Community Engagement Through Durga Puja: SA

On 5 October 2019, Punya Foundation Australia organised Durga Puja in Adelaide. Mrs Gillian Aldridge, Mayor of the City of Salisbury attended as the Chief Guest and Mr Glenn Docherty, Mayor of City of Playford was the Very Special Guest. The program was attended by representatives of different community-based organisations, non-governmental organisations and local service...

Nawa Kanya, Durga Puja 2019, Photo - Jasmine Photography, 2019.

On 5 October 2019, Punya Foundation Australia organised Durga Puja in Adelaide. Mrs Gillian Aldridge, Mayor of the City of Salisbury attended as the Chief Guest and Mr Glenn Docherty, Mayor of City of Playford was the Very Special Guest. The program was attended by representatives of different community-based organisations, non-governmental organisations and local service providers.

Objectives of Durga Puja

– To promote elderly community members’ engagement, interaction and socialisation and hence address anxiety, depression and isolation of migrant community members through spirituality
– To orient Australian born migrant children on diversity of spirituality programs and to enrich Australian culture

Program Details

Community Engagement and Spirituality through Durga Puja had 3 sessions.
– Spiritual session observed religious proceedings, puja and a Hawaan
– Formal program inauguration and reception of guests accompanied by cultural showcase opportunity, public speaking for children, Bhajan, Kirtan and Dance.
– Exchange of Vijaya Dashami greetings

The Foundation received $3,580 as Community Grant from the City of Salisbury, South Australia to organise Community Engagement through Durga Puja and community members provided in kind support including volunteer service.

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