Scenic September
Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations: Maha Ganapati Temple of Arizonawill worship the Lord of all Beginnings, Lord Ganesha throughout the first week of September. The Brahmotsavam which began on August 31 continues until September 7th, the day of Nimajjan. September 1 begins with Brahmotsava Maha Sankalpam, Kalasa Sthapanam and Avahanam of 16 forms of Maha Ganapati along with other rituals followed by Kala Srushti Music Festival at 4 PM. Next day on Monday, the Ganesh Chaturthi parvawill be observed with Shodasa (Sixteen) Dhravya Abhishekam for Lord Maha Ganapati. On Saturday, September 7following various ceremonies Sri Maha Ganapati Visarjan (Nimajjan)and Viswaroopa Ganapati Procession will begin at 1 PM. At 3 PM with Kala Srushti Music Festival the grand festival will come to its culmination.
Arizona Malayalees Onam 2019: Who doesn’t know the legend of king Mahabali? Every year at the time of Onam or the Rice Festival, the spirit of the king visits his devotees who celebrate the rituals such as Vallam Kali(boat races), Pulikali(tiger dances),Pookkalam(flower arrangement), Onathappan(worship), Thumbi Thullal(women's dance), Kummattikali(mask dance), Onathallu(martial arts), Onavillu(music), Kazhchakkula(plantain offerings), Onapottan(costumes), Atthachamayam(folk songs and dance), and others.Arizona Malayalees too will partake in this festival at the Indo-American Community Center on Saturday, September 7 at 10 AM. Come and enjoy the festive special Onasadyaon September 7.
Life Of Pi: Words of the storybook changed into beautiful visuals. Where will you find such a majestic transformation other than a show presented by Fine Arts Association of Arizona. Ready for such a visual treat? Then you must visit Tempe Center of Artsat 3 PMon September 22. You’ve read Yann Martel’s novel The Life Of Pi. You’ve also watched its motion picture remake. Now is the time to watch the Bharatanatyam avatar of this best-seller. Don’t miss such an aesthetic extravaganza. A never before show of music, art, beauty and finesse.
DB Phoenix 2019 - Luxury Bridal Expo: An international exhibition which showcases ageless beauties in the form of jewelries and ensembles invites all ageless aestheticians who cherish and value the things of beauty at Arizona Ballroomthis Sunday at 1100 hours to get a thrill out of the perfect setting which includes many more tempting distractions you can’t say no to. Singles, engaged, married - an event for everyone. Bring your whole clan and get bewitched by Dulhania Bazaar’s bountiful presentations. Thanks to Dulhania Bazaar for making a dream come true for Phoenicians who will be able to access world class quality Bridal accessories at the DB Phoenix 2019 - Luxury Bridal Expoon September 22. A great opportunity to do wedding shopping from hundreds of visiting dealers and tradesmen around the world at the same time enjoy a variety of freebies and fashion shows to make your Sunday a special one. Free admission if you register online.
Bollywood Musical Night: The omnipresence of Music in Bollywood which is popularly known as the Hindi Film Songs has a never ending effect on our lives. The soulful songs of Kishore, Rafi, Mukesh, Lata, Asha, of the bygone years are still miles ahead of today’s ‘munni badnam huui’ and ‘Sheila ki jawani’. So much so that remakes and rehashed version of these oldies are being played today in movies. To bring back the ‘Old is Gold’ sensation, Sewa International USA - Phoenixwelcomes all for a Bollywood Musical Night at the Mesa Arts Center, Piper Repertory Theateron Saturday,21st September, 6 PM.
CONFLUENCE - Classical Music:A portal into our history, Classical Music is our framework for contemporary entertainment and a tool for brain power. Organized by Service Place theChowdhury Residencewill be transformed into a confluence of Classical Music where stalwarts from the Hindusthani Classical instrumental - Shri Jesse Bannister on Saxophone, Shri Prateek Shrivastavon Sarod and Grammy nominated Pt. Subhen Chatterjeeon Tabla will come together for a concert in Phoenix onSeptember 20th 2019, Friday.
Darpan Festival: Note down the date and time, Friday, September 20 at 6 PM and Saturday, September 21at 4 PM you should be at ASU Kerr Cultural Center to attend the Darpan Festival organized by Phoenix Gharana School of Indian Arts which will bring together seventeen musical pros at one place to celebrate the occasion of Guru Purnima with Surand Taal. The second biggest festival of Arizona and Southwest USA is coming to Phoenix for you. Time to reserve your seats for this greatest musical extravaganza.