Fiji Hindus
pp. 8-9 · Read in the full issue
Sanatan Dharm Conference at Nadi
AS an indication of the activities of the large and growing body of Indians in Fiji, it is interesting to note that the Second Annual General Conference of the Sanatan Dharm was held at Nadi, Viti Levu, in April. The Sanatan Dharm is a powerful Indian religious sect, and has a large following in Fiji.
The celebrations commenced with a picturesque procession, which included many school children carrying coloured religious flags. The parade of the followers of the Sanatan Dharm was headed by a Punjabi
band. Later, Hindu scholars preached to the assembly of the principles upon which their religion is founded.
The following day the Conference, under the chairmanship of Pundit Hardeoji Sharma, of Sigatoka, debated the sociological problems of the Indians in Fiji.
It was stressed that they should work unceasingly for unity among the religious sects in Fiji, to promote good feeling and peace in the Indian community in the Colony.
After lengthy deliberations the Conference decided that the best method of uniting the North and South Indian children in Fiji was by religious teachings through a Sanscrit College. It was resolved to establish an Institution at Korovuto, Nadi, under the charge of an executive committee, where Fiji Indians may learn something of their own art and literature.
A group of delegates at the Sanatan Dharm Conference, Nadi.
the many expert mining men are soundly based. Fiji is to enjoy a wonderful gold boom.
There are reports that some of the most powerful British and American groups in terested in gold production are now taking a keen interest in Fiji; and, if the gold values are there, these powerful groups will buy in, at almost any cost, much as they did in New Guinea.