Summary
Arya Samaj (Hindi: आर्य समाज सिंगापुर) has existed in Singapore since 1927 and runs Hindi classes at its premises through the Dayanand Anglo-Vedic Schools System.[1][2][3]
| Formation | 1927 Bombay, India |
|---|---|
| Founder | Dayananda Saraswati |
| Type | Religious organisation |
| Legal status | Foundation |
| Purpose | Educational, religious studies, spirituality, social reforms |
| Headquarters | 113, Syed Alwi Road, Singapore |
| Coordinates | 28°22′N 77°08′E / 28.36°N 77.13°E |
Area served | Singapore |
Main organ | आर्य प्रतिनिधि सभा – sārvadēśika ārya pratinidhi sabhā |
| Affiliations | आर्य प्रतिनिधि सभा – sārvadēśika ārya pratinidhi sabhā |
| Website | www |
History edit
In 1927, Arya Samaj was established in Singapore in a shophouse in Rowell Road.[1][2][3]
From 1942 to 1945, during the Second World War the activities of the Arya Samaj were interrupted by the Japanese occupation of Singapore.[2][3]
In 1963, the Arya Samaj movement's present building at Syed Alwi Road was opened by Mollamal Sachdev, whose family gave generously to the building fund.[2][3]
In 2014, on 1 and 2 November, Arya Samaj Singapore celebrated International Arya Conference (Hindi: अंतर्राष्ट्रीय आर्य महा सम्मलेन) to mark 101 years of the Arya Samaj movement.[4]
In 2015, the inaugural International Yoga Day (Hindi: अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस) was celebrated by the Arya Samaj.[5]
Arya Bhawan Singapore edit
The Arya Bhawan Singapore (Hindi: आर्य भवन सिंगापुर) building at Syed Alwi Road is used as a community hall for weddings and other traditional Hindu festivals such as Deepavali and Holi.[2][3]
DAV Hindi School, Singapore edit
DAV Hindi School, Singapore (Hindi: दयानन्द अंग्लोवेदिक हिंदी विधालय, सिंगापुर) is run by the Arya Samaj to teach Hindi language at its premises through the D.A.V. Hindi School.[1][2][3] Although English is the language of instruction in Singapore schools, mother tongue is a compulsory subject at the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE), Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level ('O' Level) and Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level ('A' Level) and DAV Hindi School, Singapore cover the syllabus for those.
Singapore Arya Vedic Library edit
The Singapore Arya Vedic Library (Hindi: सिंगापुर आर्य वैदिक पुस्तकालय) is located at Arya Samaj Bhawan at Syed Alwi Road. It houses Vedic and Arya Samaj books.[1][2][3]
Membership edit
In 1975, the membership of the Arya Samaj in Singapore stood at approximately 350.[1][3]
See also edit
- Context
- Indian-origin religions and people in Singapore
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Arya Samaj Singapore Website
- ^ a b c d e f g "Arya Samaj". The Singapore Encyclopædia. Archived from the original on 7 July 2007. Retrieved 27 September 2007.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Vidyalankar, Nardev; Manohar Somera (1975). Arya Samaj and Indians abroad. New Delhi, India: Sarvadeshik Arya Pratinidhi Sabha. pp. 146–147.
- ^ "Singapore Arya Maha Sammmelan 2014". Archived from the original on 16 April 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ^ "Arya Samaj Singapore celebrates 2015 International Yoga Day". Archived from the original on 16 April 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2016.