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<title>Singles Speed Dating Party at The Bungalow Club July 29th!</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=4382</link>
<description>&quot;&quot;No whistles and name tags here Consider it Moroccan Cheeky Chic! &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Join us for a romantic evening of candlelit bliss at The Bungalow Club. Step away from the worries of the world into a world </description>
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<title>We are Supply Religious Statue, Marble Statues, Ganesh Statue, God Statues, Murti</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=4263</link>
<description>Avail Online Ganesha Idol, Hindu God Idols, Religions Idols, Marble God Idols, Marble Mandir, Marble Murti, Ganesha Murt, marble stone, Krishna Statue, Ganesha Statue and Hindu God Statues, Marble Mur</description>
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<title>Carnatic Music Concert</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=4311</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;An evening of Carnatic Music, a charity, fund-raising performance by 
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Ramakrishnan Murthy - Vocal
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<title>ARMINDER GILL LIVE IN CONCERT WITH FULL BAND</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=4320</link>
<description>&quot;&lt;font size=&quot;5&quot;&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#ff0000&quot;&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#cc6600&quot; face=&quot;Verdana&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ICC In Association with TJ Singh Productions Team &amp;amp; SURJIT ENT.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&quot;</description>
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<title>CLUB CHAOS: Mix n` Mingle | After Party</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=4310</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Get ready for an evening of connections and celebrations!! Play fun
interactive games and make new friends, network, or even find that
someone special. After mixing </description>
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<title>Soli &amp; Nisha Kapadia-Bollywood Music</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=4321</link>
<description>&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 18pt; font-family: &amp;quot;Euphemia UCAS Bold&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;Soli Kapadia&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Goudy Old</description>
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<title>Sustainibility Film Series @UCLA</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=4204</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Weekly movie screenings on Monday 6 pm at UCLA, about social and
environmental sustainability. Students as well as community members get
together to learn and discus</description>
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<title>Spiritual Discourse &amp; Darshan</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=4205</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Spiritual Discourse &amp;amp; Darshan Thursday, 
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;April 3    7 pm UCLA Northwest
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<title>Sri Karunamayi, Compassionate Saint</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=4174</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Amma, Sri Karunamyi dedicated spiritual teacher and humanitarian shares her unconditional love and spiritual wisdom.  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt; &lt;span styl</description>
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<title>Discover the power of Breath - The Art of Living Course</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=4134</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;increase your well-being through:POWERFUL Breathing techniques that&lt;/span&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#800000&quot; face=&quot;Arial&quot; size=&quot;5&quot;&gt;
&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Symbol&quot; lang=&quot;JA&quot; si</description>
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<title>Nya Jade Album Release Show-Party</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=4135</link>
<description>&lt;font style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nya Jade Album Release Show-Party&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;HOSTED BY: Nya Jade&lt;br&gt;Superb New Songstress! Vh1&lt;br&gt;Worth keeping your eyes a</description>
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<title>Lee Waislers Portraits</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3996</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Sundaram Tagore Gallery would like to invite you to the inaugural exhibition of their new gallery in Beverly Hills &lt;/span&gt;&lt;st1:s</description>
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<title>Naach Bollywood Dance</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3960</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Looking to have a healthier New Year?  
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt; 
&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Let Naach help you take a new approach to the mundan</description>
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<title>DESI PADLOCK and KEY SINGLES PARTY -  Its the ultimate Ice-Breaker!</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3821</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;PADLOCKandKEY.com PRESENTS: &lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;DESI SINGLES PADLOCK and KEY SINGLES PARTY &amp;amp; HIGH SOCIETY AFTERPARTY! -&amp;nbsp; Its the ultimate Ice-Breaker! LOS ANGELES, CA USA - Fri 29th February 2008 - 8</description>
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<title>Desi Padlock and Key Singles Party</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3948</link>
<description>&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;PADLOCKandKEY.com PRESENTS:DESI SINGLES PADLOCK and KEY SINGLES PARTY &amp;amp; HIGH SOCIETY
AFTERPARTY! -&amp;nbsp; Its the ultimate Ice-Breaker! LOS ANGELES, CA USA - Fri
29t</description>
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<title>Value of FDA compliant Global Drug Development Plan </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3928</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;The
product life cycle for life science enterprises c</description>
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<title>Open Auditions for Blood Money</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3905</link>
<description>&lt;font style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot; face=&quot;Verdana&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Ever wanted to be a part of the Bollywood
Film industry, but did not want to venture to the big, bad world of
Bollywood. What if the opportun</description>
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<title>Q s Billiards</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3538</link>
<description>&quot;&quot;Play pool, watch games, eat food, dance @ this Santa Monica billiards bar.</description>
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<title>The Coolie: An Ethno-Historical Poem</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3881</link>
<description>&lt;font style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;en-us&quot;&gt;This is a selection from an account of the migration of Tamil workers, named &quot;coolies,&quot; who came from South India to&lt;/</description>
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<title>SANITATION IN INDIA Symposium sponsored by American Society of Engineers of Indian origin (ASEI)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3742</link>
<description>&quot;&quot;&lt;SPAN style=&quot;COLOR: black&quot;&gt;The American Society of Engineers of Indian origin (ASEI) would like to announce the &#8220;SANITATION IN INDIA&#8221; SYMPOSIUM scheduled to take place on Jan 9th, 2008 at Crown Plaz</description>
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<title>Naach Bollywood Dance</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3865</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Looking to have a healthier New Year?  
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt; 
&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Let Naach help you take a new approach to the mundan</description>
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<title>Classical Concert by Dr. Seema Hanamsagar</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3837</link>
<description>&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin: 0in 0in 0pt; font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hindustani Classical and Light Classical Concert with Dr. Seema Hanams</description>
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<title>Indian Stand Up Comedy DVD Released</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3813</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;A Wrench In The Works Entertainment is proud to
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;present five of the most talented Indian stand </description>
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<title>SUNSHINE and BYRON ADAMS LIVE!!!!</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3765</link>
<description>&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;BYRON ADAMS and SUNSHINE &lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;will be playing an all Acoustic Show on:
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<title>Party Like a RoxStar</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3733</link>
<description>&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot; align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;RK Promotions&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Presents&lt;/font&gt;
&lt;br&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Party Like a Rox</description>
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<title>Youth Samskritam Camp</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3711</link>
<description>&lt;strong style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Samskrita - Bharati USA&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;
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<title>Indian Stand Up Comedy DVD Released</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3694</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;A Wrench In The Works Entertainment is proud to
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;present five of the most talented Indian stand </description>
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<title>Tamil Christmas Service</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3663</link>
<description>&lt;strong style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Tamil Christmas Worship service..&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;u style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please mark your calendars...&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong styl</description>
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<title>Health &amp; Wellness Program</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3618</link>
<description>&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot;&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#000000&quot;&gt;The&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifebliss.org/ws_hw.asp&quot;&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#000000&quot;&gt;Health &amp;amp; Wellness Progra</description>
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<title>PACIFIC ASIAN CONSORTIUM IN EMPLOYMENT CAREER FAIR AND BUSINESS EXPO</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3369</link>
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<title>Sankraant / Uttrayan 2007 by the San Fernando Valley Gujarati Association</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3195</link>
<description>&quot;
&lt;P class=MsoNormal style=&quot;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center&quot; align=center&gt;&lt;?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = &quot;urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags&quot; /&gt;&lt;st1:place w:st=&quot;on&quot;&gt;&lt;B&gt;&lt;SPAN style=</description>
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<title>Sangeetha Saparya</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3130</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Sangeetha Saparya, a program with audience participation&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Sangeetha Saparya, a program with audience participation. Next generation musicians and students of Keerthana School of Indian music</description>
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<title>Shiva Shakti Fire Puja (Havan)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3131</link>
<description>&lt;P align=center&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;This is a fire ceremony to help with relationships&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P align=center&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;This particular puja is for relationships:&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P align=center&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;A ritu</description>
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<title>Sunit Gupta Seminar</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3132</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Sunit Gupta holds seminar &quot;How Astro-Palmistry and Priceless Formulae of Vedic Sciences can become your process of constant self development&quot;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Contact :&lt;BR&gt;Sunit Gupta&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
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<title>Healing the Heart - Workshop</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3128</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;This workshop is designed to help you identify and release pain first in your own heart&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;This workshop is designed to help you identify and release pain first in your own heart, and then in </description>
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<title>International Gem &amp; Jewelry Show</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=3129</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;We cordially invite you to the International Gem &amp;amp; Jewelry Show. Herbert A Duke, Sr., founded the very first commercial gem and jewelry show 37 years ago to sell creations of gems and jewelry d</description>
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<title>Kinetic Conversations - Dance Ballet</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2986</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Ramaa &amp;amp; Swetha''s new choreography &quot;Jwala - Flame&quot; highlighting the immigrant experience, is invited to be part of Kinetic Conversations, a dance concert presented by RCC to showcase new and ex</description>
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<title>Advanced Postures Workshop with Vishnu Prem</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2977</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center presents Advanced Postures Workshop with Vishnu Prem . Join us for this 2.5hr advanced asana workshop with Vishnu Prem. Take this opportunity to deepen your asana prac</description>
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<title>Fundamentals of the Yoga of Sri Aurobindo</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2978</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;THE EAST-WEST CULTURAL CENTER welcomes you to participate in Fundamentals of the Yoga of Sri Aurobindo.The important aspect of Collective Yoga as a symbolic means to the manifestation of a Higher C</description>
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<title>Bhangra Bash</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2979</link>
<description>End of The Year Bangra Bash&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Organized by &amp;nbsp;Network of Indian Professionals&lt;BR&gt;</description>
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<title>Fall Governing Body Meeting</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2980</link>
<description>&lt;BR&gt;American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin presents Fall Governing Body Meeting.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Organized by &amp;nbsp;American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin&lt;BR&gt;</description>
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<title>International Gem &amp; Jewelry Show</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2981</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;BR&gt;We cordially invite you to the International Gem &amp;amp; Bead Show. Herbert A Duke, Sr., founded the very first commercial gem and jewelry show 37 years ago to sell creations of gems an</description>
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<title>Arpana Dance Company - Assemblies</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2982</link>
<description>Arpana Dance Company - Assemblies. Southern California based Arpana Dance Company (ADC) has had the honor of performing in the US, Europe and India under the guidance of Ramya Harishankar. The Company</description>
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<title>Sivanda Yoga Vedanta Center Medidation 1</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2983</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;A concise introduction to the subject of meditation as a means to attain everlasting peace. Simple and practical techniques are given to guide each student in reaching his/her innate spiritual pote</description>
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<title>Job Fair 2006</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2984</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Here is the solution to your job search! SiliconIndia Career Factory 2006! One stop shop for job placements in USA and India. Companies hiring for USA are open to hire qualified candidates with Com</description>
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<title>Rajput Honor in the age of Akbar</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2985</link>
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<title>SAHARA ONE's Mr/Miss/Mrs South Asia on QueenMary</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2973</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;SAHARA ONE presents Mr/Miss/Mrs South Asia pageant (A RED CARPET EVENT) on board the prestigious ship, Queen Mary in Long Beach on Nov. 10th&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;The biggest celebration for our critically accla</description>
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<title>CLUB MUMBAI dance party New York's Best -DJ Rekha</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2974</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;&lt;BR&gt;CLUB MUMBAI brings you NY's BEST -&lt;BR&gt;DJ REKHA of Bhangra Basement &amp;amp; Bollywood Disco&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;FRIDAY, Nov. 10th @9:30pm&lt;BR&gt;QUEEN MARY, LONG BEACH&lt;BR&gt;&quot;Nominated Best DJ&quot; by New York Magazine&lt;</description>
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<title>Positive Thinking Course</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2976</link>
<description>Dynamic practical instructions are given for you to develop a positive attitude toward life, gain mastery over negative habits and increase self-esteem and confidence. Achieve what you really want thr</description>
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<title>Panchatantra - Animal Fables of India</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2971</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Panchatantra - Animal Fables of India&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Organized by &amp;nbsp;Ramaa Bharadvaj&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
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<title>Osha Compliance Seminar</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2682</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Indian Dental Association of California presents seminar on OSHA Compliance/Dental Law by Leslie Canham, RDA. Indian Dental Association of California is a non-profit organization and a provider for</description>
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<title>Yoga Teacher Training</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2678</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Ananda Seva Mission organising Yoga Teacher Training - A Yoga Alliance Nationally Approved 200-Hour Program. The Ananda Seva Yoga Teacher Training Certification Program is designed to provide a com</description>
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<title>Festival of Lights - Diwali</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2680</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;Annual Diwali event in cooperation with the Irvine Multicultural Association is scheduled for Saturday Nov 4. We are planning a cultural evening starting around 5pm&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Contact :&lt;BR&gt;Ektaa</description>
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<title>Kirtan in the Canyon</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2681</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;Ecstatic chanting in Topanga Canyon with Andrew &amp;amp; Mich&#232;le at Yoga Desa. Singing these special songs with full enthusiasm is a meditation in itself and can leave you quite happy and high. </description>
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<title>Weekend Guest Program</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2677</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;Self-Realization Fellowship is organising Weekend Guest Program. In addition to the weekday and weekend retreats described above,we also have a work-retreat program at Hidden Valley. For peri</description>
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<title>Kriya Yoga Workshop</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2674</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;For those beginning the process of preparing for Kriya Yoga Initiation. You will receive an overview of Paramhansa Yoganandas path of Kriya Yoga.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Contact :&lt;BR&gt;Phone : 800-346-5350&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/</description>
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<title>AKF PartnershipWalk 2007</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2555</link>
<description>California pioneered the first ever U.S. Partnership Walk in 1995. Over
a decade later, citizens of Los Angeles and the surrounding areas have
expressed the spirit of partnership with gusto and enth</description>
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<title>Diwali - Annakut</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2554</link>
<description>&lt;br&gt;Diwali - Annakut
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&lt;br&gt;Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (BAPS) is organising Diwali - Annakut. The
Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a
socio-spiritual organization w</description>
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<title>Ekaantha Seetha - Lonely Furrow Dance</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2553</link>
<description>&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;A dance presentation produced by Cleveland Cultural Allianca
choreographed by Dhananjayans with music directed by
TV.Gopalakrishnannand featuring a company of 15 dancers from India and
US</description>
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<title>Career Fair 2006</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2548</link>
<description>&lt;br&gt;Alice Wang, APEX Director of Professional Development&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Organized by &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Asian Professional Exchange&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
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<title>Rahul Sharma &amp; Abhijeet Bannerhee Music Concert</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2549</link>
<description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Rahul Sharma &amp;amp; Abhijeet Bannerhee Music Concert&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Organized by &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Rahul Sharma&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
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<title>Arangetram by Karishma Patel</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2550</link>
<description>Arangetram by Karishma Patel hosted by Arpana Dance Company. Southern California based Arpana Dance Company (ADC) has had the honor of performing in the US, Europe and India under the guidance of Ramy</description>
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<title>Dharma-Kshetra 2006 : Chinmaya Charity Golf Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2551</link>
<description>&lt;br&gt;Dharma-Kshetra is a Sanskrit term that means: The Field that Upholds
Right Action. The golf course is a field where allimportant virtues
like integrity, honesty,patience and hard work are played</description>
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<title>Deepavali Cultural Program &amp; Mela</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2552</link>
<description>&amp;nbsp; Mandir is organising Deepavali Cultural Program &amp;amp; Mela. It includes
Group Performances - Children and Teens and Stalls - Limited Number
Available (With Donation).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organized </description>
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<title>Vedanta &amp; Bhagavad Gita Course</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2547</link>
<description>Arsha Vidya Gurukulam presents Vedanta &amp;amp; Bhagavad Gita Course by Swami Attvavidanandaji&lt;br&gt;which includes Upanishads - Isha &amp;amp; Brahdaranyaka and Bhagavad Gita Third Chapter.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Organized by</description>
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<title>Bring a Friend for Free</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2546</link>
<description>&lt;br&gt;What special joy&amp;nbsp; to share a visit to The Expanding Light with a friend. You can bring a friend who has never visited The Expanding Light, share a room, and enjoy Personal Renewal. You can tr</description>
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<title>Cry Walk 2006.</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2508</link>
<description>Cry Social presents &lt;STRONG&gt;Walk for Child Rights 2006,&lt;/STRONG&gt; a national walk series across several cities in the USA held from &lt;STRONG&gt;August to October 2006&lt;/STRONG&gt;. This is the second year we a</description>
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<title>Grandeur and Spirituality in Indian Dance </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2515</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Grandeur and Spirituality in Indian Dance (lecture, demonstration, &amp;amp; performance) Artistic Director - Malathi Iyengar Performances by Rangoli Dance Company, &amp;amp; Bragha Bessell (India).&lt;/P&gt;
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<title>An International Festival and Symposium of Kathak Dance</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2624</link>
<description>&quot;Presented by the Chitresh Das Dance Company/Chhandam School of Kathak Dance (CDDC/Chhandam), in collaboration with Chhandika, Boston, and Nritya Bharati Institute, India, Kathak at the Crossroads is </description>
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<title>An International Festival and Symposium of Kathak Dance</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2625</link>
<description>Presented by the Chitresh Das Dance Company/Chhandam School of Kathak Dance (CDDC/Chhandam), in collaboration with Chhandika, Boston, and Nritya Bharati Institute, India, Kathak at the Crossroads is a</description>
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<title>Spotlight Talk</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2626</link>
<description>&amp;nbsp;Discover how artists depict the Hindu god Shiva&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s power of destruction and creation in this 15-minute spotlight talk.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Organized by &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Norton Simon Museum</description>
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<title>Martial Arts Classes for Children</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2627</link>
<description>Martial Arts classes for children beginning in Irvine at Lakeview Senior Center on Tuesdays, Sept 27-Nov 15 6-7 pm girls 7-8 pm boys&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Organized by &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Mandalam Performing Arts of </description>
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<title>Two Week Vedanta Course</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2628</link>
<description>&amp;nbsp;Arsha Vidya Gurukulam presents Two Week Vedanta Course which includes Aproksha Anubhuti by Pujya Swami Dayanandaji and Panchadasi Ch-III by Swami Tattvavidanandaji.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Organized by &amp;nbsp;&amp;nb</description>
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<title>Arangetram by Nandini Kannan </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2505</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Arangetram by Nandini Kannan hosted by Arpana Dance Company. Southern California based Arpana Dance Company (ADC) has had the honor of performing in the US, Europe and India under the guidance of R</description>
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<title>Arangetram by Nandini Kannan </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2506</link>
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<title>Uma Dogra Kathak Performance </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2507</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Rangoli Foundation of Art &amp;amp; Culture presents Solo Performance by Kathak talent Uma Dogra, visiting artist from Mumbai, India.&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;BR&gt;No. of Admission : $15 per person&lt;/P&gt;
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<title>Workshop with Vishnu Prem </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2513</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Join us for this 2.5hr advanced asana workshop with Vishnu Prem. Take this opportunity to deepen your asana practice. &lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Contact : Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center&lt;/P&gt;</description>
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<title>Nupur Dance Academy Class</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2511</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Nupur Dance Academy school Indian Claasical Dance and Music presents Santa Monica Classes.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Contact : Nupur Dance Academy&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
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<title>USA Kumbha Mela</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2442</link>
<description>Kumbha mela (Kumbha means Pot and mela means Fair) is the largest religious gathering in the world. Around 70 million people attend this gathering in India. These also include the great saints and mys</description>
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<title> Hamsa Yoga Workshop</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2443</link>
<description>Gurunath holds public workshops to expand awareness and invite more souls to awaken to their birthright. These open gatherings with the master are a chance to see the yogi face to face and feel the sp</description>
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<title>Aap Kaa Surroor Concert</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2444</link>
<description>&amp;nbsp;Super Entertainment Inc Presents Aap Kaa Surroor Concert by Himesh Reshammiya. Himesh Reshammiya, FilmFare Award Winner for Best Male Singer: Aashiq Banaya Aapne&#8230;Currently the HOTTEST and most s</description>
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<title>Aap Kaa Surroor Concert</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2445</link>
<description>&amp;nbsp;Super Entertainment Inc Presents Aap Kaa Surroor Concert by Himesh Reshammiya. Himesh Reshammiya, FilmFare Award Winner for Best Male Singer: Aashiq Banaya Aapne&#8230;Currently the HOTTEST and most s</description>
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<title>Seminar - Precision Based Endodontics</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2446</link>
<description>&amp;nbsp;Indian Dental Association of California organising Seminar on the topic Seminar - Precision Based Endodontics. Speaker: Dr. Massarat. Indian Dental Association Of California (U.S.A) is a Non Pro</description>
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<title>Bala Vihar Orientation</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2447</link>
<description>Chinmaya Mission is organising Bala Vihar Orientation by Swami Ishwarananda&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Contact :&lt;br&gt;Chinmaya Mission&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
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<title>South Asian Network's 5th Annual Dinner</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2438</link>
<description>South Asian Network is organising 5th Annual Dinner. South Asian Network was founded in 1990 to provide an open forum where individuals of South Asian origin could gather to discuss social, economic, </description>
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<title>Nature and Perceptions</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2439</link>
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<title>Dinner and Movie with BKS Iyengar</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2440</link>
<description>Join the most energetic and social film audience in Southern California (your friends in yoga!) and experience a truly great and exciting film of Iyengar yoga in action! Be inspired by Guruji''s majes</description>
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<title>Hatha Yoga Class</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2360</link>
<description>Siddha Yoga Meditation Center of Los Angeles is organising Hatha Yoga Class. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Contact : &lt;br&gt;Siddha Yoga Meditation Center of Los Angeles&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
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<title>Arangetram by Nisha Sharaschandra &amp; Shilpa Jagannath </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2357</link>
<description>Arangetram by Nisha Sharaschandra &amp;amp; Shilpa Jagannath hosted by Arpana Dance Company. Southern California based Arpana Dance Company (ADC) has had the honor of performing in the US, Europe and Indi</description>
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<title>Health Fair </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2358</link>
<description>Health Fair will be on site for Cardiovascular Screening, Hypertension Screening, &lt;br&gt;Cholesterol Screening, Women&#8217;s Health Issues, Comprehensive Blood Test, Body Fat Analysis, Mammogram, Bone Density</description>
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<title>Le Mast Mast Club Nite</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2359</link>
<description>Le Mast Mast presents Le Mast Mast Club Nite Party which includes Indian and International dance party with Pizzazz. It includes special performance by Naked Rhythm.&lt;br&gt;Where:&lt;br&gt;House of Blues &lt;br&gt;84</description>
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<title>Gujarati Comedy Play - Maniben.com</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2340</link>
<description>Dr. Gladwin Raja Gill of St. Ann Hospice in association with Mr. Kamaljit Singh of Nawab of India presents Super Entertainment Inc''s A Hilarious Gujarati Comedy Play - Maniben.com. Starring: &quot;Tulsi&quot; </description>
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<title>Asian Arts Day </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2341</link>
<description>Asian Arts Day hosted by Arpana Dance Company. Southern California based Arpana Dance Company (ADC) has had the honor of performing in the US, Europe and India under the guidance of Ramya Harishankar.</description>
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<title> India's Independence Day Celebration  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2342</link>
<description>Indian Association of Los Angeles presents India''s Independence Day Celebration at Cal State University. IALA is a non profit organization. It was established in 1999 and its mission is to introduce,</description>
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<title>Spotlight Talk</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2361</link>
<description> Discover how artists depict the Hindu god Shiva&#8217;s power of destruction and creation in this 15-minute spotlight talk.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Contact : &lt;br&gt;Norton Simon Museum&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
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<title>Bharatnatyam and Traditional Folk Dance Classes (Aug 3 2006 5:00PM  to  Aug 31 2006 8:00PM)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2136</link>
<description>Hindu Society of the Inland Empire organising Rangashree Dances of India - Bharatnatyam and Traditional Folk Dance Classes on Thursdays taught by Paulomi Pandit.

Contact : Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mand</description>
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<title>Nupur Dance Classes.</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2133</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;Nupur Dance Academy presents Various classes.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;It includes, &lt;BR&gt;Beginners Younger Group :&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt; Fridays - 4:30 - 5:30 (pm) &lt;BR&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;Beginners Older Group : </description>
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<title>Actual Reality vs Virtual Reality - Swami Anubhavananda </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2134</link>
<description>Actual Reality vs. Virtual Reality hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Guest speaker: Swami Anubhavananda. Vedanta is one of the world''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of i</description>
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<title>Bharatnatyam and Traditional Folk Dance Classes (Aug 3 2006 5:00PM  to  Aug 31 2006 8:00PM)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2135</link>
<description>Hindu Society of the Inland Empire organising Rangashree Dances of India - Bharatnatyam and Traditional Folk Dance Classes on Thursdays taught by Paulomi Pandit.

Contact : Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mand</description>
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<title>Indian Classical Dance Class (Aug 1 2006 to Dec 26 2006)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2125</link>
<description>Orange Coast College is organising Indian classical dance class offered by Ramaa Bharadvaj. These classes are conducted on tuesdays for 16 weeks. These classes are conducted by Ramaa Bharadvaj. 

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<title>Bikram Yoga Classes(Aug 1 2006 to Aug 31 2006) </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2126</link>
<description>Bikram''s Yoga College of India organising Yoga Classes. Yogiraj Bikram Choudhury is the founder of the worldwide Yoga College of India. Born in Calcutta in 1946, Bikram began Yoga at the age of four </description>
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<title>Pandit Jasraj School Classes (Aug 1 2006 to Aug 31 2006)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2127</link>
<description>Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation organising Vocal &amp; Tabla Classes. 

Group Classes : 4 classes/month 

Adult: $100 and Children (under 12 yrs ) $80 at the School Premises . 
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<title>Arpana Dance Classes (Aug 1 2006 to Aug 29 2006)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2128</link>
<description>Arpana School of Dance organising Dance Classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Besides Harishankar, classes are taught by Amita Sheth, Anjali Ravuri, Chitra Balasubramanian and Saru Jana</description>
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<title>Sahaja Yoga Introductory Classes (Aug 1 2006  to Aug 31 2006)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2129</link>
<description>Sahaja Yoga Meditation Center presents Introductory Classes. Include a brief discussion about the qualities of the inner system, a guided meditation and a practical workshop to strengthen the inner en</description>
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<title>Swami Adrishanandaji &amp; Shri Krishan Puri Yoga Meet (Aug 1 2006 5:30PM to Aug 3 2006 7:00PM)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2131</link>
<description>Pasadena Hindu Temple presents Swami Adrishanandaji &amp; Shri Krishan Puri Yoga and Meditation program. This is conducted on tuesday and thursday.


Contact : Rima Madan
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<title>Talk by Swami Swahananda </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2132</link>
<description>Talk by Swami Swahananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Swami Swahananda, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order of India, is the minister and spiritual leader of the Vedanta Societ</description>
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<title>Mataji Ki Chowki by Shri Lakhbir Singh Lakha &amp; Group</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2092</link>
<description>Well known Chowki singer Shri LAkhbir Singh Lakhaji will conduct a live Durga Mataki Chowki at the Mandir on July 30th, 2006 between 6 PM to 9 PM. Please visit the Mandir website www.mandir.ws for fur</description>
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<title>Talk on The Inspiration That Was Vivekananda  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2093</link>
<description>Talk on The Inspiration That Was Vivekananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the world''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest. Based on the </description>
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<title>Arangetram by Mythili Sivaswaroopam  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2090</link>
<description>Abinaya Dance Company of San Jose presents Arangetram by Mythili Sivaswaroopam. The Abhinaya Dance Company of San Jose is dedicated to promoting the classical dance forms of South India through instru</description>
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<title>Evening of Music and Dance from India  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2091</link>
<description>Sahaja Yoga Meditation Center presents an Evening of Music and Dance from India and beyond. The Art of Ombience lifts us into a state where we stop thinking and fully immerse into the flow of the perf</description>
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<title>Live Indian Music Performances  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2089</link>
<description>India Palace Restaurant is organising Live Indian Music Performances on thursdays. Come enjoy a delicious meal while listening to melodies from the east! Advance reservation is recommended for this. T</description>
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<title>Talk on Happiness  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2087</link>
<description>Talk on Happiness by Swami Medhananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the world''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest. Based on the Vedas, </description>
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<title>Lecture on Raganuga  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2088</link>
<description>Lecture on Raganuga about Radha Krishna Bhakti by Sushree Nikhileshwari Deviji.  

Organized by  Mandir  
 
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<title>Ekal Sur Sandhya 2006  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2086</link>
<description>Ekal Sur Sandhya 2006 
 
Time: 6:30PM 

Organized by  Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA  
 
 
  
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<title>Seminar by Bikram  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2082</link>
<description>Seminar by Bikram 

Time: 9:00AM 
 
Organized by  Bikram's Yoga College of India  
 
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<title>Talk by Swami Krishnarupananda  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2083</link>
<description>Talk by Swami Krishnarupananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the world''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest. Based on the Vedas, the sac</description>
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<title>At Home in This World Concert  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2084</link>
<description>UCLA Center for Intercultural Performance presents AT HOME IN THIS WORLD? 18 artists, 6 countries and 4 evenings of exceptional works speak of tradition, innovation and the role of the artist in these</description>
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<title>Special Bhangra Night</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2085</link>
<description>Achinta S. McDaniel returns to The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for a Special Bhangra Night in The Music Center''s popular &quot;Dance Downtown&quot; summer series. Join Achinta for two fabulous 30-minute Bhangra </description>
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<title>Live Indian Music Performances  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2081</link>
<description>India Palace Restaurant is organising Live Indian Music Performances on thursdays. Come enjoy a delicious meal while listening to melodies from the east! Advance reservation is recommended for this. T</description>
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<title>Talk on Bhakti Yoga  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2079</link>
<description>Vedanta Society of Southern California is organising Talk on Bhakti Yoga by Swami Sarvadevananda. Vedanta is one of the world''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest. 

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<title>Ananda Yoga &amp; Sadhana Course  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2080</link>
<description>Designed to first generate energy, then interiorize that energy so it can be focused inwardly at the spiritual eye. Experience how spirit flows in the body and how yoga postures can enhance that flow.</description>
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<title>Ramakrishna?&#199;&#246;Embodiment of the Vedas II  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2075</link>
<description>Ramakrishna?&#199;&#246;Embodiment of the Vedas II hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the world''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest. Based on the Veda</description>
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<title>Bollywood Night  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2076</link>
<description>Join NetIP-LA-OC for the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Bollywood Night: AR Rahman &amp; Musafir&#226;&#8364;&#157; show at the Hollywood Bowl! Picnic under the stars while enjoying a night of India&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s movie music and dance at the spectacular Holl</description>
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<title>Young Adults Group Meet  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2077</link>
<description>Self-Realization Fellowship Temple presents Young Adults Group Meet. This is conducted on third sunday of every month.  

Time:  4:00&#8211;6:00 p.m. 

Organized by  Self-Realization Fellowship Temple  </description>
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<title>Festival of Indian Music and Dance  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2078</link>
<description>The Ali Akbar College of Music is organising 3rd Annual Festival of Indian Music and Dance.

Complete Schedule:
1 pm Violin, Sarode and Sitar Ensemble

2 pm Sarode Demonstration

3 pm AACM Tabl</description>
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<title>Class on the Crest Jewel of Discrimination  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2071</link>
<description>Class on the Crest Jewel of Discrimination with Swami Sarvadevananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the world''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its</description>
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<title>Babaji Kriya Yoga Empowerments  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2072</link>
<description>The crest jewel of the Hamsa Yoga is the rejuvenating spiritual breath known as Shiva-Shakti Kriya Yoga for the Evolution of Human Consciousness. Every cell becomes oxygenated and flooded with pranic </description>
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<title>Meditation One - Time Class  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2073</link>
<description>Ananda Sangha presents Meditation One - Time Class. Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. Yogananda defined meditation as deep concentration on God or one of the</description>
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<title>Sri Sri Sri Vijayeswari Devi Evening Program  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2074</link>
<description>Revered by many as the embodiment of wisdom, peace and unconditional love, Sri Karunamayi will be giving discourses on the fundamental truths that support all faiths as part of her twelfth World Tour </description>
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<title>Hamsa Yoga Sangh workshop  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2070</link>
<description>Gurunath holds public workshops to expand awareness and invite more souls to awaken to their birthright. Every workshop, though structured and simple, is an unique phenomenon for everyone, every time!</description>
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<title>Swami Sarvadevananda Talk</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=2069</link>
<description>Swami Sarvadevananda Talk hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the world''''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest. Based on the Vedas, the sacred</description>
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<title>Talk by Swami Swahananda  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1903</link>
<description>Talk by Swami Swahananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the world''''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest. Based on the Vedas, the sacred </description>
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<title>Dharma Sevak Course 2006  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1902</link>
<description>Dharma Sevak Course 2006 is conducted by Pujya Swami Tejomayananda. Texts for Study : Sat Darshanam and Panchadashi. This is for adults only, and is not a family camp. Space is limited. Register early</description>
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<title>Nada Yoga - The Power of Sacred Sound  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1900</link>
<description>Nada Yoga - The Power of Sacred Sound. Instructor: Shanti Shivani. &quot;Nada Yoga - The Power of Sacred Sound Nada Yoga is an ancient mystical tradition using Voice, Breath &amp; Movement as a Way of Healing,</description>
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<title>The Mystery of Human Vibrations Talk  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1901</link>
<description>The Mystery of Human Vibrations Talk by Swami Vedarupananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the world''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest</description>
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<title>Kodhais Dream </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1898</link>
<description>Kodhais Dream - a thematic Bharatanatyam performance by Rangoli Dance Company featuring the sacred sayings of the saint poet Andal also known as Kodhai (8th - 9th Century A.D. Tamilnadu, India). 
 
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<title>Bhagavan Das Concert  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1899</link>
<description>Join us for an ecstatic evening of music and dance with internationally renowned Bhagavan Das! Quoted as being the &#226;&#8364;&#339;the Jimi Hendrix of kirtan masters,&#226;&#8364;&#157; Bhagavan Das is a devotional singer and mas</description>
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<title>Sunidhi Chauhan 2006: The Diva of Indi-Music</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1762</link>
<description>The voice behind numerous Bollywood hits, Sunidhi Chauhan, will be performing in concert at the Long Beach Terrace Theater. Nearly, every Hindi film blockbuster features at least one Sunidhi Chauhan s</description>
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<title>International Gem &amp; Jewelry Show  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1893</link>
<description>International Gem &amp; Jewelry Show 
Herbert A Duke, Sr., founded the very first commercial gem and jewelry show 37 years ago to sell creations of gems and jewelry directly to the public.The gem and jew</description>
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<title>International Gem &amp; Jewelry Show  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1894</link>
<description>International Gem &amp; Jewelry Show 
Herbert A Duke, Sr., founded the very first commercial gem and jewelry show 37 years ago to sell creations of gems and jewelry directly to the public.The gem and jew</description>
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<title>Meditation Class  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1895</link>
<description>The Society of Abidance in Truth is organising Meditation Class. The Society of Abidance in Truth (SAT) is a temple where spiritual seekers can listen to, meditate on, absorb and realize Nondual Truth</description>
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<title>The Yoga for Health and Wellness </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1896</link>
<description>Yoga Shakti Studio presents The Yoga for Health and Wellness Workshop. Make a connection between a healthy mind and a healthy body with yoga and ayurveda, introduction to ayurveda and yogic diet and l</description>
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<title>Naresh Bhai Pakiwala Swadhyay  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1889</link>
<description>Jain Center of Southern California presents Thursday Swadhyay lecture by Naresh Bhai Pakiwala. This is conducted on thursdays alone.  

Time: 8:30PM 

Phone  626-287-6560  
Organized by  Jain Cen</description>
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<title>Learn to Meditate Class  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1890</link>
<description>Ananda Sangha of Palo Alto presents Learn to Meditate classes. Yogananda defined meditation as deep concentration on God or one of the aspects of Spirit. Practice on a daily basis produces profound re</description>
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<title>Live Indian Music Performances  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1891</link>
<description>India Palace Restaurant is organising Live Indian Music Performances on thursdays. Come enjoy a delicious meal while listening to melodies from the east! Advance reservation is recommended for this. T</description>
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<title>Bharatnatyam and Folk Dance Classes  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1892</link>
<description>Rangashree Dances of India - Bharatnatyam and traditional folk dance taught by Paulomi Pandit on every Thursday.  

Time:  5 pm to 8 pm 

Phone  626-590-5547  
Organized by  Shri Lakshmi Narayan </description>
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<title>Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna Talk  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1887</link>
<description>Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna by Brahmachari Nitya Chaitanya hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the world''''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest.</description>
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<title>Pasadena Hindu Temple - Bharatnatyam Classes  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1888</link>
<description>Pasadena Hindu Temple organising Bharatnatyam Classes every Wednesdays. The word Hindu is not a religious word. It is secular in origin. It is derived from the word Sindhu, which is the name of a majo</description>
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<title>Tuesday Swadhyay  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1883</link>
<description>Jain Center of Southern California presents Tuesday Swadhyay lecture by Mahendra Bhai Khandhar. This is conducted on tuesdays alone.  

Time: 8:30PM 

Phone  626-287-6560  
Organized by  Jain Cen</description>
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<title>Sarathi Yoga Classes in Bakersfield  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1884</link>
<description>Sarathi Yoga Foundation presents Yoga Classes every Tuesdays. You and family members and friends are cordially invited to explore the inner beauties already present within all of us.  

Time:  6:30 </description>
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<title>Dinner &amp; Fireworks  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1885</link>
<description>The IIT Kharagpur Alumni of Southern California cordially invites you to a dinner and fireworks show.  

Time: 6:00PM 

Phone  818.222.9763  
Organized by  IIT Foundation  
 
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<title>Yoga For Inner Fitness  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1886</link>
<description>Universal Temple of Yoga and Inner Peace presents Yoga For Inner Fitness on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  

Time:  6pm to 7pm. 

Phone  562-904-7223  
Organized by  Universal Temple of Yoga and Inner </description>
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<title>Sivana Yoga Classes  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1877</link>
<description> Sivana Yoga organising Yoga Classes every Monday to Friday. Yoga practice will bring great joy and peace of mind to all who do it with devotion. No matter what practice level you are at, you will hav</description>
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<title>Ashtanga Yoga Class  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1880</link>
<description>Hindu Students Council of Stanford University presents Ashtanga Yoga Class by Shri Partha Sarathy (Monday) and Shri Vinod Rao (Tuesday). 
Shri Vinod Rao is an Engineer by profession and has been teac</description>
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<title>Yoga for Health Class  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1881</link>
<description>Universal Temple of Yoga and Inner Peace presents Yoga for Health class. This class is conducted on Mondays alone.  

Time: 10:30am to Noon 

Phone  310-475-4911  
Organized by  Universal Temple </description>
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<title>Tuesday Swadhyay  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1882</link>
<description>Jain Center of Southern California presents Tuesday Swadhyay lecture by Mahendra Bhai Khandhar. This is conducted on tuesdays alone.  

Time: 8:30PM 

Phone  626-287-6560  
Organized by  Jain Cen</description>
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<title>Gurbani - Punjabi Classes  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1878</link>
<description>The Chardi Kalaa Sikh Community Center is introducing an instruction program to meet some of the needs that has been felt for a long time for young Sikhs growing up here in America. The initial set of</description>
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<title>Punjabi Language Class</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1879</link>
<description>Sunday School for teaching of Punjabi language and Sikh History and culture is run every Sunday from 11 A.M. to 1P.M. by volunteer teachers in the center. A huge library containing 4000 books in Engli</description>
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<title>Fundraiser Fellowship Brunch  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1872</link>
<description>For three quarters of a century, Self-Realization Fellowship, a worldwide religious organization with international headquarters in Los Angeles, has been dedicated to carrying on the spiritual and hum</description>
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<title>Performing Arts Camp  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1873</link>
<description>A fun and uplifting experience for youth interested in drama, orchestra, dance, art, and singing. This boarding camp includes: 

&#8226; Group classes in drama, dance, singing an theatre production 
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<title>Talk on The Inspiration That Was Vivekananda  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1874</link>
<description>Talk on The Inspiration That Was Vivekananda by Swami Swahananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the world''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its bro</description>
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<title>Sri Karunamayi Special Program  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1875</link>
<description>Revered by many as the embodiment of wisdom, peace and unconditional love, Sri Karunamayi will be giving discourses on the fundamental truths that support all faiths as part of her twelfth World Tour </description>
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<title>Sahaja Yoga Meeting</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1876</link>
<description>Sahaja Yoga in Los Angeles organising Sahaja Yoga Meeting every Sundays. Sahaja Yoga is a unique method of meditation based on an awakening that can occur within each human being. Through this process</description>
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<title>International Gem and Jewelry Show  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1864</link>
<description>International Gem &amp; Jewelery Show Inc organising International Gem &amp; Jewelery Show. Herbert A Duke, Sr., founded the very first commercial gem and jewelry show. 
 
Time:   10:00AM 

Phone  301-294</description>
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<title>Odia Samaja Bandhu Milana 2006  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1865</link>
<description>Bandhu Milana, just as the name suggest is dedicated to become a platform for odias in Americas to establish a strong ethnic ties. Bandhu Milana is an opportunity to strengthen existing friendships an</description>
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<title>Sarathi - Meditation Classes  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1866</link>
<description>Sarathi Yoga Foundation presents Meditation Classes. You and family members and friends are cordially invited to explore the inner beauties already present within all of us.  

Time: 6:00 am to 7:30</description>
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<title>Sanskrit Classes with Giridhari </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1867</link>
<description>Sri Sri Radha Govinda Mandir Presents Sanskrit Classes with Giridhari. The vision of the Gaudiya Maath is to serve our previous acharyas and satisfy them by our body, mind and words. The Guru-parampar</description>
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<title>Pia Ka Ghar - 3rd Anniversary </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1868</link>
<description>Pia Ka Ghar celebrating 3rd Anniversary. We are a family working together to benefit many families. We believe in Aldous Huxley''s perennial philosophy and work accordingly. Gifts for all customers wh</description>
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<title>Moneterey Park Pot luck  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1869</link>
<description>Pot luck at 7pm and bhajans at 8pm at the home of Ram and Mala Chabra hosted by Art of Living.  

Phone  310-820-9429  
Organized by  Art of Living  
 
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<title>Music Classes by Janki S. Parikh  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1870</link>
<description>Hindu Society of the Inland Empire presents Music Classes for Sugam Sangeet &amp;Bhajan
taught by Janki S. Parikh, Master in Indian classical vocal. This class is conducted on saturdays alone.  

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<title>Gujarati and Hindi Classes  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1871</link>
<description>Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir organising Gujarati and Hindi Classes every Saturday.  
Phone  909-528-6365  

Time: 9:00AM 

Organized by  Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir  
 
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<title>Dance Performance by Mythili Prakash </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1773</link>
<description>Dance Performance by Mythili Prakash hosted by Shakti Dance Company. The performing division of Shakti is the Shakti Dance Company. All performing members have had several years of training and have c</description>
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<title>Live Indian Music Performances </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1772</link>
<description>The food at India Palace Lafayette is North Indian with a Punjabi influence. As you walk into the restaurant, you get a sense of a peaceful, serene setting to have a meal. Come enjoy a delicious meal </description>
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<title>CHARO Small Business EXPO </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1532</link>
<description>Small Business Expo &amp; Seminar Access to Capital Quick Books Technology for Your Business 

We want to invite you to a very important learning event that has been designed specifically for the small </description>
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<title>Swami Vedarupananda - Talk </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1533</link>
<description>Talk by Swami Vedarupananda on the topic The Awakening of Spiritual Consciousness hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the world''s most ancient religious philosophies a</description>
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<title>Karate for Kids (From Jun 7 2006  to  Jun 28 2006 )</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1530</link>
<description>Mandir is organising Karate for Kids on every Wednesdays. Instructor: Nivedita Nayak. Nivedita has achieved state and national level recognition in India by winning the silver medal both in Kata and S</description>
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<title>Talk on Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1531</link>
<description>Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna by Brahmachari Nitya Chaitanya hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the world''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest. B</description>
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<title>The Feminine Powers - Talk </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1528</link>
<description>Talk by Pravrajika Vidyaprana on the topic The Feminine Powers hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the world''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broad</description>
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<title>Kalari Payat Classes (From Jun 6 2006 To Jun 27 2006)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1529</link>
<description>Mandir is organising Kalari Payat Classes on every Tuesdays. 

5:30 - 6:30 PM For boys ages 7-13.
6:30 - 7:30 PM For girls ages 7-13. 

Contact : 
Radha Carman


 
 
 
 
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<title>Fundraiser Fellowship Brunch </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1527</link>
<description>For three quarters of a century, Self-Realization Fellowship, a worldwide religious organization with international headquarters in Los Angeles, has been dedicated to carrying on the spiritual and hum</description>
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<title>Desi Kids Club </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1523</link>
<description>Mandir is organising Desi Kids Club on every Fridays. Instructor: Anisha Shukla. Anisha Shukla has a BS degree in Business Administration &amp; Management from the University of Redlands. She is also the </description>
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<title>Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1524</link>
<description>Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the world''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest. Based on the Vedas, th</description>
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<title>Music of India Ensemble </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1525</link>
<description>UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology presents Performance of the Music of India Ensemble, co-directed by Shujaat Khan and Abhiman Kaushal, and the Music of Brazil Ensemble, directed by Beto Gonzalez, fo</description>
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<title>Senior Citizens Meet </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1521</link>
<description>Pasadena Hindu Temple is organising Senior Citizens meet and discuss various topics, followed by yoga and mediation.

Time - 5:30PM   To 7.00 PM

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<title>Talk on Gita and the Cosmic Vision </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1522</link>
<description>Talk on Gita and the Cosmic Vision by Pravrajika Vivekaprana hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the world''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broades</description>
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<title>Viveka-Chudamani Lecture </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1520</link>
<description>Vedanta Society of Southern California is organising Viveka-Chudamani which is the subject of a lecture by Sarvadevananda. 

Time 7:30PM  

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<title>Love letters - NDM Troupe concert </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1518</link>
<description>The concert will feature the 2006 NDM Troupe and the students of the NDM Dance studios.NDM Dance Productions is a concept of Californias most prominent Bollywood style dance choreographer and performe</description>
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<title>Workshops on Theosophy </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1519</link>
<description>Workshops on Theosophy talks and panel discussions presented by United Lodge of Theosophists. 

Time - 7:30PM  

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<title>Buddha's Birthday Slideshow </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1517</link>
<description>Buddha''s Birthday Slideshow hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the world''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest. Based on the Vedas, the sacre</description>
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<title>JCSC &#8211; Adult Camp 2006 </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1439</link>
<description>We have organized an off-site Religious Camp (under the guidance of Pujya Girishbhai) at Camp Cedar Falls Conference Center on May 12th &#8211;14th 2006 for three (3) days over the weekend.

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<title>Teaching about the Middle East - A Workshop for Teachers</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1086</link>
<description>This workshop will address many aspects of the Middle East, including its ethnic and religious diversity, history, conflicts, cultural stereotypes, and U.S. foreign policy. Information on classroom re</description>
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<title>Nataka Dipa Talk (May 9 - May 13)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1440</link>
<description>The theme of this chapter is ''Nataka Dipa.'' A lamp on the stage illumines all things equally, from all sides. The lamp continues to shine even when there aren''t any objects to illumine. it is the l</description>
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<title>LA Public Teaching with Kali Ma - Love and Liberation</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1421</link>
<description>An evening of public teachings with Kali Ma often includes music, meditation, chanting, and the Tantric Siddha Dharma teachings.

Time : 7:30PM to 9:00PM.

Donation (Optional) : $5 - $25.
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<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1085</link>
<description>This workshop will address many aspects of the Middle East, including its ethnic and religious diversity, history, conflicts, cultural stereotypes, and U.S. foreign policy. Information on classroom re</description>
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<title>2006 Regional Contests </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1430</link>
<description>Palo Alto Chapter of North South Foundation announces 2006 Regional Contests for Indian-American Children - Junior Geography Bee, Senior Geography Bee, Math Bee on may 7, 2006.

Contact : Sumana Sur</description>
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<title>Annual Public Dinner</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1431</link>
<description>The Annual Public Dinner will be held this year on Sunday, May 7 in the Hollywood Temple. The guest speaker will be Swami Jyotirupananda from the Ramakrishna Society Vedanta Center in Moscow.

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<title>8th Edition of the Race for Literacy</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1433</link>
<description>The Race For Literacy is a professionally timed 5K/10K Run, 5K Walk organized by India Literacy Project (ILP) at Shoreline Park, Mountain View CA.

Time : 9:00AM.

Contact : India Literacy Project</description>
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<title>Fundraiser Fellowship Brunch</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1434</link>
<description>For three quarters of a century, Self-Realization Fellowship, a worldwide religious organization with international headquarters in Los Angeles, has been dedicated to carrying on the spiritual and hum</description>
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<title>Talk on In Search of the Self </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1435</link>
<description>Talk by Swami Vedarupananda on the topic In Search of the Self hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the world''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broad</description>
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<title>Public Information Programs</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1436</link>
<description>Sant Mat - Sant Thakar Singh presnts Public Information Programs about Sant Mat. All programs are free of charge and open to the public and information about Sant Mat is given by authorized initiates </description>
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<title>Workshops on Theosophy</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1437</link>
<description>Workshops on Theosophy talks and panel discussions presented by United Lodge of Theosophists. 

Time : 7:30PM - 8:45PM.

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<title>Russell Peters Show</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1438</link>
<description>Russell Peter''s Comedy show. An evening of comedy with Russel Peters and friends the biggest south Asian act in the world. Doors open at 9 pm.

Time : 8:00PM.

Contact : Nick Nuciforo.
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<title>Music Concert by Emani Kalyani </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1427</link>
<description>South Indian Music Academy is organising Music Concert by Emani Kalyani (Veena) &amp; Kasim &amp; Babu (Nadaswaram).

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<title>Workshop on Indian Dance</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1428</link>
<description>The Bharatam Experience - Indian Dance workshop for the California Choreographer''s Festival, Laguna Beach. Ramaa Bharadvaj has come to be regarded not only as a distinguished dancer, teacher and chor</description>
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<title>Bhangra Party 2006 &#8211; National Conference Kick-off Event</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1429</link>
<description>Join NetIP-LA-OC for Bhangra Party 2006, our kick-off event for this year&#8217;s National Conference in Chicago! Show off your bhangra skills and party L.A. style at ZITA Trattoria &amp; Bar, an upscale Italia</description>
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<title>Karma and the 6 Realms (May 6 - May 7)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1420</link>
<description>Expose the causes of suffering &amp; confusion which lie within your reality habits, thoughts and mind states. This profound teaching reveals with precision the blocks that prevent the clarity, energy and</description>
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<title>Russell Peters Show </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1425</link>
<description>Russell Peter''s Comedy show. An evening of comedy with Russel Peters and friends the biggest south Asian act in the world. Doors open at 9 pm.

Contact : Nick Nuciforo.



 
 
 
 
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<title>Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1426</link>
<description>Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the world''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest. Based on the Vedas, th</description>
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<title>Senior Citizens Meet </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1422</link>
<description>Pasadena Hindu Temple is organising Senior Citizens meet and discuss various topics, followed by yoga and mediation.

Time : 5:30PM - 7:00PM.

Contact : Pasadena Hindu Temple.


 
 
 
 
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<title>Talk on Gita and Surrender </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1423</link>
<description>Talk by Pravrajika Vivekaprana on the topic Gita and Surrender hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the world''s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broad</description>
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<title>Zakir Hussain Presents Masters of Percussion</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1424</link>
<description>Under the direction of legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, this invigorating event explores the traditional repertoire of North Indian drumming and the frontier between traditional and contemporary</description>
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<title>Teaching about the Middle East - A Workshop for Teachers</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1084</link>
<description>This workshop will address many aspects of the Middle East, including its ethnic and religious diversity, history, conflicts, cultural stereotypes, and U.S. foreign policy. Information on classroom re</description>
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<title>Public teaching with Kali Ma: &quot;Work&quot;</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1419</link>
<description>Kali Ma is a spiritual teacher, inspiration and mentor for thousands of people around the world. She teaches dharma in a down-to-earth, and accessible way, in the tradition of the unorthodox, Yogic st</description>
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<title>Senior Citizens Meet </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1416</link>
<description>Pasadena Hindu Temple is organising Senior Citizens meet and discuss various topics, followed by yoga and mediation.

Time : 5:30PM - 7:00PM.

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<title>Lecture on Eastern Thought in Russia </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1417</link>
<description>Lecture by Swami Jyotirupananda on the topic Eastern Thought in Russia: Past and Present hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Swami Jyotirupananda, from the Ramakrishna Society Vedanta Ce</description>
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<title>Lecture by Sarvadevananda</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1418</link>
<description>Vedanta Society of Southern California is organising Viveka-Chudamani which is the subject of a lecture by Sarvadevananda. 

Time : 7:30PM.

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<title>Teaching about the Middle East - A Workshop for Teachers</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1083</link>
<description>This workshop will address many aspects of the Middle East, including its ethnic and religious diversity, history, conflicts, cultural stereotypes, and U.S. foreign policy. Information on classroom re</description>
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<title>Los Angeles Times Presents : Festival of Books (April 29-30)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1087</link>
<description>And everyone read happily ever after&#8230;

Once upon a time, there was a book festival that grew more rousing and fun every year, and would bring together authors, exhibitors and book lovers from nearly</description>
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<title>Westside Economic Collaborative - Westside Infrastructure: A Conversation with Henry Waxman</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1091</link>
<description>Please join the WEC, Westside Urban Forum and our special guests Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky and Councilmember Pam O'Connor, as we discuss the future shape of our city with Congressman Waxman -- where </description>
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<title>Mantra - Workshop</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1015</link>
<description>Chanting and Mantra Workshop hosted by Sivananda Vedanta Yoga Center. Developing love and devotion is the main ingredient covered in this workshop. Mantra chanting is the most joyful when done in a gr</description>
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<title>China-U.S. Business Connection</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1090</link>
<description>At this FREE event, get connected to the blue chip Chinese businesses seeking opportunities in and with Southern California and the U.S. Program to include remarks by China's Vice Minister of Commerce</description>
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<title>LAVA Investment Capital Conference</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1089</link>
<description>The conference features a rich program, extensive networking and The Capital Zone, all designed to deliver in one day everything and everyone that executives from early-stage to middle-market companie</description>
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<title>Japan America Society of Southern California: Japan Remodeled - How Government and Industry are Reforming Japanese Capitalism  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1088</link>
<description>Professor Steven Vogel, Associate Professor of Political Science, UC Berkeley, specializes in the political economy of advanced industrial nations, and has written extensively on Japanese politics, in</description>
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<title>Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1082</link>
<description>The New JCC at Milken, the Jewish Federation, Valley Alliance and others present this festival of documentaries and features. Highlights include the opening night premiere of When Do We Eat?, the stor</description>
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<title>Raghav and Juggy Live </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1017</link>
<description>Super Entertainment Inc is organising Raghav and Juggy Live with 3 hours non stop music and dance with Veronica at Queen Mary.

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<title>Vigil</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=980</link>
<description>Vigil hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the worlds most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest.

Time: 7:00am
Contact: Hollywood Temple




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<title>Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=981</link>
<description>Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the worlds most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest.

Time: 7:30pm
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<title>Gita and Faith</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=979</link>
<description>Gita and Faith by Pravrajika Vivekaprana hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the worlds most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest.

Time: 7:30pm
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<title>Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=978</link>
<description>Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna by Swami Sarvadevananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the worlds most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest.

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<title>Astavakra Samhita</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=977</link>
<description>Astavakra Samhita by Swami Sarvadevananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the worlds most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest.

Time: 7:30pm
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<title>Unity and Diversity</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=976</link>
<description>Unity and Diversity by Swami Vedarupananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the worlds most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest.

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<title>Talk - Swami Swahananda</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1016</link>
<description>Spiritual Talk by Swami Swahananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the worlds most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest.

Time: 11:00AM
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<title>Culture Show Run-Through II </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1010</link>
<description>Southern California Indo Americans presents Culture Show Run-Through II on march 26 at Marks Hall Lounge.

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<title>Tennis on Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1013</link>
<description>Join NetIP-LA-OC on the courts for more tennis action on Saturday, March 25! Display your tennis skills and mingle with others who share your interest in a fun and informal atmosphere. Players of all </description>
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<title>Mantra - Workshop</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1014</link>
<description>Chanting and Mantra Workshop hosted by Sivananda Vedanta Yoga Center. Developing love and devotion is the main ingredient covered in this workshop. Mantra chanting is the most joyful when done in a gr</description>
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<title>Karnatik Vocal Concert </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1006</link>
<description>Karnatik Vocal Concert by O.S. Thyagarajan with B.U. Ganesh Prasad (violin) and Poongulam Subramanian (mridangam) organized by South Indian Music Academy by Hoover Middle School Auditorium.

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<title>Pan IIT Picnic</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1007</link>
<description>Everyone registered for this year's Pan IIT picnic will be automatically entered for a mini IPOD draw. Add to this the mouth-watering menu that we already have, and you know where you want to be on Ma</description>
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<title>Constant Self Improvement Seminar </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1008</link>
<description>How Astro-Palmistry is your C. S. I. (Constant Self Improvement) Process is a seminar by Sunit Gupta. Constant Self Improvement (CSI) focuses on changing your spiritual DNA.

Time: 5:30PM
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<title>Kala Night - 2006</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1009</link>
<description>Famous malayalam movie star and dancer Divya Unni will be the main attraction

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<title>Devi Mahatmaya Dance Performance</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=1005</link>
<description>This dance performance by the Shakti Dance Company extols the power of the goddess Durga in her various manifestations. The production comprises five professional musicians (from India and Southern Ca</description>
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<title>Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=975</link>
<description>Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the worlds most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest.

Time: 7:30pm
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<title>True Faith</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=974</link>
<description>True Faith by Swami Vedarupananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the worlds most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest.

Time: 7:30pm
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<title>Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=973</link>
<description>Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna by Brahmachari Nitya Chaitanya hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the worlds most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest.

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<title>Spiritual Talk</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=972</link>
<description>Spiritual Talk by Swami Swahananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the worlds most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest.

Time: 7:30pm
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<title>The Search for Meaning</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=971</link>
<description>The Search for Meaning by David Nelson hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the worlds most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest.

Time: 11:00am
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<title>Advaita Study Group</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=970</link>
<description>Advaita Study Group by Pravrajika Vivekaprana hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the worlds most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest.

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<title>Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=969</link>
<description>Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the worlds most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest.

Time: 7:30pm
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<title>Truth Alone Triumphs</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=968</link>
<description>Truth Alone Triumphs by Swami Vedarupananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the worlds most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest.

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<title>Talks by Visiting Swamis</title>
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<description>Talks by Visiting Swamis By :-
Swami Prabuddhananda, San Francisco
Swami Aparananda, Berkeley
Swami Prapannananda, Sacramento 

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<title>Swami Vivekananda on the Vedas</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=966</link>
<description>Swami Vivekananda on the Vedas by Pravrajika Gayatriprana hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the worlds most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest.
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<title>Holi - Fuldolotsav</title>
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<description>Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (BAPS) is organising Holi - Fuldolotsav. The Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a socio-spiritual organization with its roots in the Vedas.

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<title>Ramakrishna&#8212;Embodiment of the Vedas</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=965</link>
<description>Ramakrishna&#8212;Embodiment of the Vedas by Swami Sarvadevananda hosted by Vedanta Society of Southern California. Vedanta is one of the worlds most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest.</description>
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<title>Early Indian Cinema - A Lecture</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=815</link>
<description>Gender, Race, and Spectatorship in Early Indian Cinema Lecture by Kathryn Hansen, University of Texas at Austin. In most studies of Indian cinema, films of the 1940s and beyond are taken as the classi</description>
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<title>Senior Citizens Meet </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=816</link>
<description>Pasadena Hindu Temple is organising Senior Citizens meet. A discussion on various topics, followed by yoga and mediation will be organized.

Time: 5:30PM - 7:00PM 
Contact: Pasadena Hindu Temple
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<title>A lecture on Viveka-Chudamani</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=817</link>
<description>Vedanta Society of Southern California is organising a lecture on Viveka-Chudamani  by Sarvadevananda.

Time: 7:30PM - 12:00AM
Contact: Hollywood Temple



 
 
 
 
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<title>Bridal Showcase 2006 </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=814</link>
<description>Ziba Beauty Center is organizing a Bridal Showcase 2006 at Sheraton Cerritos Hotel, Cerritos.

Time : 12:00AM  
Contact : Ziba Beauty Center



 
 
 
 
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<title>Ganga Sagara Mela </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=447</link>
<description>Ganga Sagara Mela Organized by Krishna. 


Time : Contact The Organizer For Timings 
Hosted By :  Krishna


 
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<title>Asian Excellence Awards </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=570</link>
<description> The 2006 Asian Excellence Awards comes to Hollywood via New York under the name the &quot;Concert of Excellence&quot; with Remy Martin as the corporate sponsor. 
Time : 07:00 PM 
Contact :  Jason Scott Park</description>
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<title>Dollhouse 12th Annual New Year's Eve 2006 </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=442</link>
<description>
Time : 09:00 AM 
Contact :  Ticket Seller
Phone : 212&#126;255 4223,
Hosted By :  JoonBug Productions


 
Roaring Twenties - New Year's Eve 2006 Party


The Day After
6757 Hollywood Blvd (entr</description>
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<title>Dollhouse 12th Annual New Year's Eve 2006 </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=443</link>
<description>
Time : 09:00 AM 
Contact :  Ticket Seller
Phone : 212&#126;255 4223,
Hosted By :  JoonBug Productions


 
Roaring Twenties - New Year's Eve 2006 Party


The Day After
6757 Hollywood Blvd (entr</description>
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<title>Orange Country New Years Eve Party </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=444</link>
<description>Orange Drop 2006 organising Orange Country New Years Eve Party. Live Music &amp; DJ performance by Sugar Ray, Joan Jett &amp; The Blackhearts, The Violent Femmes, The Psychedelic Furs, Berlin, The English Bea</description>
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<title>Hollywood New Year's Eve Ball 2006 at the Renaissance Hotel </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=445</link>
<description>
Time : 08:00 PM 
Contact :  Ticket Seller
Phone : 212&#126;255 4223,

Hosted By :  JoonBug Productions
 
18th Annual New Year's Eve Ball 2006

Saturday, December 31st, 2005
8PM - 2AM
at

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<title>New Year's Eve 2006 Gala </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=446</link>
<description> 
Time : 08:00 PM - 03:00 AM 
Contact :  Ticket Seller
Phone : 212&#126;255 4223,
Hosted By :  JoonBug Productions


Ring in the New Year with

A New Years Eve 2006 Gala

Saturday December 31, 2</description>
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<title>Amavasya Kali Puja </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=441</link>
<description>Kali Mandir - Temple Event Schedule 


Contact The Organizer For Timings 
Phone : 949-494-1906
Hosted By :  Kali Mandir

 
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<title>Star Studded World Premiere of The Producers Hosted by AMC Century City 15</title>
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<description>
The Scene

Many stars, including Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the &quot;Friends&quot; cast and even Woody Allen, have been spotted strolling through some of the more than 140 stores at L.A.'s premier open-ai</description>
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<title>Dancing In The Margins Festival 2005 </title>
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<description>Post Natyam Collective performs in Dancing In The Margins Festival 2005. Featuring Artists: Ana Maria Alvarez and &#8220;contra-tiempo&#8221;, Post-natyam Collective, Iddi Saaka, Phylise Smith and Serakumbili Pro</description>
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<title>The Best Damn Sports Show Period (11/21-12/02)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=321</link>
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<title>Trash to Treasure Recycling Fair</title>
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<description>Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Admission: This is a FREE outdoor event. (Guided tours of STAR ECO Station are $5-7, with a $1 Discount for visitors who bring a nearly new &quot;recycled&quot; clothes).

Kid Friend</description>
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<title>Zapotec Rug and Oaxacan Folk Art Show and Sale</title>
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<description>Master carver Jacobo Angeles Ojeda will sell and demonstrate his colorful and imaginative art. Trader Jerry Boyd brings a truckload of Zapotec rugs of all sizes and Oaxacan animals for sale. 

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<title>Laughter on the 23rd Floor</title>
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<description>

 This is Neil Simon`s hilarious play about comedy writers competing for their boss`s attention. 

Ticketing: 5624941616
Reservations required: 562-494-1014
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<title>Laughter on the 23rd Floor</title>
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<description>

 This is Neil Simon`s hilarious play about comedy writers competing for their boss`s attention. 

Ticketing: 5624941616
Reservations required: 562-494-1014
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<title>Robert Berger: Sacred Spaces - Historic Houses of Worship ( Day2)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=164</link>
<description> This exhibition explores the effect of the fur trade on the West. The stories of traders and their families shed light on the mingling of cultures and ways of life that shaped the American west. 

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<title>Robert Berger: Sacred Spaces - Historic Houses of Worship ( Day2)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=163</link>
<description> This exhibition explores the effect of the fur trade on the West. The stories of traders and their families shed light on the mingling of cultures and ways of life that shaped the American west. 

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<title>West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=159</link>
<description>
The one night of the year when Santa Monica Boulevard turns into a true carni... 

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<title>Robert Berger: Sacred Spaces - Historic Houses of Worship in the City of Angels, Skirball Cultural Center </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=162</link>
<description> This exhibition explores the effect of the fur trade on the West. The stories of traders and their families shed light on the mingling of cultures and ways of life that shaped the American west. 

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<title>Laughter on the 23rd Floor</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=165</link>
<description>

 This is Neil Simon`s hilarious play about comedy writers competing for their boss`s attention. 

Ticketing: 5624941616
Reservations required: 562-494-1014
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<title>Durga Puja by Dakshini Bengali Association of California</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=143</link>
<description>Durga Puja on October 21, 22 and 23, 2005 at Torrance Civic Center, 3300 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503</description>
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<title>Durga Puja by Dakshini Bengali Association of California</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=142</link>
<description>Durga Puja on October 21, 22 and 23, 2005 at Torrance Civic Center, 3300 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503</description>
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<title>Durga Puja by Dakshini Bengali Association of California</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=141</link>
<description>Durga Puja on October 21, 22 and 23, 2005 at Torrance Civic Center, 3300 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503.</description>
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<title>Abhijeet Night Presented by Dakshini Bengali Association of California</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=147</link>
<description></description>
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<title>Durgapuja by Bengali Association of Southern California</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=155</link>
<description>Durga Puja by Bengali Associatin of Southern California 
BASC will celebrate Durga Puja on October 14, 15 and 16th at Pasadena Scottish Rite Cathedral located at 150 North Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 9</description>
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<title>Durga Puja by Bengali Associatin of Southern California</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=LosAngeles&amp;EventID=154</link>
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