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Navaratri
October 1 – 8 – Navaratri will be celebrated at the Hindi Pracharni Sabha Temple every evening from 6pm. The ceremony will officially end on October 9, where Pundit Suresh Maharaj and Pundit Magan Maharaj will commence with the hoisting of the Jundha and the Saraswathie poojas at 2.30pm.
The community is invited to participate in the ceremony. Supper will be served.
For more information, contact Shreemathie Seeberath on 076 974 4122 or 034 317 1582.
Jaggarsa Mother Durga Prayer
October 1 – The community is invited to participate in an overnight service prayer, dedicated to Mother Durga on October 1.
The event will take place at 7A Carrington Street, from 6pm until 6am.
Snacks will be provided.
For more information, contact Ameera on 072 375 3496, Nandi on 082 259 5455 or Yogeetha on 072 738 8110.
CANSA Relay for Life
October 15 – The annual CANSA Relay For Life will take place on October 15. Entries for teams are now available. For more information, contact Siphelelisiwe Mabaso on 034 315 1751.
Hindi Pracharni Sabha
The community is invited to attend satsang every Tuesday from 6pm to 7pm. Ramayan recital classes are held every Sunday from 9am to 10.30am. Contact Ramesh on 082 885 1190 or Vinod on 072 258 9992 for more information.
Hindi classes are held every evening for children and adults. Students are registered with the Hindi Shiksha Sangh, should they wish to write the National examinations. Contact Shamilla on 076 933 0655 for details.
Diwali Show
October 15 – The Newcastle Diwali Show committee has begun with planning.
With an exciting vision and lots of new ideas, this year’s show promises to be one of the best ever.
As the event is one of the highlights on the cultural calendar, the Diwali Show is a platform to showcase local talent and allows people of all ages to convene.
The show will reflect cultural vibrancy. Community groups and religious institutions are invited to participate in the celebrations.
Food and shopping stalls, children’s entertainment and a car sound competition will make for a festive atmosphere.
Evening entertainment will be provided by a show band.
Contact Ishwar Singh on 082 464 2344, Pravesh Sewlal on 082 859 9284 or Sheriza Singh on 082 856 1970.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place every Thursday at 7pm at the Methodist Church on 64 Harding Street.
Contact Des on 079 503 1075, Ina on 034 318 1108, Morris on 083 310 2309 or 034 326 4718 (A/H), Raj on 082 669 9140 (A/H) or contact the National Helpline on 086 143 5722.
