April 2026 Newsletter
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| Presidential Message – V. Balaraman We are celebrating the Solar New Year Calendar for many of the Indian diaspora this month. Happy New Year once again to all. We seem to slowly be getting away from the grips of the Kona Lows in the Islands. It has been a trying time for our community with a lot of monetary damages to many with loss of property and livelihood. If you have not already done, please feel free to donate through your favorite locally based charity to support the community financially. – Aloha United Way, American Red Cross and Catholic Charities are some of the reputable organizations. Another catastrophic disaster in our region has been due to Super Typhoon Sinlaku which caused extensive damage in Saipan, Tinian and Guam. Global climate change continues to change the pattern of respiratory illness in the community. Hawaiiand continental US are just turning the corner on seasonal flu which had been severe across the Americas. Please continue to maintain extreme personal caution is crowded places to minimize your risk. This time of the year is the beginning of the graduation season for Schools and Colleges as many youngsters in the family are getting ready for the next steps in their educational tryst. We wish them success in their next steps of this journey. Please stay safe and enjoy the brief Spring that is usual for Hawaii as we look forward to what Summer has in store for us. Warm aloha, V. Balaraman President UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS Paheli, an Indian Dance Concert directed by Prof. Sai Bhatwadekar has its performance at HoMA on May 2, 2026. People interested in attending may purchase their tickets at this link.  Wahiawa Shiva Temple Activities – April 19th, 2026Our monthly pooja will start promptly at noon on the 19th with Prof. Bhawuk officiating assisted by Arup Halder. This month we have Rumki, Devi and Anu joining forces to prepare lunch for the community. So there is no expectations for other to cook for the potluck. We are hoping for a dry afternoon after our run soaked Sundays at the temple during the last few months. Hope to see you all there.  Temple Pooja on March 22, 2026 April and May 2026: April 19 – Wahiawa Shiva Temple Pooja Day May 1 – Lei Day May 5 – Boys Day and Cinco de Mayo May 8 – Rabindranath Tagore Jayanthi May 17 – Wahiawa Shiva Temple Pooja Day |
