Diwali 2014

Happy Diwali!

Diwali is a time to give, a time to raise hope and a time to look forward to better times. As the members of our

Diwali 2014

Greetings from Us

Year 2014 will be noted as one of the most significant in the history of world- more so in the case of India, Fiji and

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Indifference to customs negates the festive spirit

In Hindu Culture, light is a powerful metaphor for knowledge and consciousness. Lighting a lamp signifies the value Hindus attach to education, self-enquiry and improvement,

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Big and small, Diwali fits them all

Deepawali or Diwali is a Festival that remains as the richest commemoratory jewel in the Hindu pantheon. It is associated with the origins of Hinduism

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Religions strike common note on light

Light imparts to Deepawali universal breadth, unique magnificence and divine dimensions rarely associated with a Festival. As light is benevolent and auspicious, light’s birth and

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Multiple references confuse festival origin

Historical evidences reveal that the earliest celebrations that the semi-civilised man organised were held around light and fire, maybe for protection against wild animals that

The Redeemer in crisis has no parallel

Jaya Hanuman jnana guna sagara, jaya Kapisha tinhu loka ujagara, Ramaduta, atulita baladhama, Anjaniputra, Pawanasuta nama.’ Victory to thee, O Hanuman, thou art the ocean

Occasion fosters social values

Deepawali is now the most captivating annual event celebrated with enthusiasm by both household and recluses. However, except some ritual practices added, Deepawali had no

Prosperity flows with Divine Grace

Deepawali celebrations are fixed for the Amavasya (New Moon) night of the month of Kartika but this Amavasya is not a mathematically counted day but

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Diwali should invigorate Gandhian values

Gandhian values of Ahimsa (Non-Violence), peace, harmony, friendship and goodwill are more relevant to today’s world of increasing strife and terrorism, India’s High Commissioner to

Community Diwali coming up in Waitakere

Sunil Chandra Waitakere Diwali marks its 14th year on October 18 with the promise of being once again one of the greatest Festivals in the

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ANZ greets New Zealanders with special ATMs

New Zealanders accessing ATM machines of ANZ Bank at select locations around the country will notice a discernible difference. These ATMs have been specially designed

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Navaratri extols the power of women

Hindu women mark nine nights to worship Goddess Shakti or Durga once a year, preceding Diwali. Also known as Dassera, the nine nights are spent

Deepavali fundraiser for Murugan Temple

The South Asian community in New Zealand has been actively pursuing a number of projects and programmes to preserve, protect and promote their cultural and

Food Festival brings the best of India

The exquisite cuisine of India with all its regional flavours and splendour came alive at Sudima Airport Auckland, affording a unique experience to a cross-section

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The burning debate on firecrackers

Firecrackers, as well as other types of explosives are subject to various laws in New Zealand, depending on the location. Firecrackers themselves are not considered

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Saint receives Divine status in Gujarat

Jalaram Bapa was born in Virpur, Rajkot district, Gujarat in 1799 on the seventh day of the Kartika month, corresponding this year to Sunday, November

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Achievers mark Diwali with pride

Ansuya Naidoo, BNZ Head of Indian Community Banking joined the Bank on arriving from South Africa 15 years ago. She shares her take on switching

Diwali 2014

Achievers mark Diwali with pride

Wellington based Aparna Prakash has just launched her career as an Immigration Advisor, after being qualified with a Licence to operate as an Immigration Adviser

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Achievers mark Diwali with pride

Destiny, the world’s finest writer, has plans for each of us neatly wrapped up and hidden away meant to be discovered by us only when

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Achievers mark Diwali with pride

The will to work hard and work through a modest career is a common factor in almost all ‘rags to riches’ stories but such feats

Diwali 2014

Achievers mark Diwali with pride

Jayasree Sitaraman is among the treasured members of the younger generation who believe in promoting community welfare, charitable and religious causes and most importantly, goodwill

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Achievers mark their Diwali with pride

As a fellow student of the Auckland based Narthana Aalayam School of Indian Classical Dance, I looked forward to Riti Sharma’s Arangetram, held on Saturday,

Diwali 2014

Achievers mark Diwali with pride

Nimi Bedi In a world that is torn, tormented and troubled by acts of war, conflicts of interest and growing terrorism, it is heartening to

Diwali 2014

Achievers mark their Diwali with pride

Sharik Sazzad is a child prodigy. This Tauranga based child can recognise the National Flag of more than 30 countries, and is a wordsmith, capable

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