In collaboration with the Bhutanese Community Council South Australia (BCCSA), Punya Foundation organised a meet and greet program to recognise and felicitate Mr Pratab Subba, a celebrated singer among the Bhutanese Community. BCCSA is an umbrella organisation of more than a dozen community organisations. Mr Narayan Bhattarai, the program host, welcomed Mr. Lee Odenwalder, MP,...
Like the previous years, Punya Foundation collaborates with the Lions Club of Angle Vale. Each year, close to the Christmas, the Lions Club of Angle Vale organises a “market for a cause”. This program gives an opportunity to individuals and organisations to extend moral support, to give whatever small one can to help for a good cause....
On 16 October 2024, on invitation of The Honourable Zoe Bettison MP, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Mr Tilchand Sapkota, the CEO of Punya Foundation led a team representing the Foundation to the South Australian Parliament House to observe Dashain reception. The program was organised by the Multicultural Commission under the Ministry of Multicultural Affairs. Minister...
Punya Foundation organised Dashain Blessing Exchange program with the Salisbury Council and the City of Playford on 14 October 2024. Foundation’s board directors, well-wishers and volunteers attended the program. The majority of the community members associated with Punya Foundation live in the Salisbury Council and the City of Playford. Mr Til Chand Sapkota, the CEO...
In preparation and observing the upcoming Vijaya Dashami, the community in South Australia organised Durga Puja in Salisbury. Also, taking blessings from Durga Puja, the formal fund generation to build a much aspired Mandir in South Australia commenced. The program occurred at the residence of Mr Narayan Bhattaria. Pundit Gangaram Bhattarai led the Puja. He...
On 8 September 2024, on initiation and lead of a few female volunteers, Punya Foundation organised Panchami Puja in Salisbury, South Australia. The significance of Panchami Puja during Teej lies in its reinforcement of marital and familial bonds. By honouring Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, devotees pray for blessings for their relationships, invoking divine favour...