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TAMPA, FLORIDA, July 19, 2006: The Hindu Society of America will be presenting a unique opportunity for all Hindus in Florida to come together at the first-ever Hindu Sangam. The event will feature a diverse venue, with something for every member of the Hindu family, and without an entry fee. Hundreds of students will kick-off the event with a massive Ganesh puja. Every participant will receive a Ganesh Deity with which they can participate in the ceremony. For adults, there will be discussions on creating a proposal for a state-wide Hindu Holiday and a city-wide Hindu Day of Service. The finale will include speeches and performances by Swami Aksharanand, Ravi Kumar Iyer, and Satyanarayan Morya. There will also be cultural dance performances, shopping opportunities, games, prizes and food available through out the day. The Hindu Sangam is a joint effort of many like-minded Hindu organizations through out United States and nearly 10 Hindu Sangams will be taking place around the country. The event in Tampa is being coordinated by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, Hindu Students Council of University of South Florida, Hindu Temple of Florida, Federation of Indian Associations, Gujurati Samaj, Hindu University of America, various temples and many more. The event will be held at Sickles High School from 10am and 9pm on September 16. The high school is located at the end of Eurlich and Gunn. If you would like volunteer yourself, your organization or would simply like more information, please contact Braham Agarwal at 407-352-2889, Nainan Desai at 813-931-7442 or Yashwant Belsare at 863-838-3636.

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