Gujarati Samaj of Atlanta is planning to celebrate the Golden Jubilee (‘Swarnim Gujarat’) to mark 50th Anniversary of the formation of Gujarat State  on Saturday, September 11 and Sunday September 12, 2010 at “Sardar Patel Bhavan”, home of Gujarati Samaj in Tucker, Georgia.

Among all the States belonging to the Union of India, the State of Gujarat has emerged as a model state in many ways. The progress and achievements of State of Gujarat ranks higher even when compared with some developed nations! Today’s Gujarat is Tomorrow’s India! – is a popular slogan in India.

The preparations are underway and the air is thick with excitement. The Gujarati Samaj of Atlanta had invited all the leading Indian organizations of Atlanta and sought their support in the ensuing grand event. Though this celebration belongs to all the Asian-American community, the function is primarily organized by Gujarati Samaj of Atlanta

Founded in 1981 by members of ten to fifteen families, Gujarati Samaj Inc. today has close to 1000 paid family members and mortgage-free 40,000 sq. ft. building in Tucker, Georgia. The Samaj is rendering yeoman service to the local community for the past 30 years.

Besides their regular cultural programs, the Gujarati Samaj of Atlanta has for the first time assumed responsibility for this challenging “Swarnim Gujarat” celebration under the leadership of its current president Mr. Vipul Patel and Mr. Ramesh Pandya, Program Coordinator and long time dedicate volunteer and currently member of the BOG. During this celebration Gujarati Samaj will also unveil the bust of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to commemorate the completion of ten years since purchasing the “Sardar Patel Bhuvan” building.

The exhibition will highlight the rich cultural heritage of the State of Gujarat and honor all its eminent scientists, literary figures, saints, researchers, businessmen and patriots with special focus on Gandhiji and Sardar Patel.
Dr. Sudhir Parikh, well-known philanthropist, the current NFIA president Mr. C. K. Patel of California, Dr. Dhaduk, well- known Neurologist and Chairman of Saurastra Cultural Samaj of USA, Mr. H. R. Shah of TV Asia – have all consented to grace the event.

The organizing team is working closely with Government of Gujarat and it is expected that a delegation would attend the event. Interestingly, Swarn Kalash arrived on August 15, 2010 and was welcomed by leaders of Gujarati Samaj at “Sardar Patel Bhavan”. 

The saints of Bochasanvasi Akshar Purushottam Sanstha (BAPS) will perform puja of Swarnim Kalash, and bless the congregation on September 11, 2010.

There will be commemorative souvenir with informative articles on State of Gujarat and Gujarati Samaj, Atlanta to mark the occasion. The Gujarati Samaj of Atlanta is cordially inviting all the Non-resident Indians to participate in this historic event and expects three to five thousand visitors to attend this event.

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