Category archives for: culture

Sri Venkateswara Kalyanam by India Cares

“India Cares” is once again organising the auspicious and divine Sri Venkateshwara Kalyanam (also known as Balaji Kalyanam or Tiru Kalyanam) on the 19th and 20th of May 2012 at Hindu Seva Samaj Hall, Laudium, Pretoria. Sri Venkateshwara Kalyanam is the symbolic celestial wedding of Sri Venkateshwara with his two consorts Padmavati and Laxmi Devi.

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Carnatic Concerts: Gold Coin Series

THE GOLD COIN SERIES A monthly Carnatic concert for the Connoisseur FEATURING A VIOLIN RECITAL BY KESAVAN “LEO” MANIKAM Accompanied by KARTHIEGASEN PILLAY (MRIDANGAM), MAGENDRAN BALAKISTEN (KANJEERA) ~ SIVANANDHAN, NEVILLE MOODLEY (MORSING) and KIRTHAN PILLAY (THABLA) & A VOCAL RECITAL BY SHRI PATRICK NGCOBO Accompanied by RYAN CHINSAMY (MRIDANGAM)and KESAVAN MANIKAM (VIOLIN) On TUESDAY – 01 MAY 2012 At 14h00 VENUE – [...]

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United States, Hindu statesman endorses Diwali in Jozi

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, applauded the inclusive approach of Johannesburg in Diwali celebrations. It was a “step in the right direction”, Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, added.

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Call for cultural organisation participation, Diwali in Johannesburg

This year ‘Diwali in Jozi’ will be held mid November and Indianspice is seeking input, proposals and cultural organization support for the festival of Diwali.

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Hanuman Jayanti

South African dates and times for prayers for Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Hanuman, the Vanara god, widely venerated throughout India especially in North India.

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