Roohaniyat

07/30/2024

A small token of gratitude for the sacrifices of freedom fighters
August 11th 4 pm -8 pm, West Windsor Community Park

Along with the topmost professional singers of New Jersey who have graciously volunteered to present a free concert, to celebrate the hard-won independence of India and Pakistan from colonial slavery, the most gorgeous ladies many of whom are professional models have volunteered to honor the women freedom fighters of India’s independence struggle by presenting the attire of the home state of such women freedom fighters like Sarojini Naidu, Captain Laxmi Sehgal, Durga Bhabhi, Aruna Asaf Ali and many women who sacrificed their careers, family, comfort and even life to fight for freedom from colonial slavery.

It is truly a puzzle as to how the brave and freedom loving people of the Indian sub-continent were subjugated by a handful of folks from a small island seven seas away. But it took a lot of blood, sweat, indignities and tortures to finally kick the tyrants out of that land. Our freedom fighters made those sacrifices happily and with honor. We will never be able to pay their debt but we can present a small token of gratitude to them by coming together for this celebration.

On the evening of Sunday, August 11th, please come to the West Windsor Community Park pavilion to enjoy captivating singing accompanied by a full live orchestra. Don’t worry about dinner because there will be delicious Indian food to buy. Please bring your lawn chairs, beach blankets, bring your family and bring your friends to enjoy an unforgettable evening of entertainment!

07/27/2024

A small token of gratitude for the sacrifices of freedom fighters
(August 11th 4 pm -8 pm, West Windsor Community Park)

The topmost professional singers of New Jersey have graciously volunteered to present a free bollywood concert, open to everyone, to celebrate the hard-won independence of India and Pakistan from colonial slavery. Also during the concert, the most gorgeous and ravishing Indian/Pakistani models have volunteered to present a dazzling glimpse of diverse fashion of our sub-continent.

It is truly a puzzle as to how the brave and freedom loving people of the Indian sub-continent were subjugated by a handful of folks from a small island seven seas away. But it took a lot of blood, sweat, indignities and tortures to finally kick the tyrants out of that land. Our freedom fighters made those sacrifices happily and with honor. We will never be able to pay their debt but we can present a small token of gratitude to them by coming together for this celebration.

On the evening of Sunday, August 11th, please come to the West Windsor Community Park pavilion to enjoy captivating singing accompanied by a full live orchestra. Don’t worry about dinner because there will be delicious Indian food to buy. Please bring your lawn chairs, beach blankets, bring your family and bring your friends to enjoy an unforgettable evening of entertainment!

03/11/2024

These roots run deep

The roots of Indian culture and music indeed run deep. Even half-way across the planet, seven seas afar, these roots are nourished and spread by dedicated parents, gifted teachers and hardworking students. Every single day we so proudly see these kids grow up beautifully and polish their musical talents with passion and humility. Watching all this in our local community fills us with peace and contentment.

Raag-Dhamaal (Roohaniyat presents a Melody and Dance Music twin concert). March 16th, 6 pm-10 pm, WW High School South Auditorium

(To Buy tickets: https://www.vibrnz.com/event/raag-n-rave-music-concert-2024)

Roohaniyat, has the stated goal of offering deep dive into South Asian culture, specifically to the diaspora. However, it is not restricted to just the ethnic South-Asian population. All races, all cultures and all ethnicities are welcome. Indeed, our belief is that to appreciate even the deeper and nuanced aspects of Indian music, you do not need a whole lot of long exposure to Indian culture, though having such background helps. You can dive right into the subtle and esoteric aspects.

On March 16th evening, we present two back-to-back high-quality music concerts - “Raag”,melodious songs by Hemant Kulkarni ji’s revered school Svara Sangam, followed by, “Dhamaal”, a high-octane fast-beat dance numbers by your beloved Roohaniyat performers. Delicious Indian food will be available to buy. Roohaniyat is a tax-exempt non-profit cultural organization and so the ticket prices have been kept at a very reasonable $25 combined.

https://www.vibrnz.com/event/raag-n-rave-music-concert-2024

02/01/2024

Raag-Dhamaal
(Roohaniyat presents a Melody and Dance Music twin concert). March 16th, 6 pm-10 pm, WW High School South Auditorium

Folks, please don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy high-quality musical entertainment right in our neighborhood, twin back-to-back concerts - “Raag” melodious songs by Hemant Kulkarni ji’s revered school Svara Sangam, followed by, “Dhamaal”, a high-octane fast-beat dance numbers by your beloved Roohaniyat performers. Since Roohaniyat is non-profit, we have kept the ticket price at bare minimum $25, Broadway-level entertainment of live singing and orchestra at the price of a movie ticket!

Your support brings our community’s South-Asian culture to life. We are immensely grateful for your support for our concerts and lectures over the past years. So don't miss the rhythm, grab your tickets now! Please also contribute generously via the “donations” option on the ticketing page. Your support will help us bring high-quality cultural presentations to our local community for no charge over the course of next year.

Please contact Alok Sharma – 908.377.0187, or, Ali Irfan – 917.349.2698 or reach us by emailing at [email protected]
Venue: West Windsor High School South
346 Clarksville Rd, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

Step into the enchanting world of melody and rhythm as your favorite music group, Roohaniyat, presents yet another memorable evening of music and dancing. Like our last year’s sold-out annual concert, we humbly present this year’s concert “Raag Dhamaal”, on Saturday March 16th, 6 pm – 10 p...

10/31/2023

Panorama of Indian mathematics: from the ancient to the modern.

Roohaniyat is presenting a series of three lectures exploring Indian contribution to the mathematical heritage of the world. The first two lectures were on S Ramanujan and the Kerala School of Mathematics. The third talk, on Sunday November 5th, will offer a sweeping view of Indian mathematics, from the ancient times such as the discovery of zero, to the modern times with the establishment of research centers in the 20th century. This talk will be very interesting for anyone, from middle schoolers to PhDs, with a basic understanding and love for Mathematics and admiration for the history and accomplishments of India.

Prof A Raghuram, who is a professor of Mathematics at Fordham was IIT JEE topper (Rank 2 in India) for the entrance exam. He has volunteered to deliver these unique series of lectures on the contributions of Indian Mathematics to the world. This lecture will be in-person at the West Windsor Art Center.

https://www.vibrnz.com/event/roohaniyat-lecture-series-2023

The registration fee has been kept very low at a nominal $10 per lecture just to cover the cost of the hall rental:

https://www.vibrnz.com/event/ckout/roohaniyat-lecture-series-2023?clear_all=true

Roohaniyat presents a series of three lectures exploring Indian contribution to the mathematical heritage of the world. Summary of lecturesLecture 1: The Genius of Srinivasa Ramanujan. (April 23, 2023; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm) Lecture 2: Kerala School of Mathematics: the profound 14th century mathematici...

09/08/2023

Food for Body. Food for Soul.

WW Community Farmers Market and Roohaniyat are both non-profit institutions. One brings local farmers together in one platform to provide the community with fresh produce, the other brings local artists together in one platform to provide the community with Indian music and culture. Why bother? In this age when all the Bollywood songs are on Youtube or Gaana and delivered instantly, and when all the food and produce you can think of is available from cold storage and warehouses of big stores delivered within hours, why bother to get farmers to bring their produce to the customer directly or performers to sing the song live for audience?

You probably already guessed the answer – Human touch. For example, doing the video chat with your parents in India is not the same thing as meeting them in person. A farmer producing food thousands of miles away vs a farmer meeting in-person the customer who is going to be tasting his produce that evening are not the same thing. A digital music or video file transferred from some server vs a melodious artist performing live is not the same thing. The farmer and the consumer, the performer and the audience occupying same space and time is a unique bond, a bond that brings us in touch with our existence, with our soul.

No entry fee, for the market or for enjoying the music. Just bring your lawn chairs and reusable bags. Love you all. See to tomorrow.

09/06/2023

You don't want to miss this!!
Saturday September 9th, 10am to 12pm @ West Windsor Farmers Market

This will make your day, make your weekend, and make you forget that the summer is summer. Please do not miss this - two hours of live music, pure bliss. This Saturday, September 9th, the most melodious voices of West Windsor are coming together with a bouquet of well curated song selections….songs from various eras of Bollywood ranging from deep symphonic raga based songs to the fast beat medleys. So please come to the West Windsor Community Farmer’s market. The two-hour Bollywood concert starts at 10:30 am.

Where: West Windsor Community Farmers Market
When: Saturday September 9th, 10am to 12pm
Location: Lower Vaughn Lot at the Princeton Junction Train Station, (Entrance at 877 Alexander Rd.)