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🚩 Community Wellness & Cultural Movement

Pandharpur Wari in Portland

A 40-Day Community Walking Challenge inspired by the sacred Wari tradition of Maharashtra.

Pandharpur Wari in Portland
5K Family Run Walk

🏃 5K Family Run / Walk — Kickoff Event for the Wari Challenge

For the first time in Portland, our community will walk together inspired by the sacred Pandharpur Wari tradition — building health, discipline, devotion, and togetherness through a shared 40-day journey.

160 Miles

Community Goal

4 Miles / Day

Daily Self-Guided Walk

40 Days

June 14 – July 25

Ashadhi Ekadashi

Complete the Journey

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Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026   •   Time: 8:00am – 10:00am
Location: NW West Union Rd & Rock Creek Trail, Portland, OR 97229, USA
(Rock Creek Park – Pirate Park Trail)

🎯 Community Goal

Together, let’s walk 8,000+ miles as a community during this Wari journey.

Register for 5K Kickoff Join WhatsApp Community Weekly Leaderboard

Preserving Bharatiya cultural heritage through performing arts and spiritual community learnings.

We bring people together through theatre, music, literature, seminars, talks, and book clubs — building connection, identity, and Seva/Service. Our flagship theatre program reaches large audiences at BMM Conventions and reinvests back into community causes through charity events.

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Public Benefit Foundation Serving Serving the Indian community in the USA

Community Art & Theatre - Performing Art

Original productions rooted in heritage, with rehearsals, mentorship, and public performances at BMM Conventions and local stages.

Performance Workshops Youth mentorship

Spiritual Community Learnings

Seminars, talks, and book clubs that encourage reflection, values, and intergenerational community dialogue.

Seminars Talks Book clubs

Health & Wellness

A Journey into Yogic & Ayurvedic Wellness — ancient wisdom for modern vitality, rooted in balance, mindful living, and seasonal rhythms.

Yoga Ayurveda Wellness talks Routines

Charity & Community

Fundraising events that support social good. Clear purpose, transparent reporting, real impact.

Charity shows Community partners Volunteer-led

About Us

Raghunandan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public benefit organization created to preserve Bharatiya cultural heritage through performing arts, spiritual community learnings, wellness education, and Seva/Service. We bring the Indian diaspora together across generations through meaningful experiences that strengthen identity, values, and community connection.

Our purpose

We exist to create culturally rooted programs that are accessible, community-led, and impact-driven. Our theatre work is a flagship pillar that reaches large audiences and helps power reinvestment into charitable initiatives through fundraisers and service events.

How we work

  • Community first: programs are built with local volunteers, artists, mentors, and partners.
  • Intergenerational: youth to seniors learn, perform, and serve together.
  • Accountable impact: we track participation, engagement, and community reinvestment.
  • Rooted in values: education and events that encourage reflection, inclusion, and Seva/Service.
🎯 Mission

Preserve culture through action

To preserve Bharatiya cultural heritage through performing arts, spiritual community learnings, wellness education, and Seva/Service, creating meaningful experiences for the Indian diaspora in the USA.

🌟 Vision

A thriving, connected community

A future where every generation feels connected to heritage, values, and community through accessible cultural programming, learning, and service that strengthens belonging and social good.

🧭 Values

Culture, compassion, integrity

  • Community: we build together across generations.
  • Excellence: we honor craft, learning, and growth.
  • Seva/Service: we reinvest time and resources for social good.
  • Integrity: we act transparently and responsibly.

Want to collaborate or bring a program to your community?

We’re open to partners for venues, speakers, volunteers, sponsorships, and cultural programming.

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What we do

Four pillars that make the foundation’s work visible, measurable, and meaningful.

🎭 Performing & Fine Arts

Theatre, music, dance, expressive arts

We produce and present programs that celebrate Bharatiya heritage while building confidence, leadership, and artistic growth across generations.

  • Flagship theatre production for BMM Conventions and community stages
  • Workshops for acting, voice, stagecraft, and performance
  • Youth participation and mentorship opportunities
📚 Spiritual Growth & Community Learnings

Seminars, talks, book clubs

We create spaces for learning, reflection, and shared values — strengthening belonging and community ties.

  • Regular community education learning series
  • Book clubs on literature, history, and cultural classics
  • Intergenerational dialogue sessions
🌿 Health & Wellness

A Journey into Yogic & Ayurvedic Wellness

Ancient wisdom for modern vitality — practical wellness learnings rooted in yoga, ayurveda, mindful living, and seasonal rhythms.

  • Interactive wellness talk series with Q&A and simple take-home practices
  • Daily routines for digestion, energy, sleep, and resilience
  • Seasonal guidance aligned to nature’s cycles
🤝 Seva/Service & Community Reinvestment

Charity events for social good

Our events raise resources that go back into community benefit initiatives through transparent, purpose-led giving.

  • Charity performances and cultural fundraisers
  • Community partnerships and local service drives
  • Impact reporting after each campaign

Impact you can trust

We focus on outcomes you can see: attendance, participation, learning, and community reinvestment.

Our impact metrics

Audience Reach
Volunteer Hours
Youth Participation
Community Reinvestment

How support turns into action

Step 1: Sponsor a program Support rehearsal space, production, costumes, or education sessions.
Step 2: Deliver community experiences Public performances at BMM Conventions, seminars, book clubs, and workshops.
Step 3: Reinvest through Seva/Service Charity events and community benefit initiatives with clear reporting.

Help us bring the next theatre production to a 2,000+ audience

Support stage production, artist development, and cultural preservation for the Indian diaspora.

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Upcoming events

🏃 Community Wellness Event

5K Family Run / Walk

Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026 • Time: 8:00am – 10:00am

Location: NW West Union Rd & Rock Creek Trail, Portland, OR 97229, USA
(Rock Creek Park – Pirate Park Trail)

A family-friendly run/walk created to bring families and the community together through health, wellness, and connection.

  • Adults: $10
  • Kids under 15: Free (registration required)
  • All participants must register in advance
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Marathi Theater Play - Gondya Ala Re at BMM 2026 Convention

Date: August 7–9, 2026 Location: Seattle Convention Center

A large-scale public performance celebrating heritage and community, with behind-the-scenes mentorship and volunteer participation.

Last Performance Showcase: June 8, 2025, Century High School (hosted by Oregon Marathi Mandal (OMM))

In Planning:

  • Fund raising for Gondya Ala Re Performance at BMM with local sponsors.
  • Marketing campaign to promote the event and engage the community.

Community Fund Raising

Date: April 19, 2026 • Location: OMM Anand Mela, Oregon Marathi Mandal

Plan to set up a stall to raise funds for Raghunandan Foundation.

Digital Book

Date: Diwali 2026 • Location: Portland, Oregon

A digital book chronicling the lives and teachings of Indian saints and spiritual figures.

Kirtan Series

Date: Fall 2026 • Location: Portland, Oregon

Kirtan is a powerful practice of devotional singing and chanting that fosters spiritual connection, emotional well-being, and community bonding.

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Join as a volunteer, sponsor a program, or bring our events to your community.

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We welcome volunteers across operations, production, community outreach, youth mentorship, and event support.

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Donations are tax deductible

Raghunandan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) certified tax-exempt non-profit organization.

Thank you for supporting our early journey as we build programs that preserve culture and serve the community.