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EDITORIAL SUB COMMITTEE lll Smt. Indira Gajria l Shree Mukesh Bhatia l Miss.Pushpa Ne-Gandhi

CONTENTS

lll Announcement 2 lll Real Life Actors 9

lll Dusshera 5 lll From 6XL to 2 XL 10

lll AGM - TBSF 2018 5 lll Newly wed/New bundle of joy 11

lll Chintan 6 lll Bahrain news 13 l l Editorial 7 lll Shraddhanjali 14 l l Treat 9

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1 ANNOUNCEMENT

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2 KAALINDI NURSERY ACTIVITES

KAALINDI NURSERY RAS GARBA CELEBRATION AND BEST COSTUME COMPETITION

OUR RESPECTED JUDGES SMT. INDIRA GAJRIA, SMT. SUMITA GANDHI SMT. RENUKA GAJRIA

POEM RECITATION & FANCY DRESS COMPETITION

3 DUSSHERA CELEBRATION

4 DUSSEHRA 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - Editor TBSF 2019 Dussehra – 2018 - Dussehra Celebration Annual General Body Meeting - 2018 - Thathai Shri Thathai Bhatia Panchayat Trust has Bhatia Shewafund. organized Priti Bhojan Prashad for our On Saturaday 25th November 2018 at Thathai

Thathai Bhatia Members, at Kewal Baugh on Bhatia Shewa Fund Premises in hall No. 1, Annual

th 18 October 2018. Authentic Traditional Bhatia General Meeting was held at 11:00 am. Members food TAARI,TADHAALI POTT, CHOKHA, from all age group requested here to take part in BATTATANJA TUKK SALUNA, community activities. KACHORI,GAARAN CHOKHAN JI PURI & The Members at AGM meeting are welcome PAPAD was the menu for this festive occasion. with Masala Tea & served Thathai Bhatia Authentic People from Mumbai, Dubai & Bahrain have light refreshment. graced the event with their presence. People have Our Hon.Gen. Secretary shree Omprakash Gajria enjoyed meeting their relatives & friends on has warmly welcome all members, & read out the Dussehra festival in Kewal Baugh premises. minutes of the last Genral meeting,which was held Makar Sankrat the festival of occasion to do on 17th Dec. 2017 charity donations and other pious deeds. Our Hon.Treasurer Shree Navinchandra Gajria

Kewal Baugh Trust, a public charitable institution, has given the details of annual report & Audited every year on Makar Shankrat Day organize Lunch Statement of accounts for the year ended program & even distribute old clothes for less 31st March 2018 & with Members fortunate & needy people in society. Our discussed vital points regarding community members who would like to contribute income andexpenditure account of Thathai donation in cash or old clothes in a good & Bhatia Shewa Fund. wearable condition for coming Makar Shankrat Our Hon. President Shri Ashok Gajria has day, please submit your contribution in Kewal remembered, Pioneer of Thathai Bhatia Baugh office. Shewafund Late Shri BhagiBha/ Maghanmal SHREE THATHAI BHATIA PANCHAYAT ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING Assanmal Kikla a Man with mission who had will be held on 13th January 2019 worked hard to give our community the legacy of Sunday at Panchayat Building Thathai Bhati Shewafund. at 11.30 a.m.

5 CHINTAN the initiation mantra and is himself qualified to the A way to Pushti Darshan specified by Shri Vallabh , the path initiation and Ashok Gajria the guru dome

This was my first effort to say something about All at presently very disorderly but carried on due the path of pushti bhakti . I will continue to narrate to the guru’s relation with Shri Vallabh . Few gurus the principles the way i understand . in case i falter who are greatly engaged studying and passing on concerning the true meaning of said principle true knowledge to us are criticized by their own please do correct me with an explanation . I am allpracticing clan and their followers of that large very much convinced that most of us are unaware group of followers too unfortunately as they hardly of the basics . In fact the best part of this system refer to Shri Vallabh’s teachings directly , they like is not even mentioned by us and that is nirgun to relish the bliss of ignorance . bhakti of the sakar brams . My Childhood Memory - Ashoka Gajria Friends wonder why I say something against For as long as my memory serves me, I would like about exhibition of personal ‘SAWARUP’. and to share an anecdote here, when eating I’m they think I am suggesting to deprive them of habituated to “Save the Best for Last”. I will leave a darshan tiny morsel of it to savor at the end. This happened, Actually who am I to deprive anyone from having once I was devouring idlis my mom made, and dashan to one’s own deity !! My point of decided to end the meal with a scoop of delicious reference is that of privacy of love. Be it mundane coconut chutney. As I was doing so, and just when I or spiritual sense is in meeting and entirely was about to gulp the chutney down, I crunched personal affair . When one conducts ‘sewa’ and down on a clove, and that is the taste I ended up darshan at home one must feel the pain of with. That very moment I began to draw a parallel seperation too . with life. We try to savor a bit of joy from here, and

Mahaprabhuji’s theory about existence and its a bit from there, but inevitably, we will come upon functioning is in collaboration with hindu scriptures something unpleasant that will wipe away the taste but his method of self-realisation is unique and of whatever pleasure we hitherto accumulated. therefore be practiced after proper conceptual Thank you, oh bitter clove, for the valuable lesson. knowledge is given to the disciple in two stages There’s no such thing as saving the best for last. to and be watched carefully by the guru who pass Life is a sum total of irreplaceable moments that on the mantra on behalf of Shri Vallabh a person are contingent upon us to turn into meaningful lessons.

6 EDITORIAL - nasal cavity as well as skull or brain region. If we concatenate means join together the above Editor syllables into one mantra, it create ß mantra. Chanting sequentially activates the stomach, ßßß mantra is made with three letters A, U, M. spinal cord, throat, nasal and brain regions.

The meaning of “A” in Sanskrit “Utpan hona” it Yogis claims that chanting ßßß mantra improves means to create. our concentration level, gives peace and steadiness to our mind, reduces mental stress The meaning of “U” in Sanskrit “Udna” it means and clears all worldly thoughts. Scientists were do development. curious to find out more about the power of ßßß The meaning of “M” in Sanskrit “Maun ho jana” it mantra and claim of Yogis and they have done means to be”Brahmlin” researches on ßßß and at the end they have verified such claims with the help of science and Aum, or Ohm is not only a word, but it is ßßß modern technology. Before some years the Mahamantra and consider as ßßß therapy with scientists conducted an experiment and proved powerful effect.ß chanting effects on our soul, that ß has special effect and we can improve body and mind. ßßß mantra has a special effect our concentration level and also concluded that and ß chanting has special vibration and through regular chanting of ßßß mantra can treat this effect of vibration we can take benefits for our depression and epilepsy. Yogis claimed that good health and peace of mind. Through P chanting ßßß mantra reduces mental stress, cures meditation we can be free from many mental depression, improves focus and concentration diseases. We can cure physical and mental level, calms the mind and leads to better well- disease through just ßßß sound. It has positive being, peace and happiness is 100% proven by energy. the scientists.

Let’s know what mantra is. A mantra is made of ßßß chanting generates energy like young man. If syllables of Sanskrit language which exert their you are tired and feel weakness, just chant ßßß influence by its meaning of sound . mantra with deep breath and you will feel you energetic and tireless. Chanting effects on our 8 Different syllables of mantra have different ßßß vibration patterns which affect different parts of body and it generates Oxygen for both our body human body and mind, by chanting “aaaaa”, we and our brain, so we feel energetic quickly can feel the sensation so resonance of nervous chanting OM . It is said to improve your endorphins system in our stomach and chest region. If we that make you feel refreshed and relaxed. If you chant “ooooo”, it creates sensations in our throat want to be free from fatigue, Aum mantra is the and chest region and resonates with them. Same best remedy for it. ßßß Mantra helps to control way, if we chant “mmmmm”, it resonates with the anger, frustration, irritation, sadness or

7 disappointment. It will helps to analyze all You can go in to the sleep in just few situations in a better manner. If you feel panic minutes. This is proven and effective during any situations, just chant ßßß with deep way for go to sleep in just a few minute. breathing. Aum chanting is the best for quick relief People who do meditation and chant & remove poisonous elements from the body. OM Aum mantra before go to sleep can chanting keeps the control of heart and blood flow. enjoy better sleep with a peaceful mind. The constant deep breathing process along with Our sleep patterns will gradually the vibrations helps in getting rid of toxins. Medical regularize and the quality of sleep will studies have found that chanting ßßß with also enhance, so before go to sleep concentration enables you to reduce the sound Aum everyday. adrenaline levels that in turn helps in reducing the l Chanting Aum with some particular stress levels. Pranayam the lungs will be stronger. l Thyroid can be cured by chanting ßßß with Breadh deeply and sound loud voice. The vibrations create during Oooooooooooooouuuuuuuuuummmmmmm. chanting Aum and the vibrations do Everyday 10 to 15 time follow this positive effect on Thyroid and slowly it sound pattern and feel free from Lungs can cure. So the patients of Thyroid problems. should everyday chant Aum mantra in the l Backbone / Chine: The vibrations morning and in the evening. creates to chanting the first letter of

l Aum chanting keeps the control of heart Aum. From this vibration the backbone and blood flow. The constant deep effected and the capacity of backbone breathing process along with the increase. vibrations helps in getting rid of toxins. l Help to Keep Stress Free: Chanting

l If you have eaten much food and there is Aum Mantra the whole body be free a problem of digestion, jus take deep from stress and you will be feel relax. breath and sound Aum in mind. For this Medical studies have found that the digestion system be better. chanting ßßß with concentration enables you to reduce the adrenaline levels that l Due to the disconnection with world and in turn helps in reducing the stress various worries, your heart beat and levels. respiration process normalizes. Chanting Aum makes our heart more l Chanting the powerful “ßßß” mantra, you efficient in its working. will get motivated to try this ßßß therapy for yourself regularly. l If you cannot sleep in time at night, chant Aum in mind and you will be feel sleepy.

8 DIWALI TREAT Real Life Actors PANCHAM - THE R D

BURMAN NIGHT Subhash Bhatia Windsor Ontario Deepa & Bharat Chachra On the silver screen as well in our life there FREE CONCERT FOR THE THATHAI BHATIA are certain real life characters who influence COMMUNITY ON 1ST NOVEMBER 2018 IN and mold our character and leave their DUBAI impression on our lives. Deepa & Bharat Chachara hosted a free Diwali On the screen the actors are performing roles event for the Thathai Bhatia community on which are tailored to their character and are Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the Sheikh Rashid paid to perform but in real life all those who Auditorium, The Indian High School, Dubai. come into our life are sent by God to play an important role in our real life. The musical concert was a live audio musical journey titled ‘Pancham – The Genius of R D I can remember certain members of my family Burman’. The 2 ½ hour concert was performed by who have left their permanent mark on my life. musicians from the Pune based group Niche There were many other people who came to Entertainment and was attended by 1212 people my life but the list will be long so I want to from the community. narrate the names of my family only. This was the 2nd successive year that the duo My Dad taught me to be brave and always couple has hosted a FREE event for the speak Truth in life.. community after last year’s concert ‘100 years of Bollywood’. The concert was much awaited and My Mom taught me that life is a never ending created a lot of hype within the community and battle and you have two options either to Win this was supported extensively by the local media or Lose. houses like Gulf News Newspaper, Zee TV, Zee My sister Chandra taught me that reading and Cinema & 106.2 BIG FM. writing will make you cherish every moment The event was supported by Bhatia Business of life. house of Dubai. The Chief guest for the event was My eldest brother Gulab who was very the Consul General of to Dubai, H.E. Vipul handsome taught me that grooming and along with prominent local and Indian business keeping clean in mind and Soul will reward leaders. The event started off with the lighting of you with Good Health. the lamp by parents of Deepa & Bharat Chachara, Smt. Praful & Shri Jaiprakash Bhatia and Smt. My 2nd elder brother Arun who spoke many Jaya & Shri Mulji Chachara along with the Consul languages with fluency and a great singer.I General of India, H.E. Vipul. The main sponsors learnt that learning many languages will break for the event, Smt. Jyoti Bhatia (from Desi Bistro) down barriers between people and you will & Shri Bharat Bhatia (from Conares) were also make tons of friends. presented with floral bouquets. My youngest brother Ramesh has taught me The musical program held the crowd spell bound to keep all legal papers regarding property and the guests were glued to their seats for the ownership in order and in a safe place. next 2.5 hours. Each song elicited loud slaps, cheering and wild whistling. Finally I feel blessed and thank Lord for sending such good and noble persons in The program was a true crowd puller and a perfect my life. Family were Life begins & Love never start to the festive season to bring the community ends. The Love of family is Life’s greatest together. Blessings ! Jai Shree Krishna ! {Pictures on page No. 18}

9 From 6XL to 2 XL- and avoid breads and rotis at night. I don’t believe in brown bread as we all have grown up eating white bread. Have your dinner by 8:00 pm as our Dinesh Khiara - Dubai body needs two hours to digest our food. Add ghee to your food as ghee is the best for our body, Olive Walking & running is good and helpful for oil and sunflower oil are just market gimmicks. As everyone. Dinesh Khiara from Dubai shares his I always say eat everything but in moderate and personal experience, how he has turned himself burn out the fat in the next 24 hours so that the fat from stout to skinny & to burn calories, controlling is not stored in your body. Walk, cycle, do yoga, Mind is one of the best exercise ! meditation also helped me to control my mind. “Your only limit is you...fitness is not a destination, Learn to say a No to anything served to you. Have for me it’s a journey, a journey that I will take forever. one or t wo cups of green tea with fresh ginger and Fitness is my lifestyle and it is my religion. “Your lemon. You never change your life until you step body is your temple, treat it well.” out of your comfort zone; change begins at the end of your comfort zone. “I still can’t believe I would lose or shred one kilo of my body weight and here I am today after losing Just let yourself out of those beds, sofas and office 51 kilos of my weight. It was not so tough as I chairs and plan to go for regular walk. ”Walking . . thought it would be. Just control your mind and you . is how the body measures itself against the earth. will win anything you do in life, I used to wait for If you seek creative ideas go walking. that one cheat day then thinking about the other Angels whisper to a man when he goes for a walk.” days when I used to eat in proper portions but now Instead of challenging people to put up their I don’t even cheat on cheat days as my body pictures, High time we post and tag someone who doesn’t accept more. One thing I have realized in needs to reduce weight and be fit and lead a this journey is eat less and you don’t feel hungry at healthy life. all for the rest of the day. Many people who meet me ask me to share my diets and workouts but Much love to my wife Anjali Khiara, Bharat Khiara always remember follow whatever diet or workout and my family for appreciating and respecting my you have been advised by your nutritionist or a drive.” Professional gym trainer. Do regular body check “Be BOLD when you LOSE...! ups and always consult your family doctor first Be CALM when you WIN...! before starting your journey of weight loss. I eat Changing the face can change nothing.. everything and don’t starve myself to death which But, Facing the change can change many people do and it shows on their faces. Take everything. a small plate and a tea spoon to have your daily Eat Healthy, Live Healthy, Stay Healthy. meals, have your breakfast within 2 hours once Stay healthy! Stay fit! Stay blessed!” you get out of your bed every morning, have lots of salads and drink butter milk before your lunch [Pictures on page No. 18]

10 New Arrivals Congratulations to Newly Married Couples ! Of all the gifts bestowed upon us, the greatest miracles of all, is the “Marriage is a covenantal union miracle of life,the birth of child, a designed by God to enable both wondrous little magical soul……… partners to fully live out their divine purpose for being.” u Vanita (D/o Kamala Kishan Bhatia) and u 4th September 2018 - Jaipur Prakash Rao S/oSmt. JayLaxmi & Shri Chiragh s/o Smt. Chitra & Anil Bhatia Hanumanth Rao ) were blessed with a baby And girl on 17 August 2018 in Dubai. Bhavika D/o Smt. Renu & Shri Manu Bachhani. u Vivek ( S/o Smt. Jyoti & Shri Bharat u Wedding Reception Bhatia and Shruti ( D/o Smt. Ritu & Vishawjeet 8th September 2018 - Mumbai Shethi) were blessed with a baby girl on 18 Ayushi D/o Smt. Mamta & Shri Arjun Bhatia) August 2018 in Dubai And Ashraf S/o Rahtsbah & Mohammad u Meghna (D/o Smt. Kiron & Sunil Khiara Anees Bhaiji and Kunal (S/o Smt. Anita & Shri Mahesh u 14 th October 2018. Bengluru Pancholia were blessed with a baby boy on Rohit S/o Smt. Sheila & Shri Prakash August 22 , 2018 in Dubai. Java And u Rishi (S/o Smt Damyanti & Shri Govind Meghna (D/O Smt. Viji & Murali s. Kumar Chandrapota and Vanita (D/o SMt. u th Lata & Lalit Bhatia were being blessed with a 19 November 2018 – Dubai baby girl. Mohit (S/o Smt. Veena & Shri Arun D. Bhatia u Sneha ( D/o Mrs. Neela & Mr.Mukesh And Gandhi and Mayur (S/o Mrs. Bhavani Devraj Bhakti (D/O Smt. Meenal & Shri Sandip Kaunder were blessed with a baby girl on Gandhi. September 26, 2018 in Dubai. u 23rd November 2018 – Bahrain Harsh (S/o Smt. Chandra & Shri Rajkumar u Rocky (S/O Smt. Rita & Shri Raju Bhatia Pancholia and Simran (D/O Deepa & Shri Rajkumar And Lalwani were blessed with a baby girl on Komal (D/O Smt. Harsha & Shri Mukesh November 04 2018 in Dubai. Kavlani. u 26th November 2018 – Dubai u Kinjal d/o Smt. Heena and Shri Mukund Porecha and Kapil (s/o Smt Kusum and Shri Mamta( D/o Smt. Usha & Shri Naresh Wagh Chandrasen Gandhi were blessed with a And baby boy on December 09 2018 in Dubai. Vishakh (s/o Smt. Latha & Shri Gopinath Pillai. 11 What you eat, *Who is your life partner ?* What you do for being Fit, *Father* How u deal with stress, *Mom* How much rest you give to it.. *Sister* Will decide how your body gonna respond. *Brother* *Husband* *Remember your body is the only permanent *wife* address where You live* *Son*

*Daughter* Your body is your asset/liabilty, which no one *friends...????* else can share.

*not at all* Your body is your Your body is your responsibility. Your real life partner Because... is Your *Body* You are the real life partner.

Once your body stops responding no one is *Be Fit forever* with you. Take care your self Money comes & goes *You and your body stay together from Birth till Relatives & Friends Death.* are not permanent. *Remember* What you do to your body is your No one can help your body other than you. responsibility and that will come back to You. * Healthy Living* Pranayama - for Lungs The more you care for your body, the Meditation - for Mind more your body will care for You. Yoga-asanas - for Body

Take care of your body its the only place you have to live.

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12 SHRADDHANJALI SHEWAFUND ONLINE MONTHLY MAGAZINE Shewafund online Monthly Magazine started by Life is eternal and Love is immortal and death our Samvad Editorial team on 31st of January is only boundary line,And boundary line is nothing, just the limit of our sight. 2018. Computer Science & smart phone have Date Name spread their wings in each & every field, so to just 06/08/2018 Shri Pankaj Ladharam Bhatia – pace with latest technology and to involve our Mumbai. young generation from every corner of the world, 08/08/2018 Shri Ishwari(Paba) Motiram Bhatia - Mumbai. our Samvad team has launched this Digital Digest, 10/08/2018 Smt Saraswati Dipchand Gandhi – which contains most of the subjects, relating to our India. Thathai Bhatia Traditions & culture. 19/08/2018 Shri Vinod Kumar S. Gajria – Mumbai. It is like golden opportunity for our whole community 01/09/2018 Shri Mahesh Assandas Bhatia – to share your articles, poems, arts & craft skills & Mumbai. many more things online. Shewafund online Monthly 02/09/2018 Smt. Pushpa Ram Khiara – Mumbai Magazine will publish on every last date of 12/09/2018 Smt. Shanta Jayant Gajria- Mumbai Month.Your views are welcome to make this Digital 18/09/2018 Shri Naresh T. Bhatia – Mumbai. Digest more interesting. Your support & 20/09/2018 Shri Pritamji Lalchand Asarpota – Mumbai suggestions will be really appreciable. Send your 20/09/2018 Shri Tolaram Narsingdas Gandhi – contribution on email : [email protected] Bahrain 23/09/2018 Shri Ramchandra Gordhan Das - Mumbai SHARE A RESOURCE 24/09/2018 Shri Jaman D. Udeshi (Papoo Bha) – Mail your articles to: Dubai. The Editor - Ashok Gajria 20/10/2018 Smt. Jyoti Manoj Ashar(Jaanaini) - Mumbai Samvad, Thathai Bhatia Shewa Fund. 23/10/2018 Smt. Chandra Gunvat Joshi - Mumbai Shanker Galli, 29/10/2018 Shri Vinod Hiranand Bhatia – Dubai Kandivali (W), 01/11/2018 Smt. Sarala Kishanlal Gandhi – Mumbai - 400067. Mumbai Or Fax us on :(022) 28078719/ 04/11/2018 Smt. Sheela Dilip Udeshi – Sharjah/ UAE Phone : 28070377 24/11/2018 Smt. Chandravati Khubchand Bhatia For any queries contact : (Chonga) - Dubai E-mail : [email protected] 25/11/2018 Smt Keli Bai Issardas Asarpota. - [email protected] Mumbai Shewafund Tel no : 28074226 05/12/2018 Smt. Damyanti (Lata) Jaswant Kumar Panchayat Tel no : 28091770 Bhatia – Mumbai Kewal Baugh Tel no : 28072297 06/12/2018 Shri Govind Assandas Bhatia – This issue is also available online at Bahrain. www.sevafund.net.in 11/12/2018 Shrii Govin Mohanlal Bhatia - Mumbai 13 With Best Compliments FROM THATHAI BHATIA'S BAHRAIN P.O. Box 1498 Tel.: 17270259, 17256131 E-mail : [email protected] EVENTS HELD DURING AUGUST TO NOVEMBER 2018 BY TBHC-BAHRAIN

DETAILS OF EVENTS Blood Donation Camp – Friday, 31 August 2018

Blood Donation Camp was held on Friday, 31 August 2018 at the T.H.M.C. Auditorium, (Temple premises), Manama. This event is being conducted by THC, Bahrain every four months for over than 30 years. Around 150 people came forward for blood donation and made the event is a grand success. Shri , Nandmahotsav and Govinda (Matki phodo) – 3, 4 & 7 September 2018 respectively The captioned events were aptly celebrated with vigorous energy and enthusiasm in the Temple as in past years. On Monday, 3 September 2018, on the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, morning and evening Aartis and Darshans were held as per the planned time schedule. All evening Darshans were held in the THMC Auditorium. Over 4,500 devotees turned out for Darshans in the evening from 6.30pm till 10.30pm. On Tuesday, 4 September 2018, Nandmahotsav was celebrated. Morning Nandmahotsav Palna & Nand Gher Aanand Bhayo, etc. and evening darshans and aartis were held as per the regular time schedule as informed to the members. On Friday, 7 September 2018, Govinda (Matki Phodo) event was organised. As in the past, this year also two separate “Dahi-handis” were arranged; one for the children and the other for adults. Around 3,000 devotees attended the event with family and friends and had great fun. The event was also attended by H.E. Mr. Simon Martin, Ambassador of the United Kingdom in Bahrain along with his wife, Mrs. Sophie Martin. Snacks and juices were offered to all the attendees. Visit of Nobel laureate and Children’s Rights Activist, Mr. Kailash Satyarthi to temple – Thursday, 13 September 2018 Nobel Laureate and Children’s Rights Activist Mr. Kailash Satyarthi visited the Shri Krishna Temple Manama on Thursday, 13 September 2018. Mr. Satyarthi was in Bahrain with a high profile delegation of Nobel Peace Prize winners and took the opportunity to visit the 200 years old temple along with his wife and other dignitaries. He was received by the Honorary Vice-Chairman of the Thattai (Bhatia) Hindu Community, Mr. Bhagwan Asarpota and other Executive Committee members. Mr. Asarpota briefed him on the religious, cultural, philanthropic and social activities conducted by the temple and

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14 emphasized the religious tolerance prevalent in Bahrain which facilitated freedom to all communities to practise their religion freely. ”Saanjhi”, “Shraddha/Pitru Paksha” (Mahaalay) from Tuesday, 25 September 2018 to uesdayT 9 October 2018 Every day in the Temple, in the evening, beautiful Saanjhi Rangolis depicting Vraj-Bhoomi were made in front of Lord . Visit of PPG 108 Shri Manoj Bawashri – 2 to 8 October 2018 PPG 108 Shri Manoj Bawashri (from Vasai, Mumbai) along with Pushti Bhakti Kirtan Visharad Smt. Yogini Bhatia visited Bahrain during above period at the invitation of TBHC, Bahrain. Jeje delivered pravachan on GRUH SEVA and BHAGWAT LEELA, WITH INPUTS OF BHRAMAR GEET (IN HINDI) from 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm in the T.H.M.C. Auditorium which was attended by many vaishnavs. There was a special session of “Kirtan Sandhya and Jugalbandi” with Jeje, Mukesh Kirtaniyaji, Kailash Pania on Pakhwaj and pushti bhakti kirtan visharad Smt. Yogini Bhatia on the last day which was well attended and enjoyed by many vaishnavs. ”Dussehra” - Vijaya Dashmi on Thursday, 18 October 2018 Lord Shrinathji was offered Ankura (jowara sprouts) in the evening darshan from 06:00pm to 08:00pm with Aarti at 06:45pm. There was also Navaratri samapti celebrations by Shree Gujarati Samaj and Durga Puja celebration by Bengali samaj in the Temple premises on this festive occasion. ”Sharad Poornima – Rasotsav” on Wednesday, 24 October 2018 The auspicious festival of Sharad Poornima Rasotsav was celebrated on the Temple ground from 06:00pm to 08:00pm with Aarti at 06:45pm. Visit of Swami Abhedananda of Chinmaya Mission – Friday, 26 October 2018 Swami Abhedananda, Acharya, Chinmaya Mission, South Africa, visited Bahrain at the invitation of Chinmaya Society, Bahrain to present a series of talks in English on the topic of Joy of Devoted Life (Based on Bhagawad Gita Chapter – 12) from 21 to 25 October 2018 from 7.30pm to 9.00pm at Part Regis Lotus Hotel, Tent Auditorium, Juffair, Bahrain. On Friday, 26 October 2018 he presented an exclusive session in Hindi on the subject of Bhakti ki Shakti from 7.00pm to 9.00pm at THMC Auditorium, (Temple premises), Manama. Many devotees availed benefit of this opportunity. “This is Bahrain” road show event held in Rome, Italy – 3 to 7 November 2018 After touring a number of foreign capitals around the world (such as London, Berlin, Brussels, Paris, Washington DC, New York and Rome to showcase Bahrain’s cultural diversity, ‘This is Bahrain’ arranged a second trip to Rome, Italy from 3 – 7 November 2018. Arab diplomats from across the Middle East, along with representatives of various nations from 5 continents and many Interfaith leaders from around the world represented Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and Baha’i communities, at the historic gathering. The Thattai Hindu Community (THC), Bahrain was invited to participate and represented by Mr. Sushil Muljimal, Hon. Chairman of THC-Bahrain. 15 Deepavali Annakut, Brahman Bhojan, Thattai Bhatias Annual Get Together on Thursday 8 November 2018

As conducted every year, the captioned event was held successfully and comprised of “Govardhan Puja /Annakut darshans, Brahma Bhojan, joint Diwali Programme for the THC members” in the THMC Auditorium followed by “Priti Bhojan” for bhatia community on the Temple ground.

Govardhan puja was performed in a traditional manner at 11:00am.

Visit of Vaishnavacharya Shri Dwarkeshlalji Mahodayshri – Kadi, Ahmedabad – 10 to 15 November 2018

Aapshriji came to Bahrain along with his father Vaishnavacharya Shri Vrajeshkumarji Maharajshri and associates. During the above period he delivered a discourse on “SHRIMAD GITA SATSANG MAHOTSAV” (Based on Shrimad Bhagvad Gita) from 06:45 pm to 09:30 pm in the T.H.M.C. Auditorium which was attended by many vaishnavs. There was a special Q&A session with Jeje for Youths on the last day which was well received and attended.

“Tulsi Vivah / Prabodhinee Ekadashi / Devotthaapan” – Monday 22 November 2018

Darshan of this divine ceremony in temple was arranged from 06:00 pm onwards with Panchaamrut, Tilak, Tulsi-Pujan and Tulsi-Vivaah followed by aarti at 06:45pm. Many devotees attended this auspicious event.

Visit of H.E. the US Ambassador to Bahrain with family and other guests – Saturday 24 November 2018

He Justin H. Siberell, Ambassador of the United States of America to Bahrain, visited our Shrinathji Temple in Manama on Saturday, 24 November 2018. HE was accomp anied by his wife and mother as well as other guests, including Shaikha Hessa, Serendipity Chairman

Mr. Yousuf Salahuddin and Ajoor Textiles Proprietor Mr. Nabeel Ajoor. They were received by Hon Chairman Mr. Sushil Muljimal and other committee members, and few UAE visiting guests and accorded a ceremonial welcome with ‘tilak’ and flower garlands.

This was His Excellency’s first visit to the temple and he was very impressed with its 200 year old history. The guests were briefed about the temple background, festival celebrations, VIP visitors and charitable activities conducted by the Temple Managing Committee and the support for #TeamBahrain vision of HRH the Crown Prince Shaikh Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa. They were offered ‘Uparnas’ (holy scarves) and ‘prasad’ ( sweets).

21st Paatotsav (Establishment Anniversary) of the existing Bahrain Shrinathji Temple - Wednesday, 28 November 2018

Our present existing Shrinathji temple’s 21st Paatotsav (establishment Anniversary) was held on the above date with Tilak Darshan at 09:00 am and Bhavya Manorath Darshan from 06:15 pm onwards.

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Manoj Bawashri - Kirtan Sandhya

Makhan Matki phodo

Visitors Justin Siberell family and Yousuf Salahuddin

Shri Dwarkesh Lalji Mahodayshri

Visitors Kailash Satyarthi

17 Bharat Chachara & Jyoti Bhatia Deepa Chachara & Bharat Bhatia

Dinesh Khiara

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