Indian American Community of Newton

08/23/2026

Relive the Joy of India Day 2026 🇮🇳

All the photos from our 6th Annual India Day Celebration are now on the IACON page!

From incredible performances and delicious food to dancing, laughter, community connections, and so many beautiful moments—we’re grateful to everyone who made the day so special.

A special thank you to our wonderful photographer, Diya, for capturing these beautiful memories for our community!

Browse the album to see all the photos, find your family and friends, and relive the memories! Thank you for celebrating with us!

08/18/2026

It was a true honor to have Deputy Consul General Smt. Shruthi Purushotam join us for our 6th Annual India Day Celebration in Newton. 🇮🇳

What made her visit especially meaningful was seeing her connect with our community throughout the evening — meeting volunteers, chatting with community members, and sharing in the spirit of the celebration.

From conversations with our wonderful volunteers to connecting with members of the Newton community, she took the time to engage with everyone and experience the celebration alongside us.

We are truly grateful to Ms. Purushotam and the India in USA - Consulate General of India in Boston in Boston for being part of our India Day celebration and for supporting our community.

Sharing a few moments from her visit. ❤️🇮🇳

08/18/2026

We were truly honored to welcome Deputy Consul General Smt. Shruthi Purushotam to our 6th Annual India Day Celebration in Newton. 🇮🇳

We are grateful for your presence and support! It was wonderful to celebrate our shared connection to India together here in Newton.

08/18/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the City of Newton MA - Mayor's Office, Mayor Marc Laredo, and the Hyde Highlands Hyde Community Center for their wonderful support of our 6th Annual India Day Celebration!

We’re grateful for your continued support in creating a space where community can come together to celebrate culture, heritage, and connections.

Thank you for helping make India Day 2026 such a memorable celebration!

08/18/2026

We are so grateful to The Newton Beacon for capturing the spirit of our 6th Annual India Day Celebration in Newton! 🇮🇳❤️

Newton held its sixth annual India Day Celebration on Saturday at the Hyde Community Center, celebrating the city’s large Indian-American population and sharing Indian culture with the public at large. There were dancers. There was [...]

08/14/2026

We are looking forward to hosting India Day Celebration in Newton this Sunday, August 16th from 4:00–7:30 PM at Hyde Community Center

This is our 6th year hosting India Day in Newton, and we are all especially grateful to the amazing volunteers, performers, vendors, and sponsors who make this possible — all coming together to share Indian culture and heritage with the broader community.

We’re excited to welcome Newton Mayor Marc Laredo City of Newton MA - Mayor's Office, and Indian Deputy Consul General Mrs. Shruthi Purushotam (India in USA - Consulate General of India in Boston) as we celebrate culture, community, and the vibrant Indian American community of Newton.

We’ve got a vibrant lineup of cultural performances — from classical to instrumental music to vocals and Bollywood fusion. The crowd can even sway along to high-energy Indian hits from BollyX instructor Radha Muthian and Lana Israel.

You will also find:
🎨 Volunteer run Face painting & henna booths by Richa Jain and Poonam Gupta
🛍️ many local vendor booths including Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors, and Newton Bal Vihar - Hindi School, League of Women Voters of Newton, MA
🍦 Ice cream , delicious chai by Real chai, Dosas and other delicacies from Chennaieats

Also Be ready to do some shopping- some sarees and jewelry. We will end the evening with a musical extravaganza by AgniWires!

A special thank you to our sponsors Sun Life U.S., Harmony Foundation The Village Bank for making this event possible.

It’s a free, family-friendly event — open to everyone.
📸 Sharing a few memories from past years below — can’t wait to make new ones with you all - please join us!

Thankful to the organizing team - Maitry Desai, Rashmi Siddappa Shanu Mehta Ketki Tipnis Arundhati Biswas Heena Bhatt Sumana Hatwar

08/08/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Mathnasium to our line up for India Day Celebration this year! Mathnasium is a math learning center where kids learn to truly understand math concepts — not just memorize steps.
Stop by their booth to learn how they help students build real confidence in math, whether it's homework help, closing gaps, or getting ahead. They will also have fun math games, a raffle, and a prize wheel where families can win Mathnasium-branded prizes.
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Celebrate the vibrant spirit of India at India Day in Newton — Saturday, August 16 2026, 4:00–7:30 PM at Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA)! 
🎉 Enjoy Bollywood dance and music, cultural performances, henna, games, family-friendly fun—and delicious food from local Indian vendors. 
🛍️ Shop local—support community vendors and make new connections in this free, festive celebration of heritage and culture.

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08/07/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Russian School of Mathematics (RSM) to our India Day Celebration.

RSM after-school program provides mathematics education to children attending K–12 public and private schools. The school allows children to advance in mathematics beyond the traditional school curriculum.

Meet the teachers from Newton RSM locations at this event to learn more!

Learn more about RSM of Newton, MA. Find information about Tuition, Schedules, Policies and Enrollment.

08/06/2026

🎶 Experience Agni Wires at India Day 2026! 🇮🇳✨

We're excited to welcome Agni Wires, a modern electronic fusion trio that seamlessly blends the timeless traditions of Indian classical music with contemporary ambient and electronic soundscapes.

Their performance will take you on a musical journey featuring:
🎼 Classical: Soulful sitar melodies accompanied by the rich rhythms of tabla.
🎸 Fusion: Traditional Indian raags reimagined with ambient guitar, electronic loops, and dynamic percussion for a truly immersive experience.

📅 Sunday, August 16
📍 Hyde Community Center Bandstand, Newton

Don't miss this unique blend of tradition and innovation at our 6th Annual India Day Celebration!

05/02/2026

Hike #18 and First rainy adventure with this unstoppable crew.
3 miles, 200 ft elevation, 1.24 hours of laughs, wrong turns, and questionable photos. We climbed rocks, got lost more than once, and somehow made it out alive! Capped it all off with a well-earned meal at Pressed Café!