Diwali 2010

Diwali 2010

Varying themes for a single occasion

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

Diwali 2010

Rectitude should uplift the festive spirit

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

Diwali 2010

Diwali highlights the spirit of Motherhood

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

Diwali 2010

The sari drapes elegance beauty

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

Diwali 2010

A must-do for New Zealanders

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

Diwali 2010

Let there be hope, knowledge and love

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

Diwali 2010

Festivities highlight culture and heritage

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

Diwali 2010

Unity should extend to joint celebration

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

Diwali 2010

An opportunity to change for the better

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

Diwali 2010

Retain relevance and reverence of Diwali

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

Diwali 2010

Family reunion glorifies festivities

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

Diwali 2010

A unique bond tightens every year

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

Diwali 2010

Worthwhile wait for Waitakere Festival

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

Diwali 2010

Property giant lights up hope

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

Diwali 2010

Two events due for Hamiltonians

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

Diwali 2010

Folk and magic add festival value

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

Diwali 2010

Kaleidoscope of Indian films for Diwali

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

Diwali 2010

Sai Sansthan property move gets the nod

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

Diwali 2010

Obeisance to the Goddess of Power

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

Diwali 2010

Meditation fosters wellbeing

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.

Diwali 2010

Rotorua demonstrates cultural fusion

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

Diwali 2010

A Festival that embraces all peoples

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

Diwali 2010

Ganesh Chaturthi marked with prayers

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.

Diwali 2010

Guest is God in Hindu tradition

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

Diwali 2010

High achievers enhance School value

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

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