India Society of Worcester upcoming events

ISW Symphony & WEW - Cell phone Photography Workshop (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Unlock your smartphone camera's potential and master visual storytelling. Bring your fully charged phone to learn instant framing and lighting tricks.

ISW School OPEN HOUSE Sept 13, 2026 (13 Sep 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

ISW School OPEN HOUSE Sept 13, 2026 10.30 am to 12 pm

Please register here if you are planning to come for school open house. Visit more info on school

ISW Ganeshotsav 2026 (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

शुभंकरा तू , चिंतामणी तू, तू विद्यादाता

प्रसन्नवदना, गजानना तू , देवा सुखकर्ता ।

गणपती बाप्पा मोरया ।।

Suggested Dress Code -Celebrate our heritage while honoring the spirit of freedom.

Women: Saree, salwar suit, lehenga, or Indo-western attire in white, cream, or ivory with accents of saffron, green, red, white, or blue. Optional: themed dupatta or floral accessories.
Men: Kurta-pajama, dhoti-kurta, or kurta with a Nehru jacket in white, cream, or beige, complemented with a navy, maroon, saffron, or blue jacket/stole.
Children: Festive Indian attire in vibrant colors, comfortable for dancing and celebrations.

Date - 9/19/2026

Miravnook - 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Ganesh Pooja, Aarati - 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Darshan and Prasad - 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Entertainment program - 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Visarjan Mirawnook - 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Prasad Dinner (RSVP only) - 6:00pm to 7:30 pm

Wrap up - 7:30 pm- 8:00 pm

Theme - Echoes of Freedom: Celebrating 250 Years of Liberty & Devotion This Ganeshotsav, we celebrate a unique cultural harmony. As the United States commemorates 250 years of freedom, we come together under the blessings of Lord Ganesha to embrace the universal values of freedom, unity, peace, and togetherness.

Cultural Program Sign up link - Cultural Program Signup Link

ISW PEN: Business Owners Meetup Sept 21 (21 Sep 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

ISW PEN Business Owners Meetup

We’re excited to welcome Qingjian Shi, Sr. Director, Asian Business Empowerment Council, as our guest speaker

PEN is a forum for likeminded professionals and entrepreneurs to network, exchange ideas and learn from other's experience. Join us for this exciting event, open to all entrepreneurs and professionals. Check out our page on the ISW Website and our LinkedIn page. Contact us at PEN@iswonline.org

Ragoo Raghunathan. Kelly Mittal

ISW Crisis Team & ISW Humrahee: Dhawani Musical event to support Nepal Recovery efforts (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

ISW Crisis Team and ISW Humrahee are collaborating to organize a musical event featuring local singers under the banner “Dhawani.”

Schedule
1-2 pm - Updates on Masshealth and ever changing landscape of Medicare - by Mr Narayan Sharma
2-2:30 pm- Tea and snacks
2.30-4:00 pm - Dhwani- A musical event with Live orchestra presented by Vibhas and Varsha the amazing duo and other talented singers !!!

Donations can be made of $10, $20, or $50. If you add a guest, your donation will include an increased donation per guest. As part of the registration process, do let us know if you are attending or not attending just in case you want to just support this endeavour.

Also if you would like to donate via paypal for amount more than $50, or a check to ISW, refer to the link below

https://iswonline.org/Donate

The funds collected by ISW would be donated to the International Red Cross to support rescue and relief efforts in Nepal.

Contact
Kirti Nagpal
Sharat Amin
Narayan Sharma

Do consider joining us as ISW Member

ISW Grand Garba (Saturday 10/3) - with DJ (3 Oct 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>SOLD OUT<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

>>> One Night. One Community. Endless Energy <<<

No combination tickets or early bird tickets
No refunds
Max 10 tickets per member- one time registration, If tickets are purchased separately (not as part of the Group Discount bundle),, become a ISW member
Will stop sales at noon on day of event or right after it gets sold out. At the door $25 for all if available.
Non-payment within 15 mins will automatically cancel registration
Please buy ticket for children 5 and over, and adults
Children under 5 are free
Dandiyas for purchase in cash $5 to $10
Food, Jewelry, Clothing available for purchase.

ISW-Saheli: Wear Purple! Domestic Violence Awareness Walk Oct 3rd, 2026 (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Support for Domestic Violence Awareness Walk

Saheli/ISW Tshirts are limited, so please wear purple

We also remember Anupam Wali, staunch supporter of Saheli and ISW

The walk will take place at South Pavilion, Dean Park, 805 Main St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 on Saturday October 3rd, 2026 at 9:30 am-11 am.

Painting one nail purple on the ring finger is often a symbol of support for domestic violence awareness and prevention, as part of the #PutTheNailInIt campaign by Safe Horizon.

Inviting community members to come together in solidarity for this crucial cause. Participants will have the opportunity to walk in purple to show their support and learn about available resources.

Join us in making a difference and amplifying the voices of those affected by domestic violence. Together, we can create a safer, more supportive community for everyone.

For more information and to register, please contact -
Saheli - deepali@saheliboston.org
ISW - kirtiratan@hotmail.com

Saheli, a nonprofit organization from Woburn MA dedicated to empowering South Asian and Arab-speaking women and children to lead safe and healthy lives, is proud to collaborate with the India Society of Worcester (ISW) for a Domestic Violence Awareness Walk. ISW's mission to preserve, promote, and celebrate India's rich cultural heritage—including its diverse arts, languages, and religious traditions—aligns with shared goals of fostering community engagement and taking a stand against domestic violence.