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World Hindu Conference - Divine Life Society

Date: 2005 Venue: Stadium, La Mercy

Inauguration CGI new premises

Date: 2009 Venue: CGI - Durban

The official Inauguration of the Consulate General of India’s new premises

Guru and Shalangai Pooja

Date: 10 March Venue: Sathi Sanmarka Sungum, Dunnotar Avenue, Asherville

The worship and honour of a Guru is highly respected in Hindu Tradition and our vision of having all SA students and teachers have this opportunity to have the blessings of the Dhananjayans was greatly achieved at this special prayer.

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The Arrival of Artists for Saadhana

Date: 9 March Venue: Natya Ananda Temple

We waited in anticipation to see the great artists merge from the International arrivals. Weeks of hard work and the realisation just dawned on us that the arrival of the Artists was the true success of our venture. The International artists; the Dhananjayans, Dr Anita Shanmuganthan, Vanathy Raghuraman and KP Ramesh Babu, arrived in Durban on the 9th March 2010.

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Saadhana Summary

Date: 16 March 2010

A world class Classical Bharata Natyam Recital by the legendary dance couple, the Dhananjayans from Chennai, India and Verushka Pather from South Africa accompanied by brilliant international and local artists.

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Lecture Demonstration and Reception Dinner

Date: 11 March Venue: Offices of the Indian Consulate, Durban

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Our respected Consul Shri Anil K Sharan hosted a phenomenal Lecture Demonstration and a reception dinner to honour the Dhananjayans. this took place at their offices on Kingsmead Boulevard, Durban. This was a wonderful opportunity for other knowledgeable and respected members of the Durban community to interact with the Dhananjayans on a personal level. He shared valuable information about the History of Dance and its arrival in South Africa.

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Saadhana - Reception Dinners

Date: 2010-03-11 Venue: Offices of the Indian consulate. Dbn & Jhb

In both Durban and Johannesburg, the Dhananjayans were honoured at dinner receptions by the Offices of the Indian consulate.

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Valentine's Ball - Saadhana Fundraiser

Date: 14-02-2010

Mr and Mrs Raj Pillay of Cool Ideas hosted a Valentine's Ball as a fundraiser and to honour Natya Ananda for their contribution to the arts in South Africa. Mr Raj Pillay presented Mrs Verushka Pather with a cheque of R120 000 in support of Saadhana.

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Gandhi Jayanthi

Date: 2009

Saadhana: Fundraising Dinner

Date: 2010 Venue: Point Yacht Club - Dbn

Vijayadashmi Pooja 2009

Date: 2009

40th Anniversary of the Sathie Sanmarka Sungam of South Africa

Date: 2009

HONOUR of Verushka Pather

Date: 2009

Honour of Verushka Pather by the Hindu Maha Sabha of SA as a successful Hindu Female

Celebration of Our Art

Date: 2007 Venue: Reservoir Hills

Family Picnic

Date: 2007 Venue: Coconut Grove

Spirit Sundae

Date: 2007

TV Production Co. – Interview & Performance coverage.

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Vijayadashmi Blessing Pooja 2006

Date: 2006

World Sivananda Conference

Date: 2005 Venue: Divine Life Society, SA

Presentation by Dr. Rajen Cooppen

Date: 2005

Preservatives, MSGs and other products that affect your child. LIFEGAIN.

Dinner and Dance

Date: 2005 Venue: Point Yacht Club - Dbn

Presentation of Seniors for India

Date: 2005 Venue: Umgeni Road Temple

Dance Experience 2005

Date: 2005

India exchange program - see India Trips 2005

Vijayadashmi Blessing Pooja - 2005

Date: 2005

Workshop by Saras

Date: 2004

Importance of Massage & Diet for young children.

Parent Open Day

Date: 2004

Special Day of Pampering for the Moms of the School

Date: 2004

Hospice Fundraiser– An Evening of Music & Dance

Date: 2003

Nadaraja & Peacock Awards Banquet – Indian Academy of SA

Date: 2003 Venue: Durban City Hall

Inauguration of Natya Ananda

Date: 2003 Venue: YWP Civic Centre

Vijayadashmi

Date: 2002

Blessing of the school name Natya Ananda by my Guru VP Dhananjayan and the Gurukul of Umgeni Rd. Temple.

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