What’s on

lucid and erudite. Details Ramesh Raghuraman 0406 133 233.

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.

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 once a week (Tues or Wed), from 10 am to 2 pm. All the activities, including transport, morning tea and lunch and once a month outing will be provided FREE.

Details Jay Raman 0410 759 906.

FUNDRAISER

Baltarang 2012

7 Oct Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation

Australia is organizing a fund raising event Baltarang 2012 at Bowman Hall, Blacktown, Sydney. It is going to be a fun-filled evening of dances, dramas and songs performed by young local artists, and choreographed by top Sydney dance schools and choreographers. All proceeds of the function will go towards educating poor children in rural and tribal parts of India. All donations are hence fully tax deductible.

Details Devendra Gupta 0411 597949 or visit the website www.ekal.org.au

Diwali with a twist

Fri 5 Oct Mona Singh (Mrs India Australia 2011), Poonam Chandiramani and Ranju Chaddha present a festive Diwali night. Join in for a night of extraordinary entertainment, sumptuous dinner and … a surprise element that will not be revealed until the night!

Venue Urban Tadka, 321 Mona Vale Rd, Terrey Hills. $50 per head. Details Mona 0438 079 781.

I-India Project’s Diwali Night

Sat 10 Nov I-India Project is organising a wonderful night of themed entertainment including Bollywood singing and dancing, magic and comedy. Grand Ballroom, Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George St, Sydney, 6.30pm. Details Renate Barnett 0402 958 582.

FESTIVAL

North Shore Ganesh Utsav

Sat 22 Sept The first ever Ganesh festival in Sydney’s North Shore, come along for Ganesh puja, food stalls, cultural program, painting competition, and much more. Asquith Community Centre (10a, Old Berowra road, Hornsby NSW), 5.00pm-8.30pm

Details Rashmi 0414 771 605 or visit northshoreganeshutsav.com

Deepavali Milan

Sat 10 Nov Celebrate Diwali with friends on the North Shore: Laxmi Poojan, cultural program, lucky draw prizes, dinner. Town Hall, 1186 Pacific Highway, Pymble NSW, 6.00pm. Details Kamini Sahni 0401 059 923.