Ekal Vidyalaya New Hampshire’s inaugural fundraiser brings together Bollywood music, community, culture and a larger purpose on September 13, 2026.
For many Indian-American families in New England, staying connected to India goes far beyond festivals and traditions. That connection can be found in music, friendships, volunteering, cultural events and, perhaps most importantly, in the desire to give back.
On Sunday, September 13, 2026, that spirit of community will come together at Assi Nabbe Poore Sau, the inaugural fundraiser of the Ekal Vidyalaya New Hampshire Chapter.
Taking place at Nashua High School North, the afternoon will combine live Bollywood entertainment by Din Check, an exclusive shopping experience, complimentary refreshments and an opportunity for the community to support Ekal’s work in rural and tribal India.
At its heart, however, this is more than a cultural afternoon.
It is a gathering built around a simple and powerful idea: access to education can open doors to opportunity, regardless of where a child is born.
What Is Ekal Vidyalaya?
The word “Ekal” means “one,” reflecting the organization’s original one-teacher, one-school approach to bringing education to remote communities.
Ekal Vidyalaya developed its educational model around the needs of villages where conventional schooling could be difficult to access. Instead of requiring children to travel long distances to a centralized school, the model brings basic education closer to the community.
An Ekal school may operate in a simple community space or another accessible village setting. Local teachers are trained to use stories, songs, activities and experiential learning to create an engaging educational environment for children.
The approach is also community-oriented. Local participation can help support the school’s day-to-day functioning and strengthen the connection between education and the broader needs of the village.
Over time, Ekal’s vision has expanded beyond literacy to a broader model of rural development.
Education as a Foundation for Rural Empowerment
Education is at the center of Ekal’s mission, but the organization’s work extends into several areas connected to community development.
Its initiatives include areas such as healthcare awareness, digital education, women’s empowerment, sustainable agriculture, vocational skills and livelihood development.
The goal is not simply to introduce children to reading and writing. Education can also help communities gain knowledge, confidence and access to opportunities that can influence future generations.
The impact of this work is ultimately personal.
It may be a child gaining access to foundational education close to home. It may be a woman developing a practical skill that supports greater economic independence. It may be a farmer learning about improved agricultural practices or a rural community gaining greater awareness of healthcare and digital resources.
In this way, a village school can become the beginning of a much broader journey.
Why the Ekal New Hampshire Fundraiser Matters
Assi Nabbe Poore Sau marks a significant milestone as the first fundraiser organized by the Ekal Vidyalaya New Hampshire Chapter.
For the local community, it creates an opportunity to support a cause while celebrating something deeply familiar: Indian music and culture.
For Ekal, community support helps sustain its larger mission of expanding educational and development opportunities in underserved rural communities.
And for attendees, the event offers a meaningful way to participate without requiring a complicated commitment.
Come together. Enjoy the music. Spend time with the community. Learn more about Ekal. And contribute to a cause focused on creating opportunity through education.
The distance between Nashua, New Hampshire, and rural India may be thousands of miles, but the values connecting the two communities are remarkably close: education, opportunity, dignity, service and community.
Din Check Brings Bollywood Music to the New Hampshire Stage
A major attraction of the fundraiser will be a live performance by Din Check, a New England-based Bollywood band known for bringing Indian film music to audiences across the region.
The band’s story is itself connected to the Indian-American experience.
What began as friends coming together around their shared passion for music grew into a larger musical journey, with members balancing professional careers with their creative lives.
That combination of professional achievement, cultural connection and artistic expression is something many members of the New England Indian-American community can relate to.
On stage, Din Check brings together vocals, guitars, keyboards, drums and Indian percussion to create an energetic live Bollywood experience.
The band’s musical repertoire spans different eras and styles, with songs in languages including Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Gujarati. Its performances can also incorporate creative mashups that connect Indian melodies with influences from Western rock and popular music.
This range makes Din Check a natural fit for an event designed to bring multiple generations together.
Bollywood Across Generations
The title Assi Nabbe Poore Sau evokes a journey through Bollywood’s musical decades.
For one generation, a familiar song may bring back memories of school or college. For another, it may recall family celebrations, friendships or a particular moment in life.
Younger audiences may experience those same songs for the first time in a live setting.
That is the special power of Bollywood music: it can connect generations through shared melodies and memories.
A live performance transforms those memories into a collective experience.
Parents, children, friends and community members can enjoy the music together while supporting a cause that focuses on creating educational opportunities.
Jay-Ho! and the Power of Community Stories
At Jay-Ho!, we believe in sharing stories that bring communities together and highlight people and initiatives making a meaningful difference.
Assi Nabbe Poore Sau is one such story.
The event brings together Ekal Vidyalaya New Hampshire, local volunteers, musicians, sponsors and members of the New England community around a shared purpose—supporting educational opportunities in rural and tribal India.
Ekal works to expand opportunities through education and rural development, while Din Check brings people together through the universal language of music.
As a community-focused platform, Jay-Ho! is proud to highlight initiatives like this that connect culture, entertainment and service.
Because sometimes, a community event is about more than the experience itself. It can also be an opportunity to learn, participate, support a cause and help a meaningful story reach more people.
More Than a Concert: A Community Afternoon
The fundraiser has been designed as a community-friendly afternoon rather than simply a concert.
Guests can enjoy:
- Live Bollywood music by Din Check
- Exclusive shopping opportunities
- Complimentary refreshments
- Free parking
- Opportunities to learn more about Ekal’s mission
- A special discounted rate for groups of 10
Whether you’re attending with family, meeting friends or joining as part of a larger community group, the event offers a chance to enjoy Indian music and culture while supporting a meaningful cause.
The fundraiser is supported by community sponsors, including Poppy’s Paintings as Gold Sponsor, Dr. Tej Dhakar as Silver Sponsor and Padma Sonti, Realtor as Bronze Sponsor.
Their involvement highlights another important part of community impact: meaningful change becomes possible when individuals, businesses, artists, volunteers and supporters contribute together.
Assi Nabbe Poore Sau: Event Details
Event: Assi Nabbe Poore Sau – Ekal NH Annual Fundraiser 2026
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Venue: Nashua High School North
Address: 8 Titan Way, Nashua, NH 03063
Featured Artist: Din Check
Experience: Live Bollywood music, shopping and a community gathering
Refreshments: Complimentary
Parking: Free
Group Offer: Special discounted rate for groups of 10
Tickets: Get Tickets – Ekal Vidyalaya
Why Attend the Ekal NH Fundraiser?
If you are looking for a Bollywood music event in New Hampshire in September 2026, Assi Nabbe Poore Sau offers something beyond a live performance.
You can:
Celebrate Bollywood music.
Enjoy songs spanning multiple generations and musical styles.
Connect with the Indian-American community.
Meet families, friends, artists, volunteers and community supporters from across New England.
Support education.
Learn about Ekal’s efforts to expand educational opportunities in remote communities.
Spend a meaningful afternoon with family and friends.
The combination of music, shopping, refreshments and community makes the event suitable for a wide range of attendees.
Most importantly, you can enjoy the experience knowing that your participation contributes to a larger community story.
From One Village to a Wider Movement
The story behind Ekal begins with a simple idea: education can be a powerful starting point for change.
The story behind Din Check begins with friends coming together through music.
And the story behind this New Hampshire fundraiser begins with a community deciding to bring those two ideas together.
On September 13, Nashua will become a meeting point for music, culture, service and community spirit.
The audience may come for Bollywood.
They may come to reconnect with friends.
They may come for the shopping, refreshments or simply for an enjoyable Sunday afternoon.
But together, their participation can help carry a much larger message forward: where a child lives should not determine how much opportunity that child can have.
That is what makes Assi Nabbe Poore Sau more than a fundraiser.
It is a celebration of culture with a purpose—and a reminder that when communities come together, even a single afternoon can become part of a much bigger story.
One community. One shared purpose. One meaningful afternoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Assi Nabbe Poore Sau?
Assi Nabbe Poore Sau is the inaugural fundraiser organized by the Ekal Vidyalaya New Hampshire Chapter. The event combines live Bollywood music, community entertainment, shopping and refreshments while supporting Ekal’s mission of expanding educational opportunities in rural and tribal India.
When is the Assi Nabbe Poore Sau fundraiser?
The Assi Nabbe Poore Sau fundraiser will take place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where is the Ekal NH fundraiser being held?
The event will be held at Nashua High School North, 8 Titan Way, Nashua, NH 03063.
Who will perform at Assi Nabbe Poore Sau?
Din Check, a New England-based Bollywood band, will be the featured musical act at the fundraiser. The band will present a live Bollywood music experience featuring songs from different eras and styles.
What can attendees expect at the event?
Guests can enjoy live Bollywood music, an exclusive shopping experience, complimentary refreshments and a chance to connect with the New Hampshire and wider New England community while supporting Ekal’s educational mission.
