Happy Navaratri 2012

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Federation of Indian Associations of ACT Inc

Happy Navaratri & Dushehra

On behalf of FINACT Executive Committee and member associations, I extend seasons greetings and best wishes on the eve of Navaratri and Dushehra.

The festival is devoutly observed by young and elders alike - fasting or adhering to strict diet, and playing garba and dandiya during 10 day celebrations.

Jayanti Gupta
President FINACT


Dear Visitor,
FINACT T-20 Cricket Tournament As you are aware, FINACT T-20 Rolling Trophy Cricket Tournament is being held annually. Subcontinent communities in the ACT, applauded the FINACT Sub Committee for conducting the inaugural tournament in a grand fashion. It is just an advice that the sub committee is working on the formalitoies and schedule for this year's tournament. Please get ready with name and members of your team to compete. You may also assist us by finding sponsors for this tournament.	Vishnu Shiva Mandir celebrations, From 16^th Oct to 24^th Oct 2012- Pooja Commence: 6:30 pm Lalitha Sahasranamam Chanting: 7:15 to 7:45 pm Navaratri Mahima Reading by Children: 7:50 pm to 8:00 pm Deeparadhana by 8:30 pm Cultural Program everyday - 8:00 pm onwards. For more information, please contact the priest on (02) 6286 6404. Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre The HTCC cordially invites the entire HTCC community to join with family and friends for the celebrations. The HTCC has been celebrating Navratris since Tuesday 16^th Oct including "Dandia and Garba” every night at the Temple, “Mata Ki Chowki” on Friday 19^th Oct, "Kanya Puja on Durga Ashtami” Monday 22^nd Oct and concluding with “Dushera” on Wed 24^th October 2012. For more information, please contact on (02) 6259 3057.
Ya devi Sarva Bhuteshu Shakti Roopena sansthita, Namstasyai Namstasyai Namstasyai Namo namaha GODDESS BLESS US ALL	Sharad Purnima Gujarati Samaj of ACT presents once again an evening of "Ras-Garba” on Oct 27 at Belconnen High School from: 6.00 pm.		Diwali Mela on 11 Nov Diwali is a time for lots of music and dance, plenty of fun & colour for people of all ages. Canberra community has been witnessing annually some great shows at the Diwali mela held in the historic Glebe Park. For more information, please contact on (02) 6282 2202.
INDIA Chronicle A Monthly E-Newsletter from the High Commission of India in Australia.		Sachin Tendulkar AO “This is a very special honour, very rarely awarded to someone who is not an Australian citizen or an Australian national,” Ms Gillard said. Tendulkar will receive an AM, making him a member of the Order of Australia.