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Heritage

'Sita' preparing for defence services, 'Ram' works in bank

With Dussehra round the corner, Ramlilas are being staged at many places in the capital. In one such Ramlila, the girl playing Sita is preparing for the defence services while the boy playing Ram is working in a bank

New Zealand

Bihar Samaj in Auckland celebrate Teej Festival

The Bihar Jharkhand Samaj of Australia and New Zealand on Monday, September 2 celebrated the Teej festival with the community members in a private residence in Papatoetoe.

Events

Diwali and Bandhi Chhorh Divas celebrated at Sikh temples around Auckland

The joyous season of festivals continued with gurudwaras around the country celebrating Bandi Chhorh Divas, an important historic event in Sikh religion on Wednesday, November 7, the day of Diwali.

New Zealand

Hamilton’s Telugu Association hosts Sankranti Samaralu

“The NZTA Hamilton committee is constantly striving to generate interest among the Telugu people about their rich culture resulting in more such events in Hamilton,” newly appointed president of Telugu Association-Hamilton Branch Sudhamsh Damara said.

Heritage

Tracing the story of Rakhi in India’s history and traditions

Celebrated on a full moon day in the month of August, this festival not only brings the brother and the sister together but also binds the family as one and ties stronger bonds with one another.