Discover India 2014 Souvenir Online E-Magazine

DISCOVER INDIA 2014

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December 13th Scottsdale Civic Plaza 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Murugan K Patham, President of India Association

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ts my pride and privilege to extend a hearty welcome to you, your family and friends who graced this 14th annual grand gala event Discover India – 2014.

We as a board have humbly made our presence and involvement felt in many events all over the metro. We had a great collaboration with our sister organizations and able to participate/co-sponsor events hosted by them. Our participation during the Explore India event at the Musical Instrument Museum needs a special mention here.

Theme for this year is Happy Landings at the PORT. India has a rich tradition of trade from the very early days, being a country rich in spices, minerals, and other commodities.

Indian tradesmen, went to far-away lands for trade, so did people from other parts With pride we would like to mention the of the world visited India. huge turnouts at the India Integrating into the concept (both Jan and Aug). This “Your presence Nite of PORT we will be focusing year Holi surpassed previous to promote Punjab, Orissa, years in participation from at “Happy Rajasthan and Telugu states different ethnicity and Landings at the culture. The audiences of India. exceeded our expectations PORT” would We have chosen Scottsdale in their support and be the greatest involvement, we sincerely Civic Center again this year as the venue, which I’m appreciate the honor they validation for sure its beautiful & colorful bestowed on us. all the efforts landscape and the musical water fountains would touch We have introduced some made by the everyone’s heart. innovative ideas to the Discover India celebrations, team.”

I would like to mention that by adding trade to the melee.. it is indeed a matter of great pleasure and The idea of B2B/B2C was well received. honor to work with the most creative and hardworking team of people constituting We are sure that you all will enjoy the the current board. A special thanks to all beautiful surroundings, taste some exotic the selfless volunteers, the vibrant youth food provided by valley’s noted restaurants, committee, the great hearted sponsors, explore and enjoy the culture, arts and dance and all the well wishing supporters from forms of different corners of India. The kids the community. A shout out to the media will have fun time at the Kids Corner. Your partners, the facilitators and the authorities. presence at Happy Landings at the PORT India Association has reached these heights would be the greatest validation for all the with the above support, so the credit goes to efforts made by the team. you all for your contribution in making this organization into what it is today.

Thanking You.

Murugan K Patham, President of India Association Discover India 2014

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CHIEF GUEST Dr. K. J. Srinivasa, Deputy Consul General

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I understand that this event will be showcasing unique glimpses of culture, clothes, jewelry, traditions and cuisine of India. It will be a great occasion for one and ll to savor the special foods from different parts of India while being enthralled by the variety of Indian dances, music, cooking and cultural demonstrations.”

t gives me immense pleasure to know that the India Association of Phoenix is organizing “Discover India 2014” in December 2014. During the past several years, the India Association of Phoenix has played a significant role in preserving and promoting Indian culture and traditional values by facilitating and organizing meaningful programs for children, youth and senior citizens in the Arizona region.

I understand that this event will be showcasing unique glimpses of culture, clothes, jewelry, traditions and cuisine of India. It will be a great occasion for one and all to savor the special foods from different parts of India while being enthralled by the variety of Indian dances, music, cooking and cultural demonstrations. I would like to take this opportunity to wish the I would like to commend the India Association of Phoenix for the yeoman service they have been rendering to the Indo-American community and extend my heartiest congratulations on the occasion of the “Discover India 2014”.

I also take this opportunity to express my deep appreciation of the Association’s board members, Organizing Committee and all community members for their endeavors in promoting cultural and I am sure India Association Phoenix will continue to provide their selfless service to the community in general during the years to come.

With best wishes (Dr. K. J. Srinivasa) Deputy Consul General Consulate General of India, San Francisco

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HAPPY LANDING PUNJAB The word Punjab is a xenonym/exonym from the Persian words panj and Āb - which are cognate with the Sanskrit words “panch” and “Āb” that means “five” and “water”, respectively, thus PanjĀb means “Five Rivers”, which roughly means “Land of Five Rivers”. The five rivers are the Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab and Jehlum (also spelled Jhelum).

Punjabi culture much like its Bengali counterpart, suffered a split between India and Pakistan during the Partition of 1947. As such, Punjabi language and culture tend to be uniting factors for the people of India and Pakistan in spite of national and religious affiliations.

While most loaned words come from English, Hindi and Urdu and indirectly from Persian, Punjabis around the world have integrated terms from such languages as Spanish and Dutch.

Most popular Punjabi dances are Bhangra, Giddha, Jhumar, Luddi, Dankara Julli, Sammi, Dhamal, Jaago, Kikli and Gatka. Tandoori chicken is a popular dish in Punjabi cuisine.

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan literally, “Land of Kings” or “Land of Kingdoms” is India’s largest state by area (342,239 square kilometres (132,139 sq mi) or 10.4% of India’s total area). It is located on the western side of the country, where it comprises most of the wide and inhospitable Thar Desert (also known as the “Rajasthan Desert” and “Great Indian Desert”) and shares a border with Pakistan along the Sutlej-Indus river valley.

The Indus Valley Civilization, one of the world’s first and oldest, was in parts of what is now Rajasthan.

The rich heritage of Rajasthan manifests itself in its unique art and culture. The latticed havelis, ornate palaces and intricately carved temples, the architectural beauty of forts and palaces symbolize the skills of its artists.

Every fair and festival is a reflection of its rich art and craft in terms of bazaars, music, dance, cuisine, sport events, which provides an opportunity to gain an insight view of the life & culture of Rajasthan.

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GS AT THE PORT ODISHA On 4 November 2011, the English rendering of the name Odisha was officially changed from Orissa to Odisha. The name Odisha is derived from Pali or Sanskrit words Ora (Ura) or Odra Desa or Sumera or Odra Visaya. The sacred environs of Lord Jagannath temple, the eroticism of Konark’s Sun temple, the wondrous caves of Jainism, the mystical monasteries of Buddhism, the paintings of folklore and the weaver’s magic; all stand as meek evidences of an eloquent past and continuing golden present of Odisha (Orissa).

A major turning point in world history took place in Odisha. The Kalinga War that led emperor Ashoka to embrace non-violence and the teachings ofBuddha was fought here in 261 BCE. Ashoka’s military campaign against Kalinga was one of the bloodiest in Mauryan history on account of the fearless and heroic resistance offered by the Kalingas to the mighty armies of the expanding Mauryan empire.

TELUGU STATES - ANDHRA PRADESH & TELANGANA Seema Andhra & Telangana (previously Andhra Pradesh), situated on the country’s southeastern coast. Together they are eighth largest state in India covering an area of 160,205 km2 (61,855 sq mi).

These states are endowed with a variety of physio-graphic features ranging from Eastern Ghats, Nallamala Forest, Coastal plains to deltas of two major rivers of Krishna and Godavari. They are the largest producer of rice in India, and hence, it is nicknamed as The Rice Bowl of India. Telugu, which is one of the classical languages in India is the official language of the states. It is also rich in culture with various pilgrimage destinations of importance like Tirumala temple, alongside a host of historical monuments to the tourists.

These states are the IT hub & more people went abroad compared to any other state. Rabindranath Tagore once said that Telugu is the sweetest of all (Indian) Languages. The famous Tamil poet Subramania Bharati also has sung thus “Sundara Telunginil Pattisaithu” which literally means “Sing in beautiful Telugu”.

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Board Members - 2014

Murgan K Patham President

Satheesh Ambadi Vice President

Punit Garg Secretary

KR Babu Tresurer

Naren Koka Web & Communications Director

Shyam Prasad Youth Director

Shobhana Bhatt Fund raising Director

Swati Pandey Cultural Director

Dr. Subbarao Cherkury Director at Large

2014-15 Youth Committee Board Role

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Role

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President

Garg, Ankur

Event Coordinator

Jain, Somil

Vice President

Sadachar, Gayatri

Secretary

Nott, Rohini

Publicity/Creative Director

Beharie, Sashin

Co-Secretary

Ambadi, Pratyush

Co Event Coordinator

Gupta, Tanmyaa

Treasurer

Kumar, Anivarya

Agarwal, Kripa

Co-Treasurer

Kommineni, HariKirshna

Co-Memberhsip Director

Membership Director

Sivansh, Ishon

Co-Publicity/Creative director

Rajkumar, Karthik

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