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      • Thamizh Paadasaalai
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Indian Cultural Association of Minnesota
  • Home
  • EVENTS
    • UTSAV 2026
    • GARBA NIGHT
    • DIWALI 2025
    • PAST EVENTS
  • EDUCATION
    • Hindi School
    • Thamizh Paadasaalai
  • Membership
  • Team
  • Get Involved
  • COMMUNITY RESOURCES
    • Community Resources
    • Civic Engagement
    • Health
    • Project Healing
  • News and Announcements
  • Contact Us

USTAV 2026

When: Saturday, July 25th, 2026 | 4:30 - 8:30 PM
Where: Peace Plaza, Downtown, Rochester, MN


Join us for UTSAV: Festival of Colors, a vibrant celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the Asian Indian community. This free event is open to everyone, and we welcome all to come and have a fantastic time! Enjoy delicious food, captivating dance performances, mesmerizing music, and explore a diverse array of products available for browsing.


Participate in our 5K run/walk! Prepare to immerse yourself in a vibrant environment. Lace-up your shoes and be ready to embrace the vibrant atmosphere! The race will commence at the Soldier’s Field Shelter located next to Soldier's field Golf club and ends at Peace Plaza. 


Register here for 5K run/walk before July 25th, 2026. This ticket includes the entry fee for the 5K and access to colors and pictures at the photobooth at Peace Plaza.


Get general admission ticket. This ticket includes access to colors and pictures at the photobooth at Peace Plaza.


If you would like to contribute as a sponsor and help support this remarkable event, Click here  to Sponsor (don't forget to select Utsav before choosing your sponsorship type). Your generous sponsorship will help us create a memorable celebration of colors with other fun-filled activities.


Interested in showcasing your products or selling food as a vendor? Sign up here!

USTAV 2026


SAVE THE DATE! 


FESTIVAL OF COLORS


PRESENTED BY


INDIAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA (ICAM)



When: Saturday, July 25th, 2026 | 4:30 - 8:30 PM
Where: Peace Plaza, Downtown, Rochester, MN


Join us for UTSAV: Festival of Colors, a vibrant celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the Asian Indian community. This free event is open to everyone, and we welcome all to come and have a fantastic time! Enjoy delicious food, captivating dance performances, mesmerizing music, and explore a diverse array of products available for browsing.


Participate in our 5K run/walk! Prepare to immerse yourself in a vibrant environment. Lace-up your shoes and be ready to embrace the vibrant atmosphere!  


MORE  DETAILS ON 5K RUN/WALK, VENDOR AND SPONSOR REGISTRATION TO FOLLOW SOON! 


USTAV 2025

When: Saturday, July 19th, 2025 | 4:30 - 8:30 PM
Where: Peace Plaza, Downtown, Rochester, MN


Join us for UTSAV: Festival of Colors, a vibrant celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the Asian Indian community. This free event is open to everyone, and we welcome all to come and have a fantastic time! Enjoy delicious food, captivating dance performances, mesmerizing music, and explore a diverse array of products available for browsing.


Participate in our 5K run/walk! Prepare to immerse yourself in a vibrant environment. Lace-up your shoes and be ready to embrace the vibrant atmosphere! The race will commence at the Soldier’s Field Shelter located next to Soldier's field Golf club and ends at Peace Plaza. 


Register here for 5K run/walk before July 19th, 2025. This ticket includes the entry fee for the 5K and access to colors and pictures at the photobooth at Peace Plaza.


Get general admission ticket. This ticket includes access to colors and pictures at the photobooth at Peace Plaza.


If you would like to contribute as a sponsor and help support this remarkable event, Click here  to Sponsor (don't forget to select Utsav before choosing your sponsorship type). Your generous sponsorship will help us create a memorable celebration of colors with other fun-filled activities.


Interested in showcasing your products or selling food as a vendor? Sign up here!

UTSAV: Festival of Colors

Thank you to our Supporters and Sponsors to make this event successful and enjoyable

All Volunteers

Rochester Downtown Alliance

Destination Medical Center

TRIBHI

US Bank

People's Food Co-op

Mayo Research Fellows Association (MRFA)

USTAV 2024

When: Saturday, July 20th, 2024 | 4:30 - 8:30 PM
Where: Peace Plaza, Downtown, Rochester, MN


Join us for UTSAV: Festival of Colors, a vibrant celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the Asian Indian community. This free event is open to everyone, and we welcome all to come and have a fantastic time! Enjoy delicious food, captivating dance performances, mesmerizing music, and explore a diverse array of products available for browsing.


The 5K run starts at Soldier's Field at 4:30 PM and ends at Peace Plaza. Starting at 5:30 PM, UTSAV festivities will be held at Peace Plaza, Downtown Rochester, MN.


Register here for 5K run/walk. This ticket includes the entry fee for the 5K and access to colors and pictures at the photobooth at Peace Plaza.


Get general admission ticket. This ticket includes access to colors and pictures at the photobooth at Peace Plaza.


Interested in showcasing your products or selling food as a vendor? Sign up here!

Diwali Cultural Event 2024

A Night of Culture, Celebration, and Community Spirit

Experience the magic of the Diwali Festival of Lights Cultural Event held on Friday, October 26th, at the Mayo Civic Center! 


This lively celebration showcased the incredible talents of our local community through music, dance, and more, and was highlighted by a live performance from Bollywood singer Arnab Chakraborty. With over 500 attendees, families and friends came together to enjoy the festive atmosphere and the joyful spirit of Diwali.


Discover the Story of ICAM

Explore the journey and achievements of ICAM, featuring our dedicated volunteers and a showcase of activities that bring our mission to life. ICAM exists to connect, communicate, collaborate, and create a platform that supports the cultural and educational needs of the Asian Indian community.


We extend our heartfelt thanks to our volunteers, donors, and community partners, whose commitment and enthusiasm drive our success. Together, we are making a meaningful difference.

Garba and Dandya Night

Relive the Vibrant Garba and Dandiya Night!

Catch the highlights of our Garba and Dandiya night held at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN, on Friday, October 4th.


The event brought together 350 participants who enjoyed live music by Binal Chauhan and her talented troupe, making for a memorable evening filled with energy, dance, and celebration with family and friends.

Friday | October 4th | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm 

Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN


We are truly humbled by the overwhelming turnout and incredible energy at our Garba night! 


A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful team, amazing sponsors, dedicated volunteers, the fantastic Civic Center staff, Binal Chauhan & her talented team, and our wonderful community for coming together to make this event such a success. A special shoutout to the crowd for bringing such vibrant spirit and making the night one to remember. 


We can't wait to dance with you all again at the next one! 

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Thanks to our Garba Night Sponsors

Minnesota State Art Board

This event is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund

Our Silver Level Sponsor

Jay Bhadrakali LLC / Little Caesers

Garba Night 2025

Save the Date! - Garba Night on

Sunday | October 5th 

Details to follow soon!


We are truly humbled by the overwhelming turnout and incredible energy at our last Garba night! 


 A special shoutout to the crowd for bringing such vibrant spirit and making the night one to remember. 


We can't wait to dance with you all again at the next one! 


Stay tuned for event details.

Benefits of being an "ICAM Member"

  • Take pride in supporting Indian cultural organization, help it grow in Rochester, have a say in selecting the board members.
  • Organized programs for members that help to build your connections and network.
  • Access to health seminars and education materials
  • Partnership with other organizations within the community.


Membership Benefits include: 

  • 10% discount on orders of $25 or more from Hyderabad Indian Grill!
  • Any item up to $10 is free after spending $100 at Desi Brothers, Bloomington, Minneapolis.  
  • Discount for Rochester Hindi School fees and future educational classes 
  • Discount on all ICAM events 
  • Free initial consultation with an Immigration lawyer


Process and Procedure: 

  • Submit the membership form  
  • You will receive the membership confirmation email 
  • Show  proof of membership (confirmation email, either a printed copy or on  your phone) to get the discount at Desi Brothers and Hyderabad Indian Grill
  • We will send a PROMO CODE for each ICAM event that can be used to get discounted tickets

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