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Diwali Celebrates – Sun 27 Oct 2013, 1pm – 4.30pm Brighton Dome

In partnership with Brighton & Hove Hindu Women’s Group Celebrate Diwali with a host of activities for the family. Learn to dance Bollywood style, get a henna tattoo and try your hand at traditional Indian arts and crafts. Plus devotional music and talks from Hare Krishna Brighton. http://brightondome.org/event/3966/diwali_celebrations/ [contactinfo address=’12A Pavilion Parade, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, East Sussex’ name=’Cafe Bar’]

Sussex Indian Punjabi Society Diwali Dinner & Dance – 16th November @ Hove Town Hall

Our friends at the Sussex Indian Punjabi Society have anounced that they will be celebrating Diwali at Hove Town hall on the 16th November 2013. For tickets and more information you can contact the organiser Baldev Soni or purchase tickets directly from their website. [contactinfo mail=’baldev.soni@btinternet.com’ name=’Baldev Soni’] http://sussexindianpunjabisociety.com/ Book Now Online

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Brighton

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Brighton is a Swaminarayan Hindu Temple located in the Portslade area of the city of Brighton and Hove, on the south east coast of England. Inaugurated on the 19th of September 1999, the 10th Swaminarayan temple to be opened in the UK. The temple comes under the ISSO wing of the Swaminarayan Sampraday The Murti Pratishta was done by Acharya Maharajshree Tejendraprasad Pande among chants of vedic hymns. The event was attended by the MP and Mayor of Brighton as well as the Indian High Commissioner in the UK.

New Year Celebrations 23rd November 2013 @ Hove Town Hall

The New Year Celebration is set for Saturday November 23rd start time of 7.30pm until late. Guests are permitted to bring their own alcohol to this event. The venue again at Hove town Hall, Norton Road, BN3 4AH. [contactinfo address=’Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, BN3 4AH’]

Sharad Purnima – 18th October 2013 @ Hove Town Hall

Sharad Purnima , 18th October 2013 . What is Sharad Purnima? The Sharad Purnima or Kojaagari Purnima or Kumar Purnima is a harvest festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin (September–October). It marks the end of monsoon. There is a traditional celebration of the moon and is also called the ‘Kaumudi celebration’, Kaumudi meaning moonlight. At night, goddess Lakshmi is worshiped and night vigil is observed. According to a folk-tale, once a king fell on evil days, and was in great financial straits, but then his queen observed this fast and night vigil, and worshiped the goddess of wealth, Laxmi. Consequently, they were blessed by the goddess and they regained their prosperity. It is also believed that on this day as moon and the earth are very close to each other, the moon rays have certain healing properties of nourishing the body and the soul. [contactinfo address=’Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, BN3 4AH’]

Navratri , October 5-13th 2013

October 5th to 13th 2013 inclusive that is nine days continuous from our usual start time of 8pm. This is our most celebratory time of year and it would be nice to see as many old and new faces as possible so please spread the word and bring along your friends. Navratri , October 5-13th (18th Sharad Purnima) . The New Year Celebration is set for Saturday November 23rd start time of 7.30pm until late. Guests are permitted to bring their own alcohol to this event. The venue again at Hove town Hall, Norton Road, BN3 4AH. [label type=’important’]Membership Reminder[/label] Just a reminder that Membership is due on the first day of Navratri and thank you in advance for your continued support. [contactinfo address=’Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, BN3 4AH’]

Extraordinary General Meeting Announced – 22nd September 2013

Dear Members, At the last Annual General Meeting (AGM) it was proposed and agreed that the new committee should hold an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to discussed the following points: Is the Society in a position to purchase a building in the near or distant future for the members needs and use with the current restricted fund held in the Society’s account. If NOT, will the Society be able to increase this fund to buy a building for the members needs and use IF (2) is not possible then: (a) All of the restricted fund should be transferred to the General Fund to be spent at the discretion of the Trustees in the furtherance of some particular aspect of the objects of the Charity. Or (b) A portion of the restricted fund should be transferred to the General Fund to be spent at the discretion of the Trustees in the furtherance of some particular aspect of the objects of the Charity. If the members agree to transfer part of the restricted funds, the remainder will be retained as a restricted fund for future Trustees to increase the fund in order to achieve the member’s original aspiration to purchase a property that will satisfy their needs and use. Notice of Meeting NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the GUJARATI CULTURAL SOCIETY will be held at: [highlight_blue]The Church of the Good Shepherd, Dyke Road, Brighton at 5.00 p.m. on SUNDAY 22 September 2013[/highlight_blue], to transact the following business. Agenda We therefore ask you to consider and vote upon the following resolutions: (A) To transfer the whole of the restricted fund to a general fund to be spent at the discretion of the Trustees in the furtherance of some particular aspect of the objects of the Charity, (B) A portion of the restricted funds should be transferred to the General Fund to be spent at the discretion of the Trustees in the furtherance of some particular aspect of the objects of the Charity. (C) If resolution (B) is agreed then the remainder of the restricted funds will be retained as a restricted fund for future Trustees to increase the fund in order to achieve the member’s original aspiration to purchase a property that will satisfy their needs and use. Proposals and suggestions should be sent to the Secretary by noon 7 days prior to the date of the meeting. A revised agenda will be issued 5 days prior to the meeting on our website: www.gcs-brighton.org.uk It should be remembered that decisions reached at a trustee or members’ meeting are collective decisions and the decision is binding upon all charity trustees and members. It is for this reason that all charity trustees and members are encouraged to participate in all debates. By order of the Board of Charity Trustees Jignesh Agnihoti Secretary 30th August 2013 [dividertop] [contactinfo address=’Church of the Good Shepherd, Dyke Road, Brighton’ ]

2013 Hindu Calendar

Source : Calendarlabs Date Day Festival Jan 14, 2013 Monday Makarsankranti / Pongal Feb 15, 2013 Friday Vasant Panchami Mar 10, 2013 Sunday Maha Shivaratri Mar 27, 2013 Wednesday Holi Apr 11, 2013 Thursday Hindi New Year Apr 11, 2013 Thursday Telugu New Year / Ugadi Apr 14, 2013 Sunday Tamil New Year Apr 14, 2013 Sunday Baisakhi / Vishu Apr 15, 2013 Monday Bengali New Year Apr 20, 2013 Saturday Ramanavami Apr 25, 2013 Thursday Hanuman Jayanti May 13, 2013 Monday Akshaya Tritiya Jun 08, 2013 Saturday Savitri Pooja Jul 10, 2013 Wednesday Puri Rath Yatra Jul 22, 2013 Monday Guru Purnima Aug 11, 2013 Sunday Nag Panchami Aug 20, 2013 Tuesday Raksha Bandhan Aug 28, 2013 Wednesday Krishna Janmashtami Sep 09, 2013 Monday Ganesh Chaturthi Sep 16, 2013 Monday Onam Sep 20, 2013 Friday Pitr-paksha Begins Oct 04, 2013 Friday Pitr-paksha Ends Oct 05, 2013 Saturday Navaratri Begins Oct 11, 2013 Friday Durga Puja Begins Oct 13, 2013 Sunday Navaratri Ends Oct 14, 2013 Monday Dusshera Oct 18, 2013 Friday Lakshmi Puja Oct 22, 2013 Tuesday Karwa Chauth Nov 01, 2013 Friday Dhan Teras Nov 03, 2013 Sunday Diwali Nov 17, 2013 Sunday Kartik Poornima

Crawley Temple | Gujar Hindu Union

The Apple Tree Centre is a modern multi-purpose meeting place offering a wealth of facilities for business and community use. Opened in 2010 by the Gurjar Hindu Union, a local charitable organisation, the Apple Tree Centre has conference and meeting rooms, sports courts and changing rooms, plus full kitchen and catering facilities. The main Dhamecha Suite (1200 square metres) provides capacity for up to one thousand people, with hire available for every use from private celebrations to business exhibitions and seminars. The Apple Tree Centre aims to provide you with an excellent service at a first class location. http://crawleyhindu.com/