Dear Global Family,Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley, Milpitas had the joy and privilege of welcoming two of Baba’s radiant angels—Br. Enrique Simo from Spain and Sr. Sonja Ohlsson from Denmark.Br. Enrique, through his talk, “Meditation: A Tool for Resilient Leadership” highlighted how meditation serves as a powerful foundation for building resilience, authenticity, and deeper human connection in leadership. He offered practical insights into how his personal practice—rooted in Rajyoga Meditation—helped open the hearts of others and inspire meaningful change. His message emphasized that true leadership is not merely defined by action, but by one’s awareness and inner state.Sr. Sonja shared insights into the environmental initiatives led by the Brahma Kumaris, emphasizing the deep connection between the self and the elements of nature. She spoke about the urgent need for each of us to take personal responsibility in healing and protecting the planet. She shared 10 practical steps—rooted in spiritual principles—for caring for our cherished and aging Mother Earth.The presence and talks of both speakers brought profound inspiration on their respective topics for all who attended.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Milpitas_Enrique_1_e4b6b5781e.png" alt="Milpitas_Enrique_1.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Milpitas_Enrique_1_e4b6b5781e.png 195w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Milpitas_Enrique_1_e4b6b5781e.png 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Milpitas_Enrique_1_e4b6b5781e.png 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Meditation and offering of Bhog to Baba with dear Br. Enrique<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Milpitas_Enrique_2_5c95f93edc.png" alt="Milpitas_Enrique_2.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Milpitas_Enrique_2_5c95f93edc.png 195w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Milpitas_Enrique_2_5c95f93edc.png 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Milpitas_Enrique_2_5c95f93edc.png 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Br. 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Visit and Talk by Br. Enrique Simo, Spain and Sr. Sonja Ohlsson, Denmark to Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley, Milpitas US

Sr. Kusum&nbsp;was recognized as a&nbsp;Trailblazing Woman&nbsp;for her dedication to community service and exceptional leadership in driving positive change by&nbsp;Consulate General of India, San Francisco, in collaboration with the&nbsp;Association of Indo Americansat the&nbsp;Naari – Celebration of Women&nbsp;event&nbsp;on March 8, 202. The event marked&nbsp;International Women’s Day&nbsp;by bringing together influential women leaders and changemakers.Under the theme&nbsp;“Accelerate Action for Gender Equality,”&nbsp;the gathering honored and celebrated women who have made outstanding contributions across various fields.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_1_9116f341a2.jpg" alt="Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_1.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_1_9116f341a2.jpg 208w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_1_9116f341a2.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_1_9116f341a2.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Sr. Kusum honored as Trailblazing Woman from Prathima Koppula,&nbsp; <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">wife of Consulate General of India, San Francisco&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_2_05180a85e3.jpg" alt="Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_2.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_2_05180a85e3.jpg 208w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_2_05180a85e3.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_2_05180a85e3.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Sr. Kusum with Dr. Srikar Reddy, Consulate General of India, San Francisco&nbsp; <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">and wife Pratima Reddy - along with other honored women leaders&nbsp; &nbsp;<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_3_5f8dd1c0a5.jpg" alt="Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_3.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_3_5f8dd1c0a5.jpg 208w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_3_5f8dd1c0a5.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_3_5f8dd1c0a5.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure>Sr. Kusum with Rob Bonta, Attorney General of California,&nbsp; lawyer and politician&nbsp;

Milpitas USA: Sr. BK Kusum was recognized as a Trailblazing Woman by Consulate General of India, San Francisco

<div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Om Shanti Dear Brothers and Sisters,</div><div class="gmail_quote"><div lang="EN-US">Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley, Milpitas celebrated MahaShivratri on Sunday, February 23rd with great spiritual splendor and heartfelt zeal. The celebration honored the divine glory of our Father, Shiv, with singing, Bharatanatyam dance, and a children’s skit that illustrated the distinction between Shiv and Shankar while unveiling the true essence of Shivratri.&nbsp;&nbsp;<div><div><div><div>Sr. Kusum highlighted the significance of Maha Shivratri through her talk, followed by a guided meditation experience.&nbsp;</div></div></div></div>Ritu Maheshwari, VP of Festival of Globe (FOG), presented&nbsp;Sr. Kusum&nbsp;with a&nbsp;Certificate of Honor&nbsp;in recognition of her unwavering commitment to community service and her profound role in inspiring spiritual awakening and nurturing souls.The festivities culminated in a candle-lighting ceremony, the hoisting of Shiv Baba's flag accompanied by the nara, receiving toli and blessings from Baba, and enjoying a delicious Brahma Bhojan.&nbsp; Baba's sweet children invoke Him through live singing with harmonium 'Shiv Shiv Bole..' and 'Om Namah Shivay', and Bharatnatyam dance 'Shiv Satya Hai..'<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/milpitas_shivratri_1_142982139f.png" alt="milpitas_shivratri_1.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_milpitas_shivratri_1_142982139f.png 195w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_milpitas_shivratri_1_142982139f.png 500w," sizes="100vw" width="500px"></figure>'Shiv Satya Hai..' Bharatnatyam Dance: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://youtu.be/_OXjMMQnHqw" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/_OXjMMQnHqw&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741031319161000&amp;usg=AOvVaw29F1lsEQWH2PE5QuFBgL6C">https://youtu.be/_OXjMMQnHqw</a>'Shiv Shiv Bole' Song with Harmonium:&nbsp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://youtu.be/4a_OOKJUcAU" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/4a_OOKJUcAU&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741031319161000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ZL-JJR7mpyCuUZgV9WoDA">https://youtu.be/4a_OOKJUcAU</a>Om Namah Shivay Song: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://youtu.be/nYovhwE4ku4" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/nYovhwE4ku4&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741031319161000&amp;usg=AOvVaw10wmfbyfPyZrRFI300H9Kg">https://youtu.be/nYovhwE4ku4</a> BK group singing the praise of Shiv Baba with "Shiv anadi hai.." song, and BK Children performing a drama 'Shiv and Shankar'<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/milpitas_shivratri_2_4080924aa6.png" alt="milpitas_shivratri_2.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_milpitas_shivratri_2_4080924aa6.png 195w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_milpitas_shivratri_2_4080924aa6.png 500w," sizes="100vw" width="500px"></figure>'Shiv Anadi hai..' Group Song:&nbsp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://youtu.be/QhJp-OfOtDc" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/QhJp-OfOtDc&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741031319161000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2F6zAf3iuqpme17VmI2bQe">https://youtu.be/QhJp-OfOtDc</a>Children's Skit 'Shiv and Shankar': <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://youtu.be/T4DYjWyCoOI" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/T4DYjWyCoOI&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741031319161000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3hXKK_b4kIuIk9_tEgD4Bx">https://youtu.be/T4DYjWyCoOI</a> Baba's loving children absorbed in His glory<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/milpitas_shivratri_4_f88dcb45d3.png" alt="milpitas_shivratri_4.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_milpitas_shivratri_4_f88dcb45d3.png 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_milpitas_shivratri_4_f88dcb45d3.png 500w," sizes="100vw" width="500px"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/milpitas_shivratri_5_a038d34766.png" alt="milpitas_shivratri_5.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_milpitas_shivratri_5_a038d34766.png 195w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_milpitas_shivratri_5_a038d34766.png 500w," sizes="100vw" width="500px"></figure> Candle-lighting ceremony with Dignitaries&nbsp;Dignitaries included&nbsp;Jose Esteves -&nbsp;&nbsp;Ex-Mayor, City of Milpitas , Ajay Bhutoria &amp; Wife Vinita - Change Maker – Leading change at Local, National and Global Levels, Ramesh Konda&nbsp;&nbsp;- Advisor, Association of Indo Americans , Murali Srinivasan - Council Member, City of Sunnyvale, Kansen Chu &amp; Wife Daisy - Former Assembly Member District 15, Ritu Maheshwari&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;VP, Festival of Globe (FOG) , Hardik Parekh&nbsp;&nbsp;- CEO, Searce, AI Technology Company, Sanjiv Narayan - Sr. Google Executive, closely connected with BK, Neeraj Bhatia&nbsp;&nbsp;- CEO, Bhatia and Associates, Accounting and Law Firm, Suresh Gandhi - A very co-operative BK Soul with a long association, Namrita Yuhana - Executive at 92.3 FM Radio Channel – VPS (Off the Cuff), Atma Dayal<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/milpitas_shivratri_6_59ab97183e.png" alt="milpitas_shivratri_6.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_milpitas_shivratri_6_59ab97183e.png 195w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_milpitas_shivratri_6_59ab97183e.png 500w," sizes="100vw" width="500px"></figure> Ritu Maheshwari, VP of Festival of Globe (FOG), presented Sr. Kusum with a Certificate of Honor in recognition of her unwavering commitment to community service&nbsp;<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/milpitas_shivratri_7_ab6eb1b0e1.png" alt="milpitas_shivratri_7.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_milpitas_shivratri_7_ab6eb1b0e1.png 195w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_milpitas_shivratri_7_ab6eb1b0e1.png 500w," sizes="100vw" width="500px"></figure> Hoisting Shiv Baba's flag, both in our hearts and as a symbolic expression<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/milpitas_shivratri_8_7a6558482d.png" alt="milpitas_shivratri_8.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_milpitas_shivratri_8_7a6558482d.png 195w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_milpitas_shivratri_8_7a6558482d.png 500w," sizes="100vw" width="500px"></figure> Baba's beloved children prepared the Brahma Bhojan<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/milpitas_shivratri_9_882b0accad.jpg" alt="milpitas_shivratri_9.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_milpitas_shivratri_9_882b0accad.jpg 234w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_milpitas_shivratri_9_882b0accad.jpg 500w," sizes="100vw" width="500px"></figure>To see more photos please click <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZtsGoSbp2Ja7J7u16">here</a>.</div></div>

BK Silicon Valley, Milpitas(USA) Celebrates 'Maha Shivratri - The Great Night of Shiva'

Om Shanti, Dear Brothers and Sisters,Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley, Milpitas, hosted a grand Diwali celebration on Saturday, October&nbsp;26, 2024. The joy and festive spirit of the event beautifully reflected the new world that Baba is creating. The celebration began with a Diwali dance by the children of BK Milpitas Center, followed by a captivating skit titled&nbsp;Ravan is Still Alive, illustrating the true identity of Ravan and how to overcome him through Rajyoga. Sister Kusum shared the significance of Navratri, Dussehra, and Diwali, emphasizing Baba’s task of creating the new world and its profound meaning.The event was graced by several Bay Area dignitaries.Entertaining and insightful skit,&nbsp;Ravan is Still Alive<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_1_b3b0ad7440.png" alt="2024-10-Silicon Valley Center Hosts Grand Diwal Celebration-1.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_1_b3b0ad7440.png 195w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_1_b3b0ad7440.png 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_1_b3b0ad7440.png 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure>Diwali&nbsp;Dance by Baba's little angels<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_2_e42dcc16ce.jpg" alt="2024-10-Silicon Valley Center Hosts Grand Diwal Celebration-2.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_2_e42dcc16ce.jpg 234w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_2_e42dcc16ce.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_2_e42dcc16ce.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure>Lighting the light of soul consciousness and connecting to Deepraj Baba<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_3_9cd261b79c.jpg" alt="2024-10-Silicon Valley Center Hosts Grand Diwal Celebration-3.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_3_9cd261b79c.jpg 233w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_3_9cd261b79c.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_3_9cd261b79c.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure>Insightful talk by Sis Kusum&nbsp;on the topic "Ignite the Inner Light"&nbsp;highlighting the significance of God's task and the festivals celebrated in memorial of it.&nbsp;<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_4_05d0f2ee31.jpg" alt="2024-10-Silicon Valley Center Hosts Grand Diwal Celebration-4.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_4_05d0f2ee31.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_4_05d0f2ee31.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_4_05d0f2ee31.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure>Candle lighting ceremony by the dignitaries The event was graced by various dignitaries, including council members Hon. Lien, Raj Chahal, Kevin Park, Sudanshu Jain, Congressional candidate Anita Chen, entrepreneur and venture capitalist Arvind and Renuka Relan, CFO of Palo Alto Networks Dipak Golechha, Sindhi Association Joint Secretary Kanchan Dharmani, Tech CFO Rahul Mathur, Google Engineering Director Sanjiv Narayan, and attorney and CAP Neeraj Bhatia, who joined in the Diwali spirit and gained a deeper understanding of the time and Baba's task.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_5_d815ac53d0.png" alt="2024-10-Silicon Valley Center Hosts Grand Diwal Celebration-5.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_5_d815ac53d0.png 195w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_5_d815ac53d0.png 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_5_d815ac53d0.png 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure>The audience was immersed in the joy of the Diwali program<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_6_824323b3e3.jpg" alt="2024-10-Silicon Valley Center Hosts Grand Diwal Celebration-6.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_6_824323b3e3.jpg 234w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_2024_10_Silicon_Valley_Center_Hosts_Grand_Diwal_Celebration_6_824323b3e3.jpg 500w," sizes="100vw" width="500px"></figure>Link to more photos:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/VHvr7Nzr9TF6YkFfA">https://photos.app.</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/VHvr7Nzr9TF6YkFfA">goo.gl/VHvr7Nzr9TF6YkFfA</a>

Silicon Valley Center Hosts Grand Diwali Celebration

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:66.22%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Milpitas_USA_Raksha_Bandhan_2024_4_69bd798f66.jpg" alt="Milpitas-USA-Raksha Bandhan 2024_4.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Milpitas_USA_Raksha_Bandhan_2024_4_69bd798f66.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Milpitas_USA_Raksha_Bandhan_2024_4_69bd798f66.jpg 500w," sizes="100vw" width="500px"></figure>Dear Brothers and Sisters, We are pleased to share that BK Silicon Valley Milpitas celebrated a beautiful Raksha Bandhan. The event was a wonderful gathering where over 400 souls came together in the spirit of love and protection. We were honoured to have the following distinguished guests attend the event:- Mr. Jose Esteves, Past Mayor of Milpitas - Ms. Carmen Montano, Mayor of Milpitas - Ms. Hon Lien, Council Member, City of Milpitas - Mr. Garry Barbadillo, Council Member, City of Milpitas - Mr. Ramesh Konda, Advisor, Association of Indo-Americans (AIA) and Bay Area Telugu Association (BATA)The program included:<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aCQZGyQVkwA1prdXSO277qRmLMJU9Qae/view">An insightful talk by Sr. Kusum on the theme "Inner Protection"</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gClQAWd974v6jZERnwsDDIjMHxMS8GWC/view">A heartfelt live song</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nIC1XfJH58Hh1nLfN9xeSZQwU3tF32Vn/view">A delightful skit by our BK kids</a></li></ul>For those who couldn’t attend or wish to relive the experience, you can watch the full event on our YouTube channel using the link below:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/live/Yw5K0PcnjXA">Video Link</a><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:76.32%;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/Yw5K0PcnjXA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Milpitas_USA_Raksha_Bandhan_2024_6418f3c06e.jpg" alt="Milpitas-USA-Raksha Bandhan 2024.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Milpitas_USA_Raksha_Bandhan_2024_6418f3c06e.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Milpitas_USA_Raksha_Bandhan_2024_6418f3c06e.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Milpitas_USA_Raksha_Bandhan_2024_6418f3c06e.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Milpitas_USA_Raksha_Bandhan_2024_6418f3c06e.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></a><figcaption>Video Link: Click on the Image to watch the video.</figcaption></figure> &nbsp;

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