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It is a matter of great pleasure that as in the past we are celebrating Shree Krishna Janmashtami on a very grand scale this year. The celebration coincides with the partial completion of the extension and the renovations of our Temple. Therefore, this year we are having our celebrations in the newly renovated and extended Prayer Hall which would be able to accommodate many more number of the devotees.

In conjunction with the renovations and the celebration of Shree Krishna Janmashtami, the temple is publishing a Souvenir Magazine under the chairmanship of Shri Iswardass Sharma, our temple Senior Adviser and Past President.

The temple has also organised the cultural evening "Pushpanjali" at Victoria Theatre on 16th August 2003. The proceeds of the event are going towards the renovation fund.

Since this extension and the renovations project is one of the largest project we ever had in last many years and involves huge expenditure. I would humbly request all devotees to donate generously towards this noble cause.

I sincerely thank all devotees, donors, well-wishers and all those who in one way or another have contributed to make tonight's celebration a grand success.

The Shree Lakshminarayan Temple has come a long way since it was made accessible to the devotees on the 24th April, 1969.

This year another milestone has been achieved with the approval from the authorities to extend the existing Prayer Hall to accommodate the growing number of devotees patronizing the Temple. Installation of lift covering all the floors of the Temple is for the convenience of the devotees.

I personally wish to thank all devotees who have come forward to donate generously towards this noble cause. May the Blessings of Bhagwan Shree Lakshminarayan be showered upon all.

Our Guest of Honour for this year, Mr. Inderjit Singh, MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC, played a Pivotal role in facilitating this up-grading project. On behalf of the Management Committee, I would like to thank Mr. Inderjit Singh.

This year marks the 34th year of Mohatsav Shree Krishna Janmashtami Celebration in the Temple. This event is celebrated by all Hindus with great Enthusiasm and Devotion.

On behalf of the Management Committee. I wish to thank all devotees who have in one way or another participated in the various Temple activities. The Management Committee will in the future embark on more Religious, Social and Cultural activities.

May the Blessings of Shree Lakshminarayan Bhagwan and Shree Krishna Bhagwan be showered on all.

Yours in the Service of Bhagwan Shree Lakshminarayan.

On this joyous and auspicious occasion, as Hindus all over the world celebrate Krishna Janmashtami, it gives me great pleasure in conveying my heartiest felicitations to the members and devotees of the Shree Lakshminarayan Temple.

As we take on the new and varied challenges that confront us in this Millennium, it is essential that we continue to recognize the relevance of religion and the paramount role it plays in the promotion of peace, love and harmony. In a multi-cultural, multi-racial and multi-religious country like Singapore, these attributes can never be over-emphasized, and every effort must be made to constantly enhance and uphold them.

Therefore, in a world that otherwise seems obsessed with materialistic gains, it is critical that the values, morals and cultural traditions handed down by our forefathers are not lost but passer on with Treat care and reverence, from one generation to the next. Only then can we be assured that a world of tranquility and harmony w-I, prevail for cur children and their successors.

In this regard, I am glad to note that the activities of the Shree Lakshminarayan Temple are focused towards the fulfillment of such noble objectives and conducted in a very commendable manner.

On behalf of the management & members of Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI), I would like to congratulate the management committee and devotees of Shree Lakshminarayan Temple, for their selfless efforts and total dedication towards service to the community as well as nation building.

God Bless.