October 17, 2018 by Yadu Singh

Nice to see Happy Diwali posters in Woolworths stores

Sydney, 17 October 2018

While shopping in a Woolworths store in Western Sydney recently, I came across “Happy Diwali” posters and stickers there.

As a person from Indian heritage, I am happy to see these posters. These posters signify the inclusion of, and welcome to, diverse cultures. It’s multiculturalism in action.

There are about 650,000+ people of Indian heritage in Australia and these numbers are especially concentrated in Western suburbs of major cities like Sydney and Melbourne. From business point of view, it makes all the sense to be inclusive and welcoming of diversity and cultures.

Good job, Woolworths!

Dr Yadu Singh

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October 19, 2017 by Yadu Singh

Happy Diwali 2017

Sydney, Thursday 19 October, 2017

🌼Happy Diwali🌼

💐🙏Wishing you and your family Peace, Happiness, Prosperity and Good health! 💐🙏

Today is Diwali (also known as Deepavali), which Hindus all over the world are celebrating.

After participating in several Diwali celebrations over the last several weeks including the Diwali celebration hosted by NSW Government at the Museum of Contemporary Arts on Tuesday 17 October (when iconic Opera House was illuminated in Diwali colors), today is the occasion to celebrate Diwali {Deepavali) with the family at home. This would be a family affair with Puja/prayers (worshipping), Havan (offerings to the consecrated fire), reflections and sharing of sweets. Snippets of the session will be posted here (see the Facebook post below).

What is Diwali: https://yadusingh.com/2016/10/28/happy-deepavali-october-30-2016/

Dr Yadu Singh

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October 23, 2014 by Yadu Singh

Happy Diwali

Sydney, 23rd October, 2014

Happy Diwali

May this Diwali bring you and your family all the joy, success, health and wealth!

May there be Peace in the whole world!

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On This Diwali Lets pray to Almighty God for :

ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।
तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।
मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥
Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya |
Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya |
Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya |
Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||

Meaning:
1: Om, Lead us from Unreality (of Transitory Existence) to the Reality (of Self),
2: Lead us from the Darkness (of Ignorance) to the Light (of Spiritual Knowledge),
3: Lead us from the Fear of Death to the Knowledge of Immortality.
4: Om Peace, Peace, Peace.

Brihadaranyaka, Upanishad 1.3.28

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Happy Diwali! Happy new year!!

From Dr Yadu Singh & family

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November 1, 2013 by Yadu Singh

Deepavali, Sunday 3rd November, 2013!

Wishing you a happy Deepavali!

May this Deepavali bring you and your family all the joy, success, health and wealth!

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Indian community in Sydney is in the middle of Deepavali celebrations. We had two fairs last weekend, Deepavali Celebration in NSW Parliament on Wednesday, 30th Oct, Commonwealth Bank of Australia Deepavali on Thursday, 31st Oct and several dinner events recently. One Darling Harbour Cruise was also part of these celebrations.

Deepavali celebration at NSW Parliament is a significant event as it is hosted by New South Wales Government. The event is organised by Community Relations Commission, which works with an advisory committee. There are 12 members in it, and I am one of them. Here is the pic of the Deepavali advisory committee.

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Dr Yadu Singh/Sydney, NSW/1st Nov, 2013
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