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February 10, 2025

Local organizations come together to celebrate India’s 76th Republic Day

Event includes dances from different Indian states

On Jan. 25, Festival of Globe (FOG), Fremont Hindu Temple (FHT) and Federation of Indo-Americans (FIA) of Northern California mounted a celebration of India’s 76th Republic Day. The entertainment featured dancers representing several of the Indian states. FOG Founder Dr. Romesh Japra, President Rajesh Verma and FOG Chair Parade  KP Maheshwari organized the colorful event.

The stately dance representing the state of Odisha was controlled and elegant. Photo by Victor Carvellas
The stately dance representing the state of Odisha was controlled and elegant. Photo by Victor Carvellas
Left to Right: Dignitaries attending included Tom Pyke from Congressman Ro Khanna’s office; Dr. Romesh Japra, Founder and Chairman Festival of Globe; Murali Srinivasan, Vice Mayor Sunnyvale; Mahesh Pakala, President FOG Odisha; Rajesh Verma, President Federation of Indian Associations. All photos by Victor Carvellas
Left to Right: Dignitaries attending included Tom Pyke from Congressman Ro Khanna’s office; Dr. Romesh Japra, Founder and Chairman Festival of Globe; Murali Srinivasan, Vice Mayor Sunnyvale; Mahesh Pakala, President FOG Odisha; Rajesh Verma, President Federation of Indian Associations. All photos by Victor Carvellas

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