What’s on

Sydney Veda Patasala is open for children and adults. It involves Vedic chanting and Sanskrit language. Classes are held at on Sundays Baulkham Hills, Carlingford and Moorebank. Details Sri Subbuji 0425 284 501.

* Bala Samskara Kendra (Sanskrit Language, Indian Culture and Heritage School for children) operates out of Toongabbie, Moorebank, Hornsby and Flemington. Students learn Sanskrit language(writing, reading, speaking and reciting poems).

Details Rohini Srinivasan 02 9863 3067.

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27 Sept to 30 Sept VHP children’s dayand-night camp during spring schools holidays

Details Akila 02 8814 7016.

* 29 Sept Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Laksharchani at Quakers Hills Community Centre. Details Ramarathinam 0418 407 843.

Bhagavad Gita classes by SVT

Learn Chapters 7 to 13 of the Bhagavad Gita as taught by Sri Vasudevacharya, a senior disciple of Sri Swami Dayananda Saraswati, and a respected Vedanta Guru. Darcy Road Public School Hall, Darcy Road, Wentworthville, 3:00pm to 5:30pm

No prior knowledge is required. The course is in English and all materials will be provided. The course is free of charge; donations are accepted. Details at www.srivasudevacharya.org

Children’s classes by G.O.D

The Global Organisation for Divinity conducts ‘Gopa Kuteeram’, monthly spiritual educational classes for children aged 4-12 years. 4.00 - 5.30 pm on the 4th Sunday at the Crestwood Community Centre, Crestwood Drive, opp.Conway Ct, Baulkham Hills. Classes are free. Parents can join in the devotional lecture by Sri Deepak Vinodji, kirtans and prayers in the adjacent room during the children’s classes. Details Jayashree 02 9620 4676 or visit www.godivinity.org.au

MISC

Marathi Sakhi Ga Sakhi

9 Sept Marathi Association Sydney Inc announces its annual Sakhi Ga Sakhi. This year a ‘girls only’ picnic has been arranged to Shark Island after a short cruise around Sydney Harbour on MV Captain Cook III. Boarding from Huntleys Point, Gladesville at 8:45 am, return about 4:45 pm. Details Manjusha Ranadive 0402 753 840.

Hindi Divas

Australian Hindi Committee (AHC), IABBV Hindi School and ILASA (Indian Literary Arts Society of Australia) jointly celebrate Hindi Mela with two events: Sat 15 Sept Kavi Sammelan at Epping Leisure and Learning Centre, 1 Chambers Court, Epping, 4.30pm to 7.30pm Sun 16 Sept Hindi School program at Thornleigh West PS, Giblet Avenue, Thornleigh, including display of students’ work and resources, children’s poetry recitation, light snacks, awards and skits, 10.00am to 3.00pm. Details Mala Mehta 0412 283 677.

Health seminar: Ready Steady Get Healthy

Sat 25 Aug SEVA’s Saheli

Project presents an evening of information and activities to increase the awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle and to promote the active participation of the Indian community in the free Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service provided by the NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service (MHCS). Cherrybrook Community Centre, 3pm - 6 pm. Details Shantha Viswanathan 0422 082 608.

Seniors

Sri Om Foundation is planning to set up a Day Centre (from Sept/Oct 2012) at Liverpool for Seniors above the age of 65 with any disability. This Day Centre will be primarily for Liverpool LGA residents. The centre will be open