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Melbourne, April 16 , The Basava Smathi of Australiasia Melbourne
Chapter organised a Sharana Samskruthi Sammelana - Melbourne Convention 2006
on Sunday 16 April 2006 at Wellington,Secondary College, 91, Police Road,
Mulgrave, Melbourne.
The
noble objective of this Convention is spreading Basava philosophy across Asia
Pacific Region – Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Singapore and
New Zealand Chapters.
The
Convention was started at 8.00 am and inaugurated by lighting up a traditional
lamp by divine presence of His Holiness Sri Ma Ni Pra Guru Mahant Swamji,
Chittaragi-Ilkal and by Sri Dr M N Channabasappa, Director & Principal SIT,
Tumkur who was the chief guest .The presidents of various chapters have
presented activities reports and followed by devotional songs by members and
Mrs Kasturi Shankar, renowned playback singer.
The afternoon session started with discussion
forum on topics such ‘Challenge for spread of Basava philosophy’, ’Women
contribution to Basava philosophy’,
’How to motivate younger generation to cultivate in Basava philosophy’ and ’How
to lead a happy life by spirituality’. These were quite exciting topics with lot
of brainstorming speeches by members and finally a review commentary done by
Swamiji and chief guest.
The
Evening program was started with cultural programs such as group songs by
members, group songs by children of Melbourne chapters and other chapters. There
were two Bharatnatyam staged by Melbourne and Brisbane Chapters.
The
centre point of attraction was a beautiful drama “Anubhavamantappa” staged by
children of Melbourne chapter which send out a clear message about Basava
philiosphy. Candle light dance by girls, emphasizing BASAVA light leading to
spiritual enlightment. Then followed by Swamiji Asheervachana, Souvenir
release, prize distribution, sumptuous dinner and melodious musical concert by
Kasturi Shankar.
The
Convention was a jubilant success. There were about 350 peoples witnessed and
rejoiced the event.
The
organizing committee of BSOA – Melbourne chapter have meticulousely planned and
well organised . This has been rated as one of the best program staged in
Melbourne
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