Global Organization for Divinity, USA

Issue: 209

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California Bay Area Puranava 2026: A Grand Celebration of Indian Culture and Tradition
Manifesting Power
Quiz: Sri Jambukeshwarar Temple
GOD USA News (January – February 2026)

California Bay Area Puranava 2026: A Grand Celebration of Indian Culture and Tradition

The 5th Annual Puranava Indian Art and Cultural Fest, organized by the Global Organization for Divinity, was held on February 21, 2026, at Cottonwood Creek K-8 School in Dublin, CA. Nearly 500 attendees from across the Bay Area gathered to celebrate India’s rich heritage. True to its theme of blending “Pura” (ancient) and “Nava” (modern), the festival featured engaging hands-on activities such as Ramayana games, Indian art, kite-making, storytelling with dolls, Lippan art, and Ayurvedic cooking insights. The event offered families and children a unique opportunity to experience India’s vibrant traditions while strengthening their connection to their cultural roots.

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Manifesting Power

Every creation begins with a spark. That spark, along with the knowledge to shape it and the effort to bring it to life, is what makes anything possible. In this episode, based on Yuva discussions by Sri Ramanujamji, let us explore the concept of creation according to Sanatana Dharma and how it is also actually deeply connected to the way we all make, build, and accomplish things every day.