LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): Brahman Samaj of New York (BSNY), established in 2022, proudly celebrated Diwali-The Festival of Light at The Cotillion, NY on Sunday, November 20^th, 2022. Diwali is celebration of new beginnings, change and the triumph of right over wrong, light over darkness. It is the time to come together, look forward to the future and enjoy each other’s company over delicious food, fun, and a warm atmosphere.

Divyesh Tripathi, Founder, President of BSNY along with his committee took this opportunity to present and offer their best wishes for Diwali and new year. Also introduce BSNY Women’s Wing. Advisory Committee member, Rohit Pandya presented his welcome speech for the audience. Program Manager, Chandrakant Shah, EC members and volunteers managed the entire event very smoothly. The program began with Deep Pragatya by EC including BOD, Advisory Committee, Grand and Platinum Sponsors.

Function was graced by Town Clerk respected Ragini Srivastava from Town of North Hempstead and  Dilip Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner forTrade, Investment and Innovation for NYC Mayor Eric Adams office for International Affairs. BSNY honored them with a flower bouquet. They appreciated President, Divyesh Tripathi and his EC for their valuable contributions to the community. BSNY expressed gratitude by presenting plaque, Certificate of Recognition & Appreciation to the individuals and organizations who contributed generously for the success of the Samaj.

Renowned singers Kashyap Jani and Anitha Krishnan along with live band mesmerized the gathering, started with Lord Shiv Vandana, slowly followed by ever captivating Bollywood songs, inviting audience to dance and express their happiness.

Founder, President Divyesh Tripathi, BOD-Harshad Patel (Pakaji), Anil Shah, EC-Hiren Vyas, Harish Dave, Sanjay Dave, Vikas Bhalodkar, Chandrakant Shah, Parag Patel, Rekha Trivedi, Virendra Banker, Paresh Raval, Harsh Vyas, Advisory Committee-Rohit Pandya, Dr. Himanshu Pandya, Ragini Srivastav, Dilip Chauhan, Jagat Rawal, Bhadresh Acharya, Mukesh Modi,Women’s Wing-Renuka Shah, Tejal Raval, Ami Tripathi, Poonam Shah-Bhatt, Nikita Pancholi, and Reshma Lalwani were among the more prominent attendees. Nothing of the above would have been possible without the overwhelming support of all organizations, sponsors, donors, participants and volunteers for the grand success of the event. BSNY Thanks to all.

(Press release and photograph by Vijay Shah, photojournalist)