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Deepavali Fair 2010 , Parramatta Stadium, 07 November, 2010
Deepavali
Celebrations at the NSW Parliament House
Festivals/ Events in India for the November month 1st Nov - The Rajyotsava Day is the state festival of Karnataka and is observed on November 1st every year. The day is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Karnataka or formation of the state. The Rajyotsava day is marked as a government holiday in the state of Karnataka. (http://festivalsofindia.in/rajyotsava_day/) 2nd Nov -Guru Nanak Jayanti is a commemoration of Guru Nanak's birthday (he was the founder of the Sikh religion), and is widely celebrated throughout Punjab but especially so at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the main shrine of the Sikhs. The day of the festival sees the holy book carried out of the temple in a huge procession, accompanied by music and drummers. The beautifully illuminated temple is an incredible sight to behold at this time. 3rd Nov - Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five day Diwali celebrations. Celebrated 2 days before Diwali. On this day, we pray for good health and wealth for the family. And buy silver articles for the house. 5th Nov - Diwali, or Deepavali, is one of the most important pan- Indian Hindu festivals. Rows of twinkling candles and lamps of all sorts are lit all over India to celebrate the return of the hero of the Ramayana, Rama, from his 14 year exile. It is celebrated as a victory of light over darkness. 5th Nov - Kali Puja - Celebrated only in the state of West Bengal is a festival in honour of the dark and bloodthirsty goddess Kali, conqueror of time and consort of Shiva. Icons are painted, religious pujas or ceremonies are performed and there are pilgrimages to local holy sites devoted to Kali, of which there are 51 throughout Bengal. 6th Nov - Goverdhan Puja is observed in North Indian states. On this day, Lord Sri Krishna along with cows is worshipped. Govardhana Pooja is celebrated as a commemoration of the lifting of Govardhanagiri by Lord Sri Krishna. Thus, Krishna acquired the name of ‘Govardhanagiri Dhari or ‘Govardhandhari. 7th Nov - Bhai Dooj is celebrated in India mainly by the Hindus to honor one of the most precious and special relationship between a brother and a sister. On this day a girl prays for the well-being and prosperity of her brother and puts a vermilion (also called a Tilak) on the forehead of her brother. The brother in turn vows to protect his sister at all times and also showers his sister with gifts. This is a special festival on the Hindu calendar which reaffirms the strong bond between a brother and a sister. 11th Nov - Chhat Puja - This north Indian festival, traditionally celebrated by the people of Bihar, has grown to be a big occasion across India. Chhat Puja is devoted to worshiping the sun. People flock to offer prayers to the Sun God at sunset and sunrise. Hymns and folk songs are sung, and women fast and pray for the wellbeing of their family and friends. 13-17th Nov - Pushkar Camel Fair - The traditional Indian style annual festival sees an astonishing 50,000 camels converge on the tiny desert town of Pushkar. The camels are dressed up, shaved, entered into beauty contests, paraded, raced, and traded. 17-21st Nov - Ganga Mahotsav - Held along the banks of the holy Ganges River, this unique and mystical festival features cultural programs of classical music and dance. However, the highlight of the festival is on the last day, when more than a million clay lamps are floated down the river at dusk amidst chanting of Vedic hymns.
FRIENDS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS www.FairGo4InternationalStudents.org MEDIA RELEASE FAIRGO TEAM MEETS WITH MR. CHRIS EVANS, FEDERAL MINISTERA large number of members from various community organisations and student representatives got together in June, 2010 to decide further strategies to support the plight of the thousands of international students who could be affected due to the proposed VISA capping bill and retrospective implementations. A working committee of ten members was formed with a view to help the cause of International students. Till date nearly 4000 community members have signed on an online petition to Federal Government http://fairgo4internationalstudents.org/petition/. Apart from the above petition, the FAIRGO 4 International Students working committee has been meeting and pursuing the cause of the affected students with State and Federal Members of Parliament.
RELEASED by FAIRGO4 International Students Committee Dated: 12 August, 2010
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