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Marwari Mitra Mandal (Singapore) Registered with Registry of Societies ROS 1025/2005
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Issue 3 Member’s News Letter 31st March, 2015
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Welcome
We are pleased to present you this third edition of MMM e-CONNECT. We are confident that the newsletters will help to
raise interaction level with the members on a wider scale to make Marwari community more vibrant with active support from
all of you. We will love to have your feedback and suggestions on this issue, which will help us to improve in future.
Appeal from President Friends,
Being registered with ROS in May 2005, Year 2015 is the 10th year of formation of the Mandal and we will like to
celebrate this year with various events and programs. A Calendar of Events will be circulated soon. No program can be
successful without good participation of the members. This is your society and your cooperation is needed to make the
programs successful. We also invite sponsorship from members for various events of the Mandal. Interested members are
requested to inform us of their willingness and we will contact them with appropriate program.
We wish to honor the individuals for their outstanding contribution to the society in various fields or to the Mandal.
Wetherefore, request everybody to send recommendations of any such individuals, you think should be awarded.
We will be publishing Souvenir 2015, which will include:
a) Marwaris - An introduction
b) Marwaris in Singapore – their History and their involvement in various fields.
c) Write-ups from members and authors.
I take this opportunity to request all of you to share your experience and talent with others. Please send us your articles for
publication in the magazine. Publication of the articles received, however will be subject to approval of the committee.
Santosh Kr. Tibarewala
Participation by President And
Mandal Representatives in
various Meetings and Programs
Indain Community after care Forum
2015 organised by SINDA on 17th
January 2015. Minister Mr. S. Iswarn
was the Guest of Honor in the event.
Reception organized on 66th Republic
day of India hosted by the High
Commissioner of India Ms. Vijaya
Thakur Singh, on 26th January 2015.
Gita Jayanti Program on 15th March
2015 and participated in Havan. Mr. Sat
Pal Khattar was the Guest of Honor in
the event.
Program organized by SINDA on 28th
March 2015 to pay tribute to
Singapore Founding Prime Minister
the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew.
Important Information Received
from
The High Commission of India
Foreign nationals, Persons of Indian
Origin and Non-Resident Indians may
apply for admission to undergraduate
Engineering Programmes in India at
National Institutes of Technology
(NITs), Indian Institute of Information
Technology (IIITs) and other premier
Centrally funded Technical Institutions
(CFTIs) under the scheme of “Direct
Admission of Students Abroad” which is administered by
Ministry of Human Resources
Development, Government of India.
Complete details of the courses and
admission procedure may be seen in
the brochure for the academic year
2015-16 which is available at the
following websites:
www.mhrd.gov.in
and may also be accessed from
http://www.dasanit.org
Holika Dahan
March 5, 2015
Sivan Temple, Singapore Holika Dahan program was jointly
organised by Mandal and Singapore
Gujarati Society at the courtyard of Sri
Sivan Temple at Geylang. Pyre was lit
after Pujan.
.
The ritual symbolises the victory of
good over evil. People gather around the
fire and pray. Members from both
societies attended the program with their
family members. Prasad was distributed
after Holika Dahan. Event was
participated by more than 1000 persons.
Holi – The Festival of Colors
March 7, 2015
ECP Beach, Angsana Green This year Holi – the color Playing
event was jointly organised by four
Societies. Singapore Gujarati Society,
Singapore Sindhi Association and
Maharashtra Mandal Singapore,
joined hands with Marwari Mitra
Mandal (Singapore) for this traditional
event. It was participated by about
2000 Members of various societies
and not only from Indian Community
but other communities too. Member of
Parliament from Mountbatten
Constituency, Mr. Lim Biow Chuan
was the Guest of Honor. He mingled
among the members and played Holi
with them. Dr. Birdi, First Secretary
(Consular) represented Indian High
Commission in the event and extended
good wishes. Mrs. Asha, chair person
of ICAC, Mountbatten also
participated in the program.
Miss Monisha Jain, daughter of Sri
Anand Raj Jain performed Bollywood
Holi Dance, which was appreciated by
all. Thanks to Miss Monisha for her
wonderful performance.
Thanks to Mr. Navin Bafna for
supporting this event.
Gangaur 2015
Ladies Wing of Mandal organised
Gangaur Pujan on 22nd
March 2015
which was well participated by
members and their guests.
Gangaur is one of the most vivid
festivals rejoiced with great enthusiasm
and happiness all over the Indian state
of Rajasthan. In the word Gangaur,
'Gan' is the synonym for Lord Shiva
whereas 'Gaur' stands for Gauri or
Goddess Parvati. But mainly, this
festival is held in the honour of
Goddess Parvati as she is regarded as
the epitome of marital love, strength,
courage, power and excellence. During
the festivities, married women worship
Goddess Parvati for the long life, well
being and wealth of their husbands
while the girls pray for getting a smart
and an understanding life partner. The
festival is rejoiced in the month of
Chaitra, the first month of the Hindu
calendar and falls in between March
and April, according to Gregorian
calendar. It begins on the very first day
Chaitra month, the day after Holi and is
celebrated for 18 days. Also, it marks
the end of winter season and the
coming of spring season. Images of
Gauri and Isar (Lord Shiva) are made
with the clay and decorated very
beautifully. On the other hand, in some
families, images are made of wood.
Weddings
This quarter has been season for
weddings. Mandal will like to
congratulate our Members:
Mr. & Mrs. Manak Maheshwari for
wedding of their son son Mohit with
Harleen on 25th January 2015.
Mr. & Mrs. Govind Bhandari for
wedding of their son Piyush with
Arunima on 28th January 2015.
Mr. & Mrs. Praveen Kumar Jain for
Wedding of their daughter Priyanka
with Dev Ashish on 8th February 2015.
Mr. & Mrs. Anil Shrivastav for wedding
of their son Saumitra with Snigdha on
20th Feb 2015.
Mrs. Archana Jain & Mr. V.K.Jain for
Wedding of their Daughter Shilpa
with Chirag Agarwal on 4th January
2015.
Members of Marwari Mitra Mandal
(Singapore) congratulate all the newly
wedded couples and wishes them A
HAPPY & PROSPEROUS
MARRIED LIFE.
Harmony Cup 2015
Marwari Mitra Mandal Cricket team is
formed to play friendly matches and
The Harmony Cup. Registered players
have started practice to prepare the
team.
MMM Cricket Team will be playing
Harmony Cup 2015 with Singapore
Gujarati Society on 12th April 2015.
Members are requested to come with
their families to encourage our Team.
Please inform your participation to:
Mr.Ajay Parakh 9277 5011
Mr. Ajay Kedia 9683 5151
Mr. Soham Agrawal 9026 1500
(Tea Time Snacks will be served)
Members Corner
Congratulations as well as Condolence column is being included in the newsletter. Members, who want to send their article for members corner, share their achievements or any other incident with the society, are requested to forward us the details so that it can be incorporated in the newsletter. Articles for members corner should be their own creation and must not be abusing to any one.
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Upcoming Events:Upcoming Events:Upcoming Events:Upcoming Events:
April 5, 2015 Blood Donation Drive
9 am to 3 pm
Sindhu House, Mountbatten Road,
Singapore
April 12, 2015 Harmony Cup 2015
12.00 pm to 6 pm
SCA Kallang Ground, Singapore
April 18, 2015
Bhajan Sandhya 6.30 pm Onwards
Sindhu House, Mountbatten Road,
Singapore
(Prasad will be served)
June 27, 2015 Annual General Meeting
August 8, 2015
Family Fun Day with
Savan Ka Sindhara
An Event with lots of fun for
all age groups Singapore Swimming Club
November 7, 2015 MMM Diwali Ball 2015
And
Tenth Year Celebrations
Web Portal, Facebook & Contact
We request all to strengthen the
database by updating your contact
information on the portal.
WEBSITE
www.marwarimitramandal.com
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We, Members of Marwari Mitra Mandal (Singapore) are deeply saddened to know about passing away of the First Prime
Minister of The Republic of Singapore, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew on 23rd
March 2015.
Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, Founding Father of Nation will always be remembered not only by Singaporeans but also by the entire
world for his contribution to the Nation and Society. He was the man who built Singapore in short span of time maintaining
Racial, Cultural and Religious Harmony in the country. His Leadership shall always be unparalleled Inspiration to all of us.
Lee Kuan Yew
Our Tribute to Founder Father Of Republic of Singapore
One of the Greatest Leaders of all times
A Lion among Leaders, A Visionary, A Hero in History who will be
remembered for generations to come. A Personality whose Wisdom,
Intellect, Drive and Passion propelled Singapore through its difficult times
towards making of a great Nation.
You will always be remembered with
LOVE, RESPECT, and GRATITUDE.
May your Soul Rest in Peace.
Members of Marwari Mitra Mandal (Singapore)
MMM President along with Members of the Mandal and Ladies Wing Committee Members paid a visit to Parliament
House, were the body of founder father of Singapore Mr. Lee Kuan Yew was kept, on 25th March 2015 to pay tribute to the
Great Leader.