March 8, 2010 · Filed under Swaha News · Leave a Comment 

You are cordially invited to the first in a series of Naad Brahma Music Concerts hosted by Swaha Gyaan Deepak Kirtan Mandali (GDKM). It will be held on Sunday 21st March during the holy Nav Raatri period from 10.00am to 11.30am at the GDKM Temple, #19 Chotoo Street Aranjuez, San Juan.

We are pleased to present The Minocha Brothers, a group of siblings who have all been involved in music for the last twelve years. They come from a musical family, which spans three generations. Their great grandfather was Pandit Seunarine Maharaj who was an excellent Sarangi and Dholak player in the 1940s. Vinay Minocha is a Medical Doctor, while Prashant Minocha is a Medical student at the University of the West Indies. Amal Minocha, the youngest, is a student of Presentation College San Fernando. They are the sons of Pediatrician Dr. Umang Minocha and Mrs. Sati Minocha. This trio has three CDs to their credit: Musical Magic (2002), Santosh (2006) and Khushboo (2009).

Read more about the Minocha Brothers on their Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Fernando-Trinidad-and-Tobago/The-Minocha-Brothers/143715014886

The concert will be broadcast live on the Swaha website at:
http://www.swahainternational.org/media-and-publications/swaha-live-broadcasts/

Directions to the GDKM:
http://www.swahainternational.org/about/institutions/gyaan-deepak-kirtan-mandali/

Facebook Event:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=352540254197

March 8, 2010 · Filed under Swaha News · 1 Comment 

February 20, 2010 · Filed under Swaha News · Leave a Comment 

You are cordially invited to Swaha’s National Phagwa Celebrations which will be held at the Swaha Hindu College on the 28th of February 2010. The programme is as follows:

3:00 – 4:00 – Chowtal singing from the various SWAHA centres/branches and other groups.
4:00 – 5.00 PM – Cultural program to be presented by the members of the Tulsi Manas Mandir and the students from the Swaha Hindu College (songs, dances etc).
5.00 – 5:30 PM: Play on Holika and Phagwa to be presented by students of the Swaha College.
5.30 PM: Address by Pundit Balram Persad.
5:45 – 5.50 PM: Vote of thanks.
6:00 PM: Burning of Holika.

Parking is available and drinks and food will be on sale. Come join us as we celebrate Holi!
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February 3, 2010 · Filed under Swaha News · Leave a Comment 

SWAHA SPORTS 2010 RESULTS

March Past
1st Divya Ashram
2nd Gyaan Deepak Kirtan Mandali
3rd SWAHA Hindu College
4th Sukh Shanti Bhakti Mandali
5th Tulsi Manas Mandir
6th Shri Raam Dhaam
7th Tulsi Manas Primary

Queen
1st Tulsi Manas Mandir
2nd Gyaan Deepak Kirtan Manir
3rd Divya Ashram
4th SWAHA Hindu College
5th Sukh Shanti
6th Shri Raam Dhaam
7th Tulsi Manas Primary

Athletic Events
1st Shree Raam Dhaam
2nd Tulsi Manas Mandir
3rd Sukh Shanti Bhakti Mandali
4th Divya Ashram
5th SWAHA Hindu College
6th Gyaan Deepak Kirtan Mandali
7th SEI + Om Shakti

January 23, 2010 · Filed under Swaha News · Leave a Comment 

As Hindus across the world prepare to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Maha Shiva Raatri, SWAHA is releasing a new publication to guide the aspirant on the path of devotion to Lord Shiva. Entitled Shiva Upaasanaa (ISBN : 978-976-8210-26-5), which means ‘worship of Shiva’, this latest project of SWAHA Publications provides a metaphysical understanding of Shiva worship. In addition, it also outlines a step-by-step guide to the performance of Shiva worship which individuals and families can use in the home. In his introduction, Paramacharya Pt. Hardeo Persad (Spiritual Head) indicated that the worship of Lord Shiva is integral to Hindu worship and leads to the attainment of the quality of spiritual dispassion. Shiva worship is therefore necessary in today’s world which is fraught with numerous physical, social and mental challenges. This expression of communication to the Divine is a form of Nitya Karma or daily activity to which everyone is duty-bound.

The first section of the book focuses on the nature of Shiva (the destroying and reabsorbing aspect of Divinity), and symbolic representations of the form itself that is iconographed in temples everywhere. There are also explanations of various mantras, including the miraculous effects of the powerful Mrityunjaya Mantra. This mantra is used to ward off untimely death, and frees one from the ravages of illnesses and all forms of pain. Some frequently asked questions pertaining to the worship of Shivaji are also answered in this segment of the book.

The latter segment of the publication deals exclusively with the physical preparations and the actual worship of Shiva. Designed for personalised use, all preliminary preparations are carefully and comprehensively explained. A pooja checklist and a step by step format for offerings and mantras are clearly laid out so that the devotee can make use of this valuable information at any time. Powerful Sanskrit Stotras pertaining to Lord Shiva are included for devotees wishing to offer praise to the divine and to overcome life’s obstacles.

SWAHA believes that this book will be an invaluable companion to the spiritual aspirant, especially at this present auspicious period of Maha Shiva Raatri. It is an offering that directs one to all forms of spiritual affluence. Shiva Upaasanaa is a must for every home and will be available from January 28th 2010 at Praimsingh’s (Chaguanas & Curepe), The Little Store (Curepe), Satanand Enterprises (Chaguanas), Oma’s Puja Store (San Fernando), The Puja Centre (Tunapuna), Agni Puja Store (St. Helena), Anjanie’s (Sangre Grande) and Bina’s Puja Store (Aranjuez). Orders are also accepted at SWAHA’s Head Office (Ph: 674-7384) and all SWAHA Centres and Branches. A full preview of the book is embedded below (Flash Player required).