Dear NOA friends, families, and community members: The Newah Organization of America (NOA) cordially invites you to a unique cultural and religious event, the Sri Swasthani Brata Samapan (Closing Ceremony) in the greater Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area. This Puja will performed by renowned Newah Priest and scholar Mr. Basav Rajopadhyay, on traditional way as like in Salinadi of Sankhu, Nepal. Please join us to make this a great community event! Date:    Tuesday, February 3, 2015 Time:    11:00 – 4:00 PM Venue:  Greater Baltimore Hindu Temple,  2909 Bloom Road, Finksburg, MD 21048 The cost of to attend in the puja $35.00 per person and $50:00 per couple. The puja starts promptly at noon and will last for about 3 hours so please be sure to arrive at 11:00 AM. This is one of our most special rituals—come to be rewarded by Goddess Sri Swasthani for your dedication and worship! Any generous individual who would like to make a financial or food contribution to the puja should contact NOA Treasurer Mr. Rajesh Lal Shrestha at 301-905-7348. Please contact one of the following people with any questions:   Ram Lal Shrestha ([email protected] or 240-581-0078) Basav Rajopadhyay ([email protected] or 410-530-7312) Meena Pradhan ([email protected] or 443-604-0478) Babita Shrestha ([email protected] or 703-477-6920) Sushil Lal Shrestha ([email protected] or 571-278-7702) Mahindra Pradhan ([email protected] or 301-821-2796) Puskar Prajapati ([email protected] or 703-270-8456) Rajesh L. Shrestha ([email protected] or 301-905-7348) Yagya Man Shakya ([email protected] or 347-276-4846) Divakar Dhaubhadel ([email protected] or 301-355-8662) Kiran Ken Ranjit ([email protected] or 240-705-2754) Thanks for your continued support! With regards, The Executive Committee Newah Organization of America