FLUSHING , NY (TIP): Sriniketan Foundation organized a Sangeet Mahotsav on June 25, 2003 at the Community Center in Flushing . Internationally renowned artist Rosy Dutta sang Raag Kedar – Chhota khayal Kedar, Tarana and also Kajri. Another great artist Biplab Mookherjee sang Raag and Tarana in Maru- Behag, and Meera bhajan in Raag Kakasree. Purnima A. Desai sang devotional and patriotic songs.

Tejal Desai joined her mother in singing a couple of bhajans and songs. Suresh Ketwaroe played a different stroke with his singing of famous Hindi film songs. The mesmerized audience sat glued to their chairs for more than 90 minutes.

Mr. Jayanibhai Shah was the chief guest. Born in 1933 in Petlad ,Gujarat, India, Jayantibhai Shah finished his secondary education in Khambhat, his hometown. He studied Chemistry and Physics at Petlad College and graduated in 1954. He started working as a teacher in Khambhat. In 1957, he completed his B.Ed. from MS University Baroda. There, he won an academic scholarship. In 1975, while in the USA, he got his M.A (ed) from CUNY. At 87, Jayantibhai is full of energy and optimism, and is involved in senior organizations. He attributes his vibrant health to the blessings of his students in India and the USA, and Seniors that he serves! In 2020 ,Shanti Fund awarded him a plaque in appreciation of his services to the students and seniors. Dr. Hari K. Shukla and Mrs Kirti Shukla were guests of honor as was Prof. Indrajit S Saluja, publisher and editor of The Indian Panorama.

The event was attended by many music lovers and admirers of Sriniketan Foundation. Here is the event in pictures.