MIT Hindu Students Council
Fall 2008 Newsletter
Below are of the exciting events we have planned for YOU! Please mark your calenders...
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Navarathri Golu (Sept. 30th- Oct. 8th, 7-8 pm everyday, W11 Basement)

During Navaratri, it is customary in Tamil Nadu to display a "Golu". This is an exhibition of various dolls and figurines in odd tiers. Generally, when people come to a person's house to see the Golu, they are given prasad (the offering given to God that day), kumkum and a small bag of gifts. Come any of these days between 7-8 pm to see MIT HSC's very own Golu and pick up a goodie bag :)

Durga Pooja (Saturday Oct 4th, Noon, MIT Chapel)

Come celebrate the fifth day of Navaratri with Durga pooja! Lunch will be provided.

Golu Study Break (Wednesday Oct 8th, 7-8pm, W11 basement)

Come relieve your stress, mingle with others, and enjoy the last day of Navartri. Food will be provided.

Northeastern Fall 2008 HSC Retreat (Oct. 18th at Harvard)

Want to get more involved in HSC? Have any ideas you want to share? Just want to learn more about Hinduism? Want to meet all the other cool people involved in HSC from other schools? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then YOU should come to the Retreat!

Diwali Night Puja (Exact date and location TBA)

Come celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, by making your own "dias" or lamps! Dinner will be provided.

End-of-term Trip To Ashland Temple (exact date and time TBA)

HSC will organize a trip to Ashland Temple for those who are interested!
If you have any questions or want to know how to get more involved in MIT HSC, feel free to e-mail us at hsc-board@mit.edu!

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