The purpose of the center is to preserve Indian art and culture and share it with people of West Virginia to promote understanding and closer ties. In addition the Center is committed to promote “ Unity within Diversity” and beyond by way of community services such as free yoga & meditation classes, educational seminars, etc. Everyone is encouraged to participate in these activities with no bar for age, sex, race, national origin, or religious background. The Indian Heritage Fair is one of the many activities to accomplish this noble objective.

India Center Reservation Process:

Please call reservation manager Kiran Sanghavi @ (304) 610-7954 or email Kiran @kiran_sanghavi@yahoo.com or complete the reservation form below

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Upcoming events

First India center clean up is scheduled for March 1, 2015 @ 2:00 PM

Coordinator: Jyoti Desai.

Fellowship Dinner

Please come and join us this Saturday, March 14, 2015 @ 6:00 P.M. at the India Center for an evening filled with great food prepared by male members and entertainment provided by some talented people from our community. Bring your friends and family to this exciting event! 

New India Center directories are printed and will be available for members. Members, please pick your free copy @ the event

If you are interested in helping with cooking or performing please contact the following leads:

Food: Arun Nagarajan, support by Hemant Shah

Entertainment: Rupali Sangrampurkar, support by Moumita Banerjee

Yaksha-gaana

Saturday 21^st March 2015:: India Center

“Get your face painted" : 4.00 pm to 6.15 pm

Yakshagaana Performance: 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm

Prize Distribution and Vote of Thanks: 8.00 pm to 8.15 pm

Dinner: 8.15 pm onwards

A unique  art  form  for  the  first  time in Charleston, WV

Yaksha-gaana is a theater form that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up, and stage techniques with a unique style and form. This theater style is traditionally found in the Coastal Districts and the Malenaadu region of Karnataka, India. It is traditionally presented from dusk to dawn.

MANA MEAL - The India Center sponsors lunch at Manna Meal (free meals to the needy) on India Independence Day (August) and US Thanksgiving (November).

2015 News Letter

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