September - Gujarati Samaj of Detroit

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Community News
Membership available for your undecided Friends/Relatives in Metro Detroit—Tell them why
wait till Navratri, become member now and enjoy more events … Become member online at www.gsod.org/join
Picnic fun pictures … GSOD Events Picture Albums at www.gsod.org/photos
GSOD’s Participation in India Day 2008
GSOD participated in India Day’s Independence Parade along with few other community organization. Many
Samaj patrons carried Samaj Banner as well as Indian flag. And some did Garba dance. Indian and US
National Anthems were sung followed by great stage entertainment including Gujarati kids dance. Samaj had
booth presence at the event to promote awareness on our Gujarati culture, values & GSOD benefits.
With Best Compliments &
Warm Wishes to
All Gujarati Samaj Members
Dr. Sarju Shah, M.D.
Diplomate, American Board of Family Practice
2050 Haggerty Road, Canton, MI 48187
Phone # (734) 981-1086
Practicing in all Pediatric, Adolescent & Adult Medicine
NO NEED TO WAIT IN LINE, ONLINE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT:
WWW.GSOD.ORG/DANDIA
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Scholarship Application
GSOD SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION
Applicant Name: ___________________________________ Parents Names: _________________________________
Applicant Address: _________________________________ Membership No.: ____________
Life Member: _____
_________________________________________________ Date 2008 Dues Paid: ______________
_________________________________________________ Applicant’s parents must be year 2008 Members
Telephone Numbers (Home and Cell): ___________________________________________________
Grade Completed (Sept. 2007 – June 2008 School Year): _______
Please complete the above in its entirety and include the following attachments:
Attachment A – Average GPA of last full school year -semesters 1 and 2 only and not the cumulative. Also, include the
grading scale (i.e.A=4.0, B=3.0, etc.) used in you school
Attachment B – All AP Classes with GPA
Attachment C – Details regarding the participation in HS Sports Team(s)
Attachment D – Details regarding participation in Debate Team
Attachment E – Details regarding the Leadership Activities
Attachment F – Details regarding the Community Services
Attachment G – Details regarding GSOD Program Participation (Year and specific item)
Attachment H – Details regarding GSOD Leadership and Voluntary Work (Position and Year)
Attachment I – List all Languages and indicate Speak, Read or Write
Attachment J – List any Forum, Activity, recommendation letter from school, etc. where represented GSOD and helped
enhance GSOD image
All attachments above must include official documentation (i.e. if worked as a school news paper editor include a copy of
the news paper showing the name). Additionally, committee may request the originals.
Use the attachment template provided (Excel File: GSOD Scholarship Attachments Template) to submit above
listed attachments. Template available at www.gsod.org/scholarship
Mail completed application (post marked no later than September 30,2008) to:
GSOD 2008 Scholarship Committee
P. O. Box No. 87396
Canton, MI 48187
Scholarship Application Form & Attachment Templates at-
www.GSOD.org/scholarship
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GUJARATI SAMAJ OF DETROIT
2008 / 2009 GSY NOMINATION FORM
Qualifying Requirements:
I am at least 14 years old
My parents are current members of Gujarati Samaj. Membership Number (required): ___________
I am eager and committed to participate in all GSY meetings & activities starting from October 2008 through August
31, 2009
I am aware of the “3 Strike Out Rule” where if I am not able to attend 3 consecutive meetings or GSY/GSOD events
then I will not be part of GSY Core Committee. I will however be part of ‘Member at Large’ and will help GSY Core
Committee
I will bring two letters of recommendations and understand that without the recommendation letters I can not apply
to GSY-Core Committee
I will follow all the rules and guidelines of Gujarati Samaj and are available to me at www.gsod.org/gsy
I understand that one of my parents will be attending the GSY election process. Without the attendance of one of
my parents, I understand that I will not be elected part of the GSY Core Committee
I am aware that No walk-in nomination forms will be permitted
I am aware that incomplete, illegible and late forms will be disqualified.
Nominee’s Name: _____________________________________Email: ____________________________
Nominee’s Cell Phone: _________________________________
Parent’s Name
Email:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
A brief description of each Core Committee position and expectations are described on back of this
st
nd
election form. Please check your 1 and 2 choice below.
GSY Core Committee
Director
Co-Director
Secretary
Treasurer
Public Relations
Cultural Event
Publication Support
Web Design
st
1 Choice
2
nd
Choice
Member at Large (8 position)
Parents Acknowledgment:
In an effort to continue to increasing awareness, bring more enthusiasm and value to our future generation, Gujarati Samaj
has made some enhancements in this year’s GSY election process and guidelines. Gujarati Samaj needs your support, as
children lead by example (from their parents) to make GSY more actively involved in Samaj activities. GSY will be
recognized and rewarded based on their individual performance. With your support and commitment to GSY, together we
will make a difference in our GSY community.
I agree with the enhancements made in the GSY election process and the GSY Core committee
requirements as listed on the back of this form:
Parent Signature:
Date:
Please complete the entire form legibly and mail it or hand-deliver before September 30, 2008 to
Daxesh Modi, 40690 Bluesprings Ct, Canton, MI 48188
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More info:
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GSOD’s Golf Tournament
We Play, We Win, We Celebrate!
September 21, 2008 Sunday
Tee Time: 12 pm onwards
Glenn Oaks Golf Course
30500 13 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Phone: 248.851.8356
(between Orchard Lake and Middlebelt Roads)
ADVANCE REGISTRATION
REQUIRED:
CALL Jignesh Mehta Cell: (313) 215-1676
Or Buy Golf ticket at www.gsod.org/golf
Packaged Lunch Provided
Registration Deadline: September 18th, 2008
Basic Training included
Competing teams, Friendly fun!
Perfect Sunday Relaxation & Recreation
Event Sponsored by:
Only $55 per Samaj Member
DMC Construction (see page 11)
($65 for Non Members, not eligible for trophy)
Girish Patel—Bellacino’s, W. Bloomfield
Dinner included at local Indian Restaurant
(spouse, kids can join for $15/person dinner price)
Winners get Trophy, Prizes & Recognition
www.GSOD.org/golf
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GSOD’s 2008 Ujani update
July 20, Sunday was a day with initial anxiety (shaky weather); but wow it turned out to be a great Samaj
Day! Samaj celebrated 2008 Ujani - the annual picnic day at Kensington Metro Park in a style. The outdoor
party started at around noon with the ala carte Tasty Khichu and Chaka Chak Taco. Lunch with an Odkaar
indeed!
And then started all the fun activities for Kids and Adults. The background ambience with great Music from
Subhashbhai and the foreground filled with lots of smiles. Samaj members enjoyed the game masti especially
our traditional games like Kothla dod, limbu chamchee … Boy it did remind our back home Indian dhinga
masti. Uniquely, the Coin hunt, the Saree wearing competition by the samaj men was really funny. Yes
Sumanbhai Raval took lots and lots of pictures including the guys in Sarees. Ha Ha Ha !! Kids enjoyed all
their games as well. Seniors really enjoyed the musical chair. Volleyball courts were very busy—the perfect
ball game in a park! And did you hear about the Name-that-Song game—it was hilarious – Parvane, Diwane &
Mastane teams competed to guess the distorted songs.
The afternoon fun was augmented with Corn, Tea and the delicious Ice-cream. Oh my god! We had great
Indian Ice-cream flavors and people just loved it. Later Dinner was served and enjoyed by the patrons.
Fantastic Khichadi, Kadhi, Shak, Bhakri etc. from BAPS! Everybody enjoyed great food— yummy lunch &
swadisth dinner. Patrons bought lots of Raffle tickets and the finale was superb indeed. Great prizes including the grand prize of BBQ Grill. Special thanks to EC & BOT team to make this a memorable event! Picnic
pictures are at www.gsod.org/photos
-Ashish Tikiwala, Nimish Pathak, Darshan Parikh
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Garba & Raas 101
Garba (Gujarati: ગરબા Garbā), is an Indian form of dance that originated in the Gujarat region. Unlike other famous
types of Indian dance such as bharatanatyam and odissi, garba is much more similar to Western social dancing than the
presentational style of the others. The greatest difference between garba and western social dancing is that it is circular
and is religious in origin.
The name garba comes from the Sanskrit term Garba Deep. Garba, when translated, most closely resembles the English
preposition inside, and Deep is a small earthenware lamp. For this reason, many traditional garbas are performed
around a central lit lamp. Traditionally, it is performed during a nine-day festival called Navarātrī (Gujarātī નવરા ી
Nava = 9, rātrī = nights). Traditionally, either the lamp (the Garba Deep), or an image of Amba is placed in the middle of
the concentric rings as an object of veneration, thereby delineating the dance. People dance around the deity clapping
rhythmically. At every step they gracefully bend sideways, the arms coming together in sweeping gestures, up and down,
left and right, each movement ending in clap.
Raas or Dandiya Raas, along with Garba, is the featured dance of Navratri evenings in Western India. The word
"Raas" comes from Sanskrit word "Ras". Origins of Raas can be traced to ancient times. Lord Krishna performed Raas
Lila" (Lila means Lord Krishna's playful dance. Word "Lila" is also referred to things that God does that we do not fully
understand. There are several forms of Raas, but "Dandia Raas", performed at Navratiri time in Gujaratis the most popular form. There are other forms of Raas, namely Dang Lila from Rajasthan where only one large stick is used and "Raas
lila" from north India. Raas Lila and Dandia Raas are similar. Some even consider "Garba" as a form of Raas, namely
"Raas Garba". In Dandia Raas men and women dance in two circles, with sticks in their hands. In the old times Raas did
not involve much singing, just the beat of Dhol was enough. "Dandia" or sticks, are about 18" long. Each dancer holds
two although some times when they are short on Dandiya they will use just one in right hand. Generally in a four beat
rhythm opposite sides hit the sticks at the same time, creating a nice sound. One circle goes clockwise and another
counter clock wise. In the west, people don't form full circle, but often form raws. Raas is also performed at social functions and on stage.
Garba is performed before Aarti (worshipping ritual) as devotional performances in the honour of the Goddess, while
Dandiya is performed after it, as a part of merriment. Men and women join in for Raas Dandiya, and also for the Garba.
The Mers of Saurastra are noted to perform Raas with extreme energy and vigour.
GSOD’s Navratri Event: See Page 3 Or www.GSOD.org/dandia
Nine different manifestations of Durga are worshipped during Navratri:
Durga :goddess beyond reach
Bhadrakali the auspicious power of time
Amba or Jagdamba: mother of the world
Annapurna: giver of food and plenty
Sarvamangala: auspicious goddess
Bhairavi: terrible, fearful, power of death
Chandika or Handi: violent, wrathful, furious
Lalita: playful
Bhavani: giver of existence.
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Just a reminder ...
GSOD’s Diwali Celebrations
Nov 9th, 2008 Sunday
GSOD Seniors (GSS) Nite
Nov 16th, 2008 Sunday
GSOD Event Pictures
www.GSOD.org/photos
GSOD Festivals Calendar
www.GSOD.org/calendar
GSOD Events List at:
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Dhamachakdi
Quick Malai Peda
Gujarat’s Religious Sites
Ingredients:
Dwarkanath Temple in Dwarka is one of the important
temples dedicated to Krishna. On the tip of the Arabian Sea
it was home to Krishna. The Rann of Kutchch covers a large
portion of western Gujarat, and is world-famous for its rare
ecosystem, fossils, wildlife and terrain.
Cottage cheese (paneer) 250 grams
Condensed milk 1/2 cup
Edible yellow colour 2-3 drops
Green cardamom powder 1/4 teaspoon
Kewra essence 2-3 drops
Pistachios, sliced 10-12
Palitana Temples are a complex of Jain temples situated 51
km south west of Bhavnagar. There are 863 temples from
base to the peak of the Shatrunjaya hill, where the Palitana
temples are located.
Preparation Time : 5-10 minutes
Cooking Time : 10-15 minutes
Method:
These quick to prepare pedas of cottage cheese with
condensed milk are absolutely delicious too.
Take grated paneer in a pan.
Add condensed milk, mix and cook on medium heat.
Add yellow food colour and mix.
Add cardamom powder and kewra essenceRoast till the
mixture is dry and begins to leave the sides of the pan.
Transfer the mixture into a bowl and set aside to cool.
Shape into pedas and place a sliced pistachio on top.
Store refrigerated
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.
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યૌવન શ ું છે ?
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વધ્ૃ ાવ થાની પવ
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આવતી કાલ શ ું છે ?
ેમની સભરતા.
આજની
તીક્ષા.
ચહેરો શ ું છે ?
જીવન શ ું છે ?
ખભા પરની િનશાની.
મરણ તરફની ગિત.
આંખ શ ું છે ?
નો શ ું છે ?
ૂ
ં કોરા ં પાણી.
ઊંડા કવાના
અન ુ ર ઉ રની િ થિત.
By સરેુ શ દલાલ
Somnath Temple located in the Prabhas Kshetra near
Veraval in Saurashtra, on the western coast of Gujarat, India
is one of the twelve Jyotirlings (golden lingas) or symbols of
the God Shiva. It is mentioned in the Rig Veda. Somnath
means "The Protector of Moon God". The Somnath Temple
is known as 'the Shrine Eternal', as the temple has been destroyed six times, but was rebuilt on each occasion.
Modhera Sun Temple is famous for its rare position as specifically and uniquely designed for the worship of the Sun,
Lord Surya. While the main temple is beautifully and intricately designed with complex architecture, painting and
sculptures, there is a central pond and surrounding it stand
108 small temples for each of the Sun God's 108 names.
Shankheshwar Jain Temples are dedicated to the 23rd
Tirthankar, Lord Parshvanath. It is believed that this idol
was revealed by Lord Krishna himself, by the teachings of
Arisht Nemi the 22nd Tirthanakra. It is near Ahmedabad.
Patan houses 84 magnificent Jain Temples built by Samrat
Kumarpal, who was a staunch disciple of Hemchandracharya, a Jain monk.
Girnar is an epitome of communal harmony & amicable
relations among Jains & Hindus. This high-rising steep hill
houses shrines of both major religions. One dedicated to
Neminath or Arisht Nemi, the 22nd tirthankara, where he is
believed to attain nirvana, and another dedicated to Guru
Dattatreya,a Hindu deity.
Ambaji This temple is dedicated to goddess Ambaji. It is
situated on the Arasur Hill and can be approached by road
from Abu Road in Rajasthan, as well as from all other important places in Gujarat. A folk drama called 'Bhavai' is
performed in the courtyards of the temple.
Dakor This temple town dedicated to Lord Krishna is situated about 90 km from Ahmedabad. The temple of Ranchodrai has the idol of Lord Krishna which is believed to have
been brought from Dwarka by a devotee.
Becharaji This temple is another important seat of Mother
Goddess in Mehsana district. This temple is thronged by
Hindu devotees, especially childless women.
Source: Wikipedia.org
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Learn The Art Of Adjusting
With Thorns.”
ગોિપત રહે કદી, કદી સાક્ષાત ્ હોય છે ,
ૂ
મારી ગઝલમા ં તારી રજઆત
હોય છે .
ફિરયાદ લઈને આવ ું
ં હુ ં તારે આંગણે,
નીકળે
ં
ં કબલાત
ૂ
કઠમાથી
હોય છે .
લાગે છે
ં જ જીવનમા ં બચ્ય ું નથી;
યારે કઈ
જીવનની એ નવી જ શ આત હોય છે .
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આપી દે એકવારÉ આ જીવન એ આપનાર,
ૂ
બાકીની િજંદગી તો વસલાત
હોય છે .
ં હોય એ પરત
ૂ ું નથી ÔરઈશÕ,
દિરયો જ શાત
ારે ક મા
નાવમા ં ઉત્પાત હોય છે .
- રઈશ મનીઆર
Gujarati Samaj Of Detroit
Nimish Pathak
46728 Doubletree Rd
Canton, MI 48187
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