tag:www.nagar.org,2010:/whats_new//7 2010-03-30T00:34:58Z Movable Type 3.33 tag:www.nagar.org,2010:/whats_new//7.194 2010-03-29T23:27:17Z 2010-03-30T00:34:58Z

NAGAR Hatkeshwar Jayanti Monday, March 29, 2010 NAGAR (Nagar Association of Greater American Regions) convey best wishes to all our community members on this auspiciious day and pray our Lord Hatkeshwar to bless our Nagar community in USA and globally! The festival is also known as Hatkeshwar Patotsav and is celebrated today on Chaitra Shukla Chaudas, the fourteenth day during the waxing phase of moon in Chaitra month in Gujarat and many part of India. It is the date of incarnation of Lord Hatkeshwar....! Nagar community in USA, Australia, Dubai and other part of world outside India, also, celebrates the Patotsav on or around this date. Nagar Association of Texas-Houston (NATH) and other organization celebrated it on Sunday, March 28, 2010 while others have planned on upcoming weekends in April. Please click following link to see a special dedicated section “Hatkeshwar Jayanti” published in one of the leading newspaper: Hatkeshwar Jayanti (Select Date: Monday, March 29, 2010 and go to page 4 & 5)]]> tag:www.nagar.org,2010:/whats_new//7.191 2010-03-25T05:20:25Z 2010-03-25T06:04:02Z

Please click the link "Nagar lost.." in obituary section and watch video clip for his outstanding inspiring journey!...

NAGAR Nagar lost.." in obituary section and watch video clip for his outstanding inspiring journey! ]]> tag:www.nagar.org,2010:/whats_new//7.188 2010-03-19T22:31:43Z 2010-03-19T23:54:08Z

NAGAR (Nagar Association of Greater American Regions) sincerely thanks our community to help us reach a new milestone with more than 200,000 visitors mark on our community website www.nagar.org, and...

NAGAR NAGAR (Nagar Association of Greater American Regions) sincerely thanks our community to help us reach a new milestone with more than 200,000 visitors mark on our community website www.nagar.org, and ]]> One United NAGAR community! Jay Hatkesh! See the following link for more information: NAGAR.0rg 100,000 visitors 2008 ]]> tag:www.nagar.org,2010:/whats_new//7.185 2010-02-24T20:15:44Z 2010-02-25T15:34:30Z

"Shabdo-ne Palav-de" a poetry book is now published by Devika Dhruva, a renowned poetess, of Houston, Texas....

NAGAR "Shabdo-ne Palav-de" a poetry book is now published by Devika Dhruva, a renowned poetess, of Houston, Texas. ]]> http://devikadhruva.wordpress.com since last three years. NAGAR congratulate Devikaben on her newly published book “Shabdo-ne Palav-de”, a superb collection of very fresh poems, and wish her very best to reach to a new height in Gujarati literature! Please contact Devikaben Dhruva for the availability of the book and more information. Please see below a note from Rupal Dhruva for more information: From: Rupal Dhruva, Texas Dear All, As you may know Devika Dhruva has published a great Gujarati Poetry Book after few years of patience and creating memorable poetries. I believe this is a great book to give it to someone for many occasion such as birthday, retirement, Father's Day, Mother's Day or Anniversary gift. People who enjoy Gujarati will enjoy this book!! Poems are written with true emotions and feelings (e.g. when someone so close to you moves far away, or how someone precious in your life can bring great happiness ...etc) Below is the link to her website you can see some of her work and comments. If you want to purchase the book with personalized signature please email: ddhruva1948@yahoo.com http://devikadhruva.wordpress.com Thank you and Happy Reading! Rupal Dhruva ]]> tag:www.nagar.org,2009:/whats_new//7.181 2009-10-22T14:24:47Z 2009-10-22T14:34:19Z

On behalf of the NAGAR team and nagars worldwide, We would like to wish you and your family a very happy Diwali and a wonderful and prosperous New Year 2066. May the New Year bring us all joy, peace and...

NAGAR On behalf of the NAGAR team and nagars worldwide, We would like to wish you and your family a very happy Diwali and a wonderful and prosperous New Year 2066. May the New Year bring us all joy, peace and happiness. Jai Hatkesh! NAGAR Team http://www.nagar.org tag:www.nagar.org,2009:/whats_new//7.177 2009-07-27T15:13:12Z 2009-07-27T16:09:12Z

Ahmedabad said cheers to 1st mill 150 years ago.. AHMEDABAD: They say Ahmedabad's luck changed the day the first textile mill started in what was to later become the "Manchester of the East". It was on May 30, 1861, the...

NAGAR Ahmedabad said cheers to 1st mill 150 years ago.. AHMEDABAD: They say Ahmedabad's luck changed the day the first textile mill started in what was to later become the "Manchester of the East". It was on May 30, 1861, the city's first mill; founded by a Nagar, started operations.]]> Incidentally, Ranchhodlal himself was a teetotaller and staunch Nagar Brahmin. with a courtesy of TNN. The original article "Ahmedabad said cheers to 1st mill 150 years ago" was reported by Ashish Vashi, TNN on 23 July 2009, 03:02am IST. ]]> tag:www.nagar.org,2008:/whats_new//7.162 2009-01-01T03:11:25Z 2009-01-01T03:12:34Z

NAGAR wishes the worldwide nagar community a very happy new year filled with peace, joy and prosperity...

NAGAR wishes the worldwide nagar community a very happy new year filled with peace, joy and prosperity tag:www.nagar.org,2008:/whats_new//7.159 2008-12-15T18:03:17Z 2008-12-17T17:44:19Z

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NAGAR View image ]]> Betha Garaba was presented during Ahmedabad Heritage Festival. This was arranged in renowned Hatkeshwar Mahadev temple in Desai Pole, Khadia, Ahmedabad. The tradition of Betha Garaba is very popular amongst nagar families in many cities in USA during navaratri. Local nagar associations and many nagar families have continued the tradition for more than 3 decades in USA. Recently a Betha Garaba was organized by Nagar Association Maryland (NAM) on October 12, 2008 in Greater Baltimore Temple. Nagar Association of Greater American Regions (NAGAR) congratulate NAM to continue such historical nagar tradition of Betha Garaba and celebrate it in the temple. Earlier in Maryland; it was organized by Jagrutiben Desai, Hemaxiben Munshi, Hemanginiben Vaishnav, Vandanaben Kharod, Anjaniben Anjaria, Hinaben Badashah, Deviben Mehta and many families in their home or a small hall. Please check the link for the detail of the latest Betha Garaba by NAM. ]]> tag:www.nagar.org,2008:/whats_new//7.152 2008-10-28T14:47:20Z 2008-10-28T14:51:56Z

May this festival of lights banish darkness from our lives and may the New Year bring us peace, love and happiness. Jai Hatkesh!...

May this festival of lights banish darkness from our lives and may the New Year bring us peace, love and happiness. Jai Hatkesh! ]]> tag:www.nagar.org,2008:/whats_new//7.151 2008-10-12T20:53:45Z 2008-10-12T20:59:21Z

Sneha Pandya and Kunal Mehta "met" through the NAGAR.org matrimonial section and were engaged on Oct 5 2008. They are NAGAR's latest matrimonial success story. Our best wishes to the new couple and their newly-connected families....

matrimonial success story. Our best wishes to the new couple and their newly-connected families.]]> tag:www.nagar.org,2008:/whats_new//7.146 2008-08-07T20:34:35Z 2008-08-08T17:18:16Z

NAGAR President - Nitin Dave, (from Georgia - a founding Life Member of NAGAR & regional V.P., active US nagar community leader, since 1994) • Vice President - Harshal S. Chhaya, (from Texas - current Secretary and Web Master since 2002, and a NAGAR Life Member) • Secretary - Dhimant Chhaya, (from Michigan - President of Michigan Nagar Association since 2002) • Treasurer - Senajit Majumdar, (from Illinois - Active Member w/ Chicago Nagar Mandal) ]]> NAGAR Team 2008-2010 is working diligently with a top priority to form ONE NAGAR TEAM comprising nagar representatives from every corner of USA including representatives of all local nagar associations/ mandals. NAGAR Team invite all the leaders of local organizations and mandals to join NAGAR to form ONE NAGAR TEAM and help elect the remaining ten (10) regional Vice presidents and Secretary to complete the ONE NAGAR TEAM per current NAGAR by-laws. ONE NAGAR TEAM will continue its journey to bring all nagar together, and provide: · an umbrella organization for all nagar organizations/ mandals first in USA, and expand globally, · one unified membership in USA once agreed by ONE NAGAR TEAM · affiliated membership for all registered, unregistered nagar associations and local chapters · NAGAR Convention 2010, and beyond under ONE NAGAR TEAM umbrella. · News Letters publication by an editorial board of ONE NAGAR TEAM…. Please check the following links for election details and other important announcements: · http://www.nagar.org/whats_new/2008/06/nagar_elections_20082010.html#more · http://www.nagar.org/whats_new/2008/07/town_hall_meeting_chicago_conv.html · http://www.nagar.org/whats_new/2008/03/call_for_participation_in_nomi.html#more · http://www.nagar.org/whats_new/2008/05/nagarorg_welcomes_its_100000th.html Jay Hatkesh! ONE NAGAR TEAM ]]> tag:www.nagar.org,2008:/whats_new//7.142 2008-07-07T17:51:34Z 2008-07-07T17:54:11Z

NAGAR Team congratulates the Nagar Mandal of Greater Chicago and the entire Convention team on the grand success of the World Nagar Convention 2008. Detailed planning of many months, seamless coordination, selfless services and the hard work of the entire...

NAGAR Team congratulates the Nagar Mandal of Greater Chicago and the entire Convention team on the grand success of the World Nagar Convention 2008. Detailed planning of many months, seamless coordination, selfless services and the hard work of the entire team and Chicago Nagar Mandal community made this event an unforgettable experience. Kudos! tag:www.nagar.org,2008:/whats_new//7.141 2008-07-01T18:45:46Z 2008-07-01T18:54:02Z

We are planning a meeting on July 4th with the leaders of regional Nagar Chapters who are attending the Convention in Chicago to collect community feedback about NAGAR vision and strategy. Please remember, this is ONLY a start of the...

We are planning a meeting on July 4th with the leaders of regional Nagar Chapters who are attending the Convention in Chicago to collect community feedback about NAGAR vision and strategy. Please remember, this is ONLY a start of the journey and not the destination. Based on our understanding, the following key individuals are attending the convention (please forgive us if we missed a few Nagar leaders). East: Names: Udaybhai, Sunilbhai, Ashwinbhai, Himanshubhai Midwest: Names: Ujjwalbhai, Ratnakarbhai, Senajitbhai, Dhimantbhai West: Names: Kinjalben, Yatinbhai, Manojbhai South: Names: Nitinbhai If we missed any names of the leaders who are attending the Convention, please forgive us for an inadvertent error since itʼs totally unintended. Kindly let us know that you will be attending via a phone call to Ratnakarbhai, Ujjwalbhai, Udaybhai, Sunilbhai, or Nitinbhai, and we will look forward to your input, participation and leadership. We will announce a reformatted NAGAR executive committee as soon as practical after the successful completion of the Convention in Chicago. Have fun at the Convention, and again, let's strive to work together to make NAGARs look like there is no other community that knows "how to be ONE TEAM".. In order to take the results of these discussions into account, NAGAR Inc has decided to postpone announcing the Results of the Voting based on the Slate of Officers presented and supported by the Nominating Committee of NAGAR Inc. tag:www.nagar.org,2008:/whats_new//7.140 2008-06-25T14:33:03Z 2008-06-25T15:12:02Z

600 registrations for the convention and continuing...! Onsite registration available. Click at the link for Registration...

NAGAR Registration ]]> tag:www.nagar.org,2008:/whats_new//7.139 2008-06-24T17:48:15Z 2008-06-26T16:33:45Z

NAGAR election nomination committee has proposed the following four new National Officers for year 2008-2010 term in a final phone meeting June 22, 2008, per Section 6.1 of By-Laws....

NAGAR NAGAR election nomination committee has proposed the following four new National Officers for year 2008-2010 term in a final phone meeting June 22, 2008, per Section 6.1 of By-Laws. Nitin Dave, GA - a founding Life Member of NAGAR & regional V.P., active US nagar community leader, since 1994. · Harshal S. Chhaya, TX - Current Secretary and Web Master of NAGAR, since 2002, and also a NAGAR Life Member · Senajit Majmudar, IL – Active Member – Chicago Nagar Mandal · Dhimant Chhaya, MI - President - Michigan Nagar Association, since 2002 NAGAR forwards herewith a slate of the new NAGAR Board nominees for 2008-2010 term to all life members and paid 2008 members. The slate of Board 2008-2010 term nominees, has been proposed per NAGAR By-Laws, amended on July 5, 2002. The slate of new NAGAR Board for 2008-2010 terms is forwarded herewith for your approval and completion of our voting process. This is your opportunity, right and responsibility to: · vote and approve the slate, as nominated, or · nominate your self or any one current paid member for the position on the slate The ballot form is on the next page. Send your vote before 12:00 Noon June 29, 2008 by any of the following options: · email – vote2008@nagar.org · fax: 410 529 7031 · Mail to: NAGAR (Election), 6 Bellrock Court, Baltimore, MD 21236 (postmarked by due date) Jay Hatkesh, The NAGAR Election Nomination Committee June 22nd, 2008 [ Ujjwal Mehta, Past President, Divyang Pandit, Past President, Praful Bhatt, President, Mukul Mehta, Treasurer, Harshal Chhaya, General Secretary, Ratnakar Nanavaty, Life Member, Dr. Ashwin Nanavati, Life Member, Nitin Dave, Life Member ] Note: Please send your vote before due date, if you are a life member or paid 2008 NAGAR member and did not receive this election notice for any reason. Please download the attached file: NAGAR ElectionCommittee 2008 Report. Download file ]]>