Because the moderator is not a Hindu, he is a PNC.

I will celebrating on November 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14th.

You can celebrate on APRIL 1ST, WHO CARES!!!!!!

You are a fool.

TROLL!

Yes you are.

Valid observation.

This is a matter of serious debate when GHDS which represents the largest block of Hindus are being harassed and pushed around  by an almost dictatorship like Behaviour be a Minister.

We stand united, we suffered under 28 years of PNC dictatorship and insults to Indos in Guyana and this habit is being repeated.

The actions of this minister is disgraceful and Hindus must take note of this arrogance and remember it the next time that they cast their votes.

Who are now supposed to protect Indo Hindus ? Will this minister attempt to embarrass Indo Muslims next ?

Time to stand up to a PNC dictatorship.

Agreed, he does not fully understand how this disgraceful action by Ramjattan affect us.

Welcome Back Cobra Bhai. 

May Allah and Krsna bless you for speaking out.

Aya keep praying....

The Moderator aint going no where.....

and Dewali will be celebrated on Nov 10th.

Look how Vindi is leading the herd.

The skuunks in the AFC/PNC will be dealt with by the supreme. He gives long rope but when he draws it, it is very tight.

Like Ramjattan, you are joining with Guyana's Ravans to punch and humiliate Indos. Karma will  catch up with you too.

Mitwah, you are a disgrace to Indos and Hindus.

Thank you. I am celebrating on November 10th. Happy Nauratam!

My little thought on Divali date:

In South India where the Guyanese Madrasi community originated, Divali is observed on November 10.

In North India where most Indo-Guyanese foreparents originated, Divali is observed on November 11.

Both North and South India share the same time zones.

In India Divali is celebrated for up to 5 days, starting 2 days before Divali night and ending 2 days after.

It is a pity that in little Guyana there is big rancour this year over Divali date.

Let's face the harsh truth: party politics is at the root of this discord.

Up to 1973, the Guyana Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha, the Mahatma Gandhi Organization and the Guyana Pandits' Council represented the Hindu community and coexisted peacefully.

In 1974 the Maha Sabha General Secretary Reepu Daman Persaud broke away because the Sabha's President Sase Narine and other officials decided to support the government of the day, headed by Forbes Burnham. Pandit Reep formed the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha at Cheddi Jagan's suggestion and the new Hindu organization openly aligned itself with the PPP.

So, for the past 41 years the Hindu community in Guyana has been at odds with itself because of the political choices of their religious leaders.

Now, I strongly feel that Hindu leaders in Guyana should take politics out of their organizations and focus on the religious and cultural issues as was done in the distant past.

We cannot afford to continue in the present manner.

Question for Yugi22. When do you celebrate Naraka Chaturdasi  which commemorates the victory of Lord Krishna over demon Naraka? Perhaps you can  explain the difference of Deepavali versus Diwali.

None of what you wrote here Gilly has anything to do with the date conflict for this year's Diwali. It would be better if you explain how having it on the 10th has not deviated from the Guyanese tradition.

Gil, your response is quite disgraceful.

Ramjattan was informed by the leader of the GHDS of the date. End of story.

You, Mits and Ramjattan will suffer by Karma for supporting the demoniac actions of the AFC/PNC.

This action and arrogance of Ramjattan must be condemned in no uncertain terms.

There are reports that Hindus in Guyana have a choice between 10th and 11th November for Diwali. Hindus could probably choose both. Hinduism’s practices are wonderfully diverse, and the migration of Hindus from India has resulted in many challenges in terms of adaptability and survival.

There have been other dates for Hindu festivities which have been different over the years. As with so many other beliefs and practices, there are persons who will have Hindu scriptural references to back up the dates. Perhaps all are right. We know the fable of the two blind men standing at the front and the back of the elephant describing what they feel with their hands. There are devout Hindus who thrive on the alcohol industry and there are devout and not so devout Hindus who campaign against alcohol consumption. There are devout Hindus who have supported oppressive political regimes while devout and not so devout Hindus have campaigned against the oppression.

The Government of course has to make a choice for the holiday. It seems that the 10th has been selected. Many organisations will probably adjust their activities accordingly. It might be easy for them. There is news that the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDS) has the motorcade on the 10th November. It is reported that the Georgetown based motorcade is the “single largest event in the Guyanese calendar”. The logistics associated with this event must be enormous.

There must be participants, stakeholders, loyal patrons and sponsors of the GHDS motorcade who would not want to exclude the Georgetown/ECD based Hindus and others who will celebrate Diwali in their homes and communities on the 10th November. These participants, stakeholders, loyal patrons and sponsors and even the relevant Government agencies might want to work with the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha to put forward the motorcade date in the spirit of universality and to make it easy.   This has the potential to not be about who is right and who is wrong, but rather transforming how consensus can be achieved when there are differing views, all of which are probably right.

Yours faithfully,

Vidyaratha Kissoon

http://www.stabroeknews.com/20...ensus-opportunities/

I asked earlier and will ask again of you who so well know this matter; why in the world we cannot calculate on what day a particular phase of the moon will be observed from a position on the planet?

I see mention of astrologers setting the time...why....if it is astrology why be perturbed if they differ? Why not astronomy which it the governing science and precise enough that plug in calculators exists on the internet?

This is just the usual rancor in the indian community that causes RH to have two phagwah parades. That it is seen as political contempt is just the easy lie some of you are so willing to swallow because of the awful grating evil in your hearts.

This may motivate some but is fractures the community in ways that is irreconcilable for a long time. That we have two religious organization competing to be authoritative speaks to that. This is not about religion. It is about nasty vicious, politicking.

You are an atheist, you opinion does not count on religious matters.

Like someone made you god  to decide who 'WILL SUFFER BY KARMA'. 

Are you an Indian god ? 

Yes it does. Gilly speaks to precisely the confusion and scriptural muddiness that has intruded into our politics.It is deepavali vs diwali and each celebrated as one festival in Guyana.

Calculating lunation is no problem. It is astronomy. Anyone could learn to calculate any phase of the moon is 10 mins. Mending fences between competing political organization is the problem.

Which one should Ramjattan choose? That he gazzetted one day given by one org has rise a hue and a cry by another. It is the nature of every bloody mandir where Hindus feel their mandir and their clan knows best and the do not compromise but kick dirt endlessly. Could you tell me of one mandir in RH for example that is free from this curse?

Ramjattan would be wrong whatever day he selected.

Go **** yourself you bloody dunce. Phases of the moon is not religion but science.

You are ass hole. Why should your opinion count?

Your ignorance is here for all to see. What does an atheist Buck Man know ?

Not only did the PPP lose the election, but they also lost control of GNI.

Remember those days when FreeDUMB House used to threaten and posts were closed, or eliminated and posters banned.

I can see why you are whining and hollowing.  I still remember your "54%" screams, that Granger will never be president, and that only Indians will rule Guyana.

Looks quite silly now, doesn't it.

Are you one of these people here, when you run out of words, you knock people down with their  personal information ?

Bai, you are racist prick.

If you fellas are happy discussing your religion by calling each other names as well as cussing and gettin on bad...then feel free

I just didn't think it was an appropriate discourse due to the topic...but hey, maybe that's what the religion teaches...so carry on

apparently more than a dalit in this instance!!!!

Good observation on closing down certain threads.  I wrote an article recently with nothing pertaining to religion.  I did not attack anyone.  There was no obscene language in what I wrote.  And it was closed down.  But not after my source was questioned and I told him I wrote it.  I took it as an insult to my intelligence but kept quiet as I didn't want to drag along a non-issue.

Good for you but can you tell that Neemakaram DAAG Rumjhaaaaatan to stop DISRESPECTING HINDUS. Also tell him he is doing fine as a HOUSE SLAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who give a hoot when it is held.  I personally will be celebrating it on the 11th.

But I want to also celebrate it on the 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th.

See how stupid Ramjattan and Vindi Persaud looks.

Stupid krullies.

Since the beginning of GNI, posters been complaining about the different moderators.

Some posters are too dumb to understand the role of a moderator on GNI.

I believe the moderator should do his/her job and ignore all request to sanction this forum.

FYI, a moderator is.......  

a member of an online message board or electronic mailing list with PRIVILEGES and RESPONSIBILITIES to APPROVE  or REJECT messages and UPHOLD the terms of service.

So quit the belly-aching. Follow the rules, or shut up.