“Sethu Residency 1 @ Theertha 2010”

Sethu Samudram: Bridging art, history and human relations:

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"Gloria in excelsis Deo" ~Glory to God in the highest ~~Merry Christmas

80th Jubilee Celebrations of Saiva Mangaiyar Kazhagam

“The most beautiful make-up of a woman is PASSION. But cosmetics are easier to buy” ~ Yves Saint-Laurent,(1 August 1936- June 1 2008), French Fashion Designer

Saiva Mangaiyar Kazhagam in Wellawatte~ Tamil neighbourhood celebrated its 80th anniversary and Founder’s day on 11th of December 2010 at the school auditorium. It is one of the oldest Hindu Women’s School in the Island. The celebration included songs, dance and drama by the students. [click here to see & read more]

Celebrating Social Commitment ~ the MEETO memorial award for young South Asians

The award ceremony is held for the second time, the first award ceremony was held in 2009 in New Delhi. [click to see & read more]

Hear My VOICE: Thenuja Tharmeshwaran ~ “I am always my father’s pet”

Thenuja Tharmeshwaran (15) waits with hope at the entrance of her school~ Kondavil Hindu Maha Vidyalayam in Jaffna district in Sri Lanka. [To read more]

“Pillaiyar Perunkathai"~To Echo Glory and Eternal Bliss

“Think of the magic of that foot, comparatively small, upon which your weight rests. It’s a miracle and the dance is a celebration of that miracle”~ Martha Washington,(1789-1797),(American First Lady~George Washington’s Wife)

“Pillaiyar Perunkathai” (Story of Lord Vinayagar) ends today~10th of December 2010. Devotees used to gather at Pillaiyar temples and read “Pillaiyar Perungathai” as a group.

Normally 21 days of fast is observed and special poojas are performed are performed during this period. “Gajamugasoora Samhaaram” is held at the end of the “Pillaiyar Perunkathai” at Lord Vinayayagar temples. “Gajamugasoora Samhaaram” was held at Sri Maanikka Vinayagar temple in Bambalapitty on 10th of December 2010 amidst heavy downpour. [Click to see & Read more]

South Asian Women’s Day 2010 Celebrations @ Kirulapone

International campaign on Violence Against Women (VAW) is carried out from 25th November to 10th December every year.

Women from different South Asian countries decided in 2002 to celebrate 30th November as South Asian Women’s Day. [Click to read & & see more]

Kantha Shahsti: Strictest Fast for Spiritual Bliss and Blessing

“Kantha Shashti” is observed in the Tamil month of “Aippasi”, which falls either in October or November on the new moon. Hindus all around the world fast for six days for Lord Murugan. This year Kantha Shasti was observed from 6th of November to 12th of November. [click to see & read more]

"Kaarthigai Theepam"~ Triumph of Light over Dark

“Kaarthigai” is a month of purity and devotion. Hindu devotees in Sri Lanka celebrated the festival of “Kaarthigai Theepam” in the temples and houses on 21t of November 2010 amidst a heavy downpour. It falls on IL Poya day, which coincides with Karthigai star. [click to see & read more]

Milk Rice in Murugandi

Traditional Hindu offering of Milk Rice in Murugandi for the holy day ~ [http://twitter.com/DushiYanthini]