Book Title: Shardanjali
Author(s): Purnima A Desai
Publisher: Shikshayatan Cultural Center, Newyork USA

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________________ SHIKSHAYATAN CULTURAL CENTER, INC. For Excellence In Learning Ambikaanjali, Pushpaanjali, Vedanjali • Poetess- Written many poems sung in her music album and participated in Kavi Sammelan - New York • Publisher/Editor of Abhyudaya, educational and literary magazine in Hindi & English for the children, youth, and adults Children's books -Give All Get All (25 short stories with high moral values and coloring book) Patriotic book Rashtranjali- new patriotic songs; book released by Sant Shri Morari Bapu Books - Shivanjali, Bhajan Mani Mala Series: Ganeshanjali, etc. Painter-proficiency in oil painting as a hobby Dance Choreographer-choreographed many dances divine and folk • Program Director -produced and directed more than hundred cultural programs for youngsters and adults for various organizations, institutions, ashrams, temples, churches, libraries, schools, delegates, etc. Producer of Music Albums- Swaranjali, Raaganjali, Vedanjali, etc. Script Writer, Producer and Director of small plays -Apna Desh Apne Tyohaar and Bal Ramayan for Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, NY, USA. ⚫ Real Estate Manager for more than 21 years as a profession • Received many citations and felicitations from the Ambassadors of India, Mayors, Senators, and most of all blessings from Saints, Scholars, Educators, Dignitaries, and high officials for her inspiration and leadership qualities and her distinguished commitment to advancing Indo-American relationship. Performed with 33 students for Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpaye's Reception in Sheraton Hotel, N.Y. in 1999. ⚫ Judge in various competitions-Music & Dance for various organizations. • Achievements and Accomplishments > Recipient of Dharma Kalyaan Jyoti Madalsa Award by Maa Yog Shakti on Guru Purnima July 19th 1998 > Recipient of Award of "Excellence and Accomplishments for brilliance, versatility, expertise, dedication, commitment and dignifying Worldwide Brahmin Community through [her] prolific, meritorious contribution and glorious accomplishments in the field of cultural and Educational activities," on September 1, 2001 by All Brahmin Convention 2001 commenced by Brahmin Samaj of U.S.A. ➤ During the Cultural Festival of India, which the Bochasanwasi Swaminarayan Sanstha under Sant Shri Pramukh swami ji Maharaj, organized on July 12 through August 11 in Edison, NJ, felicitated her "for outstanding contributions and achievements by a person of Indian origin living in America in the field of Academics," presented by Dr. K C. Patel, President. > On March 17, 2006, Kiran Mehta, Founder & CEO of the World Business Forum honored her with the awards: "Person of the Year" and "Woman of the Era" at the Hilton Hotel in NY. Jain Education International Shikshavatan Cultural Center Inc. 7 For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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