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Kerala Association of Greater Washington

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Reminiscing Kerala

LAW

Johnson Myalil Immigration Laws www.hilg-usa.com 202-628-9250

Roopesh Vijayan Taxation & Bus.Adm. www.vijayanlaw.com 410-209-2267

REAL ESTATE

Sajan Mohammed Zaaz Realtors 202-412-2028

Teji Manalel Ikon Realty 703-658-3999

Babu Davis Weichert Realtors 202-468-3412

Joseph Jacob Samson Properties 703-623-9137

Johnson Kadamkulathil Quick Sell Realty 202-445-7379

Varghese Cherian Long & Foster Realtors 301-466-0982

RESTAURANTS

Aditi Group www.dineaditi.com Vienna, VA 703-938-0100

Amma Vegetarian Kithen www.ammavegkitchen.com Vienna, VA 703-938-5328

India Palace www.indiapalacerestaurants.us Rockville, MD 301-545-0013

JR Caterers www.jrcaterers.net Germantown, MD 301-353-9101

Lavanya Caterers www.mayurimahal.com Hyattsville, MD 301-773-7787

Mayuri Indian Cuisine www.mayurimahal.com Reston, VA 703-860-4999

Rangol Indian Restaurant www.rangolirestaurant.com South Riding, VA 703-957-4900

GROCERY STORES

Aditi Spice Depot www.aditispicedepot.com Vienna, Herndon, VA 703-938-3400

Malabar Indian Mart Chantilly, VA 703-815-2426

Malabar Indian Mart www.chennaispices.com Gaithersburg, MD 301-216-1234

Spicy America www.spicyamerica.com Silver Spring, MD 301-754-0244

Periyar Groceries www.periyargroceries.com Landover Hills, MD 301-577-1133

India Bazaar www.indiabazaarusa.com Gaithersburg, MD 301-963-7070

Mahabazaar Group www.mahabazaar.com Baltimore, MD 443-524-4400

TRAVEL AGENCIES

Travelnet www.travelnetusa.net 301-984-7300

Mahabazaar Travel www.mahabazaartravels.com 1-866-fly maha

Agre Travel www.agretravels.com 571-765-7949

Alexy’s Travel www.alexys.com 650-855-4692

Diners World Travel www.dwtravelus.com 703-462-9144

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING

Airco Inc. www.airco-ac.com 301-552-5300

Goa Heating Anthony Gonsalves 301-906-9800

OTHER

Mattress Fame (Discount SleepShop Outlet) www.mattressfame.com 301-330-4200

Poison Control 1-800-222-1222

PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEO

Photocrafts (Babu George) www.photocrafts.net, [email protected] 410-961-9528

Kala Studios www.kalastudio.com 301-442-0908

Funtastic Frames www.funtasticframes.com 240-821-2004

DAYCARE

Tendercare Gaithersburg, MD 301-335-9825

Kinderland Learning Academy Centerville, VA 703-3340-8300

My Wonder World Family Day Care Beltsville, MD 301-937-2697 / 202-445-6325

PHYSICIANS / HEALTH CARE

Dr. Sharmila Nair Pediatrics Sterling, VA 703-444-0100

Dr. Anu George Cardiology, Internal Medicine Falls Church, VA 703-237-7900

Dr. Sheena Abraham Internal Medicine Ashburn, VA 703-726-2566

Dr. Maya Nair Pediatrics Herndon, VA 703-860-4200

Dr. Tony Kannarkat Family Practice Silver Spring, MD 301-0587-5090

Dr. Cissy Pottanat Family Practice, Geriatric Medicine Falls Church, VA 703-532-1111

Dr. Suba Vinayakom Obstertrics, Gynocology Silver Spring, MD 301-353-8700

First Clinic Walk-In Clinic Potomac, MD 301-765-9255

DANCE TEACHERS / MUSICIANS

Radha Dutta Bharathanatyam, Mohiniattam and Fold Dances of Bangladesh

[email protected] 301-564-3683

Dr. P.K. Swaminathan Mrudangam [email protected] 301421-9040

Ms. Kumud Mathur Bhangra and Bollywood Film Dance


Jyoti Mohan Hindustani Vocal Music (classical and light music

like Bhajan, Geets) and harmonium


Shruthi & Deepti Mukund Bharathanatyam [email protected] 240-491-3467

Babu Parameswaran Musician, Music Composer, Nattuvangam Artist, Keyboard


K.S. Resmi Carnatic Vocal, Kathakali padams, Bhajan, Film songs


Manju Govindani Carnatic Musician Vocal | Vienna, VA 703-847-2625

www.chembai.org

Lakshmi Babu Kuchipudi 301-528-9062

Anuradha Nehru Kuchipudi [email protected] 301-469-8529

Anupama Gopalakrishnan Bharathanatyam [email protected] 703-827-4040

Shobha Subramaniam Jayamangala School of Music & Dance

www.jayamangala.org 301-617-2712

Maragatham Ramaswamy Ragamalika Music School, Carnatic Vocal

www.ragamalika.net 703-971-7328

DISCLAIMER

KAGW provides this calendar as a service to the community.

KAGW had made sincere attempt to verify the content to best

possible extent. Event dates are subject to change. Visit

www.kagw.com for latest updates.KAGW will not be liable for

damages, in any form, arising from or in relation to the use of the

calendar. The images annd logos used here are copyright and

trademark protected.

PHOTOGRAPHS PROVIDED BY SMITHA KOMATH

The mysterious nature had been an enigma to me from early childhood: the swaying trees, the singing birds, the wilderness and vivacity of the wild. The enchanting nature could be captured for my own reliving of the sweet moments several times through a photograph, I learnt when I got a camera! I realized the nature of happiness from the happiness of

nature; a bird on its sail is the embodiment of happiness. Nature photography as a work of art aiming at unity, freedom from restraints and the excitement of the moment is presented for each month of the year. These are taken when the passion for nature & photography take me to the wild, in short breaks from my business, and the camera catches whatever comes free on the trail. Let these enliven all your days of 2013.

http://www.treknature.com/members/smitha/

MY TELEPHONE NUMBERS

MALLU PAGES

“Physicians, Entertainment... and everything else in between”

KAGW’s “Mallu Pages brings to your finger tips the service providers in the Malayalee

Business Community.

http://kagw.com/mallupages.aspx

MORTGAGE/FINANCE/TAX/INSURANCE

Dave Venugopal Prime Lending [email protected] 703-201-7402

T.C. Geevarghese AGLA Insurance 301-351-6709

Teji Manalel Fidelity Direct 240-997-6874

Prema Nair Jupiter Solutions 703-338-2480

C.R. Krishnamoorthy Metlife [email protected] 703-336-1241

CVA Tax Individual www.cvatax.com 301-910-6876

George Joseph Metlife www.joseph.metlife.com 845-323-3666

Mathew Aloth, CPA [email protected] 410-472-3652

Sair Services Taxes & Accounting [email protected] 703-499-2380

Rani Nair Citi Bank [email protected] 703-365-1186

Sneha Chalissery Fidelity Direct [email protected] 240-672-2039

EDUCATION

A Sridevi Painting & Arts Teacher [email protected] 301-528-0887

Kumon Center Germantown and Rockville [email protected] 301-916-9627

Komodo USA Abacus Math Program www.komodousa.com 571-30-MATH-0 des

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JANUARY 2013

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Martin Luther King Day

School Reopens after Winter BreakNew Year’s Day

Republic Day

Makara Sankranthi

Epiphany

Vasant Panchami

Student Holiday (MD)

Pongal

Prophet's Birthday

MetLife®

George JosephOne Blue Hill Plaza, 2nd Fl., PO Box 1666, Pearl River NY 10965.Tel: (845) 620 3115, Cell: (845) 323 3666www.joseph.metlife.com, [email protected]

MORTGAGES WITHOUT OBSTACLES

Dave Venugopal20110 Ashbrook Pl, Suite 100, Ashburn, VA 20147.

Phone: 703-201-7402. email: [email protected]

Indian Roller, Coracias benghalensis. A bird with vibrant shades of turquoise blue and rufous- brown is

commonly seen in wooded countries, gardens and cultivations.

DC soup kitchen


FEBRUARY 2013


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Chinese New Year

Groundhog Day

Ash Wednesday Valentine's Day

President's Day

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Eurasian Golden Oriole, Oriolus oriolus. A vagrant who spends the winter in South and flies

to Northern areas like Himalayas for summer.


MARCH 2013


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International Women's Day

Daylight Saving Time starts

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St. Patrick's Day Spring Begins

Palm Sunday Maundy Thursday Good Friday Holy Saturday

Easter Sunday

Maha Shivratri

Holi

MetLife®





Cattle Egret, Bubulcus ibis. A widespread resident bird, mostly seen with

grazing cattle on damp grasslands and paddy- fields.


APRIL 2013


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United Nations' World Health Day

Tax Day

Arbor day

Vishu

KAGW Talent Time Day 1

KAGW Talent Time Day 2

MetLife®





Scaly- breasted Munia, Lonchura punctulata. A small bird commonly seen in flocks near

the open forests, bushes and cultivation.


MAY 2013


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Cinco de Mayo Ascension Day

Armed Forces Day

Penteost

Trinity Sunday Memorial Day Corpus Christi

Mother's Day

KAGW Public Program

MetLife®





Little Cormorant, Phalacrocorax niger. A shimmering black bird, usually seen near

ponds, lakes and coastal waters.


JUNE 2013


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World Environment Day

Flag Day

Father's Day Summer Begins

MetLife®





Pied Kingfisher, Ceryle rudis. A widespread resident bird often seen near still fresh waters, slow moving rivers and pools.


JULY 2013


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1 2 3 4 5Independence Day

Ramadan begins

Parents' Day

MetLife®





Blue- tailed Bee-eater, Merops philippinus. A colourful winter visitor seen in flocks in wooded country

especially near water. Feeds on bees and flies, hence called Bee-eater.

AUGUST 2013


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Eid - ul - Fitr

Assumption of Mary

Raksha Bandhan

Independence Day

Ashtami Rohini

Montgomery County,MD schools start

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Little Grebe, Tachybaptus ruficollis. A plump and squat water bird with no tail,

seen in pairs or parties on streams and ponds.



SEPTEMBER 2013


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21 3 4 5 6Labor Day

International Day of Peace

Autumn Begins

Thiruvonam

KAGW Onam

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Asian Koel, eudynamys scolopacea. Male glistening black and female brown and profusely spotted, seen singly or in pairs , in open woodlands or in gardens.


OCTOBER 2013


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Feast of St Francis of AssisiGandhi Jayanthi World Teachers' Day

Columbus Day Eid-al-Adha

United Nations Day

Halloween

Mahanavami

KAGW Eid

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Grey Plover, Pluvialis squatarola. A winter visitor that comes in large gregarious

flocks to Indian coasts.


NOVEMBER 2013


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All Saints' Day All Souls' Day

Daylight Saving Time ends

Diwali

Muharram

Veterans Day

Universal Children's Day

Thanksgiving Day

MetLife®





Painted Stork, Mycteria leucocephala. A large stork with white, black and pink plumage and a brightly colored long bill, seen in pairs or large congregations at marshes, inland and coastal wetlands.


DECEMBER 2013


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21 3 4 5 6First Day of Advent

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Winter Begins

Christmas Day

KAGW Christmas

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Cattle Egret, Bubulcus ibis. A widespread resident bird, mostly seen with grazing cattle on damp grasslands and paddy- fields.

Kerala Association of Greater Washington (KAGW) is a pre-eminent organization serving Malayalees in Washington metro area for more than 35 years . It has served as the bedrock

for all types of arts, cultural and literary activities for Keralites. Many outstanding individuals and leaders in the community have been associated with the association in a variety of

roles and capacities. Its defining identity is its existence as a stepping stone for many aspiring artists and leaders in the community.

KAGW is a registered non-profit organization exempt from taxes and certified per the federal regulations for non-profits as a 501© (3) organization. KAGW provides a forum for its

members to meet and exchange views and to foster a spirit of friendship, goodwill, and understanding. The primary and distinguishing purpose of a cultural heritage organization like

KAGW is to bind the community together by promoting and preserving its identity, traditions, and values. By providing public programs through which cultural heritage can be

shared, KAGW is a leader in building bridges between various cultural groups and the larger community. KAGW is committed to serving the community in this way, through its far-

reaching programs and endeavors.

HistoryMost of the Malayalees who arrived in Washington area in the late fifties and early sixties were employees of the Indian Embassy in Washington DC or the World Bank or students

who studied at the Catholic University and other area schools. The Malayalees participated in the Independence day and Republic day celebrations organized by the Embassy.

Participation in these functions and celebrations of Onam and Christmas in family get-togethers developed the fraternity among the Malayalees. In early seventies, immigration law

changes resulted in an increase of Malayalees in the area. Malayalam movies were regularly shown in 1972 and Ganamelas of Yesudas and P.Leela were held in 1973 and 1974

respectively. These activities gave the momentum to start a formal organization. A small group of Malayalees met at a local church auditorium on March 23, 1975 and formed a

committee to draft a constitution for the Association. Onam and Christmas were celebrated as a community for the first time in 1975 when more than 300 people participated in

each function. KAGW constitution was finalized and approved on May 9, 1976. Deacon P.C. Varghese was elected as the first President of the Association in 1976.

The Association members were very active in the eighties and the nineties with numerous community activities. Many members, especially medical doctors and other medical

professionals, participated in a free medical clinic for people in Washington D.C. Also, the Association participated in Montgomery County's ADOPT A ROAD program by cleaning the

Cipriano road near the S.V. Temple on a regular basis. Many members contributed money to start a scholarship fund. The Association awarded plaques and savings bonds to high

school graduates. Also, the Association started an Emergency Fund to help the members who face financial difficulty due to sudden death or illness.

Kerala Association of Greater Washington (KAGW)

KERALA ASSOCIATIONOF GREATER WASHINGTONwww.kagw.com

General Information : [email protected]

KAGW Event sponsorship, Feedback on past events: [email protected] [email protected]

Join KAGW : [email protected]

Event participation: [email protected]

Contribution to articles in magazine and news letter: [email protected]

Kerala Association of Greater Washington

C A L E N D A Rw w w . k a g w . c o m

Reminiscing Kerala

LAW

Johnson Myalil Immigration Laws www.hilg-usa.com 202-628-9250

Roopesh Vijayan Taxation & Bus.Adm. www.vijayanlaw.com 410-209-2267

REAL ESTATE

Sajan Mohammed Zaaz Realtors 202-412-2028

Teji Manalel Ikon Realty 703-658-3999

Babu Davis Weichert Realtors 202-468-3412

Joseph Jacob Samson Properties 703-623-9137

Johnson Kadamkulathil Quick Sell Realty 202-445-7379

Varghese Cherian Long & Foster Realtors 301-466-0982

RESTAURANTS

Aditi Group www.dineaditi.com Vienna, VA 703-938-0100

Amma Vegetarian Kithen www.ammavegkitchen.com Vienna, VA 703-938-5328

India Palace www.indiapalacerestaurants.us Rockville, MD 301-545-0013

JR Caterers www.jrcaterers.net Germantown, MD 301-353-9101

Lavanya Caterers www.mayurimahal.com Hyattsville, MD 301-773-7787

Mayuri Indian Cuisine www.mayurimahal.com Reston, VA 703-860-4999

Rangol Indian Restaurant www.rangolirestaurant.com South Riding, VA 703-957-4900

GROCERY STORES

Aditi Spice Depot www.aditispicedepot.com Vienna, Herndon, VA 703-938-3400

Malabar Indian Mart Chantilly, VA 703-815-2426

Malabar Indian Mart www.chennaispices.com Gaithersburg, MD 301-216-1234

Spicy America www.spicyamerica.com Silver Spring, MD 301-754-0244

Periyar Groceries www.periyargroceries.com Landover Hills, MD 301-577-1133

India Bazaar www.indiabazaarusa.com Gaithersburg, MD 301-963-7070

Mahabazaar Group www.mahabazaar.com Baltimore, MD 443-524-4400

TRAVEL AGENCIES

Travelnet www.travelnetusa.net 301-984-7300

Mahabazaar Travel www.mahabazaartravels.com 1-866-fly maha

Agre Travel www.agretravels.com 571-765-7949

Alexy’s Travel www.alexys.com 650-855-4692

Diners World Travel www.dwtravelus.com 703-462-9144

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING

Airco Inc. www.airco-ac.com 301-552-5300

Goa Heating Anthony Gonsalves 301-906-9800

OTHER

Mattress Fame (Discount SleepShop Outlet) www.mattressfame.com 301-330-4200

Poison Control 1-800-222-1222

PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEO

Photocrafts (Babu George) www.photocrafts.net, [email protected] 410-961-9528

Kala Studios www.kalastudio.com 301-442-0908

Funtastic Frames www.funtasticframes.com 240-821-2004

DAYCARE

Tendercare Gaithersburg, MD 301-335-9825

Kinderland Learning Academy Centerville, VA 703-3340-8300

My Wonder World Family Day Care Beltsville, MD 301-937-2697 / 202-445-6325

PHYSICIANS / HEALTH CARE

Dr. Sharmila Nair Pediatrics Sterling, VA 703-444-0100

Dr. Anu George Cardiology, Internal Medicine Falls Church, VA 703-237-7900

Dr. Sheena Abraham Internal Medicine Ashburn, VA 703-726-2566

Dr. Maya Nair Pediatrics Herndon, VA 703-860-4200

Dr. Tony Kannarkat Family Practice Silver Spring, MD 301-0587-5090

Dr. Cissy Pottanat Family Practice, Geriatric Medicine Falls Church, VA 703-532-1111

Dr. Suba Vinayakom Obstertrics, Gynocology Silver Spring, MD 301-353-8700

First Clinic Walk-In Clinic Potomac, MD 301-765-9255

DANCE TEACHERS / MUSICIANS

Radha Dutta Bharathanatyam, Mohiniattam and Fold Dances of Bangladesh


Dr. P.K. Swaminathan Mrudangam [email protected] 301421-9040

Ms. Kumud Mathur Bhangra and Bollywood Film Dance


Jyoti Mohan Hindustani Vocal Music (classical and light music

like Bhajan, Geets) and harmonium


Shruthi & Deepti Mukund Bharathanatyam [email protected] 240-491-3467

Babu Parameswaran Musician, Music Composer, Nattuvangam Artist, Keyboard


K.S. Resmi Carnatic Vocal, Kathakali padams, Bhajan, Film songs


Manju Govindani Carnatic Musician Vocal | Vienna, VA 703-847-2625

www.chembai.org

Lakshmi Babu Kuchipudi 301-528-9062

Anuradha Nehru Kuchipudi [email protected] 301-469-8529

Anupama Gopalakrishnan Bharathanatyam [email protected] 703-827-4040

Shobha Subramaniam Jayamangala School of Music & Dance

www.jayamangala.org 301-617-2712

Maragatham Ramaswamy Ragamalika Music School, Carnatic Vocal

www.ragamalika.net 703-971-7328

DISCLAIMER

KAGW provides this calendar as a service to the community.

KAGW had made sincere attempt to verify the content to best

possible extent. Event dates are subject to change. Visit

www.kagw.com for latest updates.KAGW will not be liable for

damages, in any form, arising from or in relation to the use of the

calendar. The images annd logos used here are copyright and

trademark protected.

PHOTOGRAPHS PROVIDED BY SMITHA KOMATH

The mysterious nature had been an enigma to me from early childhood: the swaying trees, the singing birds, the wilderness and vivacity of the wild. The enchanting nature could be captured for my own reliving of the sweet moments several times through a photograph, I learnt when I got a camera! I realized the nature of happiness from the happiness of

nature; a bird on its sail is the embodiment of happiness. Nature photography as a work of art aiming at unity, freedom from restraints and the excitement of the moment is presented for each month of the year. These are taken when the passion for nature & photography take me to the wild, in short breaks from my business, and the camera catches whatever comes free on the trail. Let these enliven all your days of 2013.

http://www.treknature.com/members/smitha/

MY TELEPHONE NUMBERS

MALLU PAGES

“Physicians, Entertainment... and everything else in between”

KAGW’s “Mallu Pages brings to your finger tips the service providers in the Malayalee

Business Community.

http://kagw.com/mallupages.aspx

MORTGAGE/FINANCE/TAX/INSURANCE

Dave Venugopal Prime Lending [email protected] 703-201-7402

T.C. Geevarghese AGLA Insurance 301-351-6709

Teji Manalel Fidelity Direct 240-997-6874

Prema Nair Jupiter Solutions 703-338-2480

C.R. Krishnamoorthy Metlife [email protected] 703-336-1241

CVA Tax Individual www.cvatax.com 301-910-6876

George Joseph Metlife www.joseph.metlife.com 845-323-3666

Mathew Aloth, CPA [email protected] 410-472-3652

Sair Services Taxes & Accounting [email protected] 703-499-2380

Rani Nair Citi Bank [email protected] 703-365-1186

Sneha Chalissery Fidelity Direct [email protected] 240-672-2039

EDUCATION

A Sridevi Painting & Arts Teacher [email protected] 301-528-0887

Kumon Center Germantown and Rockville [email protected] 301-916-9627

Komodo USA Abacus Math Program www.komodousa.com 571-30-MATH-0 des

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