This group was created to gather all the South Asian (Desis - Indian, Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Sri Lanka….etc) people, friends and family in DC Metropolitan(MD/DC/VA) area to share and enjoy their time watching movies, attending music show, dancing, clubs, sing songs, desi events, bollywood night life, picnic, karaoke night, dining, food testing, potluck, public events, community events, festivals, outings, local events, holiday events, out of town trips, birthday parties, house play, nig …

Music is the purest form of art... therefore true poets, they who are seers, seek to express the universe in terms of music... The singer has everything within him. The notes come out from his very life. They are not materials gathered from outside. ~ Rabindranath Tagore Music is the backbone of our life. First cry of the new born is the most melodious music to the mother’s ears. We put across many expressions through music – be it love, friendship or patriotism. But for all this we need a platf …

Hi, This meetup group hopes to put together a group of people that love playing tabla/guitar/flute/keyboard or any instruments to indian songs. The goal is to form a band and present shows in the DC metro area that people will plan and want to attend. If you agree that we need good desi entertainment in our area - please sign up! -Lasika

Hi Everyone! This meetup group is for moms with babies and children to meet and connect with other moms in the area. This would be a great way to make new friends, playdates for our kids, and share any experiences with raising a baby. Also, it would be a great way to discuss any issues/problems anyone might be having, being a first time parent! If anyone would like to help plan a meetup or have any good venue for moms and children to attend, please feel free to suggest it! Looking for …

Ive been thinking about creating this for some time now. Its inspired by the Ashburn Music Group. We need something similar in Maryland as well. The objective is to have a fun evening, full of singing and get to know some fun folks. The format is simple. Get together, sing songs ....songs we've grown to love over the years...new and old whatever comes to mind...whether from bollywood, tollywood , kollywood ....whatever u like to sing. What we would need is a. A Venue - preferably someone's (HOST …

This group is for young Asian professionals or anyone who enjoys being part of the group in their 20s and 30s. If you like dancing, drinking, socializing, going out or love taken pictures, please join and we will keep you update on our monthly plans. We plan happy hours, events and activities in many of DC popular clubs, lounges and locations for people to meet, make new friends and a change to network. This group is open for single, married, new comers, college students, foreign students and an …

  Who should join?   People that are young at heart. People who like to dance like no one's watching. People that are interested in Bollywood Movies & Music.Activities: Dance Parties, Potlucks, Bollywood Movies, Happy Hours, Coffee & Dinner Meets, Bollywood Concerts, Game Nights, and much more.

Single? Bored? Live around the DC area? Join Desi Inside!!! ~~~Muslim singles meet Muslim singles~~~ Singles make friends or find a soul mate. Occasionally enjoy bowling, movies, dim sum, outdoor activities, picnics, games and road trips, etc. For all of those singles who are interested in meeting/mingling/making friends …and/or for all those singles who are possibly searching for a soul mate and settle down … Join us if you are in your 20s and 30s. It’ll be a perfect way …

Several of us have now been in the US for quite a few years. We've learned about American culture and blended it in with our culture from home, but we've also managed to blend up English with our Hindi! The only time we ever speak Hindi now is when we don't want a stranger to know we're talking about him! Others of us are fond of India's rich culture but don't know any Hindi words beyond biryani, makhani, tikka and paneer! This group is for all of us! Too many educated Delhi-ites themselv …

SAEC is a network of meet-up groups around the world that bring together South Asians on amazing long distance trips. Skiing, the beach, hiking, European cities or safari's in Africa - we'll plan any trip thats a unique opportunity to see the world and meet great people. Come join us to travel, get info, or organize international group trips!

Learn while you enjoy our   free sessions of Yoga, Meditation, Spiritual knowledge, Stress Management and Devotional Kirtans. Discover the art of   holistic living, and develop a   healthy spiritual personality  to face the challenges of the modern world. Have fun meeting other seekers who share your interests in Yoga, Meditation, Spirituality and Vegetarianism. Yoga is an invaluable treasure of the ancient Indian heritage. It is a very practical science that aims at maki …

If you are person who is interested in the spiritual path and would like to pursue self knowledge this is the right group for you.  Those who may be interested include: Gita and Krishna fans(goes without saying) People with a love of Eastern Philosophy Anyone interested in asking questions of a living teacher who has the knowledge of self. Hatha Yogis who like to chant Sanskrit in their classes. Advaita Vedantins. People of any religious background who are interested in things of an esoteric nat …

The Arlington Yoga, Meditation and Community Service Meetup Group welcomes all who would like to experience yoga, yogic breathing and meditation to refresh, de-stress, calm the mind and live more healthy and happy. We hold yoga, yogic breathing and meditation events regularly for the community. We also partner with other groups for volunteering projects to give back to the local community and have events that feature various cultures, ayurveda and more. Join us..It's fun! For social philanthropy …

This group meets once a week on Sundays at our home in Germantown, MD at 11:30am. We are doing a systematic study of the Bhagavad-Gita. We discuss and share our realizations on the verses and also talk about how to apply in our lives. The format is informal and discussion oriented. We start with Kirtan and end with vegetarian lunch. We also teach mantra meditation.