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Friday, August 22, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 73
Hindu Heritage Month is a collaborative initiative of many Hindu organisations to raise awareness and celebrate the true ethos and culture of Hindu civilisation.
Hindu Organisations, Temples and Associations (HOTA) Forum will be coordinating this by partnering with various organizations in New Zealand and is inviting all Dharma-based organizations across New Zealand to come together in October 2022 to showcase their contribution to New Zealand society and highlight the timeless wisdom and richness of Hindu civilization such as equality, inclusivity, social cohesion, hope, and happiness.
The concept of Hindu Heritage Month started in North America last year and following its success, it is now celebrated in many countries including NZ.
"This is an opportunity to showcase the diversity and richness of Hindu civilisation. The interesting thing about the month-long festivities is that there is no set programme or uniformity. Instead, each participating organisation is free to do the programming of their choice. The event could be held in-house or public, could be religious, spiritual, or cultural," says Dr Guna Magesan, Coordinator of the Hindu Heritage Month NZ.
"We realise that Hindu Temples, Organisations and Associations have their regular programmes or organise special programmes. We are requesting interested/ willing organisations to nominate one or two programmes happening in the month of October for the Hindu Heritage Month. If interested, please respond to this message with your confirmation with the programme, coordinator, and the date of the event.
Already we have enough interest from various groups. For example, Hindu Youth New Zealand will do a workshop on Leadership and Capability Development in Auckland. Dunedin Hindu Temple Society is contributing two events (Durga Puja and Diwali Mela) for Hindu Heritage Month."
Hindus represent one of the fastest-growing immigrant communities in NZ. It is a contributing community, backed by solid family structure and good education. The Hindu community is well integrated into NZ society, enriching it not only with outstanding professional contributions but also with its rich cultural heritage.
For more information and to partner with HOTA Forum New Zealand for Hindu Heritage Month please contact Dr Guna Magesan on hindu.nz@gmail.com or 0210345621
Hindu Heritage Month is a collaborative initiative of many Hindu organisations to raise awareness and celebrate the true ethos and culture of Hindu civilisation.
Hindu Organisations, Temples and Associations (HOTA) Forum will be coordinating this by partnering with various organizations in New...
Hindu Heritage Month is a collaborative initiative of many Hindu organisations to raise awareness and celebrate the true ethos and culture of Hindu civilisation.
Hindu Organisations, Temples and Associations (HOTA) Forum will be coordinating this by partnering with various organizations in New Zealand and is inviting all Dharma-based organizations across New Zealand to come together in October 2022 to showcase their contribution to New Zealand society and highlight the timeless wisdom and richness of Hindu civilization such as equality, inclusivity, social cohesion, hope, and happiness.
The concept of Hindu Heritage Month started in North America last year and following its success, it is now celebrated in many countries including NZ.
"This is an opportunity to showcase the diversity and richness of Hindu civilisation. The interesting thing about the month-long festivities is that there is no set programme or uniformity. Instead, each participating organisation is free to do the programming of their choice. The event could be held in-house or public, could be religious, spiritual, or cultural," says Dr Guna Magesan, Coordinator of the Hindu Heritage Month NZ.
"We realise that Hindu Temples, Organisations and Associations have their regular programmes or organise special programmes. We are requesting interested/ willing organisations to nominate one or two programmes happening in the month of October for the Hindu Heritage Month. If interested, please respond to this message with your confirmation with the programme, coordinator, and the date of the event.
Already we have enough interest from various groups. For example, Hindu Youth New Zealand will do a workshop on Leadership and Capability Development in Auckland. Dunedin Hindu Temple Society is contributing two events (Durga Puja and Diwali Mela) for Hindu Heritage Month."
Hindus represent one of the fastest-growing immigrant communities in NZ. It is a contributing community, backed by solid family structure and good education. The Hindu community is well integrated into NZ society, enriching it not only with outstanding professional contributions but also with its rich cultural heritage.
For more information and to partner with HOTA Forum New Zealand for Hindu Heritage Month please contact Dr Guna Magesan on hindu.nz@gmail.com or 0210345621
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