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Author: Mahess Roopun Published Date: November 2, 2020

President Anil Seeburn 57657647

Secretary Ajay Gopaul 57697172

Pandit Motah 57584857

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MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT

Message of President

It’s an immense pleasure for me to convey this few lines to the Sanatan family on this Year 2023.

For two years, the whole world faced with the most dangerous Pandemic such as Corona Virus Covid-19. In Mauritius, due to the Pandemic and confinement, our whole activities and Poojas in our Mandirs were greatly disturbed. Most of our Poojas and Kathas could not be performed. However, our Hindu devotees did their prayers at home and also our Acharyas / Purohits did the prayers where people can view live on Facebook. MSDTF and the Head Priest broadcasted their information through MBC TV, Radio, Facebook, Wattsapp and other social media.

The statistics revealed more than 37 Million Coronavirus cases and more than 1 Million deaths around the world. This is in fact one of the great tragedy that we all experienced.

Although there was Covid-19 Pandemic, the following targets were achieved throughout these two years:

Presence of MSDTF through social media:

Creation of Website
Creation of Facebook page
Creation of different Wattsapp Groups such as affiliated members, Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers, Delegates by regions, Purohits of Mauritius etc.

Creation of Online Newsletter
Donation of actual grants by President: Grants such as Car, Fuel, Mobile and other facilities which is estimated to be around Rs 420,000 per year allocated to President & Office are not taken but rather donated to MSDTF.
For the first time in history of MSDTF, all the Purohits were given their due respect and for their help in enhancing Sanatan Dharma through an event namely Purohit Samaan Samaro (Certificate & Shield). They were decorated for their dedicated works.
MSDTF awarded all President of Mandirs and Kalimayes. They were decorated for their dedicated works.
Regional Sanatan Samities were created in each zone.
The Rudra Maha Yaj in Ganga Talao was performed for the first time with Tamil, Telegu, Marathi and all socio-cultural organisations. It should be noted our stand for not giving any politician a political platform in Ganga Talao during Mahashivratree is still maintain.
In connection to Covid-19 Pandemic with an alarming increase of deaths, a Maha Yaj was performed in Ganga Talao by various Acharyas and Purohits.
In connection to drought in Mauritius, a Maha Yaj was performed at Mare Aux Vacoas by various Acharyas and Purohits.
Essay Competitions were launched for International Women’s Day. The competitions were in English, French and Hindi.
“Service to Man is Service to God.” During Covid-19 Pandemic and confinement, around 750 Food Packs were prepared and delivered to needy persons in Canot, Albion, Chamarel, Panchvati, Phoenix, Petite Riviere, Bambous, Tamarin. Additional Food Packs were prepared and delivered in different regions in Mauritius where our affiliates informed and helped us to complete this noble act.
The first Rangoli Competition was performed in Port Louis Caudan with great success.
The Sanatan Bhawan of MSDTF was in a very deplorable condition and thus an urgent revamping required. Renovation at Sanatan Bhawan was accomplished and also with Security Camera Surveillance.
For the first time, Holika Dahan was performed in Sanatan Vatika with live MBC broadcast.
To encourage all Mandirs and Hindu devotees towards Shiv Abhishek, a committee was done with MBC and every Monday MBC records a Shiv Abhishek in a Mandir and broadcast it on Mondays.
For the first time, Gurukul Shiksha Course has been launched and this course is being run on line every Sunday at 9.30 hrs.
With the help of Ministry of Health, some visiting cards were allocated to Acharyas/ Purohits, Members and social workers to attend all hospitals over the island where they will pay visit to patients and also do prayers for their recovery.
On proposal of MSDTF to the Government, an increase in allowance of Rs 1,000 was confirmed to Part Time Teachers. This action is beneficiating the Teachers doing Hindi and Sanskrit Classes in our Baitkas and Hindi Schools.
The Aradhna Pratiyogita was launched in 2021 and this event achieved a great success. Thus in 2022 this competition was given a large dimension with Ramayan Gaayan Pratiyogita (Traditional & Modern), Nritya (Dance) Pratiyogita, Bollywood Devotional Geet Pratiyogita and Elocution Contest.
With the help of Ministry of Environment a Green Project at Sanatan Vatika Reduit was accomplished where a Walking Track of 300 Metres, fencing, benches, grasses, Kiosk, lightings and other facilities were provisioned.
On the occasion of World Environment Day, 500 plants (Flowers, Rare Trees, spiritual plants etc) were planted in Sanatan Vatika Reduit.
The MSDTF always focus on the spiritual and sacred factors of Ganga Talao. Various steps and works performed at Ganga Talao:

No Business activities in this sacred place
No political speech or platforms given at this place.
Flags and Bandrols for MSDTF fixed
Sound system with OM vibrations launched. Such OM sound is considered as sacred in Hinduism. It will energise the mind and body of our Hindu devotees, and will also increase the spirituality of this sacred place.

The Hindu Solidarity Fund Mauritius (HSFM) was launched with the aim to alleviate the sufferings and support the most vulnerable Hindu people and communities. This HSFM is generating fund for the following:

Medical Treatment Abroad
Provide security Equipment and Tools
House fire damage repair fund
Emergency Food Security (Help improve access to food for people experiencing food insecurity due to a pandemic)
Health through Yogic exercise practices
Contingency fund for seva

Registration of Acharyas and Purohits who are working in our Mandirs completed.
For the first time, MSDTF launched the Council of Priest to establish a good running of different works performed by Acharyas & Purohits and also controlling and maintaining the good practice.
Launching of enrolment for Purohit Refresher Course and Purohit Certificate Course done and note that these courses will be launched in collaboration with the Indian Highcom and MES.
Some Acharyas and Purohits have been given Access Card to attend Prison where they will attend prison at least once a week to press moral values and also Pooja Vidhi to prisoners.
During our mandate, we had to revamp the Sanatan College which was becoming a burden in terms of deficits / loss. The Sanatan College had to stopped at the earliest to mitigate big losses.
Increasing the Capital of MSDTF so that a Conventional Centre at Sanatan Vatika can be initiated.

Some of our future milestones are as follows:

Purohit Refresher Course
Certificate Course to become Purohit
Entrance Gate at Sanatan Vatika
Gurukul Project at Sanatan Vatika
Conventional Centre at Sanatan Vatika
108 Arcs with steps along with Mantras at Sanatan Vatika
Meditation Hall & Mandir at Sanatan Vatika
Statues / Murti / Hindu Stone Scriptures at Sanatan Vatika Reduit, PortLouis & Ganga Talao
Foot Five Pitch at Sanatan Vatika
Platform on Riverside at Sanatan Vatika for religious activities
Pull down of Sanatan Office and upgrading with new fencing in Port-Louis
Renovation of Bhawan in Port-Louis
Open Theatre at Devine Museum Ganga Talao

On behalf of the Managing Committee and myself, I thank first of all our Head Priest who has done a tremendous effort in consolidating and promoting Hindu Values in our community. I will thank all the sponsors and well-wishers who continuously helped and supported us in our endeavour. I will thank all the Mandirs, Kalimayes and affiliates for enhancing Sanatan Dharma through Shiv Abhishek, prayers, festivals and other activities all around Mauritius. I will also thank those who are sponsoring our New Year Calendars and volunteers (HSFM, Empowerment Group, Online Shiksha Course, Regional Sanatan Samitee and others) are most heartily thanked for their devotion and commitment in promoting the Hindu culture. We hope that we will succeed in achieving most of the vision, goals and objectives as per our programme.

Bhojraj Ghoorbin OSK

President

Mauritius Sanatan Dharm Temples Federation

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