Diwali 2010

In most of the major festivals in other traditions of the world, celebrations stretch over several days. Diwali celebrations stretch into a group of at

I arrived in Auckland with my family in 1971 on a teaching assignment at the University of Auckland mathematics department. Most of the Indian immigrants

Devi, the Divine Female, revered as a mother, is better and universally known as the Mother Goddess. Reverence for ‘mother’ is inherent in any one

The Sari was born on the loom of a fanciful weaver. He dreamt of Woman – the shimmer of her tears, the drape of her

Call it by any name it is that time of the year when people the world over rejoice at the onset of a Festival that

Diwali is a significant celebration for many people across the country. As well as being a time for family, the Festival of Lights is a

In a world that is increasingly being enveloped by darkness of moral, social and political degradation, Diwali Lights, flickering amidst prevailing darkness, issue a profound

One of the major trends in New Zealand is the rapidly growing size, regularity and grandeur of ethnic and religious festivals. All cultures are now

A surge of national unity and pride re-emerged in India after a court ruling that gave a healing touch to a religious strife. The Allahabad

People of almost all faiths would agree that Spiritual power is Absolute Power. Diwali is an opportunity to change-and rewire ourselves with new zeal and

Some may argue that having non-vegetarian food stalls and allowing sleazy and barely dressed women performing erotic dances at Diwali celebrations are ways and means

I feel immensely proud to live in a multicultural society such as Auckland. The numerous efforts made by Aucklanders to recognise and celebrate a wide

Diyas, fireworks, sweets and new clothes – when you see these, you know that the biggest festival of the year is neigh. Diwali is the

If you like to experience the ‘Real Diwali,’ complete with fireworks display, you should then be with us on October 24, 2010. The daylong festival

One of the most interesting aspects of Diwali in New Zealand is the participation of major companies, enlivening the concept of cultural plurality. Their presence

Residents of the Waikato region in general and Hamilton in particular would have a ‘double treat’ as two organisations plan to celebrate Diwali on two

There is a growing feeling among the members of the Indian community that Diwali is losing its traditional value and that Bollywood and unwarranted glamour

If you had thought that Indian films are stereotyped hero chasing heroine and opulence-challenging-romance routine churned out by Bollywood, you should watch the films that

The long-cherished desire of the members of the Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan NZ Inc moved towards reality when they approved purchase of an existing property

While most Hindus worship different Deities as the Goddess of Power (Parvathi, Kali, Mahishasura Mardhini), the obeisance of Bengalis to Durga is perhaps the most

The Holy Scripts of India including the Vedas and the Upanishads, prescribed Meditation as ‘The Universal Panacea for Universal Ills’ more than 2500 years ago.

New Zealand’s claim as a multicultural society comes alive at least once a year when the Chinese celebrate their Lantern Festival and Indians mark their

If Diwali heralds a new era of hope, good health and prosperity to all human beings, then the Festival this year would augur well with

It is often said that Diwali is not what it used to be, a festival not seen as it is now and the reverence for

Auckland Marathi Association celebrated ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ on September 19, marking the birth of the Remover of all obstacles with piety and in a festive atmosphere.

A majority of Indians follow the adage, ‘Athidhi Devo Bhava’ or ‘Guest is God,’ giving priority to guests and cater to their needs, even in

An international school is making a quiet statement of tradition and value, shaping the personality and character of young children in the sylvan surrounding in