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11/12/2025

11/11/2025

✨ October Highlights – Sandesh Newsletter ✨

October was truly a month to remember for our San Antonio community! 🙌

From the Meet & Greet with Consul General Mr. D.C. Manjunath 🇮🇳, the grand IASA Diwali Celebration on October 19 (Sunday) 🪔, to the 9th Durga Puja by SABCC, and the vibrant DiwaliSA River Walk Parade — the spirit of togetherness, tradition, and celebration shone bright all month long! 🎉

🗓️ Stay tuned for upcoming programs, new initiatives, and more opportunities to connect with our growing IASA family.

📖 Read the full October Sandesh now & stay connected!

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To Read All previous Sandesh : https://indiasa.org/sandesh.php

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Stay connected, stay informed! Enjoy reading

11/09/2025

The India Association of San Antonio (IASA) proudly participated in the DiwaliSA Event at the iconic San Antonio River Walk.

🎥 Watch the video here 👇
🔗 https://youtu.be/sUnWpSMLnt8

San Antonio, TX — November 1, 2025:The India Association of San Antonio (IASA) proudly participated in the DiwaliSA River Walk Parade, held at the world-famo...

11/04/2025

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Email from India Association of San Antonio   San Antonio Community News NON-IASA EVENT     Dear San Antonio Indian Community, As part of Hindu Heritage Month, the India Association of San Antonio (IA

10/11/2025

🎉 Thank You for Making the Meet & Greet with Mr. D.C. Manjunath a Grand Success!

📍 Held on October 8, 2025
📌 Venue: LUNNA Event Center, San Antonio, TX
👥 Organized by: India Association of San Antonio (IASA)

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for the Meet & Greet with Mr. D.C. Manjunath. The evening was a powerful celebration of culture, community, and collaboration — truly a testament to the unity and vibrancy of the Indian-American community in San Antonio.

We were honored by the participation of over 30 organizations and their representatives from temples, cultural groups, nonprofits, healthcare, and civic organizations. Your presence and support made this event memorable and meaningful.
🙏 Special thanks to all community leaders and representatives, including:
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of San Antonio (Venkat & Shivani Meruga)
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Jitendra Chaudhary)
Aum Ashram | HSS | IDoYoga (Trinab Shukla)
Hindu Temple of San Antonio (Murthy Patamalla)
ISKCON Bhakti Yoga Center (Dhananjaya Dasa)
Chinmaya Mission San Antonio (Rajeswari Mani, Mothivel Mummudi)
Isha Foundation (Sh*tal Chowdry)
Heartfulness Institute (Madhusudhan Gupta, Prakasam Mani)
Arathi School of Indian Dance (Dr. Rajam Ramamurthy)
Natesa Bollywood Dance Academy (Shalu Welling)
Garjana Dhol Tasha (Dr. Priti Patil)
Kaveri Natya Yoga (Dr. Sreedhara Akkihebbalu)
Bharathi Muthamizh Sangam – BMS (Kumara Sundaram, Dr. Guru Prasad, Srinivasan Selvaraj)
San Antonio Tamil Sangam – SATS (Durai Natarajan, Yuvaraj Munian)
SA Maharashtra Mandal – SAMM (Jayesh More, Rujuta Shukla)
SA ODIA Society (Rekha Kar)
Assam Association of SA (Punit Rajmohan)
Kuvempu Kannada Sangha – KKSS (Shishir Mallali, Abhijit Prabhakar)
SA Bengali Cultural Community – SABCC (Sourav Das)
Punjabi Cultural Society (Amarjeet)
SUMA – Malayalee Association (Nandakumar Thrikkassery, Biju Chandroth, Sreejith KK)
Telugu Association – TASA (Madhavi Beeram)
TAGSA – Telangana Association (Naresh Reddy Surakanti, Narender Reddy Putta, Venkat Kommera)
RASA – Rajasthan Association (Abhilasha Singh Pamar)
Texas Medical Association (Dr. Jayesh, Dr. Vish “Bala” Viswanathan)
SAINA – Indian Nurses Association (Pressanna Parackal, Gloria John)
Dr. Manjulatha Badam, Saikumar Nukala (TIPS-SW)
Dr. Vijay Koli (Family Medicine)
Blume Foundation & Ekal Vidyalaya (Vaishali Dev)
Scouting America – Pack 1947 (Deepesh Patel)
AWAAZ (Tapasi Misra)
Hope for Triumph (Charu)
Asian American Alliance – AAASA (Aparna Vohra)
Syed Siddiqui – Mustafa Grocery & Lunna Event Center
Kausi Subramaniam-Anuja SA

10/10/2025

🎉 IASA Diwali 2025 – SOLD OUT! 🪔
A Huge Thank You to Our Community!

We are thrilled to announce that the India Association of San Antonio's Diwali 2025 celebration is officially SOLD OUT!

📅 Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
🕓 Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Venue: Phoenician Event Center
6070 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240

This incredible response is a true reflection of our vibrant and supportive community. Thank you for your overwhelming enthusiasm — tickets were completely sold out well in advance!

IASA is proud to bring our community together to celebrate the Festival of Lights in such a big way. We’re looking forward to a beautiful evening of culture, tradition, performances, and togetherness.

🔹 Important Reminder:
Please ensure you bring your ticket QR code (digital or printed) for check-in at the event. This will help us ensure a smooth entry process for everyone.

If you missed it this year, don’t worry — we have more exciting events ahead, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you in the future.

With gratitude,
India Association of San Antonio (IASA)

10/10/2025

Sandesh - September 2025
🎉 September 2025 Sandesh is out now!

Catch up on IASA’s Consular Camp, UTSA Scholarship, Tree Planting 🌳, and community celebrations by RASA, SUMA, TASA & TAGSA. 🙌

Get ready for the upcoming Diwali Celebration 🪔 and meet our new Rapid Response Team 🚨.

Big thanks to our contributors and sponsors for keeping our community shining bright! ✨

Read now & stay connected!

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Email from India Association of San Antonio Sandesh - September 2025   🎉 September 2025 Sandesh is out now! Catch up on IASA’s Consular Camp, UTSA Scholarship, Tree Planting 🌳, and community celebra

10/06/2025

Dear IASA Family,
Get ready to light up the night! ✨
Join us for a sparkling Diwali celebration filled with joy, culture, music, and community.

🪔 Diwali 2025 Celebration
📅 Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Venue: Phoenician Event Center
6070 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240

🎉 Exclusive Meet & Greet (3:00 – 4:00 PM)

Enjoy FREE coffee/tea and snacks while mingling with fellow guests before the main event begins!

🎈 What to Expect:
👧 Kid-Friendly Fun:
• Face Painting
• 360° Photo Booth – Capture magical memories!

🎭 Cultural Highlights:
• Live Singing Performance - Vishnupriya Krishnakumar
• Cultural Programs from all San Antonio Indian Regional Organizations
• Live performance - Garjana Dhol Tasha of San Antonio
• Diyas – Celebrate the true spirit of Diwali
• DJ – Dance the evening away!

🍬 Special Treat for Members:
Active IASA member families will receive a FREE Diwali Sweet Box as a token of appreciation!

🎟️ Please Note:
This is IASA’s only ticketed event of the year. Unlike our other free events, ticket sales are essential to support this grand celebration.

🎫 Ticket Prices:
Adults (18+): $15 (Members) | $20 (Non-Members)
Kids (5+): $5 (Members) | $10 (Non-Members)

🌟 Early Bird Pricing Ends: October 6, 2025

Secure your spot today!
👉 Buy Tickets Now: https://indiasa.org/event.php?eid=112

📺 Catch the Excitement on TV!

Check out our Diwali promo on KENS5 - Great Day SA:

Watch Promo Short: youtube.com/shorts/30hNoEnBKQw?feature=share
Great Day SA Segment: https://www.kens5.com/article/entertainment/television/great-day-sa/celebrate-diwali-great-day-sa/273-3f7bf232-b29f-4a50-8f6f-e18e76375e4c

Full YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-iUm_SV9xc

🎆 Don't Miss Out!

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with your IASA family and make unforgettable memories.

We can't wait to see you there!

10/06/2025

✨🎉 IASA Diwali Celebration – October 19th! 🎉✨
Get ready for a night full of light, laughter, and unforgettable memories! 🌟
🎊 What to Expect:
📸 Insta-worthy photo spots
🍴 A grand food experience
🎥 360 Photo Booth
🎨 Rangoli display & Diya float stations
🎶 Live performance by a local artist
💃 Dance party with DJ to close the night!

👧🧒 For the Kids:
🎨 Face painting
🍿 Popcorn stand
🎯 A special kids’ zone packed with fun activities!

Why wait? Celebrate Diwali the exciting way with family & friends. 🌺✨
🎟️ Grab your tickets now! 👉

India Association of San Antonio | Concept of Unity in Diversity

10/06/2025

✨🎉 IASA Diwali Celebration – October 19th! 🎉✨
Get ready for a night full of light, laughter, and unforgettable memories! 🌟
🎊 What to Expect:
📸 Insta-worthy photo spots
🍴 A grand food experience
🎥 360 Photo Booth
🎨 Rangoli display & Diya float stations
🎶 Live performance by a local artist
💃 Dance party with DJ to close the night!

👧🧒 For the Kids:
🎨 Face painting
🍿 Popcorn stand
🎯 A special kids’ zone packed with fun activities!

Why wait? Celebrate Diwali the exciting way with family & friends. 🌺✨
🎟️ Grab your tickets now! https://indiasa.org/event.php?eid=112