Events in Sydney

SPIRITUAL

Global Organisation of Divinity (GOD) Annual Talks

GOD weclomes Bhagyaji, senior disciple of Sri Muralidhara Swamiji to resent public talks as follows:

Tue 15 -Thur 17 Nov Practical spirituality in modern times, Cumberland High School Carlingford, 7.30pm – 9.00pm

Fri 18 Nov Happiness in every moment, Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts (280 Pitt St, Sydney) 7.00pm – 8.30pm

Details Jayanthi Ramanan 0430 487 781

 

Chinmaya Mission Events

Free public discourses by Swami Swaroopananda entitled ‘Reshape Your Destiny’ at Sydney Bahai Centre, 107 Derby St, Silverwater

Sat 19 Nov “Destiny: Who is in charge?”

Sun 20 Nov “Can this mind be tamed?”
Mon 21 Nov “I – Who, or What, Am 1?”
Tue 22 Nov “Love – Is it forever?”

Children’s program on Saints and Sages with Brni Sujataji and Br Gopalji at the same time.

Details Chinmaya Sannidhi 02 8850 7400, or visit www.chinmaya.com.au

Shirdi Sai Anniversary

Sat 3 Dec Shirdi Sai Baba’s Murthi Sthapana Divas anniversary will be observed at Canberra’s Hindu Temple and CulturalCentre (81 Ratcliffe Cres, Florey). Ceremonies from 8.00am to 4.00pm include havan, bhajans, palki and lunch prasad). Details 02 6259-3057 or diwedishailesh4@gmail.com

SCREEN

Documentary on Kiran Bedi

Wed 23 Nov Australian film-maker Megan Doneman’s documentary on Kiran Bedi, India’s first female police officer, entitled Yes Madam Sir, will screen at Riverside Theatre Parramatta at 7.00pm, hosted by the Lord Mayor of Parramatta. For bookings visit riversideparramatta.com.au or call 02 8839 3399

 

HOLI MELA 2012

23-25 Mar 2012 Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Australia announces the 10th anniversary of its annual Holi Mahotsav at Sydney’s Darling Harbour. The three-day long festivities will include events for school groups, musical performances, art exhibitions, cultural diversity workshops, yoga and meditation sessions, and the playing of Holi with coloured powder. Details 1300 242 826.

 

SPORT

Council of Indian Australians, together with Hornsby Ku-ring-gai and Hills District Cricket Association, invites cricket players of Indian origin for their 2011/12 cricket season. Competitive cricket games are available for all ages. Details visit www.hkhdca.com.au

 

 

EXHIBITION

One Hundred Flowers

1 Sep 2011 – 2 Jan 2012 The exhibition One hundred flowers (Art Gallery of NSW), is a selection of works that have been added to the Gallery’s Asian collection over the last five years. Covering many centuries, the wide selection of art on show represents high points of artistic expression across countries and cultures as diverse and distant as Tibet and Indonesia. Outstanding among the displays is a stunning 13th-century Nepalese gilt bronze figure of Padmapani, recently acquired with the assistance of many generous donors. Other gilt bronzes on display also exemplify the quality and spirituality attained by Himalayan metal craftsmen. From India is a selection of exquisite miniature paintings, vibrant textiles and finely embroidered blouses (choli) worn by royal women of Kutch in Gujarat province.

Details 02 9225 1744 or visit www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au

 

Love Lace

Until April 2012 Powerhouse Museum presents groundbreaking lace works in a variety of materials. Indian artists Yogesh Purohit and Golnar Roshan are featured.

 

FUNDRAISER

Bollywood Beatz and Eatz

Sat 3 Dec The Curries By Candlelight Committee presents a Bollywood themed fundraiser for Hornsby Hospital. 6.30pm at Hornsby War Memorial Hall, 2 High St, Hornsby. Details Shalini 0410 485 522, Kath 0422 215 389.

 

SENIORS

Permaculture Food Fair

Sun 20 Nov Come to a Cultural Food Fair and Cook Book launch to celebrate the success of the Resourceful Australian Indian Network (RAIN) seniors’ permaculture gardening project. 11am – 4pm at Olds Park, Penshurst (access from Holley Road). Through the year, members of the Indian, Chinese, Thai and Pakistani communities in the St George and Sutherland Shire have been getting their hands dirty learning about permaculture gardening and compiling a cookbook of traditional recipes as part of the Linking Communities through Permaculture Project. At the event, there will be food from the cookbook, entertainment and children’s activities. There is an entry fee of $5 for adults and $3 for children which entitles you for food tasting, cultural entertainment and children’s activities. The day has been planned with the support of the St George Migrant Resource Centre and the NSW Environment Trust. So come along to eat, play and learn! Details Sudha Natarajan 02 9585-9158.

 

MISC

Remembering Mumbai 26/11

Sat 26 Nov The Australian Indian Medical Graduates Association (AIMGA) will hold a Jai Ho Mumbai candle light vigil to remember those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack on Mumbai on 26 Nov 2008. Parramatta Park (area 24 near Swimming Pool Car Park) at 6.00pm. There is ample parking.  Details visit www.aimga.org.au

 

STAGE

Bengali Opera

Sat 26 Nov Bengali opera Bilwa Mangal (written by Brajen De and directed by Soumen Mondal) will be presented at Tom Mann Theatre, 7.00pm. Details Madhu 0410 040 501