Kinross Hindu Society - Est. 1986

11/02/2026

07/02/2026

Namaste, Vanakum, Aum Jai Raam, Namashkar and Haribol

The KHS lovingly invites you and your family to participate in our Annual Maha Shivaratri Celebrations to be held in KHS Kinross on

Date: 15th February 2026
Time: 5.30 for 6pm
Venue: KHS Temple, cnr Valk and Hadeda street, Thistlegrove

We are once again very pleased to host the Annual KHS Maha Shivaratri Celebrations... Please refer to the invite for more details..

Prem and Om

KHS EXCO

31/12/2025

As we came to the end of 2025, and stepped into 2026, take a moment to breathe and reflect. This past year held beautiful memories, struggles and lessons learned but we managed to survive it all.

Let go of the hurt and pain while carrying through that what made you stronger into this New Year...2026 with a calmer heart and quiet hope for a better future

2025 has ended, but the JOURNEY continues...

With much blessings 🙌 and wishes for a wonderful and prosperous New Year...

Jai Sri Ganesha,
Jai Shree Raam, Jai Shree Krishna 🙏🙏🙏

13/11/2025

*Rāmāyaṇ Aranya Kãnd - 129.03 - 13112025* by Bhasmank Mehta

Devotion is the easiest way to cross maya. By holding on to God’s name, one can defeat illusion. Don’t get trapped asking, “Who made Maya? Where did it come from?” Just throw it away — like how you’d throw away a snake that suddenly fell in your lap. You don’t stop to ask where it came from; you get rid of it ... immediately.

Similarly, if Maya troubles you, call upon God’s name and free yourself. Always remember: “I am a part of God.” When you were born, you weren’t anyone’s husband, wife, son, or father — these are all temporary identities.

Ram told Lakshman that Maya has two powers — Vidya (knowledge) and Avidya (ignorance).

Vidya makes scholars dance, and Avidya makes fools dance. Vidya never ends with words, and Avidya never ends with material creations. Ignorance keeps people building more houses, more things — but no one finds peace through that.

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11/11/2025

Kalabhairav Jayanti blessing
Om Bhairavaaya Namaha

Today is the auspicious day of Kalabhairav Jayanti is an annual Hindu festival that commemorates the divine manifestation of Lord Kalabhairava, a fierce and protective avatar of Lord Shiva. It is observed on the eighth day (Ashtami Tithi) of the Krishna Paksha (waning moon phase) in the month of Margashirsha (as per the North Indian Purnimant calendar).

Significance and Rituals
Guardian of Time: Lord Kalabhairava is considered the "guardian of time" (Kala) and death. Worshipping him is believed to help devotees gain mastery over anger, ego, and fear.
Protection: Devotees offer prayers to seek protection from obstacles, negative energies, black magic, and enemies.
Worship: Rituals include observing fasts, performing special pujas (worship), and visiting Kalabhairava temples. Night-long vigils and chanting mantras like "Om Kalabhairavaya Namah" are also common practices.
Offerings: Traditional offerings include black sesame seeds, mustard oil, black flowers, and bel leaves. Feeding dogs, which are considered the vehicle (vahana) of Lord Kalabhairava, is also considered sacred on this day.
Spiritual Benefits: It is believed that observing the day with devotion helps to dispel negativity, remove past karmic blockages, and promote spiritual awakening and fearlessness.

24/08/2025

By Pdt Lokesh Maharaj
President of Purohit Council of SA
SAHMS

In South Africa, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on 26 August 2025. This is because Hindu festivals are calculated based on the tithi (lunar day), not just sunrise. For Ganesh Chaturthi, the Chaturthi Tithi begins at 10:24 AM on 26 August and ends at 12:14 PM on 27 August. Since the most important part of the celebration, the Ganapati Puja, must happen during Madhyahna (midday), the date is chosen so that the puja falls within the Chaturthi Tithi at the correct midday time locally in South Africa.
So, even though sunrise times are different around the world, the date is not based on sunrise alone. It is based on the lunar day (tithi) and the right time of day for the puja. That is why South Africans celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi on 26 August 2025
However, in a country like South Africa, where 26 August 2025 is not a public holiday, people who cannot perform the puja at midday can also do it in the evening of 26 August 2025. This ensures everyone can celebrate while still honouring the auspicious tithi and local timing.

Pdt Lokesh Maharaj
President of Purohit Council of SA
SAHMS

23/08/2025

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23/08/2025

How to perform puja during Ganesha Chaturthi..by

The Everyday Puja To Lord Ganesh during Maha Ganapati Utsav 2025

Namaste 🙏🏽
Here is a simple guide to assist you in performing your daily Puja to your Murti of Lord Ganesh.

You will need:
A lota of water with a mango leaf.
Chandan
Essence
Hardi
Sindoor
Doob grass
Flowers
A fruit or sweet
Incense
A deya or thali for Arti.
A small cup or small lota with water.

Here is the process:
Stand or sit before your Murti.
Look at his beautiful form and thank Him for the opportunity to offer this worship.

Take a flower and Chant the Ganesh Gayatri :
Om Ekadantaaya Vidmahe
Vakratundaaya Dhimahi
Tanno Danti Prachodayaat

Offer the flower. Bow.

Offer a few drops of water in front your murti and on the coconut on the kalasha with the mango leaf.
Chant: Om Gam Ganapataye Namah Snānam Samar-Payaami.

Offer chandan to his forehead, trunk, hands, feet, his mouse and the coconut.
Chant: Om Gam Ganapataye Namah Chandanam Samar-Payaami.

Offer essence. Chant:
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah Gandham Samar-Payaami.

Offer Hardi. Chant:
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah Haridraam Samar-Payaami

Offer Sindoor. Chant:
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah Sindooram Samar-Payaami.

Offer Doob grass. Chant:
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah Durvam Samar-Payaami.

Offer flowers. Chant:
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah Pushpam Samar-Payaami.

Offer a fruit, or laddu, or sweet. Chant:
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah Naivedyam Samar-Payaami.

Light your incense sticks. Out the flame without blowing on them. Wave the sticks around your murti. Chant:
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah Dhupam Samar-Payaami.

Offer Arti 3 or 5 times. Chant:
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah Deepam Samar-Payaami.

Place the small cup or small lota of water near to your Lord Ganesha Murti.

Conclude your Puja with any of your favorite mantras to Maha Ganapati.

Or you can chant the Maha Ganapati Mool Mantra 11 times:

“Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Glaum
Gam Ganapataye Vara Varada
Sarvajanam-me Vashamaanaya Swaha”.

Pray. Ask for His protection, guidance and mercy.

May He look over us all with divine favor.

Maha Ganapti Swami Ki Jai!


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07/08/2025

KHS Announcement

Namaste, Vanakum, Om Sai Ram and Hari Bol

KHS EXCO would like to thank the Devotees for their generous donations for our Temple renovation and to inform all Devotees that:

a) The tiling for the Shrine has been completed
(b) Renovations are in progress inside the Temple
b) Due to the above (b) the Temple will be closed until further notice
c) Donations are welcome to expedite and allow for further improvement initiatives to be undertaken .

Warm regards
KHS EXCO

19/07/2025

Kinross Hindu Society lovingly invites you to our Annual Amman Prayer which will be held on Sunday 3 August 2025.

Time: 10H00 to 14H00
Venue: KHS Temple, cnr Valk and Hadeda Streets

Please contact one of our members indicated on the invitation if you'd like to offer any assistance.

31/05/2025

Namaste, Vanakum, Om Sai Ram and Hari Bol

Please accept this humble request for donations.
Your contribution will be appreciated 👏

Prem and Om
KHS EXCO