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Urgent Need: Male Care Worker for Sri Om Care

Sri Om Care urgently needs a male care worker with disability qualification/ experience for 15 to 20 hours per week in the west. Must have driver’s license and own car. Should be first aid qualified with police clearance. Contact: 0410 759 906 and apply to info@ sriomcare.org.au.

Festival of Chariots, Sat 1 July 10am

ISKCON and Liverpool City Council present the Festival of Chariots at Liverpool. Assemble at 113 Northumberland St, Liverpool. Free vegetarian feast and cultural show. Contact: Govardhan Das, 9601 0290.

YOGA

International Day of Yoga Sat 17 June 10.00 am to 1.00pm at Indian Cultural Centre, Consulate General of India, Level 2, 265 Castlereagh St, Sydney 2000.

STAGE

A Tribute to the Music of Hemant Kumar, Sat 17 June 6.30pm

A concert for lovers of the old Bollywood melodies, Australian Hindi Indian Association presents the wonderful music of the legendary composersinger Hemant Kumar performed by Avijit Sarkar, accompanied by Pushpa Jagadish (on vocals) and backed up by selected musicians from JAZBA. Held at Pennant Hills Community Centre, cnr Yarrara and Ramsay Rd. Proceeds go to the AHIA Seniors Group. Tickets: $20-$50. Contact: Tilak Kalra 0413 753 134 or Avijit Sarkar avijit.sarkar. sydney@gmail.com.

Bharatanatyam Ballet, Sat 15 July 6pm-9pm

Indian artists Revathi & Manasvini, in collaboration with Hamsa Venkat & Samskriti School of Dance, Sydney, present YOGATRAYAM, a confluence of Karma, Gnana & Bhakti Yoga expressed as ‘Laya Nirupanam’, a unique dance theme of India’s classic Bharatanatyam style. Held at The Science Theatre, University of NSW, Via Gate 14 Barker Street, Kensington. All proceeds go to charity, to aid disadvantaged children in care of AIM for SEVA, India. Contact: Sudha, 0431 558 934. Visit: samskritidance.com.

Fundraiser

Men’s Health Awareness Ball, Thurs 15 June, 6.30pm

The 2nd Mens Health Awareness Ball aims to raise awareness for men on important health issues to Get an annual health check-up, and build a rapport with their GP so that they can live longer, healthier lives with their loved ones. Proceeds will go to beyondblue and Foundation 49. Held at The Ballroom, Sheraton On the Park, 161 Elizabeth Street, Sydney. Tickets: Early bird $160 per person. Contact: Bhavisha Parmar-Bhandari, 0411 886 740 or Bhavisha.Bhandari@gmail.com. Visit: menshealthawarenessball.com

Swachh Bharat

Help provide financial support for Swachh Bharat mission through the Sulabh Social Service Organisation. The ongoing campaign invites all persons of Indian origin to generously donate for Swachh Bharat. Donations can be made to Sulabh through Western Union. Bank details are below

In favour of: Sulabh International Centre For Action Sociology (SICAS)

Account No: 63012660749,

IFSC Code: SBIN0030262

MICR: 110002347

Name of the Bank: State Bank of India, Branch Name: C 28 Community Centre, Janakpuri, New Delhi-58

Contact: bharatramvasudevan@gmail. com.

National Blood Donation Drive by Sathya Sai International

Organisation

Sathya Sai International Organisation of Australia & PNG is again having a blood donation drive and is encouraging all of its members who are able to contribute in this wonderful and much needed service. Giving blood is giving life. What better way to ‘Love all; Serve all’ and honour Sathya Sai Baba. Contact: Mayavan 0404 059 093.

MISC India Day Fair 2017 Sat 12 August FIAN Celebrates India’s Independence Day 12 noon to 7.00pm at Parramatta Park, Parramatta Free event.

Sakhi Celebration Sydney Sun 2 July, 11.00 am at Croatian Club Punchbowl 921 Punchbowl Rd, Punchbowl. Time: 11 AM

Details Malti 0415 088 419/Esha 0414 804 909

IABBV Hindi School, Sat 10 June

To mark its 30th anniversary Hindi School presents an evening of fun, entertainment and togetherness at the Hornsby Function Centre Hornsby RSL. Contact: Mala Mehta 0412 283 677.

Hindi Classes Saturdays 2.30pm4.30pm

Located at the Indian Cultural Centre, Level 1, 265 Castlereagh St, Sydney. Hindi classes are $5 per one hour class or $40 for ten classes. Registration is essential as there is a maximum of 20 people per class. Paid parking is available in the vicinity. To register email hindi@indianconsulatesydney.org or contact 9223 2702.

STAGE

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Concert

19 August Venue: International Convention Centre, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney. Details Rahul Duggal 0422 846 263

FILM

Courage has no limit: Poorna

Mon 19 June Chinmaya Mission

Australia organises grand premiere screening, 6.45 pm at Events Cinema Vmax 2, Castle Hill. Details Ashwin 0402 064 371 or Srinath 0420 941 808.

SPIRITUAL School Holiday program

3 to 5 July Chinmaya Mission announces children’s program

“Krishna My Best Friend”

Venue: Chinmaya Sannidhi, 38 Carrington Rd, Castle Hill 2154

Time: 8.00 am - 5.00pm each day

Details Shubhra 0417 264 689,

Mahitha 0466 272 489

Chinmaya Mission 0416 482 149

Vedantic and Brahmasutra

Lectures, Fri 19 May - Thurs 1 June

World renowned philosopher Neemaji Majmudar from Mumbai will deliver lectures on the topics Brhadaranya Upanishad and Adhyasa Bhasyam daily for 14 days. Morning sessions 7am-8am, Evening sessions 7pm-9pm. Held at 8 Boden Avenue, Strathfield. Contact: Dr K. Bala 0488 244 868 or 9798 9673, krishnbala81@gmail. com or Dr R. Krishnan 0403 818 386, ramjikrish@gmail.com.

Bala Samskar Kendra Open Day at Oran Park, Sat 5 Aug 2.30pm

Bala Samskar Kendra opens at Oran Park Public School, 390 South Circuit, Oran Park. All welcome. Learn more about Bharateeya Samskriti through Samskritam followed by afternoon tea. Chief guest Donna Shevlin, Principal, Oran Park Public School. Contact: Akila, 0450 117 372 or visit: vhp.org.au.

BSK/SVP classes, Saturdays 2.30pm-5.30pm

A local initiative of VHP Australia, Bala Samskar Kendra (BSK) holds weekly Sanskrit language lessons as well as a culture and heritage program at Oran Park School, 390 South Circuit, Oran Park. Contact: Akila, 0450 117 372 or visit: vhp.org.au.

Global Organisation For Divinity

Australia Activities at Namadwaar G.O.D Australia gladly informs that Namadwaar, Chanting and Prayer Centre at 44 Oakes Road Winston Hills, is fully operational. All members of the community are welcome to have Darshan of the Lord and participate in Nama Chanting and other programs during the following times: Monday to Friday 9am-10.30am and 6pm7.30pm.

Weekends: 10am-12.30pm and 4pm6.30pm. Visit: godivinity.org.au.

Vedanta classes with Arsha Vidya Australia

All classes except chanting classes are on Zoom. Contact Shankar Arunachalam on 0403 059 658 or arunachalam.shankar@gmail.com for more information.

Bhagavad Gita, Sundays 6pm

Upanishads, Saturdays 8.45pm

Beginners Class, Sundays 2pm

Vishnu Sahasranama, Sundays 10am

Vedic chanting classes, Saturdays 6.30pm

Free yoga with Divine Life Society, Tuesdays, 7pm

Swami Uditramanandaji of The Divine Life Society of Australia offers free yoga classes every Tuesday from 7-8.15pm at Strathfield Girls High School. All levels of fitness welcomed. Entrance via Oxford Road. For further details, please contact Karo: 0413 535 157.

Amma Satsang, 6.30pm-9.30pm, 3rd

Saturday each month

Sri Mata Amritanandamayi, or Amma, also known as the hugging saint, is cherished as a humanitarian and spiritual teacher. Mata Amritanandamayi Centre Sydney hosts a monthly program to engage in spiritual practices such as meditation, as well as to conduct communityoriented service projects. Held at Uniting Church Hall, 11 Carrington Ave, Strathfield. Suggested donation is $20 for ashram fundraising. Contact: Mohan 0418 462 687 or visit ammaaustralia.org.au.

Yoga: The way of life, Saturdays 8am; Wednesdays 7pm

A retreat for body, mind and soul, join weekly yoga sessions at Glenwood Public School (Saturdays) or Moorebank Community Centre (Wednesdays). To secure a spot, contact: Meera 0433 125 708, or Ankita 0431 750 991.

Shanti Mission Satsang, Sundays

9.30am

Held at the Shanti Mission Abode of Peace Ashram (1 hour north of Sydney), 45 Kings Road, Cooranbong and also in Sydney at the Henley Community Centre, 2 Crown Street, Henley. Visit: www.shantimission.org. Contact: 4977 3300.

Fire Pooja

Devotees are invited to attend Vedic fire pooja held at the Shanti Mission Abode of Peace Ashram (1 hour north of Sydney), 45 Kings Road, Cooranbong.

Fire Pooja: Mon, Wed, Thur, Sat & Sun evenings, 6.30pm (time changes to 5.30pm when daylight savings ends).

Dhanvantre Healing Fire Pooja: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am Sri Maha Narayani Yagam: Every New and Full moon.

Shanti Mission also holds special poojas for feast days. Devotees may sponsor poojas. Visit: www.shantimission.org. Contact: 4977 3300.

Sri Hanuman Pooja, Tuesdays

7.30pm-8pm

Devotees who wish to seek the blessings of Shri Hanuman should join the community at Shri Shiva Mandir, 201 Eagleview Road, Minto, on Tuesday evenings for the reciting of Hanuman Chalisa, reciting Hanuman Kasht Nivaran, Hanuman Aarti and Prasad. Contact: Jagdish Chawla, 0421 376 384 or Priest Arul Muthulkumar, 9820 1094.

Spirit of India Yoga, Saturdays and Sundays

Yoga classes are held in Ryde, Wentworthville, Quakers Hill and Epping. All levels incl. beginners, senior citizens, children’s. To enrol in this 15 week course e-mail spiritofindia2002@yahoo.com, visit www.spiritofindia.org or contact Suresh 0412 202 182.