WIA Patrika September 2010 Newsletter

Wellington Indian Association Inc.

Established 1925

P atrika Bharat Bhavan, 48 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie

Box 14-480 Ph 387-3003 www.wia.org.nz

Contact: [email protected], [email protected] September 2010 Issue

“We must be the change we wish to see” …...Gandhi

President’s report….

On the 15 th of August we held our ceremony marking Independence of India, thank you our much respected Life member Nemabhai Brijlal for accepting the ceremony duties, as this time Independence day fell on a Sunday we put on a morning tea and also invited Sunday school children, over 100 people attended! The High Commission of India held a ceremony proceeding our’s and some of us attended that. I would encourage our youth, thirty something’s – forty something’s and fifty something’s to participate in the coming months festivities planned such as Navratri and Diwali together with Gita Mandir calendar events! also the 50 plus dinner hosted by Mahila Samaj. Same subject different stance, the future focus for us has to be to provide programmes that cater for the first second third and forth generation of our community and as much as I would like to tell you how, as previously mentioned; we need you to engage with us to achieve the desired outcome! Various Executive and the BoT met recently to work through the problem of sound proofing and acoustics’ in our hall – at least over the last twenty four months we have had complaints from our neighbouring houses – the problem is serious and some solutions are being worked through to remedy. As we enter a phase of progressive development work it is important for members to know that all projects are duly considered consulted and costed. We have a lot of experience and expertise within the Executive and Board and it is my intent to get as much done as possible while we have this alignment! The day’s are getting longer and I trust you have coped through winter I look forward to your active participation at up coming event’s organised by the hard working executive and various committees – enjoy and help if asked! It’s cool to be Indian! Prakash Soma

President

Independence Day Celebration

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Learn New Garba MOVES ... Last Navratri lot of members wanted to learn new Garba moves, keeping that in mind few Garba experts in community have agreed to teach new Garba moves like Dhodhiu, Sanedo, Gadi (train) etc FREE of charge. Any over 12 years old is welcomed. For you comfort we have three dates available 19th Sep, 26th Sep and 3rd Oct. If you are interested please be at our complex 48 Kemp St, Kilbernie at 4.00pm. The dance classes will run for two hours. For more information and book your spot contact Nitin Patel (chair social & cultural) 04 3889 855

021 484 493

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MAHILA SAMAJ

The Mahila Samaj would like to invite members of our association to a 50+ dinner on Saturday September 25th .

• Join us for Bhajans at 3.30pm • Dinner at 5.30pm

If Bhajans aren’t for you, please join us for Dinner at 5.30pm. Please confirm your attendance to myself or any Mahila Samaj Committee members. This helps us

in setting catering numbers without too much waste.

NOORI NAM: We would like to thank all the women who came and shared the celebration of Noori Nam. Thank you to all the ladies who helped prepare the food for the occasion.. GENERAL:

If there are any issues or topics women would like to discuss in a forum please let me know and we will organize if we can. Also if there is any women who would like to present or share something of interest to women in our community. Please let me know and we could have an evening presentation. Contact: Chairperson, Bhanniben H. Bhana tel: 971 5071 e-mail:[email protected]

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Ganpati Mohatsav Five day Ganpati Celebration with Bhajans and Arti

Welcome and Ganpati Sthapna at Bharat Bhavan, 48 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie

9.00 AM, Saturday, 11 September 2010

Arti, every day, 8.30 AM and 7.00 PM followed with bhajans

Farewell or Visarjan from the Gita Mandir, then on to Hutt River. 7.00 PM, Thursday, 16 September 2010

Contact Khandubhai Kalidas, Gita Mandir Committee Chair, 3877488 Nitinbhai Patel, Social & Cultural Committee Chair, 021 484 493

MAJOR SPONSOR: Hitesh Vyas

Ankur’s Nice N Spice Ltd 44 Nelson Street, Petone, Wellington Phone: 0508 ANKURS Fax: 04 939 7456 Mob: 021 2300 986

Wellington Indian Association Inc.

Social & Cultural Committee with Geeta

Mandir Presents for the first time

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Hutt Sub-Committee Namaste

We had excellent attendances for bhajans at members houses and Krishna Jayanti at St Orans College Hall during

Shravan. Thanks to all committee members for organising these events - well done.

GAYATRI YAGNA

We look forward to welcoming you to this auspicious event in the Hutt.

Venue: Avalon Pavilion, Taita Drive, Lower Hutt

Date: Sunday 12th September 2010

Time: 10:00am to 12:00noon followed by Maha Prasad

Yagna will be performed by Prabodhbhai Pandya.

All members wishing to attend this event please advise one of the following committee members to allow for

catering.

Nemabhai - 586 5701; Sureshbhai – 569 6340; Dhirubhai - 567 7223

NAVRATRI

Navratri will be celebrated at St Orans College Hall on 550 High Street in Lower Hutt from Friday 8th to Sunday 17th

October 2010.

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2010 and 2011

EARLYBIRD SPECIAL AIRFARES TO

INDIA ON

SINGAPORE AIRLINES

For departures from Wellington between: 1st September – 26th November 2011 and

10 th January – 31st May 2011

$1799.00 + TAXES (Taxes – approx. $65.00)

(Ticket with air points and free date changes - $1859.00 + Taxes)

• Valid for travel to Bombay, Ahmedabad, Madras, Delhi, Bangalore & Hyderabad • Maximum Stay in India is 3 months

• Children from the ages 2 –11 pay 75% of the airfare

• This special airfare must be booked before the 12 th September 2010 • Payment and Ticketing within 7 days of reservation

• For stopovers in Singapore for more then 24 hours, add $26for the Singapore tax • Singapore Stopover Package accommodation available from $87per person

Please contact

Jitesh Mistry and the Team on:

Ph 04 385 3642 office or 04 389 9591 after-hours (E-mail – [email protected])

or come and see us at 44 Manners Street (Next to BNZ)

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Gujarati School

Namaste What an amazing turnout at the flag hoisting ceremony for Independence day on 15th August. Thank you to all the parents for bringing the children in on time and so many in tradtional costumes – well done to all the children. It was heart-warming to see so many of our community come together for the celebrations – young and old. Last week we celebrated Rakshabandhan with the children in the mandir. The children had been taught how to make Rakhdis by Ashaben Mavji and so it was super to see so many of the younger children with their creations. Prabhodbhai, our pujari tied all the rakhis. A group of children are singing their hearts out to prepare a couple of bhajans for Janmashtmi on 2nd September. A reminder that the childrens aarti is at 7.00pm. Please bring your children along so that it becomes an experience for them and they can relate better when we discuss things in the mandir. Last week we sorted out our groups of children for the Diwali show. Please ensure your children attend regularly as practice is essential. Finally, Wellington Indian Association (Geeta mandir) will be celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with sthapna of Ganeshji on 11 September at 9.00am. School Term dates as follows: Term 3: 25.7.10 – 26.9.10 Term 4: 17.10.10 – 12.12.10 Vandna Patel Gujarati School Co-ordinator

Gita Class Donation

Khandu & Vanita Kalidas $25.00 ખIં અને વિનતા કાલીદાસુ ડૉ. ૨૫.૦૦

Jasuben Natvar Vallabh $21.00 જDબેન નટવર વMલભુ ડૉ. ૨૧.૦૦

Gitaben Bhikha $25.00 ગીતાબેન ભીખા ડૉ. ૨૫.૦૦

Champakbhai Ravjibhai $21.00 ચપંકભાઈ રવOભાઈ ડૉ. ૨૧.૦૦

Hansaben Babubhai $20.00 હસંાબેન બાPભાઈુ ડૉ. ૨૦.૦૦

Dahyabhai Bhana $21.00 ડાQાભાઈ ભાણા ડૉ. ૨૧.૦૦

Ruksmaniben T. Vallabh $21.00 RSમણીબેન ટ�. વMલભ ડૉ. ૨૧.૦૦

Ratanben Champakbhai $11.00 રતનબેન ચપંકભાઈ ડૉ. ૧૧.૦૦

Jayantibhai Devabhai $11.00 જયતંીભાઈ દવાભાઈ� ડૉ. ૧૧.૦૦

ANONYMOUS $21.00 T�તદાનુ ડૉ. ૨૧.૦૦

Navinbhai & Sangitaben Vitthal $25.00 નવીનભાઈ અને સગંીતાબેન િવUલ ડૉ. ૨૫.૦૦

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The New Zealand Indian Association and Wellington Indian Association invite you to come along to this free forum where a variety of retailing and community related issues will be discussed.

Topics of discussion will include the following:

• Store and shopkeeper security

• Tobacco display bans

• Liquor licensing,

• Sales of liquor and tobacco

• Customer service

• Community safety

• Safety of international students

• Strengthening Families

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate.

Please register your interest with WIA

For booking and further information please contact:

Law & Order Chairman: Ashokbhai Darji- 027 273 23 42, WIA President: Prakash Soma- 04 802 5167 Email: [email protected]

Presented by the NZICA and WIA

Be safe, Be Secure A discussion forum on issues

in our community.

Wellington Indian Association

Hall (Bharat Bhavan)

48 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington

Saturday 11th September 2010

1.00pm-5.30pm (arrive 12.30pm)

Light refreshments will be provided

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Gita Mandir Parivartan Premthi

Namaste and welcome to the festive season at the WIA Gita Mandir The Upcoming festivals are: Shree Ganesh Mahotsav, Navaratri and Deepavali

The program schedule for these festivals is as follows:

Shree Ganesh Mahotsav (Celebration)

First Time in Wellington 11th September-16th September 2010

Shree Ganesh Sthapana(Welcome Ceremony): 11th September 2010 Saturday at 9.00am Bhajans: Everyday at 7.30 p. m. The bhajans will be sing by the different groups during this five days celebration. Shree Ganesh Visarjan (Immerse ceremony of Shree Ganesh Idol) 16th September 2010 Thursday. This ceremony will take place at the Lower Hutt River after the 7.00pm arati at Gita Mandir Kemp Street Kilbirnie. Please do join us to farewell our Vighnaharta Ganpati Baapa and to sing Ganapati Baapa Moriya Pudhcha Varshi Luvkar Ya.

Navaratri Musicians and singer from India

8th October-17th October 2010

Mataji Sthapana: 8th October Friday at 6.30pm

Arati Time: Everyday at 9.30pm.

Dadiya Ras: Both weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday after the arti till late.

Aatham: 15th October 2010 Friday. Shri Ma Durga Havan and Pooja at 10.00 a.m.For

Havan Samagri List Please contact our Manir Pujari - Prabodhbhai Pandya on 387 7025.

Children and Youth Garba: 10th October 2010 Sunday from 6.00pm to 7.00pm.

During this time general public are not allowed to play Garba and all the children must supervise by their parents. The Children’s arati and best dress up competition will also be held on the same day, so children get your best costumes out and ideas ready to decorate the arati thali to win the competition.

Dashera: 17th October 2010 Sunday. Arati at 8.30p.m followed by Mataji Farwell ceremony at Lower Hutt

River.

Sharad Purnima: 22nd October 2010 Friday

Diwali Celebration Dhanteras: 3rd November 2010 Wednesday. Mahalaxmi poojan will be held at

7.00pm

Diwali: 5th November 2010 Friday

New Year and Bhaibij: 7th November 2010 Sunday. Shree Govardhan

pooja will be held at 7.30pm. You all are invited with your friends and family in all these events, you are most welcomed to bring arati, Prasad and phool haar. Please do join us on the joyful and spiritual celebration of these festivals. Note: The time schedule of the above events may change, so please follow the upcoming patrika and also keep listening to the radio Akaswani Bharat Bhavan . We have received the donation from the following devotees:

Natubhai Bhikha $255.00 Dave &Kalpana Oza $157.00 Sanjay Tiwari $55.00 4kg Ghee Anonymous God bless you and your family. Thank You Jai shri Krishna Kalpana Chauhan (Gita Mandir Secretary)

971 2849

Khandubhai Kalidas Prabodhbhai Pandya

(Gita Mandir Chair Person) (Gita Mandir Pujari) 387 7488 387 7025

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Ian McKinnonIan McKinnonIan McKinnonIan McKinnon

Lambton Ward City CouncillorLambton Ward City CouncillorLambton Ward City CouncillorLambton Ward City Councillor

Following a career in education he was elected to the Wellington City Council in 2004, bringing to it extensive experience in senior management and governance. In 2007 he was re-elected and became Deputy Mayor in this term and also councillor LIASION with Wellington Ethnic Council , a position he values and respects. During the 6 years Ian McKinnon has been a Councillor he has with his wife, Jenny, been honoured to attend a number of occasions hosted by the Wellington Indian Community – they have thoroughly enjoyed the colour and vibrancy of such occasions and have appreciated the warmth of the hospitality.

Ian McKinnon has a proven record of being approachable and of real commitment – responding and doing. Ian McKinnon believes that the city benefits greatly from the contribution of the Wellington Indian community.

Please consider giving him No 1 on your voting paper.

Authorised by Ian McKinnon, 118 The Terrace, Wellington.

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WIA SOCIAL & CULTURAL COMMITTEE ………

Diwali- Show November 6

th 2010 - REGISTRATION INFORMATION

For this year’s Diwali show, the Social and Cultural committee are planning an exciting extravaganza of dance and music (advertising will commence soon).

At this stage, we are looking for groups who have an expression of interest for a dance

item. We would like you to let us know as soon as possible of any ideas you have in mind

regardless if you have started or not.

We have already had several groups call and express their interest. So get your thinking cap on and get

organizing. If you need ideas, we can help.

What You Need To Do:

Fill in the official registration form (on next page), then mail it back to me (38 Erris St, Johnsonville).

You can also ring/text me for an electronic copy.

Contact Manisha on 477 9600 or txt 021 1558263 or e-mail at [email protected].

• The due date to mail the official registration is Sept 15th

2010

Some Rule Reminders:

• The item must not have been performed at any competition.

• The group must have at least 5 participants.

• Music must be submitted when the item is officially registered. It must be the only song on CD or

e-mailed mp3/wma version.

• Entries will be logged in order of expression of interest. This means first in first served in the case

of clashes.

• For any exceptions to the above, the WIA Social and Cultural committee has the final say.

ACADEMIC AWARDS ACHIEVED LATE 2009/2010 GRADUATES

At this year’s Diwali show we will continue the tradition of recognising our top achievers.

• If you have graduated from University in 2009 or mid 2010 or have received a diploma or trades

certificate, then get your name in.

• If you have been awarded dux of school or Head boy or girl (or equivalent), then get your name

in.

• If you have gained high marks in NCEA Level 1 in 2009, then get you name in.

All eligible recipients will be duly congratulated at this year’s Diwali Show.

Jayesh Morar

4779600

[email protected]

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DIWALI SHOW 2010

DANCE REGISTRATION FORM (Form must be completed fully and submitted with music by 15th Sept 2010)

Name of Organiser))))))))))))Contact phone No)))). Email contact))))))))))))))))))))))))). Name of dance/item)))))))))) Number of participants)).. Length of dance/item)))...Type of dance/item)))))).. Name of song)))))))))) Film)))))))))))).. Name of choreographer))))))))))))))))))))

Name of participant (first & last)

Member (Y/N) Phone number

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

I have read and agree to the conditions for entering a dance item ... (signature of organiser)

Office use: Recvd______ Contacted ______ Music_______ Approved_____ Item no. ___

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

(1ST APRIL 2010 TO 31ST MARCH 2011)

YOUR DETAILS

APPLICANT: ..............................................................................................................................................

FIRST NAME SURNAME

SPOUSE: ...............................................................................................................................................

FIRST NAME SURNAME

HOME ADDRESS: .....................................................................................................................................

.....................................................................................................................................

TELEPHONE: (RESIDENCE)………………………………(BUSINESS)............................................

(MOBILE)………………………………..

EMAIL ADDRESS: ……………………………………………………………………………………….

OCCUPATION/PROFESSION:…………………………………………………………………………….

ORGANISATION:… ………………………………………………………………………………………

�� PLEASE TICK THIS BOX IF AMENDING YOUR ADDRESS AND ENTER CORRECTED DETAILS BELOW.

NEW ADDRESS ..........................................................................................................................................

TELEPHONE (RESIDENCE)………………………………(BUSINESS)……………………………...

THE INFORMATION ABOVE WILL BE USED BY THE WIA TO GATHER MEMBERSHIP DEMOGRAPHICS. IN ADDITION, THE WIA MAY USE THE INFORMATION TO INVITE MEMBERS TO FORM SPECIAL GROUPS TO PROTECT AND GROW THE INTERESTS OF THE WIA.

�� I AUTHORISE MY NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE WIA & NZICA

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.

INITAL: …………………………

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1 MARRIED COUPLE $50.00 ( ) 3 PENSIONER COUPLE $25.00 ( )

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PLEASE SELECT ONE OPTION AND TICK (√) FROM THE ABOVE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES.

PLEASE MAKE CHEQUE PAYABLE TO: WELLINGTON INDIAN ASSOCIATION. Send to: Wellington Indian Association (Inc), PO Box 14480,Kilbirnie, Wellington

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HAVE YOU PAID YOUR MEMBERSHIP? Hello Members We have attached a Membership Application form for you to fill in then attach your fees and post or drop off in the “drop off slot box” to us, to avoid waiting in queues at Navratri. The “drop off slot box “ is an old existing video drop-off slot which is outside the building, two meters from the front door, eye level on the right hand side. This means you can drop it in at any time, as the drop box is acces-sible 24 hours a day because you do not need to enter the building. This year at Navratri we will only be collecting membership on:

Friday 8/10/2010, Saturday 9th, Sunday 10th Thursday 14/10/2010, Friday 15th, Saturday 16th

Thanks for your co-operation Bhagiben & Ajitbhai [email protected]

What is Shravan Month? Shravan month is the fifth month of the Hindu calender beginning from Chaitra, and is the most auspicious month of the Chaturmas. On Purnima or fullmoon day, or during the course of the month the star 'Shravan' rules the sky, hence the month is called Shravan. This month is spread out with innumerably religious festivals and ceremonies and almost all the days of this month are auspicious. Shravan is considered the holiest month of the year. Each monday of this month, known as Shravana Somvar, is a special day in Shiva temples where the dharanatra hangs over the linga or the idol to bathe it with holy water, day and night. Devotees pile the linga high with Bel leaves and flowers and fast till sunset. The nandadeep (24 hour lamp) burns steadily in the temples.

Importance of Shravan Month

Legend believe that when the churning of oceans - Samudra Manthan - took place in the month of Shravan, fourteen different types of rubies came out. Thirteen of these were distributed amongst the demons, except Halahal (poison). Lord Shiva drank the Halahal and stored it in his throat. Hence the name Neelkantha (meaning blue throat) is attributed to Shiva.To reduce the strong effect of poison, Lord Shiva wore the crescent moon on his head. All the Gods, thereafter started offering the Ganges water to Lord Shiva to make lessen the effect of poison. Since, this happened in the month of Shravana, since then the

Shiva devotees offer the Ganges water in this month. It is considered highly auspicious to wear a rudraksha in Shravan month. As, Mondays or Somvars of Shravan month are specially observed with austerity. All Mondays are devoted to the worship of Shiva as this day is sacred to Lord Shiva. No other Mondays of other months are so greatly honoured.The belief is that in Shravan month, offering milk to Lord Shiva earns a lot of punya

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“Anger is the enemy of non-violence and pride is a monster that swallows it up”. “As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world - that is the myth of the atomic age - as in being able to remake ourselves”. “Before the throne of the Almighty, man will be judged not by his acts but by his intentions. For God alone reads our hearts”. “Confession of errors is like a broom which sweeps away the dirt and leaves the surface brighter and clearer. I feel stronger for confession”.

Mahatma Gandhi Quote

Wellington Indian Association, Kemp Street, Box 14-480, Wellington South

Wellington Indian Association

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