After a long hiatus, the Gujarati community in Las Vegas is excited to bring everyone together for a special screening of the latest Gujarati film Lalo! This is a one-show-only event at Galaxy Theaters at Boulevard Mall on Maryland Parkway. A limited number of tickets are available—so be sure to reserve yours soon. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a new Gujarati movie on the big screen with friends, family, and Vegas’ growing & vibrant Gujarati community. More on the movie…

This year, Hindu Mandir marks twenty-five years of dedicated service to our growing Hindu community in Las Vegas. In response to an article submitted by an anonymous reader – evidently a sincere and committed supporter of the Mandir – Dr. Ranjit Jain, one of the founding trustees, conveys his appreciation for the author’s thoughtful and well-considered management recommendations. He acknowledges that these insights will assist in guiding the Mandir into the second quarter of this century, enhancing its service to the community and facilitating the smooth transition of leadership toRead More

A non-bailable bench warrant has been issued for accused Aniket Brajeshkumar Sadani, 23, who is charged with two counts of luring children or mentally ill persons with the use of technology with the intent to engage in sexual conduct. According to a report from the Pre-Trial Compliance Unit, Sadani allegedly absconded from his court-ordered monitoring, prompting officials to request immediate action from the Court and a formal bench warrant. Upon the Court’s inquiry, the defense attorney for Sadani reported that attempts to contact the Defendant Sadani at his known phone number were unsuccessful, noting the number hadRead More

In light of the upcoming election for the Executive Committee of the Hindu Mandir, a concerned member of the community offers this unedited advice to the Board: select passionate and hardworking individuals who can guide the Mandir into 2026 with renewed energy, expanding its religious, spiritual, and social programs for the benefit of all devotees. Suggested Approach for Temple Trustees Selecting the Best Executive Committee MembersTo rebuild unity and strengthen the Hindu and Jain community across Southern Nevada, the selection of the next Executive Committee should be thoughtful, transparent, andRead More

The Hindu and Jain Temple of Las Vegas is seeking dedicated and dynamic men and women to serve on the next Executive Committee for a two-year term beginning January 1st, 2026. The past two years have brought extreme challenges – Board room war, colossal waste of donors’ money, acrimonious debates, low attendance, and increasing alternatives for Hindu religious services in the area. The Mandir is ready for a fresh, energetic, and collaborative leadership team committed to rebuilding unity and bringing devotees back to celebrate our festivals with renewed enthusiasm and broadRead More

Led by Las Vegan Sulekh C. Jain, Ph.D., a group of visionary Jain donors from India and the United States, and the Academic Liaison Committee (ALC) of the Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA), partnered with Rice University in Houston, Texas, to establish the Tirthankar Shantinath Endowed Professorship in Jain Studies. An elegant inauguration ceremony was recently held at the Jain Vishwa Bharati (JVB) Center in Houston. The celebration was attended by more than 100 members of the Jain community, university faculty, philanthropists, and civic leaders. Las VegasRead More