Guidelines for Dakshina (Remuneration) for Priests as per Hindu Scriptures The South African Hindu Maha Sabha (SAHMS) has received several requests for guidelines for remuneration of priests (often called Pundits or Gurus). Dakshina is a Sanskrit term which refers an offering given to priest by the yajman. The Yajman is normally a family who commission [...]
The South African Hindu Maha Sabha's Gauteng Region is seeking to connect with devotees across the province. We are updating the database of Gauteng's Temple contact details. To help us better serve you, kindly respond with the link below: Click Here
I hope this message finds you well. I have taken note of your statement that "Non-Muslims are waiting for guidance." While I appreciate your right to freedom of expression, I believe it's important to approach this topic from a different perspective that emphasizes humility and inclusiveness. Many people, in fact, lack knowledge about [...]
The South African Hindu Maha Sabha flagship event – The Durban Diwali Festival will be celebrated on the 3rd, 4th and 5th November 2023 at the Suncoast Parking Site. Diwali is a time of great joy, peace and blessings. To the Hindu community Diwali signifies the triumph of righteousness over evil, the return [...]
The last three days of Navaratri are dedicated to Mother Saraswati. The first of these three days (21 October 2023) is called Saraswati Avahana (welcoming Mother Saraswati), and the third day (23 October 2023) is called Saraswati Visarjan (taking leaving of Mother Saraswati). Historically, Tamil speaking Hindus preferred to observe Saraswati Pooja [...]
