What’s on

the English translation of Chapter 8 of the Bhagavad Gita, Talks by Pravrajika

Gayatriprana & Saptarshi Ray.Venue: Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon.

Details: 02 9745 4320 or email: admin. saradavedanta@bigpond.com

Website: www.saradavedanta.org

Swami Vivekananda’s 150th Birthday

Tues 17-Wed 18 sept 2pm & 7pm

Play at Sydney Opera House: OnenessVoice Without Form The Extraordinary Life of Swami Vivekananda.

Details: www.sydneyoperahouse.com

AWgP Australia

If you want Yagya, Satnarayan Katha, various Sanskara (Vivah, Janma Divas, Vivah diwas, Namkaran, Punsavan, Mundan, House warming, Bhumi poojan etc.) at home please contact any one of the Gayatri Pariwar parijan. Donations welcome.

Details: Archana/Anand Jaiswal 0404 430 730 or visit www.awgpaustralia.org.au shri shiva Mandir sri Navavarna Pooja, sri Yantra/ Chakra

Pooja sun 4 Aug 8am-1pm

All devotees are cordially invited to participate in the Pooja, but only the sponsors will be blessed with Sri Chakra. Pooja Thali (plate): donation of $21 per family. Shri Shiva Mandir, 201 Eagleview Road, Minto.

Details: Jagdish Chawla 0421 276 384 or jagdish1@optusnet.com.au swami Vivekananda sat 13 July from 6.30pm

An inspiring talk and dynamic discussion. Meet and greet and participate in a Q&A session on burning issues with Renowned economist and political reformist Dr. Subramanian Swamy, anti-corruption crusader. Dinner gala tickets: $50 (VIP also available). At Cherrybrook Community Centre, Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook. 150th Birth Anniversary celebration of Swami Vivekanand sun 14 July from 4.30pm Keynote speaker Dr. Subramanian Swamy and Swami Sunishtananda. Visit exhibition on life and works of Sami Vivekananda at 4pm. Free entry.

Sydney Bahair Centre, 107 Derby Street, Silverwater

Details: Dr. Rajeev Jairam 0439 662 670 or info@vivekananda150year.org or www.vivekananda150year.org

New Bhagavad gita class

Every 2nd Fri starting 28 June 8pm9.30pm

The text will be the Bhagavad Gita and the sevak is Prasanth Ramkumar. The classes will be discussion based and we will be using the videos of Pujya Gurudev and will be studying His commentary. At 159 Beames Ave, Mt Druitt

Details: Prasanth on 0422 770 541 or www.chinmaya.com.au guru Purnima sun 21 July

Know Thyself as Soul Foundation celebrates the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima and holds weekly Satsang in honour of Param Sant Baljit Ji Maharaj. Details: 1800 462 193 or www.santmat.net.au 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 & saturday 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 Medical Health Organisation. NIDA Theatre, 215 Anzac Parade, Kensington.

Details: www.mayaarts.com.au

MisC 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 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.

Blood donation Camp sat 6 July 11.15am-12 noon sydney sakhi sangam’s Teej function sun 14 July 11am-onward

Australia Tamil Association announce their 16th Blood Donation Camp.

Details: Prathap Ramachandran 0432 016 639.

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

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

FiLM gHARA presents Satyagraha sat 17 Aug

GHARA helps adults with intellectual disabilities in the poorest communities of Bangalore India. This movie will be held at Blacktown Hoyts as a fundraiser.

Details: Kylee Davis 0410 657 896, ghara.trust@gmail.com or www.ghara.org iNdiA dAY iNdAUs Fair sun 11 Aug 11am-6pm

Indian Independence Day celebration. All proceeds go to the Uttarakhand disaster relief fund. Rosehill Gardens, Rosehill Race Course, Rosehill. Marketing and sponsorship opportunities available.

Details: www.indausfair.com.au india day 2013 dinner Function sat 10 Aug 6pm-11pm

Join us in celebrating India’s Independence Day and experience the rich cultural diversity, heritage and harmony. Tickets: starting from$45 each. $2 from each ticket goes to Child In Need India Charity.

Bowman Hall, Campbell Street, Blacktown.

Details: Shail Wadhwa 0423 894 531 or shail@ohmtel.com.au or www.cia.org.au