Bharatiya Mandir supports the New Zealand Government’s decision to protect people’s safety and well-being. Therefore, the Mandir shall close on Wednesday, 25th March at 8 pm and shall remain closed for next four weeks. Towards the end of these four weeks, we shall await direction from the Government, when to reopen the Mandir.

Please note that all cultural, social and community activities at the Mandir shall also stop during these four weeks. However, the educational programmes shall continue remotely. This means that whilst sitting in their own homes, the students shall learn languages, music and games via internet or through other electronic devices Our dedicated volunteer teachers have already put together these programmes in electronic versions.

Teachers are ready and available to help the students to continue learning from their own homes over the next four weeks.

Bharatiya Mandir is the first purpose built Hindu temple in New Zealand. During its long history, it is the first time that the Mandir has been closed to the worshippers. Let us pray for an early end to this pandemic and return to normalcy.

Please be safe and stay healthy.

Together, we shall get through these difficult times.

With Prayers

Hemant Prashar

President

Bharatiya Mandir

All religious places of worship across New Zealand, including churches, mosques, temples, and gurudwaras, will be closed during the national lock-down period. Some will be live streaming their religious ceremonies (like artis, poojas etc.). Please check on their respective Facebook pages.

Gatherings

Gatherings are cancelled

All indoor and outdoor events cannot proceed. This does not include workplaces of people undertaking essential businesses.

These requirements apply to family and social gatherings such as birthdays, funerals, tangi or weddings. These gatherings can not go ahead.

We are asking you only spend time with those who you are in self-isolation with, and keep your distance from all others at all times.

Refunds for events

In the first instance, please contact the event organiser. They will likely need some time to determine their process and obligations for any refunds, payment to suppliers etc. Please be patient as they work through the process to meet any obligations they may have.

Reporting breaches

If you have concerns about a gathering of people or an event that breaches the criteria, you can email NHCCselfisolation@health.govt.nz

If you would like your communication to remain anonymous, please specify this in your email.

We will prioritise reports based on risk.

(all the above content is from covid19.govt.nz)