It was a show of colour, culture and tradition at Cooinda Hall on Saturday night for the Ballarat Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre celebration of the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival.
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More than 100 people attended the event to enjoy traditional dances, food, speeches and a raffle.
Ballarat Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre president Raja Dwarakacharla said funds raised from the celebration would help the group achieve their goal to build a Hindu cultural centre and temple in Ballarat.
Our main aim is to learn from our families about the Indian culture and pass this on to our kids for future generations.
- Raja Dwarakacharla
“At the moment we don’t have a permanent place. We hire a few different community centres,” he said.
“Our main aim is to learn from our families about the Indian culture and pass this on to our kids for future generations.”
The cultural centre and temple would be open to all people in Ballarat, with plans to offer Indian language, yoga and dance classes.
Mr Dwarakacharla said the hoped to raise $80,000 by the end of the financial year to secure land.
More fundraising events are planned, including a yoga training class will be held on September 22 and 23.
Visit shayoga.org.au/register/3070 for more information.
Rochelle Kirkham
Rochelle covers court and has a particular interest in social issues including homelessness, food security and family violence.
Rochelle covers court and has a particular interest in social issues including homelessness, food security and family violence.
