What’s on

travelled widely, giving religious discourses and representing Hindu dharma in world forums and his lectures on the Bhagawad Gita are at once awe-inspiring and moving, lucid and erudite. Details Ramesh Raghuraman 0406 133 233.

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

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

Opportunity International’s Food for Thought

Food for Thought: “Eat. Drink. Be Generous” invites Australians to host a meal for friends and family in October to raise funds and awareness for impoverished communities in honour of International Day for Eradication of Poverty on Oct 17. To register your event, please go to www. foodforthoughtevent.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.

Baltarang 2012

7 Oct Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation

Australia is organizing a fund raising event 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. All proceeds 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

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

Sydney Jain Mandal’s Dandia Night

Sat 13 Oct Come and enjoy a family fun event at Campbell Park Scout Hall, Wilga St, Off Victoria Rd West Pennant Hills, NSW 2125. 6.00pm-11.00pm Raffle tickets, best dressed prize for male and female, lots of food and much more Details Abha Jain 0432 248 791.

Navratri

Sat 20 Oct Navratri Cultural Group presents Raas Garba at Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre 62 Cabramatta Road, Miller (Near Liverpool) NSW 2168. 6.30pm – 11.00pm. Details Nimesh Shah 0437 980 296.

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.