Category: Festivals

19
Aug

Melbourne’s Vinayaka Chavithi: A Community Story

A Festival finds its place in public life Over the past two decades, Melbourne’s Indian‑Australian community has seen Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chavithi) evolve from a family‑centred holiday into a public celebration. When […]

01
Oct

Navaratri – The 9-Nights Festival

The Navaratri (Sanskrit words that translates as nava-nine, ratri – night) is an auspicious festival observed during post monsoon autumn, September- October (called Sharad) and is widely celebrated across India […]