Temples observe Navaratri festival
It will be celebrated by various temples from now until October 11.
Navaratri is a Hindu festival which is celebrated in late September/early October each year. The dates of the festival are determined according to the lunar calendar.
On the South Coast, various temples will be observing the festival.
* The Umbango Sri Siva Soobramoniar Temple will observe: Navaratri from now until Friday, October 11, with daily prayers at 18:00; a Jhunda prayer will be held this Sunday (6th) from 10:00; Muruga Shasti will be observed on Tuesday, October 8 from 18:30; Maha Saraswathi prayer on Friday, October 11 with hawan at 18:00; Purtassi prayer on Saturday, October 12 at 15:00 and Raam Bhajan prayer from 19:00. For further information, contact Kevin Govender on 083 3753876 or Cohen Pillay on 076 4062386.
* The Shree Hanuman Sanathan Dharma Sabha Mandir invites all to its Navaratri prayer from October 3 to 12. Weekday prayers start at 18:00 and at 15:00 on weekends. Maha Saraswati puja will be observed on Thursday, October 10, and Khanya puja on Friday, October 11, at 18:00. Join the mandir for a week of daily prayers, recitals, hawans and bhajans. For more information, contact Veena Lakhan on 067 0688282.
* The Shree Raam Narayan Temple Society in Marburg will observe Navaratri from October 3 to 12, with Sri Durga Naumi on Friday, October 11 and Vijay Dashmi on Saturday, October 12 from 10:00. The officiating priest is Pundit Piyush Mishra. For more information, contact Singh Samsunder on 083 3008382.
* The Hibiscus Coast Navaratri Committee will host its annual Navaratri prayer at the Port Shepstone Arya Samaj in Andreason Street from October 3 to 11. Prayers take place at 18:00 on weekdays and 14:00 on weekends. For further information, contact Anosha Ramouthar on 074 8976413 or Rajeen Nuncoomar on 083 2626930.
* The Port Shepstone Hindu Cultural Federation will host the annual Diwali Show at the Andhra Sabha Hall on Saturday, October 26. It promises to be an exciting event with a variety of entertainment, sketches and cultural activities for young and old.
The day will start with a float procession and cultural activities through the Port Shepstone CBD, ending with light lunches and snacks being served.
The evening event will host a popular band as well as local artists with a fun-filled lineup that will build on the success of last year.
The federation is still negotiating for approval of an aerial fireworks display, which will be the highlight of the event. For further information, call Selvan Chetty on 083 5561726.
* Diwali or Deepavali will be celebrated on October 31.
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