ROSELLE NEW JERSEY: Hari Om Mandir, a prominent temple in Medinah, IL, hosted its annual fundraiser dinner on September 16, 2023, at the Pearl Banquet in Roselle. The event was attended by patrons, founder members, devotees, and community leaders from various social organizations who came together to raise funds for community services, growth, and future expansion projects of the Mandir.
The evening started with a red carpet welcome for all the guests, with a vast backdrop featuring the Mandir logo set up at the entrance. The program formally began with an auspicious Diya Lighting Ceremony, amidst chanting of mantras by the Mandir priests. The entertainment programs included classical dance, Bollywood singing, Rajasthani folk dance, and Punjabi Giddha, among others. The star singers of the evening were Pratibha Jairath and Dr. Pradeep Sood, who enthralled the audiences with their melodious songs.
Anil Saxena, Chairman of Fundraising, outlined the purpose of the evening and gave a brief update on the ongoing project from 2022 – Hanuman Murti. He shared the progress made on the project from last year and the remaining funds required for completion. Vipan Wadhera, President of the Executive Board, emphasized the significance of the temples today as a source of preserving our roots of Indian spirituality, values, heritage, and culture.
The fun-filled evening concluded with a sumptuous dinner and open dance floor, with the President thanking all the donors and announcing the success of the evening target collection. The event was a grand success, with the target collection achieved, and a big thank you to all for attending.
The annual fundraiser dinner hosted by Hari Om Mandir was a grand success, with patrons, founder members, devotees, and community leaders coming together to raise funds for community services, growth, and future expansion projects. The event was a showcase of Indian culture and spirituality, with a variety of entertainment programs and a sumptuous dinner.
