Garba nights, Diwali celebrations, and a community that shows up for each other. If you're Gujarati in the Capital District, you have a family here.
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Darshan 10:30 AM–12:30 PM · Chopada Pooja 10:30 AM · Aarti 12:15 PM · Mahaprasad from 1 PM. Joint celebration with the Hindu Temple Society in their 50th year.
Details & signup →All nine Board seats are up for election. Nominations close Thu, Nov 5 at 11:59 PM — nominate online in two minutes.
Elections 2026 →Navratri Garba, Kids Navratri, picnics and cultural programs. Follow us on Facebook for announcements first.
Follow on Facebook →What the Samaj exists to do — from our current site:
Scholarship programs for Gujarati students, educational workshops and seminars, and mentorship connecting experienced professionals with students.
Cultural events and festivals celebrating Gujarati traditions and heritage, cultural exchange with other communities, and preserving our art, music, dance, and literature.
Regular gatherings and networking, open forums on our community's well-being and growth, and a support system to assist individuals in times of need.
Programs that engage and empower our youth, leadership training and mentorship, and platforms for young people to share ideas and contribute.
Health awareness programs and workshops, annual picnics focused on fitness, recreation and bonding, and health screening information with healthcare professionals.
The Gujarati Samaj of Capital District is a volunteer-run nonprofit connecting Gujarati families across Albany and the Capital Region — celebrating our festivals, passing our culture to the next generation, and looking out for one another.