By Newsbreak Producer Tracy Valaydham - The Shri Anantha Muthumariamman Temple in New Modder, Benoni in Gauteng is appealing to the community to help raise funds towards bringing a Murthi from India to South Africa. The Murthi is a physical representation of the Hindu deity goddess mariamman or mother. The fundraising campaign includes raffles, markets, food sales, corporate sponsorships and community events, with devotional music and a dance concert planned for the 24th of October 2026. Temple spokesperson Dr Shamal Ramesar says the Murthi will stand for generations to come and will serve as a symbol for faith, healing, protection and devotion... 

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Tracy Valaydham - The Shri Anantha Muthumariamman Temple in New Modder, Benoni in Gauteng is appealing to the community to help raise funds towards bringing a Murthi from India to South Africa. The Murthi is a physical representation of the Hindu deity goddess mariamman or mother. The fundraising campaign includes raffles, markets, food sales, corporate sponsorships and community events, with devotional music and a dance concert planned for the 24th of October 2026. Temple spokesperson Dr Shamal Ramesar says the Murthi will stand for generations to come and will serve as a symbol for faith, healing, protection and devotion...&nbsp;</p>

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