# Brisbane Nagarathar Sangam

> Brisbane Nagarathar Sangam (BNS) is an incorporated, not-for-profit community association that brings together the Nagarathar (Nattukottai Chettiar) community in Brisbane, Queensland, to preserve and celebrate its culture, traditions and values. Established at Pillaiyar Nombu in January 2025 and incorporated on 8 April 2025. Motto: "Preserving Tradition. Strengthening Connection. Inspiring Generations". Contact: bnsnagaratharsangam@gmail.com.

Key facts:
- Name: Brisbane Nagarathar Sangam (BNS), legal name Brisbane Nagarathar Sangam Inc
- Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Community served: Nagarathar / Nattukottai Chettiar families from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu, India, living in Queensland and wider Australia
- Incorporated: 8 April 2025
- President (2026–2028): Balaji Somasundaram; Secretary: Senthil Murugappan; Treasurer: Annam Saravanan
- Annual events: AGM (April), Vilakku Poojai (July–August), Getaway Camp, Diwali Get-together and Murugan Poojai (October), Pillaiyar Nombu (December)
- Membership: Family and Single memberships, enrol online via https://www.brisbanenagaratharsangam.com/membership-details
- Email: bnsnagaratharsangam@gmail.com

## Community
- [About BNS](https://www.brisbanenagaratharsangam.com/about): Our story, vision, mission and FAQ
- [Committee Members](https://www.brisbanenagaratharsangam.com/committee-members): 2026–2028 and 2025–2026 committees
- [Membership Details](https://www.brisbanenagaratharsangam.com/membership-details): How to join (Family and Single)
- [Contact](https://www.brisbanenagaratharsangam.com/contact): Email contact

## Events
- [Events](https://www.brisbanenagaratharsangam.com/events): Overview and event video
- [Current Year Events](https://www.brisbanenagaratharsangam.com/current-year-events): Annual calendar
- [Older Events](https://www.brisbanenagaratharsangam.com/older-events): Pillaiyar Nombu and Sangamam gatherings 2018–2024

## Heritage
- [History of Nagarathars](https://www.brisbanenagaratharsangam.com/history): Origins, migrations, Chettinad, trade and banking
- [Nagarathar Kovils](https://www.brisbanenagaratharsangam.com/nagarathar-kovils): The nine Nagara Kovils with deities, pirivugal and maps

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