NEW ZEALAND, August 21, 2023 (Media Release): Hindu Youth New Zealand (HYNZ) proudly launched New Zealand’s first ever DharmaFest event last year. A completely youth-led initiative, DharmaFest is an event that brings various Dharma based groups, temples, and spiritual organizations together to showcase the beautiful dimensions of New Zealand’s diverse Dharmic communities and celebrate Vibhinnatāyām Ekatvam – Unity in Diversity. Following the tremendous community support and success of last year’s event, the second DharmaFest is being organized in Auckland on Saturday, 9th September 2023. This year, DharmaFest will be held from 10.00am – 4.00pm at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre, Eden Terrace, Auckland. Entry to DharmaFest is completely free.

The event will start with the traditional welcoming of spiritual representatives from various Dharma groups followed by the lighting of the diya (lamp) to mark the auspicious beginning of DharmaFest. New Zealand Buddhist Council, New Zealand Central Sikh Association, Hindu Council of New Zealand, BAPS Swami Narayan, Art of Living Foundation, Chinmaya Mission, Sri Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre NZ, Amma New Zealand, Yoga in Daily Life and many more organizations have already confirmed their participation. “DharmaFest provides an opportunity to highlight and showcase the immense contribution of various Dharmic communities who call Aotearoa home,” said Murali Krishna Magesan, President, Hindu Youth New Zealand, and Coordinator of DharmaFest.

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