Upcoming Activities
Newah Organization of America (NOA) proudly announces its 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in conjunction with a grand Silver Jubilee Celebration, marking a remarkable milestone in our organization’s journey. This special occasion honors 25 years of cultural preservation, community service, and collective achievement within the Newah diaspora in DMV area and across the United States.
For a quarter century, NOA has worked tirelessly to promote Newah heritage, support community members, and create meaningful spaces for cultural expression. This year’s AGM and Silver Jubilee Celebration will bring together friends, families, supporters, and well‑wishers to reflect on our shared accomplishments and envision the future ahead.
Silver Jubilee Celebration Program Honoring 25 years of NOA’s contributions, achievements, and community impact.
Annual General Meeting (AGM) Presentation of annual reports, updates from the Executive Committee
Recognition & Appreciation Acknowledging founding members, past presidents, volunteers, and community partners.
Community Gathering & Networking An opportunity to reconnect, celebrate, and strengthen our collective bond.
Grand Cultural Performances & Special Presentations Showcasing the richness of Newah arts, music, and traditions
Venue: Seneca Valley High School, 19401 Crystal Rock Dr, Germantown, MD
Thank you very much in advance for your participation and continued support to NOA. Please share this invitation with your friends, family, and well-wishers.
“OUR CULTURE, TRADITION & HERITAGE-OUR PRIDE. LET’S CELEBRATE TOGETHER.”
The Newah Organization of America (NOA) is pleased to announce the upcoming Group Kayeta Puja (Bratabandha) Coming‑of‑Age Ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.
Kayeta Puja is one of the most significant cultural and spiritual milestones within the Newah community. This traditional coming‑of‑age ceremony marks a young Newah individual’s transition into a new stage of life, symbolizing maturity, responsibility, and spiritual grounding.
As part of NOA’s ongoing commitment to preserving and promoting Newah heritage in the United States, we are honored to facilitate this important life‑cycle event for families seeking an authentic and meaningful experience.
NOA has long been dedicated to organizing religious, cultural, and ritual programs that strengthen community connection and cultural continuity. Through this ceremony, we aim to provide families with access to a traditional Kayeta Puja and support them with the necessary arrangements.
For registration or additional information, please contact:
Basav Rajopadhyay — 410‑530‑7312
Divakar Dhaubhadel — 301‑633‑0730
Ramita Shrestha — 301‑433‑1080
NOA’s Upcoming Events 2026
Past Activities
The NOA celebrated Nepal Sambat 1146 celebration commemorting Shankhadhar Sakhwa with wonderful & live cultural entertainments including Sukunda Rally, Nepali & Newah songs, dances, traditional dhimay baja, melodrama (Nepal Bhasa) presented by well-known and popular artists from the DMV area.
Major attractions of the Yenya Punhi event:
Kumari
Kumari Raath
Lakhey
Pulukisi
Newah Organization of America (NOA) held a Group Kayeta Puja (Bratabandha) Ceremony in Washington DC Metropolitan area on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
Kayeta Puja is a unique and very important religious ceremony in the life of young men milestone, it is considered the spiritual ceremony at beginning of manhood.
NOA have been organizing a different Newah’s religious, cultural and ritual events to serve and facilitate our increase number of communities in the United States.
Laskus 2025
The NOA celebrated Nepal Sambat 1145 celebration commemorting Shankhadhar Sakhwa with wonderful & live cultural entertainments including Sukunda Rally, Nepali & Newah songs, dances, traditional dhimay baja, melodrama (Nepal Bhasa) presented by well-known and popular artists from the DMV area.
Kayeta Puja is a unique and very important religious ceremony in the life of young men milestone, it is considered the spiritual ceremony at beginning of manhood.
Newah Organization of America (NOA) successfully completed Group Kayeta Puja (Bratabandha) Ceremony in Washington DC Metropolitan area on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
Newah Organization of America-NOA, We extend our sincerest gratitude to ALL our dedicated volunteers, talented performers, supportive sponsors, and everyone who attended NOA’s 23nd Annual General Meeting(AGM) and National Convention
Pictures and Videos from the even is posted on NOA’s Facebook page. Please follow NOA’s Facebook Page..
 | Newah Organization of America-NOA, We extend our sincerest gratitude to ALL our dedicated volunteers, talented performers, supportive sponsors, and everyone who attended – your contributions made Nepal Sambat 1144 Bhintuna celebration commemorating Shankhadhar Sakhwa an extraordinary event! Pictures and Videos from the even is posted on NOA’s Facebook page. Please follow NOA’s Facebook Page.. | |
Newah Organization of America (NOA) successfully completed the 11th Group Keyata Puja (Bratabandha) Ceremony on Saturday, July 8th, 2023, at Washington Kali Temple, Maryland in the presence of a large cross section of community members, family members, representatives of various organizations and media partners. Keyata Puja is a unique and significant religious milestone ceremony considered as a rite of passage marking the boy’s transitions to young adulthood, enabling him to perform his duties faithfully, gain knowledge and take responsibilities according to Hindu scripture. Renowned Newah Priest, Scholar, and Cultural Ambassador Mr. Basav Rajopadhyay performed the sacred ritual ceremony.
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Welcome to Newah Organization of America! Newah Organization of American (NOA) is a non-Profit Tax-Exempt Organization registered in the USA.
Newah Organization of America (NOA) would like to take this opportunity to share the very good news that it has recently launched a brand new website with a much-improved layout, and a more dynamic, user friendly, and mobile device responsive design. This new version of the website is very user friendly for all kinds of PCs, tablets, smart phones, and other kinds of mobile devices.
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Background:
The time has come for our Newah community to understand and recognize many important issues and developments taking place around us and the impact it has on our community here in America and in our homeland Nepal.
To face this challenge and answer the need, aspirations and demand of our community in this 21st century, a new and relevant organization has to be created.
Mission Statement:
To provide a democratic forum for the Newah community to advance in all field of human activities, keeping in perspective the rich historical heritage of the Past, working creatively and collectively with friends and well-wishers to resolve important issues of the present and to secure the future for the coming generation and our country Nepal.
To advance the Newah community into the mainstream of American Life and foster strong ties with compatriots in our homeland Nepal.
To provide able and effective leadership and enhance the historical, socio-economical, cultural, language, literature, educational and techno-scientific bases of the community for developing an intelligent, compassionate, and creative Newah persona.
