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Kadva Patidar Samaj of Chicago hosts annual Garba and Raas
Over 1,000 attendees celebrated tradition and music at Bartlett Jain Temple.
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Staff Reporter - Tue, 07, Oct 2025
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Navratri Garba with Dandiya Raas at the Annual Navratri Garba and Raas held at the Jain Temple in Bartlett / Courtesy: Jayanti Oza
The Kadva Patidar Samaj of Chicago hosted its Annual Navratri Garba and Raas at the Jain Temple in Bartlett on Sept. 20, drawing more than 1,000 attendees for an evening of cultural celebration.
The event featured the Shree Umiya Mataji Rath, aartis for Ambe Maa and Umiya Mata, followed by lively Tali Garbas and Raas Garba, concluding with an energetic Sanedo.
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Maha Aarti sponsors at the Annual Navratri Garba and Raas held at the Jain Temple in Bartlett / Courtesy: Jayanti OzaA live musical ensemble led by Anushka Pandit, accompanied by Max Rathod from India, kept the audience engaged throughout the evening. “It’s always a joy to see our community come together to celebrate tradition, music, and devotion,” Pandit said.
The Garba program began at 7:15 p.m. and paused at 9:15 p.m. for the First Aarti for Ambe Mataji, followed by the Aarti for Umiya Mataji. Devotees were then served Maha Prasad. After a short break from 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., the festivities resumed with Dandiya Raas, continuing until 11:15 p.m.
Shree Umiya Mataji's rath at the Annual Navratri Garba and Raas held at the Jain Temple in Bartlett / Courtesy: Jayanti Oza
The venue was elegantly decorated, offering an inviting atmosphere and perfect backdrop for photographs. Food options were available from Tasty Bites USA, adding to the evening’s experience.
KPS Team with musical group at the Annual Navratri Garba and Raas held at the Jain Temple in Bartlett / Courtesy: Jayanti OzaOrganizers acknowledged that the event’s success was made possible through the generous contributions of Mithabhai and Jayantibhai’s family of Orland Park.
Special recognition was also extended to KPS trustees, volunteers, and particularly the young volunteers whose dedication ensured smooth execution of the celebrations.
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