New Year and Anniversary Celebrations 2023– Gayatri Mandir, Boondall

BY DHArMEsH PrAsAD Jai Shri Ram

GAYATri Mandir welcomed 2023 on an optimistic note; this is the third consecutive year Moreton Bay Ramayan Mandali has supported the Mandir on New Year’s Day celebration. The day started with reciting 11 hanuman Chalisa; recitation enriches the soul – antahkaran ki shudi, creates a beautiful vibe, a sense of joy and peace. President of Moreton Bay Ramayan Mandali, Mr Praveen, has vowed to support the Mandir every New year’s celebration in coming years. The management of HSQ is thankful for Mandal’s support.

Pujaniye Pt Brijesh Maharaj performed the hawan and delivered a solid and profound message of peace and goodwill; he spoke on sewa and Bhumi Daan. He said it is a divine and rare opportunity to do Bhumi Daan in one’s lifetime. This is an essence for spiritual progress and personal development. Pt Brijesh Maharaj also reminded us of the significance of a Mandir; it provides a space for the community to come together to worship and evolve in their spiritual journey and helps build a solid and united community.

Vice President Dharmesh Prasad expressed the same sentiments; he briefly touched on and updated on the Bracken Ridge Project, Scope of work has been sent to four designers, and the tender is due on 23 January 2023. Vice President also reminded the devotees that there is much work to be done and that the public needs massive support to complete the Bracken Ridge Project. Finally, the Vice President thanked the Ramayan Mandali and the devotees who graced the Mandir, wished everyone a happy new year, and hoped 2023 would bring new opportunities and possibilities.

One of our true devotees, Mr and Mrs Niranjan Prasad and his family, were mukhya yajman for the day, the family have been providing selfless sewa over the years, and we look forward to their continued support.

On 26th January Hindu Society of Qld celebrated its 32nd anniversary at Gayatri Mandir. It is worth noting, and we pay our respects and blessings to Past Presidents who had the foresight and a vision to have a Hindu Mandir in Brisbane. Consecutive

Committees have provided services/sewa to the Mandir and devotees; we would like to applaud and be proud that we call Gayatri Mandir a place of our own.

Every Community needs its place to practise its culture and spiritual practice so that this becomes a model and a learning experience for our young generations.

Under our enthusiastic and passionate Teacher/ Secretary, Mrs Nirmala Shandil, Bal Vikash commenced on 29th January; we have 20 children enrolled for the year 2023; she has taught our young children since 2019.

Mrs Shandil is truly an inspiration; she says, “to nurture and teach kids is a privilege, and to teach a child how to write and speak our language is magical”. Mrs Shandil is grateful to her husband, Pt Suresh Shandil, who has been a constant source of motivation, encouragement, and support. We believe that she and her hard-working team will make an immeasurable change to our young people’s lives for the better and the memories that will last their lifetimes.

We are also happy to report that under the guidance and leadership of Mrs Anita Ram (ExPresident) and Events Coordinator with her team of volunteers have been diligently working hard to provide space for Weddings, Birthdays and private pooja held at Gayatri Mandir. This has created a niche market for the Mandir and has added another income stream for the Hindu Society of Qld.

Thank you, team!

For All bookings and enquiries, please contact Mrs Anita Ram on mobile at 0452 504 502 or visit our website for bookings.

Please visit our website www.hindusocietyqld.org. au; our email address is gayatrimandirqld@gmail. com. We have feedback and a contact us page; feel free to provide feedback, and we will be happy to oblige!

UPCOMiNG EVENTs

Shiv Chalisa every Monday: 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm

Ramayan Recital every Tuesday: 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm

17 February to 19

February: Mahashivratri

25 February –Sundarkand programs begin at 6.30 pm, followed by Prasad and Mahaprasad

22 March to 30 March:

Ram Naumi Sundarkand and Trayodashi are held every month at the mandir; please visit our website and Facebook page for details and sponsorship. Regular updates will be sent to all devotees via Facebook and SMS messages.

Stay Connected with the Hindu Society of Queensland Website www. hindusocietyqld.org.au

Facebook: Hindu Society of Qld and email us at gayatrimandirqld@gmail. com

Phone: (07) 38653164

Address: 178 Lyndhurst Rd, Boondall QLD