GSB SAMYUKTA KONKANI SABHA (SKS) PUNE
GSB Samyukta Konkani Sabha Pune … popularly known as
SKS Pune has been Binding & Serving GSBs of Pune … Since 1983. For close to
40 years, SKS Pune has been the torch bearer of GAUD SARASWAT BRAHMANS (GSBs)
of Pune. Starting with humble beginnings, it is the overwhelming love, support,
active participation & contributions of Amchigeles that has helped SKS
become the Representative Organization of the GSB Community in Pune.
Flat# 12 in NISARG Apartments on Prabhat Road, which
houses the Community Center of SKS Pune, is the nodal point and the hub of
community activities. This premises witnesses Bhajans on 2nd & 4th Sunday
evenings, Management Committee meetings, Satyanarayana Poojas and other
community gatherings on a small scale.
SHARADOTSAV is the Marquee Event of the Sabha and is ‘THE’
GSB UTSAV of Pune. The Satyanarayan Pooja performed on Ugadi / Gudi Padwa draws
a huge participation of Amchigelis to partake the Pooja Prasadam & Prasad
Bhojan comprising of authentic GSB cuisine. Sutta Punav, Chudi Parab, Family
Get togethers, Konkani Dramas, Picnics have been regularly organized by us over
many years.
There are close to 23 WhatsApp Groups actively managed
by the Sabha that ensures that SKS PUNE is a very HAPPENING & ACTIVE ORGANIZATION,
keeping the GSB Community Members engaged & interacting all year around and
not restricted to a few events in a year.
To encourage good health and bonding amongst
Amchigelis, we have been undertaking treks under the aegis of the GSB TREK
GROUP (GTG). Treks are regularly conducted on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of
every month. Regular weekend sports meetups are organized by GSB CRICKET GROUP
(GCG), GSB BADMINTON GROUP (GBG) & GSB TABLE TENNIS GROUP (GTTG). And for
those who enjoy the thrill of adventure, the GSB RIDERS GROUP (GRG) organizes
short motorbike rides.
The GSB UTSAAHI GROUP (GUG) organizes outings on
weekends to explore Pune. And the GSB SOIRIK GROUP (GSG) helps eligible boys
and girls of the community in finding their soul mates. GSG also organizes the Annual
SOIRIK SAMVAAD Event, which is a get together to facilitate one-one
interactions amongst the GSG members.
The GSB HOME CHEFS GROUP (GHCG) is a very popular group that encourages entrepreneurship
amongst GSB Home Chefs and also caters to the demand amongst the community
members for authentic GSB cuisine. The Annual GSB Food N Fun Carnival is a very
looked forward to event. This event provides a platform for the GSB Home Chefs to
showcase their offerings and facilitates face-to-face interactions with their
patrons. This event has grown by leaps & bounds over the years.
Day picnics & temple visits are also conducted for
Senior Citizens of the community.
As part of its obligations towards the Society at large, every Quarter, Blood Donation Drives are conducted across different areas of Pune.
