What’s on

Shri Shiva Mandir presents Shanidev Jayanti

Sat 8 June 11am-6:30pm

Shani Jayanti falls on Amavasya in Vaishakh month and Shani Jayanti is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Shanidev. Prayers are considered important to one’s prospective plans to avoid the Shani Dosham.

Abhishegam Archna $25 (11am5pm).

Shanidev Katha and Mantra Recital (5:30-6:30pm).

Shri Shiva Mandir, 201 Eagleview Road, Minto.

Details: Pt. Chetanbhai Sharma 0415 809 963.

Oonjal Sewa

Sun 23 June 10.00am-12.30pm

Sri Om Care is organising Oonjal Sewa at Sri Om Adi Sakthi Ashram, 62 Kurrajong Cres, Blacktown, with special guest H.H. Sri Om Adisakthiyendra Swamigal in attendance.

Details: Jay Raman 0410 759 906.

Gayatri Jayanti

Sun 23 June 10.00am-1.00pm

All World Gayatri Pariwar (Australia) celebrates the birth of righteous knowledge in the form of Vedmata Gayatri by conducting a nine-kund Gayatri yagya (hawan).

Shree Swaminarayan Temple, 1/44 Bessemer St Blacktown.

Details: Neeraj Ram 0405 777 539.

Lecture Series

10-14 June 7.30pm-9.00pm

Spirit of India NSW (Inc) announces a series of spiritual discourses entitled The Secret to Eternal Happiness (The Art of Managing Stress), to be delivered by Shri MK Angajan, based on the scripture Sadhana Panchakam by Adi Shankaracharya. Gujarati Community Centre, 12 Good St, Granville. Free admission.

Medical Health Organisation. NIDA Theatre, 215 Anzac Parade, Kensington.

Cost: $28-55

Details: www.mayaarts.com.au

MISC

Sydney Sakhi Sangam’s Teej function

Sun 14 July 11am-onward

Details: Suresh 0412 202 182

STAGE

Soorya Festival of Dance and Music

Sun 7 July

A fund-raising event for Sydney Ayyappa Temple, at Sydney Baha’i Centre, 107 Derby St Silverwater. Program includes Katahka, Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam dances.

Details: Renga Rajan 0448 757 785.

Maya - Youth in Performing Arts

About a Brown - The Musical

Fri 12 July 8pm & Sat 13 July 3pm & 7pm

This production aims to encompass the day to day lives and idiosyncrasies of second generation youth with a sub-continental cultural heritage in a stage musical with live orchestra and dance ensembles. All proceeds will be donated to the International

This is their 15th year commemorating Indian women and their friendships.

Details: Nandini 0423 684 340, Sushma 0411 967 374.

Hindu Council of Australia opportunities available

Hindu Council of Australia invites expression of interests from anyone who wishes to expand their horizons and get involved with one of the biggest community events of Sydney. These are voluntary positions.

Details: Raman Bhalla 0401 057 224 or www.hinducouncil.com.au

Apply: info@deepavali.com.au

Osoniqs Samadhi

Sat 8 June 5:30pm-7pm

Osoniqs Samadhi is a process of deep relaxation and energy awakening through music and sonic vibrations. The sound of instruments like the Sansula and Tibetan bowls will help you release stress and the melodic overtones of the Hang will help you to reconnect with your natural state of ease and recharge your energy field.

Manly Yoga, 27 Pittwater Rd, Manly.

Details: Prabhu 0403 07 04 68.

Seniors Day Care Centre, Baulkham Hills

Sri Om Foundation is planning to open a Day Centre at Baulkham Hills early Aug 2013 for those resident in Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills and Cherrybrook areas. This will cater to all frail aged seniors aged from 70 and above. Structured programs for the frail aged will be organised. Sessions will be in one of the council facilities and Pick Up and Drop Off from home have been organised. Admission is limited.

Details: Shweta 0405 367 238.

Exhibition: A Tender Heart 22 June – 4 July Sydney photographer Katy Fitzgerald presents her images of India at ArtHere, 126 Regent Street, Redfern. She recently spent 5 months working and travelling in India. Funds raised from the exhibition will go towards Tender Heart School for disadvantaged children in Bhatola near Delhi, where Katy volunteered.

Details: Sandy Edwards 0402 112 755.