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Republic Day of India Celebration @ the India Centre on Saturday 27th January 2018
Date -
27 01 2018
Time -
06:00:00 PM
Place -
India Centre
Dear friends,
We are celebrating Republic Day of India at the India Centre, Sanquhar Street, Cardiff on Saturday 27th January 2018
The program is as follows:
6.00 pm: Doors Open
6.30 pm: Welcome by Chairman
6.35 pm: Cultural Program
7.50 pm: Presentations
7.55 pm Thanks
8.00 pm Aarti followed by Dinner.
Tickets £5 for adults
Children under 5 and participants Free
Tickets Available at the door.
Please let me know of your attendance for catering purposes.
Dr Poonam Singhal Ph.D
Secretary India centre
Indian Republic day parade 1950: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXJh5JoAbew
Samvidhaan: The making of the Constitution of India: https://www.youtube..com/watch?v=atSSN6ZLzXQ
In India, Republic Day honours the date on which the Constitution of India came into force–on 26 January 1950–replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India.
The Constitution was passed in the Constituent Assembly of India on 26 November 1949 and was adopted on 26 January 1950 with a democratic government system, completing the country's transition toward becoming an independent republic.
26 January was the date selected for this purpose because it was this day in 1930 when the Declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj) was proclaimed by the Indian National Congress.
It is one of three national holidays in India, other two being Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti.
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Saikat Mitra
Date -
12 11 2017
Time -
01:30:08 PM
Place -
India Centre
We are proud to announce that Mr Saikat Mitra who is a Renowned Singer, Music Director, Composer, Playback Singer, Presenter, and Producer, will perform at the India Centre on 12th November 2017 and will be accompanied by the top orchestra band Sandy man of London
Initially popular with Bengali audience has branched out into Hindi music. He is the son of Late Shyamal Mitra who gave music for Amanush - Dil isa kisine mera tooda, and trained under Salil Choudhary the Bollywood Maetro of the 50s and 60s.
Mr Saikat Mitra performed last year on 5 June 2016 at Reardon Smith and he got a standing ovation. Most India Centre members were unable to attend his concert as the date clashed with the AGM.
It promises to be a fantastic Concert.
Door Opens at 1.30 pm.
Program 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Snacks available.
Tickets first three Rows £ 25
Other all rows £ 15
Please see flyer for more details
Regards
Executive Committee
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Sunderkand On Tuesday 7th November 2017 from 6.00 pm on wards
Date -
07 11 2017
Time -
06:00:15 PM
Place -
India Centre
Jai Shree Ram
This is India Centre Event
Dear all
Suderkand recital and puja is going to be held in the temple @ India centre Cardiff
on
Tuesday 7th of November 2017 @ 6pm
followed by Bhajan & Aarti by Pandit Ji and Bhandara.
The Puja has been kindly sponsored by
Mrs Sharada Sharma, Dr S K Sharma and family
If you want to sponsor Sunderkand or any puja/event, please contact me
or Pandit ji 07999267068
or Mrs Niru Kumar (Treasurer) Mob no. 07392435966
Regards
Dr Poonam Singhal Ph.D
Secretary India Centre
Dr Bapuji Rao Velagapudi
Chair India centre
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Diwali Mela at National Museum of Cardiff on 28/10/17
Date -
28 10 2017
Time -
12:30:05 AM
Place -
National Museum of Cardiff
Dear All
It gives us great pleasure to confirm that the Annual Diwali Cultural festival will take place at the national Museum Cardiff,, Cathays Park on 28th October between 10.30 AM till 3.30 PM.
This is held in collaboration with the National Museum Cardiff and this is the 12th year of the festival.
As over the last 12 years, the festival will comprise of the following
1. Performances by Indian Centre Children including
Dances,
Musical instrumental pieces
Plays
2. Story telling by the renowned Megan
3. Dance workshops
4. Fashion Show
5. Dandiya
6. Good stalls
7. Ability to interact and network with senior Public figures
Not to miss Dhol By Raj Entertainments at 10.30 am. Procession will start from Outside Museum.
We look forwards to welcoming you on the 28th October
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Karva Chauth Program on Sunday 8/10/17 at India Centre .
Date -
08 10 2017
Time -
05:30:00 PM
Place -
India Centre
Dear All,
As usual like past years, we are again doing Karva Chauth Program in India Centre on Sunday 8/10/17 .
Please come by 5.30 pm as Puja will start at 6.00 pm and I am sure you would not like to miss it.
Regards
Dr Poonam Singhal Ph.D
Secretary India Centre
Origin and Significance
The fast of Karwa Chauth is of particular importance to all Hindu married women in India. They believe that the festival ensures prosperity, longevity and well-being of their husbands. The origin of this festival was based on a very sweet and noble idea. Though this idea has lost its true sense as today the whole outlook of this festival has changed.In the ancient time, girls used to get married at a very early stage, and had to go and live with their in-laws in other villages. After marriage, if she faces any problem with her in-laws or her husband, she would have no one to talk to or seek support from. There used to be no telephones, buses and trains long ago. Her own parents and relatives would be quite far and unreachable. Thus the custom started that, at the time of marriage, when bride would reach her in-laws, she would befriend another woman there who would be her friend or sister for life. It would be like god-friends or god-sisters. Their friendship would be sanctified through a small Hindu ceremony right during the marriage.
Once the bride and this woman had become god-friends or god-sisters, they would remain so all their lives and recognize the relation as such. They would also treat each other like real sisters.
Later in life, if she faces any difficulty related to her husband or in-laws, she would be able to confidently talk or seek help from each other. Thus, Karwa Chauth was started to as a festival to celebrate this relationship between the once-brides and their god-friends (god-sisters). Fasting and praying for husband came later and is secondary. It was probably added, along with other mythical tales, to enhance the festival.
The husband would always be associated with this festival, because the day of starting this holy friendship between two god-sisters was essentially the day of bride's marriage to him. Thus, praying and fasting for him by his wife during a celebration of her relationship with the god-friend would be quite logical.
Hence, the festival of Karwa Chauth was to renew and celebrate the relationship between god-friends (god-sisters). It had a tremendous social and cultural significance when world was not having the way to communicate and move around easily.
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Balaji Maha Abhishekham Saturday 9th of September 2017
Date -
09 09 2017
Time -
09:30:00 AM
Place -
India Centre
Dear All,
This month's Balaji Maha Abhishekham will be performed at the India Centre on Saturday 9th of September
Programme as follows
Suprabhatam 9.30 am
Chanting of Gotras 10.00 am
Abhishekam 10.10 am
Mangala Aarti 11.30 am
Prasad 11.50 am
Please attend with your family and friends and accept the blessings of Narayana
Devotees can sponsor Moola Moorthy Monthly Abhishekam
This seva is performed once in every month for the main Deity. The Abhishekam is performed on the gothra names of the yearly sponsors. Sponsors are welcome to donate towards utsava moorthy abhishekam on any Saturday by prior booking with Pandit Ji.
Dr Poonam Singhal PhD
Secretary India Centre,Cardiff
Dr Bapuji Rao Velagapudi
Chair India Centre, Cardiff
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Virat Kavi Sammelan on Thursday 31st of August @ India Centre, Cardiff
Date -
31 08 2017
Time -
07:00:33 PM
Place -
India Centre,Cardiff
India Centre presents
Cardiff International Kavi Sammellan
You are cordially invited with your family and friends to enjoy an evening of poetry, and sher-o-shairi in the company of…
1. Tushar Sharma (Meerut)
2. Jagbir Rathee (Rohtak)
3. Pawan Jain (Bhopal )
4. Dinesh Diggaj (Ujjain)
5. Charahjeet Singh Charan( Faridabad)
6. Zareena Khatoon ( Klokata)
Thursday 31st Of August
at
The India Centre, Sanquhar St, Cardiff,CF24 2AA
Door opens 7:00 pm, followed by dinner at 7.15 pm
Programme starts 8:00 pm
Tickets (Including dinner)
Advance before 15th August: Adult £10, Children under 16 £ 5, Under 5 free
Tickets on door, Adults £ 15, Children under 16 £10
Please Contact Below for tickets and for more information :
Pandit Shanti Swaroop Shastri 07999267068
Mrs Niru Kumar 07392435966
Mrs Sharda Sharma 07773946674
Mrs Versha Sood 07956652712
Dr Poonam Singhal 07814504892
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Ganesh Chaturthi on Friday 25th August 2017 at India Centre Cardiff
Date -
25 08 2017
Time -
06:30:00 PM
Place -
India Centre,Cardiff
Dear all,
All are invited to celebrate Shri Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Starting from Friday 25th of August till Sunday 27th of August
WE PRAY TO LORD GANESH,THE REMOVER OF ALL OBSTACLES
The programme is as follows:
Friday 25th of August
6.30 pm Puja,
8.00 pm Arti followed by Maha Prasad
Saturday 26th of August
7.15 pm - 8.00pm Bhajan, Kirtan, Puja and Arti
Sunday 27th of August
12.00 Noon Arti, Bhog and afterwards we will leave temple for Visarjan to Barry Island.
Please help yourself for transport.
Ganesh Chaturthi is sponsored by Nitin Sood, Sunita Sood and family
Devotees are free to bring food / Prasad on any of the above days.
For Further Enquiries please contact
Pandit ji 07999267068
Niru Kumar 0121 753 556
What is Ganesh Chaturthi:
This spectacular festival honours the birth of the beloved Hindu elephant-headed god,Lord Ganesha
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Mind Power seminar Free for all 6th August Sunday from 10.30 AM
Date -
06 08 2017
Time -
10:30:00 AM
Place -
INDIA CENRE SANQUAHAR STREET CARDIFF CF24 2AA
Please Contact Dr Poonam Singhal Secretary of India centre if you are willing to attend for catering purposes on 07814504892
Mind Power Seminar
By Dr. JEETENDRA ADHIA md (Life Coach)
We all have many dreams but all of them are not converted into reality because we are unaware about our own power, power of their subconscious mind. Dr. Adhia will highlight on this area and provide inputs to materialise our dreams using our own mind power.
Dr. Jeetendra Adhia is a medical Doctor having M.D. in Preventive Medicine degree from Mumbai University in 1982.now he is based in Ahmedabad, India.he has changed his field from body to mind like Dr.Deepak Chopra here.He has written and published more than 40 books on different subjects related to Life.
The seminar is 90 Minutes Power Point Presentation with a lot of interaction and practical experiences.
he topics covered will be:
What is Mind?
Where is Mind?
How many Mindds?
What is Alpha state?
How to use the Power of Subconscious Mind?
INDIA CENRE SANQUAHAR STREET CARDIFF CF24 2AA
Program
10.30 am to 12.00 Noon Lecture
12.00 Noon to 12.30 pm Question Answer
12.30 pm Arti Followed by Maha Prasad.
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Polite reminder Wednesday 26th July 2017, 8th Birthday Celebrations of Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy
Date -
26 07 2017
Time -
09:30:00 PM
Place -
India Centre,Cardiff
Dear All,
We are very glad to Invite you all on the Auspicious Day of Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy (Cardiff Balaji) 8th Birthday Celebrations on Wednesday 26th of July, in the temple at India Centre, Cardiff.
MORNING
Morning 9.30 PM to 12 PM Balaji Maha Abhishekam
EVENING
6.30 PM - Astadala Padma Seva (108 silver flowers Aarchana)
7.30pm - Aarti
8:00pm - Maha Prasadam (sponsored by Dr Sarita Pawar)
All devotees are welcomed to participate on this occasion and get the blessings of Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy.
Note: We celebrate Kalyana Mahotsawam in September. Date and program list would be sent soon.
If any one wants to sponsor or need any other information please contact for further details,
Bapuji Rao 07957152437
or Kanya kumari Podila 07753431857
or Dr Annapurna Darbhamulla 07748847801
or you can reply on this email.
Thank you,
Regards
Dr Poonam Singhal Ph.D
Secretary India Centre
Dr Bapuji Rao Velagapudi
Chair India centre
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