I note that both AV and GS have started the practice of publishing monthy calendars from last week. I very much hope that this will not replace the pictorial and glossy twelve monthly calendar which we receive every year. I do voluntary work for a couple of local organisations and it falls on me to plan for various events during the year and make bookings for halls and inform the membership of the dates and venues for the functions we will be celebrating. The calendar clearly shows the dates for all Hindu, Jain Sikh, Muslim and Christian religious festivals like Diwali, Paryushan, Mahavir Jayanti, Jain Varshitap, Ayambil Oli and Maha Shivratri, Holi, Makar Sankratri and others. It also gives additional information regarding India’s Republic Day and India’s Independence Day together with dates for Poonam and Amas. These are all shown with appropriate pictures or photos so that it is easy to identify them and make appropriate planning. The calendar is free to subscribers and comes in addition to the periodical supplements which we get from time to time.
Dinesh Sheth
Newbury Park, Ilford
