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 Heavenly Father", we find a common firm association of reverence, love, [...]
Hindu Youth Leader Appointed to KwaZulu-Natal Climate Change and Sustainable Development Council. Youth leader Tashmica Sharma has been appointed by the KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs to represent the South African Hindu Maha Sabha to serve as a member of the KwaZulu-Natal Climate Change and Sustainable Development Council (KZNCC & [...]
English meaning of the festivalThe word Ekadashi means eleventh and refers to the “thithi” (Hindu date) on which it is observed. Prabhodhani means awakening or knowledge.How the date is decided annuallyEach Hindu month has two “pakshas” comprising 15 thithis each. We therefore have two Ekadashi in every Hindu month, one in the dark fortnight [...]
English meaning of the festivalSkanda is another name for Kartikeya or Murugan. Sashti means six (referring to the 6th thithi on which this celebration is held).How the date is decided annuallySkanda Sashti is held on the 6th date in the bright phase of the month of Kartik or Karthigai.Significance of the festival to HinduismSkanda [...]
Deepavali/Maha Luxmi PoojaEnglish meaning of the festivalDeepavali means a row of lights. Since Deepavali is dedicated to the God of wealth, it is also referred to as Maha Luxmi Pooja.How the date is decided annuallyDeepavali is celebrated on the Amavasya (no moon) or fifteenth day in the dark phase of Karthik.Significance of the festival to [...]
