Shantiniketan, located in Tavares, Fl., is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher
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Shantiniketan, located in Tavares, Fl., is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher
(Left to Right) Navanit Desai, Neemam Chugh, Tara Choksi, Iggy Ignagius, (white robe) and Rani Rajagopal pray at Shantiniketan, located in Tavares, Fl. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.
Tara Choksi after the prayer and meditation at Shantiniketan, located in Tavares, Fl. Shantiniketan is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.
Shantiniketan, located in Tavares, Fl., is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community. Residents gather in the dining hall before lunch. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.
Arvind Patel shows his respect during prayer and meditation at Shantiniketan, located in Tavares, Fl. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.
(Left to right) Arvind Patel, Ranu Patel and Dr. Narayan Kumkarni praying in the prayer and meditation room. Shantiniketan, located in Tavares, Fl., is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.
Ila Vidwans and Mahendra Sheth enjoy the sun in a common area, after lunch. Shantiniketan, located in Tavares, Fl., is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.
(Left to right) Residents Urmila Gandhi, Shushila Dave, Rani Rajagopal, and Bindu Sheth enjoy a stroll after lunch. Shantiniketan, located in Tavares, Fl., is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.
(Left) Rani Rajagopal and Laxmi Jain walk around the grounds of Shantiniketan, located in Tavares, Fl. Shantiniketan is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community. Residents walk down to a gazebo near the lake. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.
Ranu Patel prays at Shantiniketan, located in Tavares, Fl. Shantiniketan is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.
(Left) Ila Vidwans, a retired physician, and Laxmi Jain interact at ShantiNiketan, located in Tavares, Fl. Shantiniketan is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community. Ladies chat during the afternoon meal in the dining hall. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.
Dr. Ashwin Pandya reads the newspaper in a common area. Schedules for weekly trips or movies flash on the wall behind him. ShantinNiketan, located in Tavares, Fl., is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community. Activities are scheduled and movies on Friday nights. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.
Ila Vidwans, a retired physician, is happy in her move from New Jersey. ShantiNiketan, located in Tavares, Fl., is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.
Priest, Mahesh Shatri, in his condo, which is decorated like a temple. ShantiNiketan, located in Tavares, Fl., is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.
Priest, Mahesh Shatri, in his condo, which is decorated like a temple. ShantiNiketan, located in Tavares, Fl., is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.
(Left) Urmila Gandhi and Shushila Dave walk together through ShantiNiketan, located in Tavares, Fl., ShantiNiketan is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.
Rani Rajagopal, left, Bindu Sheth, center, and Laxmi Jain, right, talk outside after lunch as they walk back to their condos. ShantiNiketan, located in Tavares, Fl., is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.
ShantiNiketan, located in Tavares, Fl., is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community. Residents walk down to gazebo near the lake. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.
Bindu Sheth, left, Urmila Gandhi, center, and Rani Rajagopal, walk around the grounds near the lake. ShantiNiketan, located in Tavares, Fl., is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.
ShantiNiketan, located in Tavares, Fl., is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community. RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.
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BALACHANDRAN WARIYAR
Keep me posted.
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Bala
Omaha,Ne
anjana
great community
how far you are from Orlando?