Durga Puja for peace, prosperity, and community well-being, Adelaide, South Australia

The Foundation organised a meaningful Durga Puja celebration on 27 September 2025 as part of its ongoing efforts to establish a Mandir and Community Centre. The event brought together devotees and community members in an atmosphere of devotion and unity. Pundit Santi Ram Upadhaya Dhakal and Pundit Som Nath Bhattarai conducted the rituals, assisted by...

The Foundation organised a meaningful Durga Puja celebration on 27 September 2025 as part of its ongoing efforts to establish a Mandir and Community Centre. The event brought together devotees and community members in an atmosphere of devotion and unity.

Pundit Santi Ram Upadhaya Dhakal and Pundit Som Nath Bhattarai conducted the rituals, assisted by Mr Basudev Khatiwada, Mr Hari Khatiwada, Mr Mohan Bhattarai, Mr Devi Charan Adhikari, Mr Tika Ram Adhikari, Mr Tika Ram Sapkota and Mr Benu Khatiwada. Food preparation was supported by Ms Madhavi Dhakal, Ms Pratima Adhikari and Mr Hem Adhikari. Mr Kamal Bajgai monitored the financial aspects.

The program was coordinated by Mr Hari Adhikari, Program Director. Mr Kashi Adhikari, CEO, and Mr Hari Sharma, Coordinator of the Mandir Construction Committee, shared updates on the progress of planning approval from the council for the construction of the Mandir and donation categories.

In closing, Mr Kashi Adhikari thanked all donors, volunteers and well-wishers for their continued support and contribution towards realising the vision of a Mandir. The financial overview of Durga Puja is as follows:

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