This is a special event. We will be helping to observe a South Indian holiday, Onam Sadhya, being observed on August 23. Celebrated in Kerala and Malaysia, it is a lavish feast served on fresh banana leaves, is a testament to the peoples’ love for food and its emphasis on unity and inclusivity. The grand Onam Sadhya feast is a symbol of communal harmony. The tradition of serving and enjoying food together reflects the idea of inclusiveness and the importance of sharing abundance with others. The feast often offers 24-26 different dishes, although grand Sadhya for weddings or festivals can offer as many as 64 dishes. There’s more. The floral decorations and the use of natural materials in the celebrations underscore Kerala's reverence for nature. The intricate flower arrangements reflect the close relationship between people and the environment.

Come and join us for this very special adventure and event. The location is at Dakshin, formerly known as Indique, in Cleveland Park. They changed their name and culinary style to focus on the vegetarian meals of Kerala and South India. Dakshin is having this ONAM SADHYA on Sunday, August 23. NNV has reservations for 10 guests at 2:30 pm.

Hosted by Bobbie Messalle. Please RSVP by clicking above or emailing Leslie.

Dakshin
3612 Connecticut Ave NW
dakshincuisine.com/
(202) 318-6600

Parking: Street parking.
Public Transportation: Dakshin is only a few steps away from the Cleveland Park Metro Station.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.

Attendance: If you have signed up to attend the lunch and find you are no longer available, please email or call the office (202-935-6060) to let us know so we can offer your space to another person.
NNV Full Members: If you would like to request a ride to the lunch, please mention that you need a ride when you register for the lunch or call the office at (202) 935-6060 to request a ride at least three days in advance.

To ensure that no one is left out of our Village programs because of their financial circumstances, subsidized full members who would like to participate in any of the lunches, but would find it a financial hardship to do so, should contact the office at [email protected] or 202-935-6060.