Events

Actual Festival/ Event dates in 2025
(for Seattle, WA based on Drik Panchang and/or MyPanchang):

• • Feb 01: AoW 15th Anniversary as Vasant-O-tsav

  • Holi:

    • Dahan: Thursday, March 13th (Muhurta  07:12 PM to 09:38 PM)

    • Dhulendi Colors: Friday. March 14th

    • Purnima prevails between: Wed. 03/12 10:05 PM  to Thu. 03/13 11:53 PM 

  • Gudi Padwa: Saturday, March 29th

    • Pratipada prevails between: Sat. 03/29 03:57 AM to Sun. 03/30 12:19 AM 

  • AoW Puja: TBD

  • Picnic: TBD

  • Rakhi: Friday, August 08th

    • Muhurta: 01:18 PM to 10:25 PM - Threading

    • Purnima prevails between: Fri. 08/08 01:42 AM to Sat. 08/09 12:54 AM 

  • Camping: July/ August TBD

  • Maharaj Agrasen Jayanti: Monday September 22 (usually fourth of Ashwin on the Hindu calendar)

  • Navratri Begins: Monday September 22 

    • Pratipada begins:  Sept. 21 at 12:53 PM

    • Navami: Tue. Sept. 30 at 05:36 AM

  • Dusshera: Wednesday, October 1st

    • Vijay Muhurat - 02:54 PM to 03:41 PM

  • Karwa Chauth: Thursday, October 9th

    • Puja Muhurat: 06:31 PM to 07:48 PM

    • Moonrise: 07:32 PM (52° NE, moon sets earlier in morning at 11:03 AM)

    • Upvasa: 07:19 AM to 07:32 PM

    • Chauth prevails between - 10/09 10:24 AM to 10/10 07:08 AM

  • Ahoi Ashtami: Sunday October 12th

    • Puja Muhurat: 06:25 PM to 07:43 PM

    • Moonrise: 10:21 PM

    • Upvasa: Dawn to Dusk ( Sunrise: 07:24 AM, Sunset: 06:25 PM)

    • Ashtami prevails between - 10/12 11:54 PM to 10/13 10:39 PM 

    • Sighting Stars: 06:56 PM

  • Dhanteras: Friday, Nov. 10th

    • Puja Muhurat: 11/10 04:50 PM to 6:32 PM

    • Pradosh Kaal Muhurat: 04:38 PM to 07:32 PM

    • Trayodashi: 11/09 11:05 PM to 11/11 12:27 AM

  • NarakChaturdasi: Saturday Nov. 11

    • Abhyang Snan Muhurta: 05:15 AM to 07:08 AM

    • Lakshmi Puja Muhurta: 07:04 PM to 08:44 PM

    • Kali Chaudas Muhurat: 11/11 11:24 PM to 11/12 12:22 AM

    • Hanuman Puja on Sat. Nov. 11

    • Chaturdashi prevails between 11/11 12:27 AM to 11/12 01:14 AM

  • Deepawali (Lakshmi Pooja): Sunday Nov. 12

    • Lakshmi Puja Muhurat - 04:42 PM to 06:24 PM

    • Pradosh Kaal - 04:35 PM to 07:30 PM

    • Vrishabha Kaal - 04:42 PM to 06:24 PM

    • Amavasya prevails between - 11/12 01:14 AM to 11/13 01:26 AM

  • Govardhan Puja: Monday Nov. 13th

    • Pratahkala Muhurat - 07:11 AM to 09:03 AM

    • Sayankala Muhurat - 02:41 PM to 04:34 PM

    • Pratipada prevails between - 11/13 01:26 AM to 11/14 01:06 AM

  • Bhaiya Dooj: Tuesday Nov. 14th

    • Aparahna: 12:49 PM to 02:41 PM

    • Dwitiya prevails between - 11/14 01:06 AM to 11/15 12:17 AM

  • Dhamaka:  TBD

  • New Year 2025-26: Wednesday Dec. 31th

Past Events (pictures for all events shared on Facebook group)

• 2025

  • Feb 01: 

• 2024

  • Aug 24: Summer Picnic at Marymoor Park, Redmond had to be cancelled a day before, due to inclement weather. 

  • Aug 02-04: Camping at Confluence State Park, Wenatchee, a new location turned out to be awesome with access to wenatchee and columbia river. While it was hot the location, amenities at the ground and access to the shopping made an pleasant weekend with friends and community along with Pablaji delicious warm meals. Participation from each family in different activities made a memorable event.

  • May 11: Sunderkaand Paath and MahaPrasad at Bellevue Hindu Temple.

  • March 31: Holi Milan, organized by volunteers of "AoW Foodies Group", an awesome potluck at Tolt-MacDonald Park & Campground including engaging games.

  • March 31: Volunteer driven charity event, sandwich preparation and distribution as breakfast at Helen’s Place Women Shelter, Bellevue.

• 2023

  • Nov 19: Diwali Dhamaal, beginning at 4:00 PM at Timberline Middle School, Redmond Ridge, Redmond, WA. Great event with professional DJ, photography and videography with catered food from Seattle highest rated restaurant.

  • August 20: Annual Summer Picnic, get together at the local park for a BBQ dinner, games and gupshup, at Farell-Mcwhirter Park, Mackey Creek Picnic Shelter. A fun event with several new registered families it was awesome team effort on grilling and enjoying yummy food along with games.

  • July 14-16: Camping at Daroga State Park, Orondo:  Outdoor Tents, enjoy sunshine and some food, 2 nights with friends and community along with catered food by Chef from California.

  • Feb 04: Satyanarayana Katha, followed by chanting of Hanuman Chalisa at Bellevue Hindu Temple and Cultural Center, Bellevue, WA. Attended by several devotees, many of whom also cooked pooris for prasad, seek blessings after a great participation of listening and chanting mantras.

  • Actual Festival dates:

    • Puja: Saturday Feb 4th

    • Holi:

      • Dahan: Monday, March 6th (Muhurta 07:17 PM to 09:41 PM)

      • Dhulendi Colors: Tuesday. March 7th

      • Purnima prevails between Thu. 03/17 01:00 AM to Fri. 03/18 00:17 AM

    • Gudi Padwa: Wednesday, March 22nd

      • Pratipada prevails between - Thu. 3/31 11:23 PM to Fri. 4/1 11:28 PM

    • Picnic: TBD

    • Camping: TBD at Daroga State Park, Orondo

    • Rakhi: Wednesday, August 30th

      • Muhurat: 08:21 AM to 06:35 PM - Threading

      • Purnima pervails between Wed. 8/?? 10:08 PM to Thu. 8/?? 06:35 PM 

    • Navratri Begins: Sunday Oct. 15 

      • Pratipada begins:  Oct. 14th at 10:54 AM

      • Navami: Sunday Oct 22 at 07:28 AM

    • Maharaj Agrasen Jayanti: Sunday Oct. 15  (usually fourth of Ashwin on the Hindu calendar)

    • Dusshera: Monday, October 23rd

      • Vijay Muhurat - 02:37 PM to 03:19 PM

    • Karwa Chauth: Tuesday, October 31st

      • Puja Muhurat: 05:52 PM to 07:16 PM

      • Moonrise: 07:23 PM (47° NE, moon sets earlier in morning at 11:36 AM)

      • Upvasa: 07:51 AM to 07:23 PM

      • Chauth prevails between - 10/31 09:00 AM to 11/01 08:49 AM

    • Ahoi Ashtami: Saturday Nov. 4th

      • Puja Muhurat: 05:46 PM to 07:12 PM

      • Moonrise: 11:28 PM

      • Upvasa: Dawn to Dusk ( Sunrise: 07:11 AM, Sunset: 16:41 PM)

      • Ashtami prevails between - 11/04 12:29 PM to 11/05 01:48 PM

      • Sighting Stars: 06:49 PM

    • Dhanteras: Friday, Nov. 10th

      • Puja Muhurat: 11/10 04:50 PM to 6:32 PM

      • Pradosh Kaal Muhurat: 04:38 PM to 07:32 PM

      • Trayodashi: 11/09 11:05 PM to 11/11 12:27 AM

    • NarakChaturdasi: Saturday Nov. 11

      • Abhyang Snan Muhurta: 05:15 AM to 07:08 AM

      • Lakshmi Puja Muhurta: 07:04 PM to 08:44 PM

      • Kali Chaudas Muhurat: 11/11 11:24 PM to 11/12 12:22 AM

      • Hanuman Puja on Sat. Nov. 11

      • Chaturdashi prevails between 11/11 12:27 AM to 11/12 01:14 AM

    • Deepawali (Lakshmi Pooja): Sunday Nov. 12

      • Lakshmi Puja Muhurat - 04:42 PM to 06:24 PM

      • Pradosh Kaal - 04:35 PM to 07:30 PM

      • Vrishabha Kaal - 04:42 PM to 06:24 PM

      • Amavasya prevails between - 11/12 01:14 AM to 11/13 01:26 AM

      • Govardhan Puja: Monday Nov. 13th

      • Pratahkala Muhurat - 07:11 AM to 09:03 AM

      • Sayankala Muhurat - 02:41 PM to 04:34 PM

    • Pratipada prevails between - 11/13 01:26 AM to 11/14 01:06 AM

    • Bhaiya Dooj: Tuesday Nov. 14th

      • Aparahna: 12:49 PM to 02:41 PM

      • Dwitiya prevails between - 11/14 01:06 AM to 11/15 12:17 AM

    • Dhamaka:  Nov. 19, 2023

    • New Year 2023-24: Sunday Dec. 31th

• 2022

  • Nov 12: Diwali Dhamaka, beginning at 5:00 PM at Timberline Middle School, Redmond Ridge, Redmond, WA. After a hiatus of couple of years due to pandemic, we resumed in-person event. DJ created a lively atmosphere and MCs Nupur and Reenu kept audience engaged while performers entertained by their cultural performance followed by divine food from Saffron grill. And professional photography from TouchedByDesign and videography captured the moments. Thanks to our Platinum sponsor - Pooja Agarwal.

  • July 16: Evening Picnic at Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA

  • August 5-7: Summer Camping at Daroga State Park, Orondo, WA.
    Better than usual, 3 days of fun, blast and super-yummy food. The only regret, why camping ends so early, we need more days to spend together to dance, play, sing together. Another year with fresh warm cooked- on-site meals (by Chef from California), hot tandoori roti coming out of tandoor with out-of-world shahi paneer delighted every one.

  • Actual festival dates:

    • Holi:

      • Dahan: Thursday, March 17 (Muhurta 07:17 PM to 09:41 PM)

      • Dhulendi Colors: Fri. March 18

      • Purnima prevails between Thu. 03/17 01:00 AM to Fri. 03/18 00:17 AM

    • Gudi Padwa: Friday, April 1, 2022

      • Pratipada prevails between - Thu. 3/31 11:23 PM to Fri. 4/1 11:28 PM

    • Picnic: Sat. July 16, Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA 

    • Camping: Fri. Aug. 5 - Sun. Aug. 7, 2022 at Daroga State Park, Orondo

    • Rakhi: Thursday, August 11, 2022 

      • Muhurat: 08:21 AM to 06:35 PM - Threading

      • Purnima pervails between Wed. 8/10 10:08 PM to Thu. 8/11 06:35 PM 

    • Navratri Begins: Sunday Sept. 25, 2022 at 02:54 PM

      • Navami: Monday Oct 03, 2022 at 04:07 AM

    • Maharaj Agrasen Jayanti: Sunday Sept. 25, 2022 (usually fourth of Ashwin on the Hindu calendar)

    • Dusshera: Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

      • Vijay Muhurat - 02:52 PM to 03:38 PM

    • Karwa Chauth: Wednesday, October 12, 2022

      • Muhurat: 06:26 PM to 07:44 PM

      • Moonrise: 07:46 PM

      • Upvasa: 07:23 AM to 07:46 PM

      • Chauth prevails between - 10/12 01:29 PM to 10/13 02:38 PM

    • Ahoi Ashtami: Monday, October 17, 2022

      • Ashtami prevails between - 10/16 08:59 PM to 10/17 11:27 PM

      • Moonrise: 11:36 PM

      • Muhurat: 06:15 PM to 07:35 PM, Sighting Stars: 06:49 PM (some calendars show on Sunday Oct. 16)

    • Dhanteras: Saturday, October 22, 2022

      • Pradosh Kaal Muhurat: 07:08 PM to 08:45 PM

      • Trayodashi: 1022 05:32 AM to 10/23 05:33 AM

    • NarakChaturdasi: Sunday, October 23, 2022

      • Abhyang Snan Muhurta: 05:33 AM to 07:39 AM

      • Lakshmi Puja Muhurta: 07:04 PM to 08:44 PM

      • Kali Chaudas Muhurat: 10/24 00:26 AM to 10/24 01:20 AM

      • Hanuman Puja on Sunday, October 23, 2022

      • Chaturdashi prevails between 10/23 05:33 AM to 10/24 04:57 AM

    • Deepawali (Lakshmi Pooja): Monday, October 24, 2022

      • Lakshmi Puja Muhurat - 06:55 PM to 08:37 PM

      • Pradosh Kaal - 06:04 PM to 08:47 PM

      • Vrishabha Kaal - 06:55 PM to 08:37 PM

      • Amavasya prevails between - 10/24 04:57 AM to 10/25 03:48 AM

    • Govardhan Puja: Tuesday, October 25, 2022

      • Pratahkala Muhurat - 07:42 AM to 09:46 AM

      • Sayankala Muhurat - 03:58 PM to 06:02 PM

      • Pratipada prevails between - 10/25 03:48 AM to 1026 02:12 AM

    • Bhaiya Dooj: Wednesday, October 26, 2022

      • Aparahna: 01:54 PM to 03:57 PM

      • Dwitiya prevails between - 10/26 02:12 AM on to 10/27 00:15 AM

    • New Year 2022-23: Saturday Dec. 31 

• 2021

  • Nov 14: Virtual Diwali Dhamaka Dance, sing, play games (virtually) this year. Due to continuation of pandemic though vaccinations are in progress but all young childs have not been able to get vaccination, we are unable to celebrate Deepawali in person this year. Join for prizes and fun. Thanks to Platinum sponsor - Pooja Agarwal for supporting the event. 

• 2021

  • March 28: SatyaNarayan Puja, online by priest from Bellevue Hindu Temple and Cultural Center, Bellevue, WA

  • March 21: Online Vasant-O-tsav, recording available at MS Teams. Celebrating the arrival of Spring as a harbinger of Hope and Happiness, featuring variety of culture and musical performances by Agrawal community/ performers from various Agrawal Samajs in the USA. 

Actual Festival dates:

• Holi:

  • Dahan: March 27th, Sat. (Muhurta 09:43 PM to 10:46 PM, Mar 27)

  • Dhulendi Colors: March 28th, Sun.

  • Purnima prevails between 3/27 02:57 PM to 3/28 11:47 AM

• Gudi Padwa: April 12th, Mon. 

• Camping: TBD

• Picnic: August TBD

• Rakhi: Aug. 21st Sat. 

  • Muhurat: 05:45 PM - 10:10 PM - Threading

  • Purnima pervails between 8/21 06:30 AM to 8/22-05:01 AM

• Navratri Begins: Oct. 06th, Wed.

• Maharaj Agrasen Jayanti: Oct. 06th, Wed.

• Dusshera: Oct. 14th Thu.

• Karwa Chauth: Oct. 23rd, Sat.

  • Muhurat: 06:05 PM - 07:27 PM

  • Moonrise: @18:39

  • Upvasa: 07:40 AM to 07:39 PM

  • Chauth prevails between 10/23-02:31 PM to 10/24-05:13 PM

• Ahoi Ashtami: Oct. 28th, Thu.

  • Ashtami prevails between 10/28 12:19 AM to 10/29 01:39 AM

  • Moonrise: @11:52 PM 

  • Muhurat: 05:57 PM -07:20 PM, Sighting Stars: @06:28 PM

• Dhanteras: Nov. 02nd, Tue.

  • Muhurat: 06:19 PM - 08:01 PM

  • Trayodashi: 11/01-11:01 PM to 11/02-8:32 PM

• NarakChaturdasi: Nov 03rd, Wed.

  • Abhyang Snan Muhurta: Nov. 02, 12:24 AM - Nov. 03 01:21 AM

  • Kali Chaudas Muhurat: 23:24 to 11/14-00:23

  • Hanuman Puja on Nov.02, Tue.

• Deepawali (Lakshmi Pooja): Nov. 3rd, Wed.

  • Muhurat: 06:15 PM - 07:57 PM (Vrishabha kaal)

  • Pradosh kaal and Choghadiya Muhurat at other times

  • Amavasya prevails from: 11/03-05:33 PM - 11/04-02:14 PM

  • Dhamaka:  Sunday Nov. 14, 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM virtual on-line on MS-Teams

• Govardhan Puja: Nov. 04th, Thu.

  • Muhurat:  03:48 PM - 05:46 PM

• Bhaiya Dooj: Nov. 05th, Fri.

  • Aparahna: 01:50 PM - 03:47 PM

• New Year 2021-22: Dec. 31 Fri.

• 2020

  • Dec 06: Online seminar: 'Good health is all about lifestyle.': A Lifetime of Meds or a Lifestyle of M.E.D.S? Tips and tools to a healthy living? An exclusive coaching session with Anita Sathe from South Asian Heart Center, aims to address the twin epidemics of heart disease and diabetes, in people who trace their ancestry to the countries in the Indian subcontinent. Anita is a full time volunteer at South Asian Heart Center and since 2006, 1200 participants have received practical tips and tools for breakthrough personal health success. 

  • Nov 22: Virtual Diwali Dhamaka  Dance, sing, play games (virtually) this year. Due to pandemic though we are unable to celebrate Deepawali in person this year, we would still want to celebrate together. Join for prizes and fun. Thanks to Platinum sponsor - Pooja Agarwal for supporting the event. 

• • Oct. 17: Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti (Virtual Live Session) We wanted to celebrate Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti as a milestone in the Fall of this year. When the COVID-19 pandemic showed no signs of easing up couple of months before event, we felt uneasy at canceling such an important event for our community. Thus, in search of a safe, but equally meaningful alternative, we embarked on a national endeavor.  For the first time, we will be joining hands with our extended family across the country and hosting a virtual, national Agrasen Jayanti using Microsoft Teams. Although 2020 has been a year of great pain and loss for all of us, we hope to use this event to create something joyous and hopeful. As we join with our friends in Washington DC/VA, Houston, Dallas, and New-Jersey, let’s remember that this distance is nothing compared to all that unites us. To my friends in Washington and around, let’s make some new friends. To the friends we are about to meet, we are so excited to get to know you. Let’s exchange ideas and create a larger network of professionals, a matrimonial database, etc. Agrasen Jayanti is 5101 birth anniversary celebrations of a legendary Hindu king Agrasen Maharaj, of Agroha. Born on 15th September 3082 BCE to Suryavanshi Maharaja Vallabh of Pratap Nagar (Rajasthan) in the last stage of Dvaapar Yug. He was married to Maharani Madhavi of Snake Dynasty and was an embodiment of Sacrifice, Compassion, Non-Violence, Messenger of Peace, World Prosperity and a True Socialist. The Flag has 18 inch width and 27 inch length, Flag has V-shape Cut of 9 inch in front with a Suryavanshi (Sun) Symbol in the Center of the Flag with 18 Rays.

• • • Oct 04: Cooking Live with Master Chef (Virtual Session). Sangeeta Kedia demonstrated live via zoom meeting how to make yummy Rasgullas, to kick off the festive season.

    • Aug 30: Bollywood Masala Evening (Virtual Session) led by Rohit Agarwal. Very successful event with lot of active participation, excitement and enthusiasm. Scores were maintained by Sachin Mittal and Leader board was published on our facebook group page.

    • June: Collaboration (several Virtual Sessions) with other Agrawal Samaj chapters in USA

    • June 07: Bollywood Dance (Virtual Session) led by Pranati Dani and Priyal Gupta

    • May 17 & 24: Sketching with Prisha Agrawal (2 Virtual sessions): As part of our AoW 'Give' Online session series, next we are holding a 1 - 1.5 hr sketching session to channel your child’s inner artist with our very talented youth AoW Community performer, Prisha Agarwal. She has been doing art for 8 years now, including sketching and painting. Painting has always been an amazing and therapeutic experience for her, and spreading that community is her goal. You can review Prisha's art work at  www.paint-o-rama.weebly.com

    • May 10: Financial Planning (Virtual Session) Presented by Saloni Gupta and Rajiv AggarwalBasics of financial planning and a 3 step approach to create your own financial plan. What is Financial plan? Why do you need it? How can you create your own financial plan so that you can have a better understanding of your Net worth, cash flow and retirement expenses.

    • May 03: Lunch Party (Virtual Session) 

    • Feb 29: Navagraha and Hanuman Puja, at Bellevue Hindu Temple and Cultural Center, 14320 NE 21st St. #16, Bellevue, WA, 98007

    • Jan 25: Volunteer appreciation (for 2019)

    • Actual fetival dates:

      • Holi:

        • Dahan: March 8, Sun. (Muhurta 12:41 AM to 01:19 AM, Mar 09)

        • Dhulendi Colors: March 9, Mon.

        • Purnima Tithi: 02:33 PM on Mar 08 thru 10:47 AM on Mar 09

      • Camping (pl. note this year in July): 

        • Fri. Jul.17 2:30 pm - Sun. Jul. 19 1:00 pm 

        • Wenatchee Confluence State Park, 333 Olds Station Rd, Wenatchee, WA 98801, Phone: +1 509-664-6373

      • Picnic: August TBD.

      • Rakhi: Aug. 3rd Mon. 

        • Muhurat: 05:49-08:58 (am) - Threading

        • Purnima pervails between 8/2-08:58 to 8/3-8:58

      • Navratri Begins: Oct. 17, Sat.

      • Maharaj Agrasen Jayanti: Oct. 17, Sat.

      • Dusshera: Oct. 25th Sun.

      • Karwa Chauth: Nov. 03 Tue

        • Muhurat:16:47-18:12

        • Moonrise: @18:40

        • Upvasa: 06:57 to 18:40

        • Chauth prevails between 11/3-13:54 to 11/4-15:44

      • Ahoi Ashtami: (due to Pradosh Kal Vayapani should be observed on Sun. Nov. 08)

        • Ashtami prevails between 11/7-17:59 to 11/8-17:20

        • Nov. 8 Sun.: Moonrise: @23:36 

        • Nov. 7 Sat.: Muhurat:16:41-18:07, Moonrise: @22:22, Sighting Stars: @14:14

      • Dhanteras: Nov. 12 Thu.

        • Muhurat: 16:39 to 18:21 

        • Trayodashi: 11/12-08:00 to 11/13-04:29

      • NarakChaturdasi: Nov 13 Fri.

        • Abhyang Snan Muhurta: 04:56-07:12

        • Kali Chaudas Muhurat: 23:24 to 11/14-00:23

        • Hanuman Puja on Nov. 13

      • Deepawali: Nov. 14 Sat. (Lakshmi Pooja)

        • Muhurat: 16:32-18:13 (Pradosh kaal)

        • Nishit Kaal Muhurat and Choghadiya Muhurat at other times

        • Amavasya prevails from: 11/14-00:47-11/14-21:06

        • Dhamaka:  Virtual Diwali Dhamaka Sunday, November 22, 4:00 pm

      • Govardhan Puja: Nov. 15, Sun.

        • Muhurat:  07:15-09:06 and 14:40-16:31

      • Bhaiya Dooj: Nov. 16, Mon.

        • Aparahna: 12:48-14:39

      • New Year 2020-21: Dec. 31 Thu.

• 2019

• • Nov 10: At Redmond City Hall, Redmond, WA (Senior enter was closed due to construction) As we progress towards milestone of 10 years of inception, our programs have been selling fast and this year marked an awesome DJ that was welcomed and enjoyed by everyone and professional photography and videography. This was in addition to heart-breaking performances and MC from the families/persons and catering from Saffron Grill. Thanks to our sponsors for support:

• • Redmond City Hall, 15670 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98052

    • August 23-25: Summer Camping at Daroga State Park, Orondo, WA.

    • As usual we had a blast for 3 days after which the only regret we heard was why it the camping ending so early, we need more days to spend together and have fun. This year along with amazing food, we had fresh and hot naan coming out of tandoor that was liked by every one.

    • August 17: Volunteering at North West Harvest at North-West Harvest Kent Warehouse, 22220 68th Ave. South, Kent, WA

    • Several of the community volunteers gathered and packed food for the needy families. We packed around 1.5 tonnes of pasta 

    • July 13: Summer Picnic at Marymoor North Shelter, 16325 NE Marymoor Way, Redmond, WA, 98052

    • This was a fun event with amazing BBQ from Rajeev Maheshwri and Mohit Gupta accompanied by several other volunteers. This was followed up by fun-filled games, specially the adult-limbo, where in some attendees went beyond the physical limits to be winner.

    • May 27: Shiv-Shakti Puja and Yagya at Bellevue Hindu Temple and Cultural Center, 14320 NE 21st St. #16, Bellevue, WA, 98007

    • Great participation from community with generous contribution for charity

• 2018

  • • Dec 23: Volunteer appreciation (for 2018)

• • Nov 10: Diwali Dhamaka, again an excellent event at Redmond Senior Center. With 

• • Sept. 22: Seminar on College Preparation, at Kirkland library, presented by Guest speaker Rajesh Bansal, AoNW Secretary Vijay Mital and AoNW President Kamal Aggarwal, hosted by Varsha Mital on behalf of AgrawalsNW

  • The seminar on college preparation was a big success with many attendees. We are grateful to the parents who shared their personal experience with the audience. Rajesh Bansal discussed about choosing the right college, Vijay Mital talked about how to write a great college application essay, and Kamal Aggarwal shared his experience of visiting various colleges. It was a very interesting and informative interactive session with the attendees asking very crucial and important questions regarding various aspects of college preparation and the presenters freely giving valuable guidelines and tips.

  • Aug 17-19: Another blast of annual Camping 2018 at Yakima Sportsman State Park, 904 University Parkway, Yakima, Washington, 98901.  

  • Along the lines of previous years, all campers enjoyed the tent-camping again along with walk on the trails, dip in the Yakima river. Late night dumb-charades and antakshari and games were supplemented by hot chai after the divine food from PablaJi of California that included pakoras, pav-bhaji, gulab-jamun and chhole-bhature for brunch. All of the campers look forward to returning back, specially teenagers and young kids group. 

  • July 14: Summer picnic at Hutcheson Picnic Shelter @Farrel-McWhirter Park was a last with many games including bingo, limbo along with Mexican Fiesta after an excellent session from Mr. Surendra on Vaastu principles which was well received by the attendees. We had a large gathering and while it was a hot day natural shade around shelter made it very pleasant.

  • May 22: Granted charitable status for AgrawalNW - 501(3)c.

  • Apr 08: Sri Ramchandraji Pooja and stuti with Hanuman Chalisa group recitation - 21 times, followed by Mahaprasadam at Bellevue Hindu Temple and Cultural Center, Bellevue

  • With participation of several families and volunteering on food preparation, the event was well attended along with participation of families in leading and reciting the Hanumaan Chalisa. Maha Prasadam was enjoyed by all attendees. 

    • Festival Dates:

    • Holi:

      • Dahan: Thu. March 

      • Dhulendi Colors: Fri. March 02.

    • Picnic: Sat. Jul 14 4:00 PM-9:00 PM 

      • Hutcheson Picnic Shelter, Farrel-McWhirter Park, 19545 NE Redmond RD, Redmond, WA, US 98052

      • (425) 556-2300 

    • Camping: Fri. Aug.17 2:30 pm - Sun. Aug. 19 1:00 pm 

      • Yakima Sportsman State Park, 904 University Parkway, Yakima, Washington, 98901. 

      • Tel: 509-575-2774

    • Rakhi: Sat. Aug. 25th  (Muhurat-15:51-14:14)

    • Navratri Begins: Tue. Oct. 09

    • Maharaj Agrasen Jayanti: Wed. Oct. 10.

    • Dusshera: Thu. Oct. 18

    • Karwa Chauth: Sat. Oct. 27 (Muhurat=17:53-19:17, Moonrise @20:28).

    • Ahoi Ashtami: Tue. Oct 30 - Wed. Oct. 31 ( Tue. Muhurat=17:48-19:13, Sighting Stars @18:25, Moonrise @23:21) - Ashtami prevails from 22:39 Oct.30 - 20:40 Oct.31

    • Dhanteras: Sun. Nov. 04 (Muhurat=17:12 to 18:54) - Trayodashi 11/4-11:54 to 11/5-10:16, Puja Muhurat: 16:40-19:33

    • NarakChaturdasi: Tue. Nov. 6th, Abhyang Snan Muhurta: 05:35-07:05

    • Deepawali 

      • Lakshmi Pooja: Tue. Nov. 6th (Muhurat=17:04 to 18:46), Pradosh Kaal: 16:37-19:31, Amavasya prevails from: 11/6-08:57-11/7-08:01

      • Dhamaka: Sat. Nov. 10, 5:00pm-11:00pm Redmond Senior Center

    • New Year 2018-19: Mon. Dec. 31.

• 2017

  • Oct 28: Diwali Dhamaka at Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Avenue Northeast, Redmond, WA, 98052

  • Amazing performances and delicious food after a great start of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laskmiji Aarti. Awesome decoration, photo booths, kids activities etc.

  • AoW Diwali Dhamaka 2018 - Sponsors (thanks to sponsors)

• • August 18-20: Annual Camping 2017 at Daroga State Park, 1 South Daroga Park Lane, Orondo,  WA  98843

  • Like last year all campers enjoyed the tent-camping again this year along with walk on the trails and organized water activities in Lake Chelan, where most of the campers spent dipping in the lake or jet-skiing. Late night dumb-charades and antakshari and games were supplemented by hot chai after the divine food from Jot Sweets that included poha for breakfast and chhole-bhature for brunch. We parted with visit to fruit picking and some of us spent the remaining evening at Lake Wenatchee. The unfortunate highlight was the high winds that broke 3 of the canopies but all tents remained intact. All of the campers vowed to return back, specially with 5 star rest-rooms and showers.

  • July 8: Summer Picnic 2017 at Mackey Creek Shelter House, Farrel-McWhirter Park,       19545 NE Redmond Road, Redmond, WA, 98053, was brought back with a twist owing to popular demand from families/persons and was great success again. Everyone participated in the cooking the BBQ and playing selfie game. Other games enabled new families/persons to mingle and kept all attendees busy with fun.

  • March 25: 

  • Holi Milan, Kirkland Boys & Girls Club,10805 124th Avenue Northeast Kirkland, WA 98033

  • Another year of fun-filled colorful play after awesome performances by all age group and wonderful food.

    • Festival Dates:

      • Holi:

        • Dahan:              Sat. March 11.

        • Dhulendi Colors:    Sun. March 12.

      • Rakhi:   Mon. Aug. 07.

      • Maharaj Agrasen Jayanti: Wed. Sept. 20.

      • Navratri Begins: Wed. Sept. 20.

      • Dusshera:        Sat. Sept. 30.

      • Karwa Chauth:    Sun. Oct. 08 (Muhurat=18:29 to 19:46, Moonrise @20:54).

      • Ahoi Ashtami:    Wed. Oct. 11 (Muhurat=18:33 to 19:49, Sighting Stars @19:03, Moonrise @23:55)

      • Dhanteras:       Mon. Oct. 16 (Muhurta=19:26 to 20:40)

      • NarakChaturdasi: Wed. Oct. 18 (00:27-01:21)

      • Deepawali Lakshmi Pooja:  Wed. Oct. 18 (Muhurta=19:19 to 20:36)

      • New Year 2017-18:    Sun. Dec. 31.

• 2016

  • Nov. 19: Diwali Dhamaka at Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Avenue Northeast, Redmond, WA, 98052

  • Fun, Spirituality, Food - were the highlights that more than 150 families/persons enjoyed at this grand event. The beautiful and colorful dresses, the happy and cheerful faces and the selfless work by everyone made this an evening to remember.

  • Following our tradition, we began with Ganeshji and Lakshmiji Aarti, followed by snacks. Among the highlights of the evening were the delightful and energetic stage performances by all of you with a lot of effort and hard work that went into preparing these, which was clearly evident in the polished performances leaving spectators with aow-wow and superb modern twist on Ramleela brought in all kinds of unexpected turns and gave a new form to the historical story, with dialogues in Hindi that child-actors spoke (not played back or not pre-recorded).

  • Rich and plentiful food from Kanishka was awesome and thanks to our sponsors for contributing to the event with cash and raffle vouchers: Pooja Agarwal's real estate, Aditi Agarwal's Avondale Smiles and Swati Siotia's SWA jewellery, were cash sponsors.

  • Thanks to all the volunteers for helping in the event in all capacities, without them and their efforts it would have been impossible to finish the event. .

  • Aug 19-31: Annual Camping 2016 at Daroga State Park, 1 South Daroga Park Lane, Orondo,  WA  98843

  • With over 100 persons attending the camping, largest attendance so far, with about 30 families, each family had lot of fun with overnight family tent camping, in a private group campsite with lush green lawns, beautiful view, private kitchen shelter and private restrooms. Without the need for shuttle service this time, kids and adults equally enjoyed the awesome chef, who flew from California just for the event. With gourmet food cooked right on site people enjoyed the pav-bhaji, chhole-bhature, naan-paneer, paratha, gulab jamun, halwa, kheer, etc. and every one felt as though they were part of marriage party rather than just camping. Late night antakshari and charades kept adults and children awake almost all night, with kids not wanting to return or go to sleep. Many families enjoyed the fresh fruit picking and water fun on Lake Chelan. The never ending several rounds of tea, dancing and gup-shup, this was a new experience with extended bonding time.

  • We had to skip the annual summer picnic this year due to scheduling conflicts.

  • Apr 3: Holi Milan at Kirkland Boys and Girls club.

  • Festival Dates:

    • Holi:

      • Dahan-            Tue. March 22.

      • Dhulendi- Colors: Wed. March 23.

    • Rakhi:           Wed. Aug. 17.

    • Maharaj Agrasen Jayanti: Sat. Oct. 1.

    • Navratra Begins: Sat. Oct. 1.

    • Dusshera:        Mon. Oct. 10.

    • Karwa Chauth:    Tue. Oct. 18.

    • Dhateras:        Thu. Oct. 27.

    • Deepawali

      • Dhamaka:        Sat. Nov. 19.

      • Lakshmi Pooja:  Sat. Oct. 29.

    • New Year 2016-17:    Sat. Dec. 31.

• 2015

  • Nov. 21: Diwali Milan & Ravan Dahan at Kirkland Boys and Girls club, by many volunteers who stepped up to organize the event. 

  • Continuing our tradition, we started with Ganesh and Lakshmi Puja followed by awesome variety cultural show, including performances from all ages. Kids light up the Ravans they have created and brought from home along with big community Ravan, followed by sparklers which lightens up the mood for Festival of lights. This year, we indulged ourselves in traditional marwari food, daal-baati-churma food, which even though was catered but had all the love and flavor like home cooked food and finally burning off all the calories on open-floor dance with DJ. 

  • Oct. 29: Karwa Chauth, amazing program organized "by the volunteers, for the volunteers, of the volunteers", first of its kind and hosted by Rashi and Shalabh Agrawal in their community Club house, 6001 140th Ave NE Redmond, WA. The leads on this event did an excellent job by taking the responsibility of running the show from beginning to end and was praised by every one. The food catered from Bombay House was specially ordered to be  without garlic/onion and every one enjoyed the Bingo. The best part was when husbands sang/said few words in praise of their loved wife, while some came prepared others were looking around for help and asking google baba to give pointers. All in all a well organized event, even though chandra bhagwan decided to play a hiding game only to show up later.

  • Oct. 13: Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti

  • Aug. 21-23: Annual Camping at GroupSite on 5700 S.W. Dash Point Road, Dash Point State Park, Federal Way, WA, 98023

  • All families had lot of fun with overnight family tent camping, in a private campsite. Everyone enjoyed the bonding on the shuttle-runs for the rest-rooms while counting maximum number of people that can be packed in one van. Kids loved handing out in the open vehicles from beach while many enjoyed traditional games. Late night antakshari and charades kept adults and children awake almost all night, with kids not wanting to return or go to sleep. All this fun carried along with divine food many times a day, including on-site cooked chhole-bhatura, and all-men cooked barbecue. The on-site casino kept all pros and amateur hooked on the game tables. The never ending load of tea, dancing and gup-shup, with over all really good extended bonding time.

  • July. 12: Summer Picnic, at North Shelter, Marymoor Park. We had a great turnout and lots of fun at the picnic. The weather cooperated and the location worked out well. Great food cooked by everyone was an added gem. Kids and adults enjoyed the games. Special thanks to Neetu and Rashmi Agarwal for organizing and conducting the games, Rupali Agarwal for driving the potluck, Raji Dani and Pooja Agarwal for helping with the food warming and setup, harish for ensuring the food was consumed, Rohit Agarwal and Shobhit Agrawal for help in cleanup and Ankita Goyal for help during setup.

  • March 29: Fun filled Holi get-together along with gulaal at Kirkland Boys & Girls Club, Kirkland. We had amazing catered hot lunch followed by color play by all kids and adult and cultural performances along with kaavya gosthi. It was real fun on a nice warm day.

  • Jan. 31: Logo competition! Thanks for your responses. The board has chosen a logo design, looking for volunteers to render the logo digitally as vector.

• 2014

  • Dec. 31: New Year 2015 at Vijay & Varsha house, Kirkland. Despite the fact that many people were traveling or had their own plans, we had an amazing response from the community. Following the delicious catered dinner, activities included kids’ fashion show, couples’ ramp walk, games, dancing, and cake cutting at midnight!

  • Nov. 15: Ravan Dahan & Diwali Dhamaka at Boys & Girls Club of Kirkland, a SOLD OUT event. Thanks to all the volunteers who made it possible. Kids had fun burning Ravan they had made and playing with sparklers. Spectacular cultural performances by kids and adults (including couples).

  • Oct. 11: Karwa-Chauth at Mohit & Swati house, Kirkland. We had an overwhelming response thereby requiring us to change the venue at the last moments to be able to accommodate all the guests (thanks to Mohit and Swati for opening their home). The moon played hide-and-seek and kept the ladies waiting for long time and we had fun playing Bingo, followed by nice catered food. Thanks for helping with the wrap up.

  • Sept. 25: Maharaja Agrasen 5138 Jayanti

  • Aug.22-24: Summer Camping at Lake Easton State Park, Easton, WA 98925. Fantastic 3 day out door event at group campsite with families spending extended time together and having fun putting tents, preparing and drinking tea, sitting around patio heater (in lieu of bon/camp-fire due to fire ban) late night and awesome food along with lots of games and fun in the lake.

  • July 12: Summer Picnic at Marymoor Park, South Shelter, Redmond. Awesome pot-luck lunch followed ice-cream and lots of games including ladies-vs.-gentlemen classic Antakshari where either of the team not willing to give up, and we found young energetic singers who delighted the audience with their old and new collection.

  • Mar. 23: Holi get-together at Kirkland Boys & Girls Club, Kirkland. Amazing catered hot lunch followed by color play by all kids and adult. The cultural performances along with kaavya gosthi were amazing and along with a guest speaker Sandeep Agarwal,  co-founder of New Jersey Agrawal Samaj.

• 2013

  • Nov. 10: Ravan Dahan by Kids and Diwali get-together at Kirkland Boys & Girls Club, Kirkland. Amazing potluck dinner followed by sparklers by kids. The cultural performances by 3 generations and KrishnaLeela were amazing.

  • Oct 5: Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti.

  • Aug.30-Sept1: Camping Bay View State Park, Mount Vernon, WA.

  • July 14: Summer Potluck Picnic at Marymoor Park: North Shelter, Redmond.

  • April 7: Holi with Herbal Colors after yummy Daal-Baati at CrossRoad Park, Bellevue.

  • Jan. 12: Bowling at TechCity Bowl, Kirkland.

• 2012

  • Nov 16: Ravan Dahan by Kids and Diwali get-together at Kirkland Boys & Girls Club, Kirkland. Amazing potluck dinner followed by sparklers by kids. Ramleela was a superb effort by kids and choreographers.

  • Oct 16: Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti.

  • Sept 29: Satyanarayan Pooja and Mahaprasad at Bellevue Hindu Temple, Bellevue

  • Aug. 17-19: First Camping PotLatch State Park, Shelton, WA, started with 3 families

  • June 16: Summer Potluck Picnic, GrassLawn Park, Redmond (moved to Gupta's home Kirkland due to bad weather)

  • Apr 21: Holi, Kirkland Boys and Girls Club, Kirkland (moved to Mittal's home Redmond due to bad weather)

• 2011

  • Nov. 12: Diwali, Royal India Restaurant, Juanita, Kirkland

  • Oct. 21: SOS Registration, Seattle

  • June 25: Summer Potluck Picnic (food prepared by men), Idlywood Park, Redmond

  • Mar. 26: Holi, Redmond Community Center, Redmond

• 2010

  • Nov. 20: Diwali, Mital's home, Kirkland

  • Aug. 22: Picnic Green Lake, Seattle

  • June 26: First Event: Summer Picnic, Grass-Lawn Park, Redmond

  • May 20: Inception, Redmond, WA

  • Feb. - March: Conception, Lake Washington Technical College, Kirkland, WA

(access to pictures for registrants is via Facebook, we still need volunteers pl. let us know who can help)