India Society of Worcester upcoming events

CANCELLED ISWU Heartfulness Meditation Workshops: Life From the Inside Out (8 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

CANCELLED due to low enrollment

ISWU Heartfulness Meditation Workshop:

Life From the Inside Out

Saturday, August 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026

ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here.
Please respond by August 1 to help us arrange effectively.

Event Highlights:

A guided inward journey — one Waypoint each week

Each session is a doorway. Each Waypoint offers an opportunity to explore, practice, and discover through your own experience.

8 AUGUST WAYPOINT 1 Finding Your Inner Power Source What if you already possess more strength and support than you realize? Explore how to connect with the power source already within you.

15 AUGUST WAYPOINT 2 Staying Connected When Life Gets Busy The present moment is the only time we can connect, grow, and evolve. Explore what becomes possible when you stay connected.

22 AUGUST WAYPOINT 3 The Quiet Voice Within A wise, loving presence already exists within you. Learn how to recognize it, trust it, and make it your guide.

29 AUGUST WAYPOINT 4 Trusting the Journey Within What if you don't have to force everything to happen? Learn how to recognize and trust the quiet pull that is already guiding your journey.

For more info

ISWU
Atharva Deshpande Registrar
Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316

deveshsrivastav@gmail.com
srivastava.pooja24@gmail.com

Also contact: iswuniversity@iswonline.org if you looking for tutoring in any grade/subjects

India Day 2026 - Registration Link for Choreographers (8 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

India Day Theme:

Udaan: The Flight of Peace - शांति, शक्ति और सफल उड़ान

This theme reflects harmony, strength, and the spirit of soaring toward success together.

IMPORTANT DATES

Registration Deadline - Sunday July 26, 2026 11pm EDT

Deadline to send us audio track - Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 11pm EDT

Event Date - Saturday Aug 8th, 2026, 12pm EDT

LOCATION

DCU Center - 3rd floor

50 Foster St, Worcester, MA 01608

IMPORTANT RULES

No Solo performances
Performances should have Min 6 performers
Performance duration - Max 4.5 minutes
A unique and variety of songs are encouraged (to avoid song repetitions)
We request that you avoid dropping out at last minute
ALL performers for one performance or one dance have to check in at the time provided. If you miss your check in time, your dance will be moved to the END of the program
Choreographers are required to pay a participation fee of $15 per participant (for both ISW members and non-members) at the time of registering their performance. **Please see the guest guidelines below.
If a participant is involved in multiple performances with the same choreographer, you only need to pay once per participant.
Have each of your participant fill out the consent form

**At the door, the price will be $20 per participant**

Free Entry - There will be no tickets required for the audience.

Frequently Asked Questions - please refer to here

** Guest Guidelines: If you have X number of participants, please list only X - 1 as additional guests. For example, if your group has 10 participants, you should add 9 guests so the system calculates the charges correctly.**

ISW India Day 2026 Come and celebrate August 8th Saturday (8 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

INDIA DAY 2026 - August 8th at DCU Center - FREE EVENT

Thanks to our amazing sponsors

Gold: eClinicalWorks, UNIBANK, Apna Bazar

Silver: AARP, WebsterFive

Bronze: Shrewsbury FCU, Beacon Bank & Country Bank, Polyset

Udaan: The Flight of Peace – शांति, शक्ति और सफल उड़ान

Please scroll down for further information regarding Cultural Program signups, vendor details, and the event brochure.

Free Admission
DCU Center - 50 Foster St, Worcester, MA 01608

$9 event parking, no validation required.
Major Taylor Blvd. Municipal Garage:
30 Major Taylor Blvd, Worcester, MA 01608

Please email ID26@iswonline.org if you want to sponsor or have a booth or choreograph or register for performing or have any questions.

India Day 2026 Advt/Sponsor Registration Form

India Day 2026 Payment link for Advt in Brochure
India Day 2026 Sponsor Payment
India Day 2026 Vendor Booth sign up & payment link
India Day 2026 Choreographer/Cultural Form

India Day 2026 - Cultural Perf -Registration for vendor promo (8 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

India Day Theme:

Udaan: The Flight of Peace - शांति, शक्ति और सफल उड़ान

This theme reflects harmony, strength, and the spirit of soaring toward success together.

IMPORTANT DATES

Registration Deadline - Sunday July 26, 2026 11pm EDT

Deadline to send us audio track - Sun, July 31, 2026, 11pm EDT

Event Date - Saturday Aug 8th, 2026, 12pm EDT

LOCATION

DCU Center - 3rd floor

50 Foster St, Worcester, MA 01608

ISWU SAT Online Math practice sessions for 9th, 10th & 11th grades (11 Aug 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Yash is back by parent request

ISW University presents

Tuesday Online Math classes for 9th, 10th & 11 grades for members only. Video needs to be on for online safety reasons
6.30 - 7.45 pm, starting August 11 2026 (8/11, 8/18, 8/25, and 9/1)

$40 for all 4 sessions. 75 mins Tuesdays

Tutor Yash Chauhan, recent Northeastern Graduate and experienced SAT tutor

Join or renew your membership $25 annual fee

For more information: iswuniversity@iswonline.org

We would also love to hear back from you on completion, so please fill out the survey

ISW University Team

Atharv Deshpande Registrar
Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316

ISW Ganeshotsav 2026 (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

शुभंकरा तू , चिंतामणी तू, तू विद्यादाता

प्रसन्नवदना, गजानना तू , देवा सुखकर्ता ।

गणपती बाप्पा मोरया ।।

Suggested Dress Code -Celebrate our heritage while honoring the spirit of freedom.

Women: Saree, salwar suit, lehenga, or Indo-western attire in white, cream, or ivory with accents of saffron, green, red, white, or blue. Optional: themed dupatta or floral accessories.
Men: Kurta-pajama, dhoti-kurta, or kurta with a Nehru jacket in white, cream, or beige, complemented with a navy, maroon, saffron, or blue jacket/stole.
Children: Festive Indian attire in vibrant colors, comfortable for dancing and celebrations.

Date - 9/19/2026

Miravnook - 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Ganesh Pooja, Aarati - 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Darshan and Prasad - 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Entertainment program - 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Visarjan Mirawnook - 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Prasad Dinner (RSVP only) - 6:00pm to 7:30 pm

Wrap up - 7:30 pm- 8:00 pm

Theme - Echoes of Freedom: Celebrating 250 Years of Liberty & Devotion This Ganeshotsav, we celebrate a unique cultural harmony. As the United States commemorates 250 years of freedom, we come together under the blessings of Lord Ganesha to embrace the universal values of freedom, unity, peace, and togetherness.

Cultural Program Sign up link - Cultural Sign up