South Indian culture in South Africa
Dravidia - Where South India meets South Africa... Is an e-magazine that focuses on the cultures, languages, religions, food and entertainment of South India within South Africa. A vital aspect of Dravidia is to pay tribute to South African South Indians who struggled to make a positive difference whether big or small within South Africa as well as acknowledging the talents of both the young and
old. Dravidia wishes to create an opportunity for people to have easy access to information regarding the above mentioned topics and hopes to educate and instil an understanding of the South Indian prayers, rituals, traditions and cultures on our home land, South Africa.
Vanakam all,
Below are clips from the Devotional CD, Uncle Ashley Kisten and myself, Thireshni Sanasy put together, in aid of fundraising for The Manning Place Temple Maha Kumbha and Mandala Abishegams.
ALL proceeds go to the Temple.
Kindly inbox me for more info.
Your support will be greatly appreciated! ☺️
Happy Diwali to all Hindus celebrating today!
Roshel Ramsamy of Shivohum Fine Arts chats to eNCAnews on Bharathanatyam during Deepavali.
Saraswathi Namastubhyam
Varade Kamarupini
Vidyarambam Karishyami
Siddhir Bhavatu Me Sada
Wishing all Hindus a wonderful Ganesha Chaturthi.
As Ganesha Chathurthi approaches...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i_CALErSPM
1, Sri Ganaraya Jai Ganaraya :- 00:00 2. Lambodara Hey Vighneshwara :- 02:40 3. Namo Sri Ganesha :- 09:53 4. Ganesha Ashtakam :- 15:46 5. Gam Ganapataye Nama...
Ellorkum Vanakam
Kindly take note that the Alayam will be observing Vinayagar Chathurthy on Thursday, September 17th at 6pm.
All Welcome.
Nandri
Vanakkam
Magen Balakisten will be rendering a devotional katcheri for Lord Muruga
at Stri Muruga Kovil (2 Esselan Cres. - Unit 13 - Phoenix)
on Saturday and Sunday 17 & 18 November at 4 pm during the final 2 days of Skanda Sashti.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
The Skanda Shasti Kavasham cd together with translation will be officially launched on Sunday afternoon after the recital of the Skanda Shasti Kavasham.
Sunday's prayer will commence at 1:30 with a Mass Public Yeghyam/Hawan followed by Abhishekam for Lord Muruga. Skanda Sashti recital and launch of cd will take place around 4pm. Cds will be distributed free of charge after the launch to the first 500 devotees.
Anyone wishing to get a copy of this cd may also be able to get them over the next 2 days by attending Skanda Shasti at the ffg Temples (as available) :
Sidar Road - Shree Siva Subramanium Aalayam-
Clairwood
Pietermaritzburg - Shree Siva Subramanium and Mariammen Temple- Longmarket Street
Parashakthi Temple - Merebank
Magazine Barracks Shri Vishnu Temple - Westcliff Chatsworth
Johannesburg Melrose Shree Siva Subramaniar Temple.
Shallcross Tamil Society
Umgeni Road - Vaithianathar Easvarar Aalayam
and Stri Muruga Kovil - 2 Esselan Cres. - Unit 13- Phoenix.
Lord Skanda's blessings to all!
— with Magen Balakisten, Ashley Kisten and Kovilan Ramsamy
Noted Carnatic Musician Dies http://www.thehindu.com/arts/music/senior-carnatic-musician-nc-soundaravalli-no-more/article4044736.ece
Trained under illustrious gurus such as Palghat Harihara Iyer and later, Maharajapuram Santhanam for nearly two decades, Ms. Soundaravalli was active in the Carnatic music performance circuit for over four decades
Beautiful song sung by Unnikrishnan from the movie Alwar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHh_ZZy3uQQ
An article on how Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated in Maharashtra, West India.
http://hinduism.about.com/od/festivalsholidays/a/ganeshchaturthi.htm
About the Great Ganesha festival. Read how to celebrate this auspicious occasion and pray for inner strength and success in all your undertakings...
Wishing all Hindu's a Happy Ganesha Chaturthi
A big congratulations to Dravidia Editor Thireshni Sanasy on your new job. All the best with your new move and wishing you the very best entering this new chapter of your life. We couldn't be prouder!
Welcoming Dravidia writer/ content manager Karen Kisten back to South Africa, we trust you had a memorable time in India and we look forward to hearing all about it in our next issue!
We would like to thank all those who have read the second issue of Dravidia! And a special thanks to all those who took the time to email us their comments! www.dravidia.co.za
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Vanakkam and Namaskaram,
From South Indian recipes to an exclusive interview with legendary Carnatic Maestro, OS Arun.
The second issue of Dravidia is now available!
Check out our website www.dravidia.co.za to read our second issue!
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"Thuppakki' starring Vijay- official movie trailor. Hope you guys enjoy. It promises to be an amazing movie.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMnMsbBftFo
For more info about thupakki movie..go to http://ow.ly/a0xdv
"Thuppakki" is an upcoming Tamil action thriller film written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss, which will star Vijay as an encounter specialist, alongside Kajal Aggarwal, with Vidyut Jamwal, Jayaram, Sathyan, Gautham Kurup and Akshara Gowda in supporting roles. It features background score and soundtrack composed by Harris Jayaraj. The film, which began filming in early December in Mumbai, is currently in its production stage and slated for a mid-August release.
From South Indian recipes to an exclusive interview with legendary Carnatic Maestro, OS Arun. The second edition of Dravidia shall be out soon!
Wishing content manager/writer Prianta Moodleyof Dravidia, a super happy Birthday! Hope you have an amazing day!
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Here's hoping Dravidia's dancing queen Karen is having a fabulous birthday!Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the mag.
Happy Birthday to Dravidia Content Manager/Writer Karen Kisten! We hope you have a splendid day!
We would like to wish Dravidia Content Manager/Writer Senthil Narsigan a VERY happy Birthday! Hope you have a fabulous day!
The Clairwood Shree Siva Soobramanior Temple has the privilege of Hosting the very talented Hyderabad Siva at the Temple hall in Sirdar Road, Clairwood.
There will be snacks served after the concert. If there are families that can not afford tickets they can contact the Chairman : Jay Naidoo : 0827707739
Date : 25th May 2012
Time : 6:30pm.
Venue : 122 Sirdar Road , Clairwood
Tickets : R40
Where South Africa meets South india
Don't miss out on the forth coming Hyderabad Siva Concerts!
May 23 GReenwood PArk com hall 526 NOrthcoast rd before post office on the 23 MAy @ 7pm
May 25: Clairwood at 7 pm
May 26: PMB TPA hall 6.30 pm for 7 pm
June 1: Port Shepstone at 6.30 pm for 7 pm
June 2: Telegu concert in Chathsworth
June 3: Farewell Concert Hindu Center in UKZN Westville at 2.30 pm
2 pm
For more information contact Enver Govender on 031 208 6929
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Senthil Narsigan and Thireshni Sanay of Dravidia had the honour of having an exclusive interview with the Carnatic Maestro - OS Arun yesterday. Here's a video showcasing the power of carnatic music, even when fused with Western Classical - Mozart. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75kCtgAx87A
This is a fusion album....... this song was sung by OS Arun.... Raag : Pantuvarali Pantuvarali in western Rythm with grand strings section...... Extra-ordina...
Taye Yashodha... Fusion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQrM8ozxqU4
excellent composition.........awesome music.combination of indian classical and western beats...........
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Taken from the Instrumental Album "Uyire Uyire" by the Veena Maestro Rajesh Vaidhya. (Song "Narumugaiye Narumugaiye" from the Movie Iruvar.Music by A. R. Rah...
The Funeral Service Of Dr T.P.Naidoo,will take place at Doorgha Hall,Mobeni Heights,Saturday, 12th May 2012,From 12:00 To 3pm,Proceeding Thereafter To The Clare Estate Crematorium Hall From 16:00 To 17:30
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Katril Varum Geethame from the movie Oru Naal Oru Kanavu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOFRis0UM58
srikanth song
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