THE SABHA JOURNAL
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Festival dates, official notices, prayers, and writing on Hindu life in South Africa. Every post the Sabha has published, filed by topic.
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Aani Uthiram (Siva Pooja)
English meaning of the festival Aani Uthiram is an auspicious day in the Tamil Month of Aani and is dedicated to Lord Nataraja (Shiva). How the date is decided annually The festival is also known as Aani Thirumanjanam and is observed on the Uthiram Nakshatra day in…
Thiru Manikavasagar Guru Pooja
English meaning of the festival Thiru Manikavasagar was a 9th-century Tamil poet who wrote Tiruvasakam, a book of Shaiva hymns. He was one of the main authors of Saivite Tirumurai, his work forms volume eight of the Tirumurai, the key religious text of Tamil language…
FATHER’S DAY 2021
SAHMS salutes all Fathers who love and care for their families and dear loved ones, this Father’s Day accept our sincere gratitude and love. From the beautiful Eastern philosophy of “Mataa Pitha Guru Dev” to the blessed Western concept of “Our…
Vandalising of Temples
04 June 2021 The SA Hindu Maha Sabha urges all temple organizations to be on high alert. There have been burglaries in three temples in the past week and priceless murthis and artefacts have been stolen and sacred spaces violated. Sadly, crime permeates all facets…
SA religious and aid bodies offer a helping hand to Covid-hit India
SA religious and aid bodies offer a helping hand to Covid-hit India 03 May 2021 – 14:20 Article by: Suthentira Govender SENIOR REPORTER The SA Hindu Maha Sabha, a governing body for Hindus, has stepped up to help India — which is in the grip of a devastating…
HANUMAN JAYANTI IN SOUTH AFRICA
Thirugnana Sambathar Guru Pooja
English meaning of the festival Sambathar, also referred to as Thirugnana Sambathar was a Saiva poet-saint. According to the Tamil Shaiva tradition, he composed more than16,000 hymns in complex meters. This day is dedicated to Thirugnana Sambathar as the Guru. How the…
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