09-09-2006, 04:39 AM
Hindu religious festival set for Saturday at DeAnza College
2006-09-08 Published by Hindunet Gathered by Internet Desk - Hindunet
Hindu Sangam, a religious festival, aims to mingle fun and faith Saturday at DeAnza College.
Attendees can learn about yoga, the healing arts known as ayurveda or enjoy a musical rendition of the Hindu epic Ramayana. Youngsters can also visit the Hindu theme park, complete with puppet shows, arts and crafts and characters from Hinduism, like Lord Brahma.
``Children cannot grasp very heavy material so it will be very entertaining with Hindu message,'' said Gaurang Desai, who is helping organize the event.
It's been five years since the first Hindu Sangam, which was held in 2001 and drew at least 8,000 people. Organizers waited to stage an encore partly because it takes a lot of work and partly because they ``wanted to make sure it wasn't overdone until it loses its charm,'' Desai said.
Officials predict 15,000 people will attend the free event this year. It runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at DeAnza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Source: http://www.mercurynews.com
2006-09-08 Published by Hindunet Gathered by Internet Desk - Hindunet
Hindu Sangam, a religious festival, aims to mingle fun and faith Saturday at DeAnza College.
Attendees can learn about yoga, the healing arts known as ayurveda or enjoy a musical rendition of the Hindu epic Ramayana. Youngsters can also visit the Hindu theme park, complete with puppet shows, arts and crafts and characters from Hinduism, like Lord Brahma.
``Children cannot grasp very heavy material so it will be very entertaining with Hindu message,'' said Gaurang Desai, who is helping organize the event.
It's been five years since the first Hindu Sangam, which was held in 2001 and drew at least 8,000 people. Organizers waited to stage an encore partly because it takes a lot of work and partly because they ``wanted to make sure it wasn't overdone until it loses its charm,'' Desai said.
Officials predict 15,000 people will attend the free event this year. It runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at DeAnza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Source: http://www.mercurynews.com