The festival holds special significance as it commemorates the 60th anniversary of ISW, and aligns with India’s Independence Day, which is celebrated annually on August 15 as a public holiday. This important day commemorates India’s liberation from Colonial rule on August 15, 1947. Any questions email ID23@iswonline.org

ISW came into being 76 years ago, and India Society of Worcester followed close behind, just 16 years later.  Though  far from India, a group 25 so Indian residents, including the students in the area colleges and the research Institutions established the India Society of Worcester

For a number of years, the Society remained small and quite informal. Diwali, Republic Day and Independence Day celebrations were the main events. The recent revival of strong interest in the Society occurred during the Massachusetts boom years starting with the years 1985-86. With the influx of several new Indian residents in the area, there was a strong desire to see ISW become a focal point in the Indian community, fulfilling its cultural and social needs. A number of successful programs and new activities put the Society on a strong footing.

 ISW today is one of the most active Indian organizations in New England. In 1991, ISW reached another significant milestone. After many years of search, the India Center dream was established. ISW acquired a 5-acre lot with existing buildings at a prime location in Shrewsbury.  We grew from a small colonial home, to a large  community center that fulfills a variety of objectives. including a cultural school, free health stop, and in 2021 we added 4000 more square feet and opened our new Community Hall with  a new focus on networking, women empowerment, culture and art, teaching and learning, and sport activities such as bridge, table tennis, outdoor hikes and chess.

Details at iswonline.org

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