Media Release
Sydney, Oct 22: In a remarkable display of cultural exchange, Prudence (Prue) Ann Car, deputy premier, minister for education and early learning, and minister for Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, has accepted an invitation to attend the world renowned Paryaya festival in Udupi, India, a grand celebration steeped in 800 years of rich tradition.
Representatives from the Sri Puttige Math, met Car in Sydney to extend this special invitation.
The Math holds a prominent position in the Hindu community, renowned for its dedication to education and cultural preservation.
Car, a passionate advocate for diversity and a keen admirer of Indian culture, was deeply honoured to receive the invitation.
She was intrigued by the festival's 800-year-old legacy and its significance in the Hindu community and expressed her eagerness to witness the Paryaya festival first-hand, a testament to the enduring legacy of Hindu faith and heritage.
The Paryaya festival, held in the coastal town of Udupi in Karnataka, India, is a mesmerizing spectacle that draws visitors from across the globe. Its vibrant processions, traditional music and dance performances, and deeply spiritual ceremonies create an unforgettable experience.
Car was appraised of the Koti Geetha Lekhana Yajna, an initiative by Puthige Math to institutionalise the Bhagavad Gita in today’s world.
She expressed her happiness and support towards these efforts and commended the Sri Puttige Math for its unwavering commitment to preserving this cultural treasure.
As a gesture of appreciation, the Math presented Car with a traditional shawl and Prasadam, symbolizing the warm bond between Australia and India.
Car's presence at the Paryaya festival will undoubtedly strengthen the ties between the two nations, fostering mutual understanding and appreciation of their diverse cultures.
The Paryaya festival is scheduled to take place from January 18-20, 2024, in Udupi, where the seer of Puthige Math, Sri Sri Sugunendra Theertha, will ascend Sri Madhvacharya’s Sarvajna peetha for the fourth time for a period of 2 years.