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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.

Charity Projects in Bihar

Charity organisation called “Bihar Jharkhand Sewa Madhyam” endeavours to raise money for projects to help people in Bihar. We have partnered, work closely and in tandem with friendly associations, NGOs and Bihar Government to achieve and deliver our projects.

You are welcome to start a project in your area of interest.

Projects in Jharkhand

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.

Holi Milan

Melbourne (VIC) - Sat 16 March
Auckland (NZ) - Sun 17 March
Sydney (NSW) - Sun 17 March
Brisbane (QLD) - Sun 24 March
Perth (WA) - Sun 24 March
Canberra (ACT) - Sun 31 March
Wellington (NZ) - TBA
Darwin (NT) - TBA

Please keep an eye for further updates and details.

About Us

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

Uma Shankar Keshari

Melbourne, Victoria

Arati Prasad

Arati Prasad

Auckland, New Zealand

Janardan Rai

Janardan Rai

Perth, Western Australia

Sunil Sinha

Sunil Sinha

Brisbane, Queensland

Sushant Goel

Sushant Goel

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Raj Agrawal

Raj Agrawal

Sydney, New South Wales

Manish Pandey

Manish Pandey

Christchurch, New Zealand

Sanjeev Prasad

Sanjeev Prasad

Auckland, New Zealand

Neeraj Narayan

Neeraj Narayan

Brisbane, Queensland

Kavika Karshan

Kavika Karshan

Adelaide, South Australia

Kabita & Ratan Ghosh

Kabita & Ratan Ghosh

Darvin, Northern Terriotory

Rajeev Rakesh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sep, 13

Haritalika Teej in Auckland

September 13, 2019 by Sanjay Pandey

Bihar Jharkhand Sabha of Australia and New Zealand celebrated Hartalika Teej in Auckland (New Zealand) Married ladies belonging to the Bihar Jharkhand Sabha of Australia and New Zealand maintained their culture and tradition by celebrating Hartalika Teej in Auckland on Monday the 2nd of September. A number of Bihari families assembled at the Papatoetoe residence of Rani and Amit Singh where the women, attiredRead more about Haritalika Teej in Auckland[…]
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May, 20

Indian Classical Concert on 25 May

May 20, 2019 by Sanjay Pandey

As advised earlier, we are organising our 2nd annual Indian Classical Music concert in Canberra. This year you will see and enjoy performance by 2 acclaimed and esteemed Hindustani Classical Music and Dance artists – and both artists are Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) panelists. Please find more information in attachments. The program willRead more about Indian Classical Concert on 25 May[…]
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May, 21

Sharad Milan & AGM in Melbourne – Sun 20 May 2018

May 21, 2018 by Sanjay Pandey

Please join us in welcoming the newly elected Executive Committee for BJSM VIC Chapter. We appreciate their enthusiasm and commitment to take BJSM forward with new ideas. The committee is a mix of experienced and young generation. Our experienced members would help mentor young generation of leaders. The new Committee is formed unanimously: 1. ShivRead more about Sharad Milan & AGM in Melbourne – Sun 20 May 2018[…]
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May, 5

Hindustani Music Concert in Canberra on Sun 13 May

May 5, 2018 by Sanjay Pandey

We are pleased to advise that ACT Chapter is organising a Hindustani Music Concert in Association with Federation of Indian Associations of ACT Inc in Canberra,Australian Capital Territory.Australia Please attend, support and promote this fine Sitar and Tabla music by Artistes from Pune India and pass it on to music lovers and various organisations. What – SitarRead more about Hindustani Music Concert in Canberra on Sun 13 May[…]
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Oct, 10

Diwali Milan in Perth on Sat 4 November

October 10, 2017 by Sanjay Pandey

Hi All As you all must be knowing by now, that we are celebrating Diwali Milan 2017 indoor. Initially we decided to have this event based on sponsorship but due to lack of interest, we have gone back to our approach based on participatory contributions. Hence I request all the participants to confirmRead more about Diwali Milan in Perth on Sat 4 November[…]
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Oct, 10

Diwali Milan in Melbourne on Sun 29 October

October 10, 2017 by Sanjay Pandey

Dear Patrons Diwali Milan is on Sunday 29 October 2017. Time: 5pm to 10pm Venue: Ashburton Hall Library, 154 High St, Ashburton, Hall 1 & 2. There are plenty of free parking spots close to shopping centre. Diwali Milan has always been our most attractive event on our calendar. 135 persons participated last year. Could youRead more about Diwali Milan in Melbourne on Sun 29 October[…]
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