SAHMS Anti-Corruption Petition
SAHMS Anti-Corruption Petition A common thread in Hindu scriptures (and indeed, in all faiths) is the call to fight for justice and righteousness, and corruption is a deviation from this path. Corruption is a pandemic in South Africa and is most prominent and entrenched in the sectors of government [...]
Clarification of Pitra Paksh Dates and Time for 2020
This is to confirm that Pitra Paksha starts on 2 September 2020 (not 3 September 2020). Pratipada starts at 7:21 am on 2 September 2020. Aparahna Kaal (the last watch of the day) is from 1:04 pm to 3:21 pm on 2 September 2020. The Pratipada thithi [...]
Letter for Bhoomi Puja
On this most historic occasion in 500 years for Hindus in Bharath and the whole World we at the South African Hindu Maha Sabha join in the restoration of Hindu Self Respect and the Bhoomi Pujan on Wednesday. Click here to download this Document . [...]
Environmental health guide for management of Human Remains in the context of Covid-19
Environmental Health has a key role to play in monitoring the management of human remains that die of an infectious disease, including COVID-19. This interim guideline is based on what is currently known About COVID-19. Click here to download this Document . [...]
Covid 19- Regulations/guidelines for Temples and priests
The South African Hindu Maha Sabha welcomes the government's decision to open places of worship and the strict regulations that have to be followed. The declaration of the National Day of prayer against Covid-19 on Sunday 31 May 2020 coincides with the 108th anniversary of the establishment of the [...]
