SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, July 27, 2006: The Sri Venkateshwara Temple here is conducting two major events in September, 2006, that brings together all the people of Hindu dharma in devotion and prayers to Lord Ganesha, followed by a dance program. On September 3, families are invited to participate in Ganesha Visarjan, the annual puja and celebrations for Lord Ganesha, that usually attracts over 5,000 people. Over 20 spiritual missions come together, including the Hindu Council of Australia. Several stalls, children’s activities, outdoor cultural programs, bhajanas and lots of Indian foods create joyful celebrations whole day. Inside the temple, several pujas are performed for Lord Ganesha, who’s then taken in procession around the temple, then on a final journey to the beautiful Stanwell beach on the Pacific Ocean to beating of drums, blowing of trumpets and chanting of “Ganpathi Bapa Moriya”.
A week later, on September 10, Sydney will witness an unique celebration of the diversity, color, vibrancy, music through the variety Folk Dances of India Event. This brings together 15 Folk Dance groups each representing different regions of India, from Assam, Bengal to Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan Gujarat, Maharashtra to Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Karnataka and Kerala! September is spring in Sydney and the best time to visit, so make your pilgrimage plans to Down Under, now!
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