Sharing the Happiness - Indian Cultural Centre in Istanbul
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raja
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 Sharing the Happiness - Indian Cultural Centre in Istanbul Dear EIT Folks,
As some of you may know very soon, Mr. Nararatna Das ( Facilitator) will be opening “INDIAN CULTURAL CENTER in Taxim in a aim to share the rich Indian heritage with you all. I was there last weekend and now 90% of works has been finished and in good shape.
This center will facilitate Indian culture such as meetings, lectures, presentations, performance, temple activities, yoga, dance, music, philosophy and cooking. There are some plan to establish a Vegetarian Restaurant (ofcourse with true Indian flavours) within this premises (with the objective to run in Non-Profit basis).
The website http://indianculturalcenter.org/ is underconstruction now.
There is a program coming up on 04 September evening.
So anyone who has even a slight interest in indian culture / heritage, please drop by and contact Mr. Nararatna Das @ 05352513021.
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| Tue, Aug 28 2007, 10:37 AM |
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Ranj
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Hey Raja, that sounds really cool. Thanks for the info. What is the program on 4 September?
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raja
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Hi Ranj,
On Tuesday the 04th September 2007, the biggest celebration day ( Birthday of Lord krishna). There are lot of dance and musci performances are scheduled for and followed with indian food. It is open to all. It is absolutely free. Believe me, locals (Native Turks) are going to perform and show thier talents. There is a programme agenda. Please call Mr. Nara: 0535 251 3021 for any further information or assistance.
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Raja
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banana
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OMG if you started up an Indian veggie restaurant I would be soo soooo sooooo stoked!!!! 
how about some yoga classes and hindi lessons
and maybe indian and bollywood movie nights?
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raja
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Oh Sure. Many more to come. The facility is available at free of cost. There will be library, rental DVDs, Indian traditional dresses etc. Pls. visit on Sep 04 evening positively.
It is nothing to do with Indian Embassy or the Indian Social Club in Istanbul. This cultural center is totally managed by Mr. Nara.
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delridge
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Hi Raja,
This event on 4 Sept sounds good, Fatmanur and I would like to check it out. Will you be there, too?
Matt
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raja
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Hi Matt,
You are most welcome. My presence is depending on my project work. At this moment i am free on that evening. Let us see how it goes.
Cheers
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Ranj
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Hey raja, I was good to meet you last night - faces to names and all that.
The programme was very impressive, the food excellent and the dance was brilliant.
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delridge
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Hi Raja,
Sorry I didn't make it last night, my wife had to stay late at work and we didn't make it over to Taksim. It sounds like a great show was done.
Matt
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Mija
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I went to the event but I got there at 8 and preparations had hardly begun, sadly I couldn't convince my friends to stay and wait it out. Hope to make it to the next one.
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| Wed, Sep 05 2007, 11:32 AM |
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raja
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Sorry for that. It was little bit late start. Oh. sorry its Turkish time. 
No worries. You can make it next time. Sunday its open throughout.
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Mija
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Do they have Arti there? Chanting, meditations, all the regular ashram activities?
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raja
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Hi Mija,
Absolutely. The event on 04 Sep was "Hare krishna". Lord Krishna Bday. Arti, Abishekam, dance, chants, meditations, plenty of food ( prasadam) all the whole nine yards. You really missed it.
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