English meaning of the festival The Sanskrit word Pitra refers to our immediate ancestors, departed relatives and friends, the earliest Rishis (sages) and God in all His aspects. The observance of Mahalaya Paksha and Pitra Paksha, involves intense Bhakti to God, as does every Hindu Religious observance. In addition, devotees pray for [...]
The Covid19 pandemic has brought about the stark reality of the uncertainty of life. As we tread through over a hundred days of lockdown in South Africa, the anxiety of the effects of the pandemic becomes even more engrained in our daily life. The way we see the world has changed, our [...]
Listen to the affiliates of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha share inspiring messages in honor of Women’s Month 2020.
Namaste Thank you for joining me in celebrating South Africa’s women’s month. I’ve drawn inspiration from the bravery of women under indenture in their efforts to rise above the abuse of colonial and patriarchal systems under which they laboured. However, little is known about their response to these acts of oppression in [...]
Women's Day means different things to different people. To some it is a day to reflect on the struggles of the women who have helped bring us to where we find ourselves today, to others it is a day to celebrate the women in our own lives, their unique attributes and the [...]
