Divali programme 2017 Programme

HIGH COMMISSION FOR THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO on the commemoration of

SATURDAY 21ST OCTOBER, 2017 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

42 BELGRAVE SQUARE, LONDON SW1X 8NT

Lakshmi Mata

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Forged from the love of liberty In the fires of hope and prayer With boundless faith in our Destiny We solemnly declare; Side by side we stand, Islands of the blue Caribbean Sea This our Native Land, We pledge our lives to thee Here every creed and race find an equal place, And may God bless our Nation Here every creed and race find an equal place, And may God bless our Nation

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION OF H.E. ORVILLE LONDON, HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

OPENING REMARKS H.E. Orville London, High Commissioner for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

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ORDER OF CEREMONY PAGE NO.

Opening Prayer

- Ms Devi Singh Clark and Mr Gobin Dwarika 6

Om Sidi Budhi Prayer

- Ms Devi Singh Clark and Mr Gobin Dwarika

Lighting of the Deyas Prayer to Mother Lakshmi - Pundit Bishnauth Persaud Pandey

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Bhajan No. 1

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- Ms Isabella Birbal

Ramayan Reading - Pundit Bishnauth Persaud Pandey Bhajan No. 2

- Mr Gobin Dwarika

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Ramayan Reading - Pundit Bishnauth Persaud Pandey 9

Bhajan No. 3

- Ms Dolly Rambarran

Bhajan No. 4

- Mr Ram Oree

Lakshmi Aartee

- Ms Isabella Birbal

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Closing Prayer

- Pundit Bishnauth Persaud Pandey

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Preeti Bhojan (Refreshments & Dinner)

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Hamay Dayaa Hey Raam, HeyKaro.

Raam, Hey Raam GAJANANAM BHOOTA Hamay Dayaa Karo.

GAJANANAM BHOOTA

GANADHI SEVITAM GANADHI SEVITAM GAJANANAM BHOOTA GANADHI SEVITAM OPENING PRAYER GAJANANAM BHOOTA GANADHI SEVITAM गजाननं भूतगणाद सेवतं GAJANANAM BHOOTA GANADHI SEVITAM

गजाननं भूतगणाद सेवतं गजाननं भूतगणाद सेवतं कपथ ् ूफलसारसेभतम गजाननंजब भूतगणाद वतं कपथ जबूफलसार भतम ् कपथ जबूफलसार भतम ् उमासुतं जब शोक ूफ वनाशकारणं कपथ लसार भतम ् उमासुतं शोक वनाशकारणं उमासुतं शोक वनाशकारणं नमामुतंवने वर पादपकजम ् ॥ उमास शोक वनाशकारणं नमाम वनेवर पादपकजम ् ॥ नमाम वनेवर पादपकजम ्॥ Gaja-[A]ananam Bhuuta-Ganna-[A]adi Sevitam Gaja-[A]ananam Bhuuta-Ganna-[A]adi Sevitam नमाम वने  वर पादपकजम ॥ ् Gaja-[A]ananam Bhuuta-Ganna-[A]adi Kapittha Jambuu-Phala-Saara BhakssitamSevitam Gaja-[A]ananam Bhuuta-Ganna-[A]adi Sevitam Kapittha Jambuu-Phala-Saara Bhakssitam Umaa-Sutam Shoka Vinaasha-Kaarannam Kapittha Jambuu-Phala-Saara Bhakssitam Gaja-[A]ananam Bhuuta-Ganna-[A]adi Sevitam Namaami Vighne[a-I]shvara Paada-Pangkajam Kapittha Jambuu-Phala-Saara Bhakssitam || Umaa-Sutam Shoka Vinaasha-Kaarannam Umaa-Sutam Shoka Vinaasha-Kaarannam Kapittha Jambuu-Phala-Saara Bhakssitam Umaa-Sutam Shoka Vinaasha-Kaarannam Namaami Vighne[a-I]shvara Paada-Pangkajam || Meaning: Namaami Vighne[a-I]shvara Paada-Pangkajam || Umaa-Sutam Shoka Vinaasha-Kaarannam (I Salute) Sri Gajananam ( Who is havingPaada-Pangkajam an Elephant Face), Namaami Vighne[a-I]shvara || Meaning: Who Meaning: is Served by the Bhuta Ganas (Celestial Attendants or Namaami Vighne[a-I]shvara Paada-Pangkajam || Meaning: Followers) and Others, (I Salute) Sri Gajananam ( Who is having an Elephant Fac (I Salute) Sri Gajananam ( Who is having an Elephant Fac Meaning: Who Attendants Eats the Core of Kapittha (Wood and Jambuan (Rose (I Salute) Sri ( Apple) Who is having Elephant Fac orGajananam Followers) and Others, Apple) Fruits, Attendants or Followers) and Others, (I Salute) Sri Gajananam ( Who is having an Elephant Fac Attendants or Followers) and Others, Eats of Kapittha (Wood Apple) Jambu ( Who Who is the Son of the DeviCore Uma (Devi Parvati) and the Cause of and Who Eats the Core of Kapittha (Wood Apple) and Jambu ( Attendants or Followers) and Others, Destruction of Sorrows, Eats Core of Kapittha (Wood Apple) and Who is thethe Son of Devi Uma (Devi Parvati) and theJambu Cause( Who is the Son of Devi Uma (Devi Parvati) and the Cause( Who at Eats the CoreofofVigneshwara Kapittha (Wood Apple) I Prostrate the Lotus-Feet ( the God Who and Jambu Who is the Son of Devi Uma (Devi Parvati) and the Cause I Prostrate at the Lotus-Feet of Vigneshwara ( the God Wh Removes Obstacles ).

IWho Prostrate at the Lotus-Feet of Vigneshwara ( the God Wh is the Son of Devi Uma (Devi Parvati) and the Cause I Prostrate at the Lotus-Feet of Vigneshwara ( the God Wh I Prostrate at the Lotus-Feet of Vigneshwara ( the God Wh PRAYERS TO MOTHER LAKSHMI

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BHAJAN NO.1: BANDOW CHARANA KAMALARAGHUNANDANA

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I adore the lotus feet of Shree Raama of the Raghu dynasty

By His grace, devotees gain happiness and prosperity, and the heart of the devotee is soothed, just as sandalwood is soothing to the forehead.

O Destroyer of the wicked, may You always reside in the city of Ayodhya (the heart in which there is no conflict). Always reside therein together with Seetaa, the daughter of the King Janaka.

Because of His love for us, the Lord free us of all afflictions (physical, spiritual and worldly) and removes the fear of birth and death.

O Lord, we, Your humble devotees, prostate at Your feet. Please shower Your grace upon Your Servant and destroy our fears.

BHAJAN NO. 2: BAN SE AAJA RAAM Ban se aaja Raam ghar aaye (1)

Raam lakhan aur Janak Dularee, Hanuman sangha aayee; Puri Ayodhyaa bajat barhaayee, Ghar ghar man gal karaayee …

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Nar naarin ko khushee karaa ke, Daarashana unake paaye, Maataa Kausllyaa aur Sumintraa, Phulee anga nas samaayee …

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Bharat Satrughan daan diye hai, Sab ke man hulasaayee; Rarnchandra Kakayee maat ko, Jaake seesha nawaayee …

When Raam. Lakshman, Sita and Hanuman came back from exile the 8

whole of Ayodhyaa was waiting and rejoicing. Everyone was happy.

Mother Kauslyaa and Sumintra embraced them with joy. Baraat and Satrughan gave gifts. Raam came and touched Mother Kakayaae’s feet.

READING FROM TULSIDASS RAMAYAN UTTAR KAAND

BHAJAN NO. 3

BHAJAN NO. 4 LAKSHMI AARTEE HEY ANNA DHANA KEE MAHAARAANEE

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O great Queen! Giver of sustenance and Bestower of prosperity! Victory to You, O Goddess Lakshrnee; O Mother, devotees worship You in every home.

Your temple glitters with the lights of countless lamps. O Mother, You fill the treasuries of Your devotees with the never-ending wealth flowing from Your hands. We too belong to You, O magnificent and luminous One! O Mother, where else can we go to seek gold and silver? In the end, however, all we can ask is that no one goes to sleep hungry. We all place ourselves in Your care, our own beloved Queen.

Whosoever performs Your worship withful1faith, O gracious Mother, You remove all their sorrows. For those who are fallen, You are the wind of fortune. You lift them up and shower prosperity upon them.. None can match Your generosity, O Goddess Lakshmee!

GAYATRI MANTRA

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LAKSHMI GAYATRI

CLOSING PRAYER

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SHAANTI PAATH (PEACE CHANT)

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