Diwali 2013

Although Diwali has acquired commercial connotations in recent years, it remains a traditional festival of Hindus, with varied meanings and manifestations. The single most important

Lord Ganesha is considered as God of Wisdom and Destroyer of all evil and obstacles. Hindus therefore perform Ganesh Puja to solemnise an occasion and

Forget the troubles of the world. Leave your worries for another day, another time. Ignore all those terrorists and mischief-makers for a while. This is

Happy Diwali. I wish you all the very best for your celebrations. The Festival of Lights is an important celebration for many people in New

This is the first Diwali message that I have written as Chairman of the Commonwealth Foundation, which is a role I took up after an

Namaste. With the Festival of Lights now only a matter of weeks away, I want to wish everyone in New Zealand’s vibrant Indian community a

New Zealand now probably has the longest Diwali season compared to any other country in the world. Different celebrations on successive weekends either side of

Diwali, also known as the ‘Festival of Lights,’ is a Festival of significance celebrated throughout the Indian Subcontinent and any place with a large Indian

Lord Muruga, revered as the ‘God of Tamils’ (although worshipped as Kartikeyan by some people in other parts of India) and other Hindu Deities will

It is a picture that has been seen by many – Mother Teresa sitting, crouched in prayer with her head bent, or with her head

Music, dance, drama, raffles, refreshments and a host of other activities will be held as a part of Diwali Festival at Mt Roskill Grammar School

The Christchurch Indian Social & Cultural Club will celebrate Diwali on Saturday, October 26 at the CBS Canterbury Arena in Christchurch. Preparations are under way

A few years ago, a few would have thought that this young and energetic woman from Suva (Fiji) would not only ‘shake the earth’ but

Hindus in Australia celebrate Diwali with enthusiasm and excitement like their counterparts all over the world. They decorate their homes with diyas, candles, colourful electric

Are you troubled by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep difficulties, pain or illness? Do you find it hard to focus on what matters most? Are

Migrants enrich their adopted country with not only their professional skills but also traditions and culture. People of Indian origin have proved this precept across

Manukau Diwali 2013 was celebrated at Vodafone Event Centre on October 5, 2013. The annual event, organised by Manukau Indian Association (MIA) had a different

The growth of supermarkets owned and operated by people of Indian origin has added value to the shopping public and over the years, they have