Interfaith Prayer Meeting 2012

Remembering Mahatma Gandhi on his 64th Martyrdom Anniversary, 15/2/12

Like every year since 2004, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Australia commemorates martyrdom day of the greatest apostle of peace Mahatma Gandhi (30 January) with Interfaith Prayer Meeting.

The greatest apostle of peace Mahatma Gandhi observed his all religions’ prayers every day. On 30 January 1948, after breaking his fast against the Hindu - Muslim riots, as he was walking towards the altar for his evening prayers he was fatally shot. This was perhaps the saddest day in the history of humanity.

The program will consist of speeches of representatives of NSW Government and India, prayers of number of influential religious leaders representing variety of world’s religions and music performances.

Date: 15 February 2012

Venue: Theatrette at Parliament House of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney

The Hon. Victor Dominello MP, Minister for Citizenship and Communities has kindly agreed to host the event.

Note: The event is only by invitation.
Booking essential - pr@bhavanaustralia.org or 1300 BHAVAN.

Indian Culture as defined by Mahatma Gandhi and embraced by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.

“Indian culture stands for synthesis of the different cultures that have come to stay in India, that have influenced Indian life and that, in their turn, have themselves been influenced by the spirit of the soil. This synthesis will naturally be of the swadeshi type where each culture is assured its legitimate place.”

Indian culture is therefore Indian. It is neither Hindu; nor Islamic, nor any other wholly. It is a fusion of all and essentially Eastern. And everyone who calls himself or herself Indian is bound to treasure that culture, be its trustee, and resist any attack upon it.” Mahatma Gandhi

Gandhi was a devoutly religious man. He had a deep understanding of the essentials of Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism and Jainism. These religions shaped his spiritual outlook. Thinkers like Henry David Thoreau, Leo Tolstoy and Ruskin who greatly influenced him were also greatly religious people.

Gandhi pleaded for deep mutual understanding of the humanity to learn from each other. He said, “Religion must help humanity towards its ethical goals on earth.”

HOLI MAHOTSAV 2012, 23-25 March

Darling Harbour and Tumbalong Park, Sydney

We invite you for 10th celebration of the Festival of Colors, Harmony and Friendship. Holi Mahotsav! Three days long celebrations, four hunderd artists from all over the world, Friday - School day, Saturday - street procession and traditional bonefire and Sunday - color throwing.

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