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Chicago seniors group welcome New Year
During the event, the group also celebrated the birthdays of members born in December.
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Pranavi Sharma - Fri, 09, Jan 2026
- 01:47 EST
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The program was started with the ceremony of Deep Pragatya and Acharya Rohitbhai Joshi (Vice President of USPC) with musical group. / Jayanti Oza
More than 350 members and volunteers of United Senior Pariwar of Chicago gathered to celebrate Christmas and welcome the New Year 2026 at a community event in Chicago.
The program began with a traditional Deep Pragatya ceremony and prayers led by Acharya Rohitbhai Joshi, vice president of United Senior Pariwar of Chicago, following Hindu rituals. The opening was accompanied by music.
Rameshbhai Chokshi, president of United Senior Pariwar of Chicago, delivered the welcome address. A musical program followed, featuring performances by local artists Naliniben Parikh, Ishan, Douceben Shukla and Niranjbhai Patel, with Kamaleshbhai Desai on keyboard.
The artists opened with a bhajan from the film Satyam Shivam Sundaram and later performed old Hindi songs. Attendees also took part in garba, described by organizers as an expression of Gujarati identity.
During the event, the group celebrated the birthdays of members born in December. They were given sweets as a token of appreciation and wishes for good health.
All attending members received a box of Mathipak in recognition of their support during 2025. Dinner was served featuring Punjabi food prepared by volunteers from the Swaminarayan Mandir.
The gathering concluded with members bidding farewell to 2025 and welcoming the New Year 2026.
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