Community Services in Cleveland

From the Business:Arsha Vidya Gurukulam is an institute for the traditional study of Advaita Vedanta, Sanskrit, Yoga, Ayurveda, astrology, and other classical Indian disciplines. The word Arsha means that which is from the Rishis - the great sages of ancient India. The word Vidya means knowledge. Gurukulam refers to a residential center for learning with the teacher. Thus, Arsha Vidya Gurukulam is a place where one learns the knowledge imparted by the Rishis. Established in 1986 by Swami Dayananda Saraswati, the Gurukulam is patterned after the ancient gurukulams of India. The Gurukulam offers Indians and Westerners alike an opportunity to study the profound spiritual knowledge of the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Brahmasutras, and other classical Vedic texts in English in the USA. Located on 14 acres in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, a serene setting in the Pocono Mountains, the Gurukulam offers short- and long-term programs of study for guest and resident students of all ages. The campus is adorned by a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Dakshinamurti, considered the first teacher of Vedic knowledge. Apart from Vedanta, classes on Sanskrit, Vedic chanting, Vedic astrology, Ayurveda, meditation and Iyengar Yoga are also offered. There are ongoing meditation and Vedanta classes on weekends which anyone can attend without prior registration.Read more

From the Business:At Nunmaan Tamil Academy, we believe in honouring the richness of Tamil language and heritage while embracing modern learning. From immersive in-person classes in Troy, Novi and Windsor to flexible virtual sessions, we offer engaging Tamil language programmes for both young learners and adults. Our dedicated volunteer teachers bring years of experience, using a curriculum that emphasizes speaking, reading and cultural confidence. Whether you’re looking to deepen your connection to Tamil roots or help a child grow bilingually, Nunmaan is committed to nurturing language fluency, celebrating cultural identity and empowering every student to carry Tamil into the next generation.Read more

From the Business:FICA is an organization dedicated to serving the needs of the Asian Indian Community in Northeast Ohio. From its humble beginnings as a student association in 1962, it has grown to be the voice of a diaspora of over 20,000 and on the increase. FICA helps Asian Indian families assimilate into the mosaic of greater Cleveland. Its community service arm, known as Project Seva, and the India Cultural Garden have been instrumental in building bridges and in promoting greater understanding of Indian culture.Read more

From the Business:The Aradhana Committee is a group of volunteers who spearhead the planning and organization of the Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival. They work closely with various other Carnatic music organizations in the United States and Canada to bring artists to Cleveland for the festival. R. Balasubramaniam is the president of the Aradhana Committee. Affectionately known to many Carnatic music rasikas as Cleveland Balu, he has been serving the Aradhana Committee since the inception of the Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival more than 30 years ago. He has worked closely with organizers throughout the country and has arranged tours for almost every well-known Carnatic musician in India. He has focused his time building bridges with the community and gaining recognition from our local and state governments and helped foster relationships with our longstanding hosts, Cleveland State University.Read more

From the Business:?The Kasturi Kannada Cultural Association is a non-profit, social, linguistic and cultural organization; incorporated under the Non Profit Corporation act of the State of Ohio, to integrate, coordinate, network and unite the activities of all Kannadigas, to preserve and promote the Kannada language and culture in Northeast Ohio; celebrate, experience and enjoy authentic cuisine from various parts of Karnataka . It is a voluntary organization primarily run by donations and memberships from interested members of the general public.Read more

From the Business:Central Ohio Bengali Cultural Association is to promote appreciation and understanding of Bengali culture, language and traditions. To co-operate with other cultural groups and regional organizations in promoting and sharing Indian culture. OBCA members help promote cultural diversity and understanding throughout Central Ohio USA. Our members are our most important asset. They are the force that allows us to carry out its many humanitarian efforts and achieve its mission. The members have the opportunity to do community service such as health care, hunger, promote cultural diversity etc. COBCA promotes connection among members by working themselves to address community needs. Such promotion involves local, national and international connection and involves families of the members in service efforts.Read more