Sheppie Snippets: Andhras to host Raam Bhajan and prayer
An invitation is extended to all religious and cultural organisations.
THE Port Shepstone and District Andhra Sabha will be the hosting its highly popular 2019 Raam Bhajan prayer next Saturday, October 5 at the Andhra Hall with the main event starting at 6.30pm. The Hawan will be held early at 2.30pm followed by the Purtassi prayer at 3.30pm. An invitation is extended to all religious and cultural organisations, temple groups and the public to attend the Raam Bhajan prayer.
Supper will be served between 5pm and 6.30pm, before the main Raan Bhajan prayer and function at 6.30 pm.
This years Raam Bhajan prayer is being rendered by the highly acclaimed Sri Ramulu Temple Society and Andhra Vidhya Sabha from Puntans Hill in Durban. The prayer has its origins from the Raam Bhajana festival which is a popular dance-cum-bhajan presentation in praise of “Lord Rama.” The month of Purtassi (mid September to mid October) has already commenced and is dedicated to the worship of Maha Vishnu (the preserver).
Church crusade
Solid Rock Global Ministries, under the leadership of Evangelist Timothy and Rhona van der Byl, invite all to their first crusade at GP Business Park, Deepvale Road, Umbango, from today (Wednesday), September 25 to September 29. Pastor Timothy van der Byl, Pastor Gareth van der Byl and Evangelist Stephen Marescia will speak at the event. On Friday, September 27, a special youth service will be held. On Wednesday to Friday, the crusade starts at 7pm, on Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 8.30am and 5pm. For details, call 083 7877825 or 084 5359050.
Navaratri
The Hibiscus Coast Navaratri Committee will observe Navaratri at the Arya Samaj Hall from this Sunday, September 29 to October 7. Shastriji Ramshusheel Chaturvedi of Mumbai will officiate the prayer. Daily recitations of the full 13 chapters of the Durga Saptashati, together with the Maha Yajna, will commence at 6pm daily and 2.30pm on weekends.
On Monday, October 7, Saraswati Pooja will be observed and students are encouraged to bring their books for blessings, On Tuesday, October 8, the committee invites you to bid farewell to Mata Di, between 10.30am to 11.30am at The Block, Port Shepstone. The procession will leave the Port Shepstone Arya Samaj Hall at 10am, followed by a Visarjan where Mata Di will be immersed into the depths of the ocean at 12pm. For more information contact Anosha Ramouthar at 039 6824920 or 074 8976413.
Prayer
Shree Raam Narayan Mandir in Marburg will observe Navaratri from September 29 to October 7. Prayers will be held daily at 6pm and Pundit Misra will officiate. The prayer will be concluded on October 8, with Vijay Dashmi from 10am to 12pm. Contact Singh Samsunder at 083 3008382 for further information.
Shree Hanuman
The Shree Hanuman Sanathan Dharma Sabha Mandir will observe Navarathi from this Sunday, September 29 from 3pm. Hawan Devi Geet and bhajans will be held.
All interested women wanting to take part in the Devi Geet puja can contact Veena Lakhan at 067 0688282. Prayers will be held from September 30 to October 4 at 6pm.
The temple will observe Saraswati puja and Khanya puja on October 5 at 3pm. For further details, call Veena at 067 0688282.
Umbango temple
The Umbango Sri Siva Soobramoniar Alayam will be observing Navarathri prayers from this Sunday, September 29 to October 7. Daily prayers will start at 6pm followed by service. All families are welcome to take part. Navagara Mahayam will be observed on Sunday, October 6 from 9am. Saraswathie Prayers will be observed on Monday, October 7 with Hawan starting at 5.30pm followed by service. The temple will observe its Purtassi prayer on Saturday, October 12 at 2.30pm followed by a special service in praise of lord Venketeswara. All are welcome. For more information contact Cohen Pillay at 076 406 2386 or Jason Govender at 084 250 8875.
Church event
Turning Point Ministries on Victory Road, Marburg will hold a reunion service in celebration of Reverend Sam Owdbehari’s life at the church on October 9. The church will host various seminars, youth service, worship services from October 10 to 13. Guest speaker will be international evangelist Daniel Owens. Catch The Shifft on Friday, October 11, at 7pm. For further information, contact Samantha at 078 5059243.
Send news to Sugan Naidoo by 2pm on a Monday, email sugann@dbn.caxton.co.za.
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