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Request for Participation – Mukto Mancha 2023

Request for Participation – Mukto Mancho , Volunteering & Magazine 2023

Reminder – Magazine 2023 – Request for Participation

Membership Highlights

In this section, you will find Steps to procure Membership + Event Pass + Publishing Advertisement + Access to Concerts.

Dakshini is celebrating Durgotsav 2023 on October 27th, 28th and 29th, 2023. We invite you to attend this 3-day event full of music, activities, celebrations and more. The event is open to BOTH Members and Non-Members.

Dakshini members get complementary tickets to the Concerts. Become a member today!

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Featured Sponsors

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About Dakshini

Dakshini Bengali Association of California is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, charitable, educational and cultural organization. Dakshini was formed in August 1985 in Torrance, California, and is incorporated as a nonprofit tax-exempt organization since July 1986. As a community service organization, we conduct, coordinate and promote the community, cultural and social activities among the people of South Asian origin in southern California and the USA. Dakshini’s aim is to foster friendship and understanding between the people of Indian origin and beyond.

About Dakshini

Dakshini Bengali Association of California is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, charitable, educational and cultural organization. Dakshini was formed in August 1985 in Torrance, California, and is incorporated as a nonprofit tax-exempt organization since July 1986. As a community service organization, we conduct, coordinate and promote the community, cultural and social activities among the people of South Asian origin in southern California and the USA. Dakshini’s aim is to foster friendship and understanding between the people of Indian origin and beyond.

Core Values & Mission

Dakshini’s core values are centered around fostering the cultural and social heritage of South Asian Indian Community and the local community at large. The Organization’s mission is supported by three tenets of Inclusion, Respect and Servant Leadership.

Goal

Dakshini’s goal is to foster a living and vibrant South Asian community & culture embedded in the melting pot of southern California, unique in its ethnic characteristics but proudly global in its leadership and community service outreach.

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

With over 1000 families involved today, Dakshini has grown considerably in these 27 years and continues to serve the people in America as well as people of their home state in India with its honest, dedicated intension and spirit into the next millennium. Dakshini’s motto is the ancient Sanskrit phrase “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” which means the world is my family. This homely, non-profit cultural organization has multiple philanthropic arms such as “MILESTONE” , “JOY”, “AACE” , “Social Initiatives”. etc.

AACE

Academy of Arts and Cultural Exchange (AACE), provides an annual platform for young creative minds to express their talents in theater, singing, dancing, music, etc.

Social Initiatives

Serving the needy in India and in our local community. In India we have traditionally funded non-governmental organizations (NGO), hospitals, and charitable organizations.