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Our Activities

Why and how we are unique. This is what we do in a nutshell.

One Association

You will appreciate that we have one association in Australia and New Zealand, despite enormous potential of leadership within the community. The members help each other to realise their dreams and relish their successes in regular get togethers.

Celebration & Milan

Almost all chapters celebrate major festivals and organise at least 3 get togethers - Holi Milan, Sharad Milan and Diwali Milan. It helps us showcase and promote the socio-cultural and linguistic heritage among youngsters and second generation expatriates.

Assistance & Networking

We are here to help our members and others by facilitating better communication and networking. We promote friendship and respect for each other among members, and ensure smooth settlement and assimilation of new immigrants.

Sharad Milan 2017

Wellington - Sat 17 June
Perth - Sun 6 August
Canberra - Sun 6 August
Melbourne - Sun 13 August
Sydney - Sun 20 August

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Volunteer or Donate

Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra, from its humble beginnings in a small dalit hamlet in the village of Bahera in Hazaribag (in the state of Jharkhand), the organisation now has a presence in 10 districts of Jharkhand and Bihar.

NBJK also works in close partnership with a network of voluntary organisations and small groups.

For more information and contact details, please visit their website.

Diwali Milan 2017

Auckland - TBA
Brisbane - TBA
Canberra - TBA
Melbourne - TBA
Perth - TBA
Sydney - Sun 15 October
Wellington - TBA

About Us

Bihar Jharkhand Sabha of Australia and New Zealand aka BJSM is essentially a social and cultural association and aims :
* to preserve, uphold, foster and promote the lingo-socio-cultural heritage
* to facilitate better communication and networking
* to promote friendship and respect among members
* to facilitate smooth settlement and assimilation of new immigrants.

BJSM maintains a cohesive network across Australia, New Zealand and other parts of the world. Incorporated in NSW & VIC (AU) and Auckland (NZ).

Our Team

Meet some of the team members from Australia and New Zealand who made it all happen. See more at www.bijhar.net

Uma Shankar Keshari

Melbourne, Victoria

Arati Prasad

Auckland, New Zealand

Janardan Rai

Perth, Western Australia

Sunil Sinha

Brisbane, Queensland

Sushant Goel

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Raj Agrawal

Sydney, New South Wales

Manish Pandey

Christchurch, New Zealand

Sanjeev Prasad

Auckland, New Zealand

Neeraj Narayan

Brisbane, Queensland

Kavika Karshan

Adelaide, South Australia

Kabita & Ratan Ghosh

Darvin, Northern Terriotory

Rajeev Rakesh

Melbourne, Victoria

Testimonials

We do not like to brag, others do it for us. Some words of appreciation from our visitors and guests.

Sachin Kumar

NSW

Glad to see this page. Didn't know anything of this sort existed. Was missing home more than on other days during diwali and chhath and that is how found this page but couldn't find anything about chhath celebration, kind of shocked.

Gopal Krishnan

Canberra

It was an enjoyable gathering (Holi Milan 2012 in Canberra). Gouri and I enjoyed very much. Also met our old friends and made new friends. From now, we will be regular to all the events.

Binod Jha

Brisbane

Its really great to see the community for Bihar and Jharkhand, the place which is my origin.....I love my place of forefathers and would like to know more about it and love to interact with the friends of that place......

Rajnish Rai

Auckland

I didn't had any idea about BJSM until yesterday. I was just getting bored at work, and decided to find out if there was any social group of biharis or jhakhandis in NZ, and I came across this website. Thank you for getting in touch with me so fast. And it was a big surprise for me when I saw an email from Aratiji today inviting me to the holi get together the week after. I am definitely going to meet them.

Sushil Singh

Bahrain

Heartily congratulations to you and to all the BJSM team residing in Australia and New Zealand for doing such a wonderful job in uniting our NRBs and NRJs and putting them under one umbrella in such a manner that they feel like being at home and not missing even a single festive of Bihar and Jharkhand.

Bibhu

Delhi

Hi, I was just browsing internet like always knowing the root of Bihar and Biharis all across the globe and I am so happy to see we guys united despite being in Australia. You guys rock. Just a suggestion please have a separate column on the site for counselling or to pioneering those students heading to Australia for studies. Thanks again!!

Together we build a strong network of people from Bihar and Jharkhand.

Latest News

Jul, 23

Diwali Milan in Sydney on Sun 15 Oct

July 23, 2017 by Sanjay Pandey

Namaskar BJSM Community, We are pleased to inform that this year’s Diwali celebration is scheduled for Sunday 15th Oct 2017 at BOWMAN’S HALL 35 CAMPBELL ST, BLACKTOWN starting at 5.00 pm till 9.00 pm. Attached please find the flyer for the event and do contact our organising team to participate in a BJSM’s cultural performance filled evening. Request everyone to RSVP latestRead more about Diwali Milan in Sydney on Sun 15 Oct[…]
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Jul, 15

Sharad Milan in Melbourne on Sun 13 August

July 15, 2017 by Sanjay Pandey

BJSM-VIC Committee has decided to hold Sharad Milan and AGM on 13/8 Sunday. Time & venue as below: Time: 12:30pm to 5:30pm Venue: Room 3 & 4, Hawthorn Library, 584 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn. Your contribution for FY 2017-18 is due now. Kindly pay $25 by EFT before 15/7/2017. Bank Name: CBA A/c Name: BJSM-VIC INC. BSB: 063-244 A/c No: 1078 4144 Please advise usRead more about Sharad Milan in Melbourne on Sun 13 August[…]
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Jul, 9

Sharad Milan in Sydney on Sun 20 August

July 9, 2017 by Sanjay Pandey

Namaskar Community Members, We are pleased to inform that Sharad Milan 2017 has been scheduled on 20th Aug.’2017 from 11:00AM to 3:00PM at – Parramatta Park, Parramatta. An interesting and enjoyable day with cultural touch and an opportunity to share your thoughts with community. Refreshments & lunch – Pav Bhaji & Pulav has been organisedRead more about Sharad Milan in Sydney on Sun 20 August[…]
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Jul, 4

Sharad Milan in Perth on Sun 6 August

July 4, 2017 by Sanjay Pandey

BJSM Perth will be celebrating their most awaited community gathering of the year, ‘Sharad Milan’ a.k.a ‘Litti Chokha Milan’. Its heartening to see the Perth community growing along with the active participation of new members. Attraction of this event will be ‘Unfurling of BJSM- WA Chapter Banner’, Fun activities, Meet n Greet and Socialize. DetailsRead more about Sharad Milan in Perth on Sun 6 August[…]
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Jun, 17

Sharad Milan in Wellington

June 17, 2017 by Sanjay Pandey

What a terrific effort? No one knew how many families were living in Wellington. Congratulations Wellington Chapter and organisers. Keep it up. You may wish to see more photographs at our FaceBook page.
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May, 15

BJSM AGM in Auckland

May 15, 2017 by Sanjay Pandey

A chapter was created in the history of New Zealand when non-residents from the Indian state of Bihar and Jharkhand congregated and launched a formal community body ‘Bihar Jharkhand Sabha of Australia and New Zealand’ at Sangam Indian Restaurant Kumeu, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 13 May 2017. The meeting was convened by prominent peopleRead more about BJSM AGM in Auckland[…]
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Apr, 8

Thank you – Holi Milan 2017 in Perth

April 8, 2017 by Sanjay Pandey

Thank you very much for your presence at our BJSM Holi Milan 2017. Holi is a time where we enjoy the rainbow of colours with our family and friends. Here, in Perth, we are indeed very lucky to have formed such a close-knitted group of BJSM members. Today we have come together to celebrate this joyousRead more about Thank you – Holi Milan 2017 in Perth[…]
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Mar, 5

Saaz aur Awaaz in Melbourne – Sat 11 March

March 5, 2017 by Sanjay Pandey

Let’s March into our next event – March 11, 2017! Dear Music Lovers, Its March! Let us march together to another musical evening. We invite you to our next ‘Saaz Aur Awaaz’ on 11th March, 2017. You will get to hear from our local and melodious artists and learn about another interesting musical instrument by another talentedRead more about Saaz aur Awaaz in Melbourne – Sat 11 March[…]
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Mar, 5

Holi Milan in Auckland – Sat 11 March

March 5, 2017 by Sanjay Pandey

Hello Everyone, On the joyous occasion of Holi, Sushmaji & Nisheeth Prakashji have kindly agreed to host a get together at their residence to which you are all cordially invited. Venue: Manurewa Contact: (09)2664385 Time: 7:30 p.m. onwards Parking: Please park on Great south road which is the main road. Note: If possible, it is requested toRead more about Holi Milan in Auckland – Sat 11 March[…]
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Feb, 23

Holi Milan in Sydney – Sun 12 March

February 23, 2017 by Sanjay Pandey

BJSM SYDNEY likes to welcome each one of you to 2017 festival season. It’s an exciting time as we continue to grow & bring Bihar & Jharkhand community together. Celebrate Indian Festival & spend a day with friends and family for a culturally rich entertainment, lots of entertaining activities like Games, Indian Food,Read more about Holi Milan in Sydney – Sun 12 March[…]
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