Festivals
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of a kathak dancer performing at a Ugadi celebration organized by South Indian Community of Greater Vancouver, and held at the Michael J Fox Theatre in Burnaby, B.C. The event features dance performances from the Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak.
Ugadi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the new year in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, and it marks the beginning of the Hindu calendar cycle. It is celebrated on the first day of the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April), and it follows the South Indian Amavasyant calendar rather than the North Indian Purnimant calendar; in the former, the months end on the day of the new moon. Ugadi is a joyous celebrations, which features bathing to begin the day, applying oil to the body, adorning new clothes, and offering pooja.
Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak was established in 1978 by Madhu Khare. Khare is a gifted dancer and obtained her Bachelor in Kathak in 1965 from the University of Bhat Khande, Lucknow, India. She also received higher training from various Gurus in India, such as Shambhu Maharaj, and has performed in cities in India and Canada. The Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak is located in Delta, B.C.
Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. Derived from the Sanskrit word kathakar, meaning "storyteller," it refers to the nomadic performers who narrated the tales of Mahabharata and the Ramayana through dance, music, and gestures. It is characterized by its extensive footwork, precise hand and body movements, flexibility, and facial expressions, which all comes together to tell a story.
The Michael J Fox Theatre is located in Burnaby South Secondary School in B.C. Burnaby South Secondary School is one of eight secondary schools within the Burnaby School District, in south central Burnaby. Built as part of the school in 1993, the Michael J Fox Theatre is overseen by an independent, non-profit society. The Michael J Fox Theatre Society Board consists of community volunteers and functions independently of the Burnaby School Board. In November 1995, the Theatre was officially named after Michael J. Fox, in recognition of his achievements in the arts and commitment to the community.
Ugadi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the new year in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, and it marks the beginning of the Hindu calendar cycle. It is celebrated on the first day of the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April), and it follows the South Indian Amavasyant calendar rather than the North Indian Purnimant calendar; in the former, the months end on the day of the new moon. Ugadi is a joyous celebrations, which features bathing to begin the day, applying oil to the body, adorning new clothes, and offering pooja.
Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak was established in 1978 by Madhu Khare. Khare is a gifted dancer and obtained her Bachelor in Kathak in 1965 from the University of Bhat Khande, Lucknow, India. She also received higher training from various Gurus in India, such as Shambhu Maharaj, and has performed in cities in India and Canada. The Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak is located in Delta, B.C.
Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. Derived from the Sanskrit word kathakar, meaning "storyteller," it refers to the nomadic performers who narrated the tales of Mahabharata and the Ramayana through dance, music, and gestures. It is characterized by its extensive footwork, precise hand and body movements, flexibility, and facial expressions, which all comes together to tell a story.
The Michael J Fox Theatre is located in Burnaby South Secondary School in B.C. Burnaby South Secondary School is one of eight secondary schools within the Burnaby School District, in south central Burnaby. Built as part of the school in 1993, the Michael J Fox Theatre is overseen by an independent, non-profit society. The Michael J Fox Theatre Society Board consists of community volunteers and functions independently of the Burnaby School Board. In November 1995, the Theatre was officially named after Michael J. Fox, in recognition of his achievements in the arts and commitment to the community.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of a kathak dancer performing at a Ugadi celebration organized by South Indian Community of Greater Vancouver, and held at the Michael J Fox Theatre in Burnaby, B.C. The event features dance performances from the Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak.
Ugadi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the new year in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, and it marks the beginning of the Hindu calendar cycle. It is celebrated on the first day of the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April), and it follows the South Indian Amavasyant calendar rather than the North Indian Purnimant calendar; in the former, the months end on the day of the new moon. Ugadi is a joyous celebrations, which features bathing to begin the day, applying oil to the body, adorning new clothes, and offering pooja.
Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak was established in 1978 by Madhu Khare. Khare is a gifted dancer and obtained her Bachelor in Kathak in 1965 from the University of Bhat Khande, Lucknow, India. She also received higher training from various Gurus in India, such as Shambhu Maharaj, and has performed in cities in India and Canada. The Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak is located in Delta, B.C.
Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. Derived from the Sanskrit word kathakar, meaning "storyteller," it refers to the nomadic performers who narrated the tales of Mahabharata and the Ramayana through dance, music, and gestures. It is characterized by its extensive footwork, precise hand and body movements, flexibility, and facial expressions, which all comes together to tell a story.
The Michael J Fox Theatre is located in Burnaby South Secondary School in B.C. Burnaby South Secondary School is one of eight secondary schools within the Burnaby School District, in south central Burnaby. Built as part of the school in 1993, the Michael J Fox Theatre is overseen by an independent, non-profit society. The Michael J Fox Theatre Society Board consists of community volunteers and functions independently of the Burnaby School Board. In November 1995, the Theatre was officially named after Michael J. Fox, in recognition of his achievements in the arts and commitment to the community.
Ugadi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the new year in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, and it marks the beginning of the Hindu calendar cycle. It is celebrated on the first day of the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April), and it follows the South Indian Amavasyant calendar rather than the North Indian Purnimant calendar; in the former, the months end on the day of the new moon. Ugadi is a joyous celebrations, which features bathing to begin the day, applying oil to the body, adorning new clothes, and offering pooja.
Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak was established in 1978 by Madhu Khare. Khare is a gifted dancer and obtained her Bachelor in Kathak in 1965 from the University of Bhat Khande, Lucknow, India. She also received higher training from various Gurus in India, such as Shambhu Maharaj, and has performed in cities in India and Canada. The Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak is located in Delta, B.C.
Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. Derived from the Sanskrit word kathakar, meaning "storyteller," it refers to the nomadic performers who narrated the tales of Mahabharata and the Ramayana through dance, music, and gestures. It is characterized by its extensive footwork, precise hand and body movements, flexibility, and facial expressions, which all comes together to tell a story.
The Michael J Fox Theatre is located in Burnaby South Secondary School in B.C. Burnaby South Secondary School is one of eight secondary schools within the Burnaby School District, in south central Burnaby. Built as part of the school in 1993, the Michael J Fox Theatre is overseen by an independent, non-profit society. The Michael J Fox Theatre Society Board consists of community volunteers and functions independently of the Burnaby School Board. In November 1995, the Theatre was officially named after Michael J. Fox, in recognition of his achievements in the arts and commitment to the community.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of celebrators praying at a Saraswati Puja held at Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Marked by the arrival of spring, Saraswati Puja celebrates and worships the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, language, music, and all arts.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Marked by the arrival of spring, Saraswati Puja celebrates and worships the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, language, music, and all arts.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of celebrators at a Saraswati Puja held at Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Marked by the arrival of spring, Saraswati Puja celebrates and worships the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, language, music, and all arts.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Marked by the arrival of spring, Saraswati Puja celebrates and worships the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, language, music, and all arts.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of celebrators at a Saraswati Puja held at Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Marked by the arrival of spring, Saraswati Puja celebrates and worships the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, language, music, and all arts.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Marked by the arrival of spring, Saraswati Puja celebrates and worships the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, language, music, and all arts.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of Hindu shrine at a Saraswati Puja held at Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Marked by the arrival of spring, Saraswati Puja celebrates and worships the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, language, music, and all arts.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Marked by the arrival of spring, Saraswati Puja celebrates and worships the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, language, music, and all arts.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of celebrators with pooja thalis at a Saraswati Puja held at Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Marked by the arrival of spring, Saraswati Puja celebrates and worships the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, language, music, and all arts.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Marked by the arrival of spring, Saraswati Puja celebrates and worships the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, language, music, and all arts.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of Pandit Sharad Chandra Shastri speaking at a Saraswati Puja held at Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Pandit Sharad Chandra Shastri was the Priest of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), at least during the 1998-2012 period.
Marked by the arrival of spring, Saraswati Puja celebrates and worships the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, language, music, and all arts.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Pandit Sharad Chandra Shastri was the Priest of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), at least during the 1998-2012 period.
Marked by the arrival of spring, Saraswati Puja celebrates and worships the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, language, music, and all arts.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of Pandit Sharad Chandra Shastri speaking at a Saraswati Puja held at Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Pandit Sharad Chandra Shastri was the Priest of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), at least during the 1998-2012 period.
Marked by the arrival of spring, Saraswati Puja celebrates and worships the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, language, music, and all arts.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Pandit Sharad Chandra Shastri was the Priest of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), at least during the 1998-2012 period.
Marked by the arrival of spring, Saraswati Puja celebrates and worships the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, language, music, and all arts.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of young celebrators at a Saraswati Puja held at Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Marked by the arrival of spring, Saraswati Puja celebrates and worships the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, language, music, and all arts.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Marked by the arrival of spring, Saraswati Puja celebrates and worships the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, language, music, and all arts.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.