The National Body for Hindus in South Africa · Est. 1912
Pitra Paksha

Pitra Paksha

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...
Women’s Month 2020

Women’s Month 2020

Listen to the affiliates of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha share inspiring messages in honor of Women’s Month 2020. [sonaar_audioplayer albums=”2290″ show_playlist=”true”][/sonaar_audioplayer]
CELEBRATING THE BOLDNESS OF WOMEN UNDER INDENTURE

CELEBRATING THE BOLDNESS OF WOMEN UNDER INDENTURE

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...
WOMEN’S DAY 2020 AND BEYOND

WOMEN’S DAY 2020 AND BEYOND

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...