HAPPENINGS

PRAYERS

■ The Kalyana Subramaniyar Alayam of 117 Forresthaven Drive, Phoenix, will observe its Vaigasi Visagam prayer on May 28 at 6.30pm. The evening’s prayers will comprise Kalasam, Hawaan, Abesheigam, Alangaram, discourses and bhajans. This prayer commemorates the appearance of Lord Muruga into our lives. Call Raj at 031 506 1568.

■ The Shri Siva Subramaniar Alayam in Umdloti Drift, Verulam, will observe Vaigasi Visagam appearance day of Lord Muruga on May 28 at 5.45pm. Call 082 493 5195.

RELIGION

■ The Maha Shakti Chandi Durga Temple will host a Bhagawat Mahapuran Katha Part 2 discourse in English by Pujya Guru Rajeshanandha on solving the mysteries of life by bridging the gap between man and God on Saturday, June 2, at the David Landau Community Hall in Asherville from 1pm. Limited seats are available. For a free ticket contact Meena on 074 478 6108 or 084 590 0189.

■ The International Society for Krishna Consciousness will host the Festival of Chariots at the Vishwaroop Temple in Plein Street, oThongathi, June 1 to 3. The chariot parade will take place on June 2 at 10.30am from the temple. There will be children’s activities, food stalls, fancy dress parade, entertainment and international guest speakers. Call Dinesh Nund (Dinasarana das) on 072 445 4988.

■ The Art of Living will host a peace meditation for Africa led by humanitarian Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, powered by the Art of Living Foundation via a live webcast on May 26 at the Sarva Dharma Ashram in Welbedacht, Chatsworth, from 3pm to 4pm, and at the Ashdown Hall in Somalia Road in Edendale, Pietermaritzburg, from 2 to 4pm. Live link at 3.30pm.

EVENTS

■ The KZN Buddhist Forum will host a Vesak - Buddha Day on Sunday at the Buddhist Meditation Centre in Gillitts from 10am.

REUNIONS

■ Risecliff Secondary School’s class of 1983 will host its 35-year reunion on September 15 at the Maharani Tugela Room. Call Anesh on 083775 5579.

■ Phoenix Secondary School’s class of 1989 will host a 29-year reunion at the Blue Lagoon Conference Centre on August 11. RSVP Charmaine on 084 977 1473.