan and Mrs. Sunita Shrestha presented badges to Chief Guest Dr. Satya Mohan Joshi, to Special Guest Mr. Arjun Kant Mainali, Deputy Charge of Mission, Embassy of Nepal, and to NOA President Mr. Season Shrestha.
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