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Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Inauguration of Bhavan's Institute of Arts & Culture Centre and Gandhi Institute of Computer Education and Information Technology

1 Herb Elliott Ave, Olympic Park, Sydney
30 August 2006

 Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan literally meaning The House of Indian Knowledge / Wisdom opened its first centre in the Asia Pacific in Sydney which was inaugurated by the then Minister of External Affairs, India Hon. Yaswant Sinha on 30 August 2003. Since its inception Bhavan Australia has been actively pursuing its commitment towards enhancing the understanding of Indian culture and promoting multiculturalism. To underline this commitment Bhavan Australia, as it is now known hosts, a number of cultural events throughout the year.  

On its fourth anniversary on 30 August 2006 another significant milestone for Bhavan Australia was achieved when the Bhavan's Institute of Arts & Culture and Bhavan’s Gandhi Institute of Computer Education and Information Technology at, Abattoir Heritage Building B, Olympic Park in Sydney were formally inaugurated by the Consul General of India, Hon Sujan Chinoy, Hon Julie Owens, Federal MP for Parramatta with a prayer song and the traditional lighting of the lamp.  

The institute offers courses in Indian classical dance and music. Classes in Tabla, Sitar and Kathak dance have already been commenced. Bhavan Australia proposes to add courses in Bharatnatayam, Veena, Hindi and other related subjects sooner.  

Ms Catherine Knox, Director of the Bhavan Australia welcomed the
chief guests and the gathering. In their speeches both Hon Sujan Chinoy, Hon Julie Owens, Federal MP for Parramatta while congratulating the Bhavan on this initiative, the work of the Bhavan in Australia and the untiring work put in by the president Mr Gambhir Watts. Mr Watts during his speech welcomed and thanked the dignitaries for taking the time for attending the inauguration. He also stressed the Bhavan's commitment in promoting Bhavan's ideal that the "World is One Family" and its motto "Let noblethoughts come to us from every side". Mr Nick Hubble, Executive Director
of Sydney Olympic Park Authority said that the opening of the Bhavan was in
line with the activities being planned for the Olympic Park Site. He added
that it was pleasure working with the Bhavan in and helping it to establish
the Centre.

A Book 'GITA - The Song Extraordinary' printed and published by Bharatiya
Vidya Bhavan in India written by Dr Damodar Thakur was also launched by Hon
Sujan Chinoy, Hon Julie Owens. Professor Thakur, a renowned literary and linguist, addressed the gathering and said a few words about his book.

A vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Som Majumdar, Vice President of Bhavan
Australia.  
For more information on Bhavan Australia and its various activities please
visit www.bhavanaustralia.org <http://www.bhavanaustralia.org/>


Ms Catherine Knox, Director of the Bhavan Australia welcoming the guests.

 Invited guests at the Bhavan's prayer recital to commence the  inaugural ceremoney

Hon. Sujan Chinoy, Consul General of India , Hon. Julie Owens, Federal MP for Parramatta,Nick Hubble, Executive Director, Sydney Olympic Park Authority lighting the lamp.
Harmohan Singh Walia, Sikh Community Leader

From L to R - Harmohan Singh Walia,Dr Som Majumdar,Nick Hubble, Executive Director, Sydney Olympic Park Authority,Hon. Sujan Chinoy, Consul General of India, Mr. Gambhir Watts President Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Hon. Julie Owens, Federal MP for Parramatta at the inauguration ceremoney.

  

Mr. Gambhir Watts President Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Hon. Julie Owens, Federal MP for Parramatta and Nick Hubble, Executive Director, Sydney Olympic Park addressing the audience.

 Ezel Jupiter, Commissioner, Community Relations Commission and Dr Som Majumdar, Vice President of Bhavan Australia
 

       

 SBS Hindi Radio Program presenter, Mrs. Anita Barar with Mrs. Neena Sinha and Dr. Prabhat Sinha were among the invited dignitaries. Dr. Prabhat Sinha is teh President of UIA (United Indian Associations.
     

'GITA - The Song Extraordinary' printed and published by Bharatiya
Vidya Bhavan in India written by Dr Damodar Thakur was also launched by Hon
Sujan Chinoy, Hon Julie Owens. Professor Thakur, a renowned literary and linguist, addressed the gathering and said a few words about his book

 Invited Guests: The following guests graced the ceremony with their presence.

  • Hon. Sujan Chinoy, Consul General of India

  • Hon. Julie Owens, Federal MP for Parramatta

  • Ezel Jupiter, Commissioner, Community Relations Commission for a
    Multicultural New South Wales

  • Nick Hubble, Executive Director, Sydney Olympic Park Authority

  • Mr Mohana Kumaran, Head of Chancery, Consulate General of India

  • Jynene Helland, World Peace Federation

  • Dr Prabhat Sinha, President, United India Association

  • Harmohan Singh Walia, Sikh Community Leader

  • S Mohan, CEO State Bank of India Sydney Office

  • Peter Gray, Manger Property, Sydney Olympic Park Authority

  • Devendra Kumar, Secretary, United India Association

  • Professor Damodar Thakur, author of Bhagvad Gita: Song Extra-Ordinary,
    published by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. His book was officially Launched in
    Australia on the day.

  • Nisha Nair of Indian Dance Centre

  • Manjusha De of Nupur Dance Centre (she will be teaching Oddisi dance from
    the centre)

  • Ruchi Sanghi of Ruch Sanghi Kathak Dance Group (she is already teaching
    Kathak dance from the centre)

  • Other community members

  • Warren Duncan, Media Officer, Community Relations Commission for a
    Multicultural New South Wales

  • Pawan Luthra, Indian Link

  • Vijay Badhwar, India Down Under

  • Harpreet Singh, Punjab Times

  • Surinder Pal Singh, Masala Times

  • Bachan Sharma, NRIs online

  • Anita Barar, SBS Radio

  • Munir Mohammad, Rabitah - Urdu Monthly

Bhavan Australia officials:

  • Gambhir Watts, President

  • Dr Som Majumdar, Vice President

  • Jagannath Rao, Secretary

  • Catherine Knox, Treasurer
     

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