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When the location, layout, and design of any building is in harmony with its natural surroundings and the energy fields that permeate the world around it then the dwellers experiences peace, happiness and success. This basic principle explored since 5000 BC in India and applied to building of cities, houses, temples, and other facilities was codified in the Vaastushastra. We will apply some of these basic principles to see if your home is in harmony with Nature and also explore what Feng Shui, ancient Greek principles, and even today’s modern design sensibilities share in common with Vaastushastra.

Ages: Adults

Narrated by my grandmother this unique interactive story never failed to fill us with excitement as children especially because it ended in a beautiful peacock illustration. A great lesson in town planning, civics, and community building the story is truly full of surprises. In this crafty story time workshop Monmouth County library participants will learn about the national bird of India and see how the peacock motif is used in Indian arts!

Ages: 4 - 10 years

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The ancient art of block printing makes designing beautiful scarves fun and easy! Each participant receives a kit with a white pure cotton "dupatta" or a long scarf and a hand-carved wood block to make their beautiful creation. Learn about the history of print making and the technique of block printing while making your own scarf. Best of all, at the end of the workshop you can walk out wearing a beautiful scarf or with a gift for a friend or or a loved one!

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Ages: Adults

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Enjoy Explore India is once again ready to offer its most delicious, nutritious, and stupendous workshop of the year. Learn to make the popular mango lassi drink. Enjoy a cool story about the generosity of a Monkey King from the Jatakas and make a fun craft. Let us build a better world together, one mango at a time!

Ages: 6 years and Up

Mehendi is a popular folk art tradition closely connected with the celebration of life events. Find out more about the henna plant and its many uses as a dye, fragrance,

medicine, and more! Learn how to draw traditional Indian motifs, henna application techniques, and create your own designs.

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Ages: 12 years and Up

Join us for a cultural experience of a lifetime and find out how your friends celebrate this special festival! Listen to stories and make a unique holiday decoration for your home. Wear traditional Indian clothing, dupattas and accessories to get in to the mood to celebrate. Learn the Raas Garba folk dance and perform to the lively beats of dhol. Enjoy a scintillating display of traditional festival decorations and an elaborate visual presentation about the festival and traditions connected with it. Join us in magical lighting ceremony with your friends!

Ages: All Ages / Family Style

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Rangolis are elaborate floor drawings created to decorate a home’s entrance or at family events and festivals. We will begin your journey into the world of dazzling color and simple geometry through our rangoli demonstration. Anyonecan make rangolis using the simple grid system. So join us to explore your creativity through this ancient art!

Ages: 6 years and older

Join us for a cultural experience of a lifetime and find out how your friends celebrate this special festival! Listen to stories and make a unique holiday decoration for your home. Wear traditional Indian clothing, dupattas and accessories to get in to the mood to celebrate. Learn the Raas Garba folk dance and perform to the lively beats of dhol. Enjoy a scintillating display of traditional festival decorations and an elaborate visual presentation about the festival and traditions connected with it. Join us in magical lighting ceremony with your friends!

Ages: All Ages / Family Style

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