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Mahavir Nirvan (Diwali)

Sun 18 Nov Sydney Jain Mandal celebrates Mahavir Nirvan at Sri Mandir

286 Cumberland Rd, Auburn, 9.00am. Program includes pooja and cultural items, followed by Jain lunch.

Details Abha Jain 0432 248 791.

Sri Guru Nanak Sahib’s Agman Purab (Advent Day) au

Wed 28 Nov Sikh Nation urges all Sikhs to adorn a turban on the day marking Agman Purab, to raise awareness about Sikhi and the turban, in the wake of recent worldwide incidents against Sikhs. At a special event at Martin Place Sydney, everyday Australians will have an opportunity to try the turban on themselves. Details 00423 017 011 or visit the website www.sikhnation.com.

VHP Australia

VHP Australia is seeking volunteer teachers to teach Hindu Dharma in Public Schools (approved by the Dept of Education). Training and materials will be provided. Details Akila Ramarathinam 02 8814 7016.

* 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, Moorebank and Westmead.

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.

FESTIVAL

RAIN Diwali

Sat 3 Nov RAIN seniors plan to celebrate Diwali at the Woodville Park, Hudson Street, Hurstville at 4.30pm, as part of the Discovery festival put together by the Hurstville City Council. The program will include singing by RAIN Gitanjali Choir group, dances by RAIN Nrityanjali group and a special performance of RAIN Nritya Yoga dance. Details Sudha Natarajan 02 9585 9158.

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.

Vision 2020 Diwali Dinner

Sat 10 Nov Vision 2020 celebrates Diwali with a 3-course dinner and variety entertainment at Asquith Community Centre, 10a Old Berowra Road, Hornsby. It is also organising the ordering of Diwali sweets and savouries from Grand Sweets Adayar Ananda Bhavan, Chennai. Details Vision2020au@gmail.com

STAGE

Classical music concert

Sat 17 Nov Sarod player Steve Oda (a senior disciple of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan) and tabla player Ty Burhoe (senior disciple of Ustad Zakir Hussain) present a concert in classical north Indian tradition, at Manly Yoga, 27 Pittwater Rd, 7.30pm onwards. (Workshop on 18 Nov). Details www.TalaRecords.com

FUNDRAISER

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.

MISC

Going to the Mahakumbh next year?

Australian independent documentary film-maker Mark Gould is searching for Hindu Australians who intend to go to the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela at Allahabad (Prayag) in Feb 2013.

ABC TV’s religious program Compass (6.30pm Sundays) is keen to tell the story of this sacred journey and what it means to the devotees.

The subjects of the film would need to be prepared to share their stories, their bhakti and relationship to their faith on camera in a documentary focussed on this special pilgrimage - why they are making it and what they hope to gain from this great event.

The ideal subjects would be devout Australian Hindus - individuals or a family who are articulate about their faith and keen to reconnect with their Hindu traditions. Details Mark Gould 0419 635 614 or email mark@ BondiRocksMedia.tv

Being South Asian and GLBTIQ Sat 3 Nov Trikone Australia, a GLBTIQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender,