BBY A STAFF REPORER
BELLFLOWER, CA - Shriji Mandir celebrated Uttarayan the Kite Flying festival on Jan 13, from 2 pm to 4 pm here, receiving an overwhelming response. Many youngsters with their parents participated. A set of five kites and one `firki’ was provided to participants for $10. During the festival fresh `ponk’ from India, sev and cookies along with tea was served. In the evening,
BELLFLOWER, CA - Shriji Mandir celebrated Uttarayan the Kite Flying festival on Jan 13, from 2 pm to 4 pm here, receiving an overwhelming response. Many youngsters with their parents participated. A set of five kites and one `firki’ was provided to participants for $10. During the festival fresh `ponk’ from India, sev and cookies along with tea was served. In the evening,
bhajan and Kirtan was arranged by Jayshree Gohil. Aarti was performed at 6 pm followed by a traditional dinner. Almost 300 people joined in for the Aarti and dinner.