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The Spirit of Diwali: Faith and Resilience

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ur country is at a crossroads where it has to take some important decisions. Britain is facing huge problems on several fronts, some of which were completely unexpected just a few months ago. On 23rd June we opted for, what is commonly termed, Brexit.

We now have to go back to the drawing board about various aspects of life that we’ve come take for granted. Democracy has its strengths and weaknesses, but the confusion which resulted in the Leave vote has ramifications for today as well as tomorrow.

Diwali is an ideal time to look back and take stock of the situation. It is about good over evil, light after darkness. It also gives our entire nation a chance to reflect properly so that it can plan properly to ensure that our citizens have certain minimum basic material needs fulfilled, along with a certainty in their security and satisfaction as well as faith in the future.

Looking at the Himalayan challenges ahead, one can naturally feel a little scared, but this island nation has faced even worse challenges in the past and that unique national spirit has, and continues to, surprise the doom-mongers.

The current British government is, rather sadly, in a difficult rut. The ruling party has a very thin overall majority in Parliament and there are several dissenting voices within the party and even the cabinet. But in a democracy it is inevitable. That national characteristic of defiance and resilience will surely enable all of us to rise to the occasion and help us to come out with some typical British solutions to the present problems we all face.

On one hand we are faced with economic and political turmoils, on the other hand extremism and terrorism is also a reality. But they have to be faced squarely.

Great Britain has an exemplary record of generously supporting the weaker sections of society as well as giving aid for international development. It has shed blood for international peace and decency. Historically Indians have also provided proportionately, if not more, to ensure that democracy survives in Great Britain. British Indians have half a century of manifold contributions to the progress of their new home. Our traditional values and skills helped our pioneers to withstand all impediments, and our children and grandchildren born and brought up in this country, with their hunger for better education and aspiration to achieve, have given us something to be proud of in every field – professions, business, art and culture, etc.

Yesterday's immigrants can be counted in the first row of achievers and champions today.

My sincere wishes for a Happy Diwali and a peaceful, healthy and prosperous New Year to all the readers.

- CB Patel Publisher/Editor Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar

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A very Happy Diwali to all the readers of Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar

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uring this festive season as we take stock of the year gone by and make plans for the future, we have much to be proud of as a community and our immense contribution to making this nation truly great.

Earlier in the year, I was especially pleased when the 16th Asian Achievers Awards was dedicated to Asian contribution to the Professions. Britain, today, is the envy of the nations for the high standards we set in various professions and our constant endeavour to push the bar higher. The Asian community, for one, has always punched well above its weight and in the process carved out a special place in British society and business.

On a personal level I can relate to the professions because my brother Bhikhu and I started our careers in the professions – architecture and pharmacy, respectively. The rigorous training that we received then has stood us in good stead over the years in our role as entrepreneurs.

This Diwali let us also pause for a moment to think of the less fortunate in our communities and in countries where poverty, conflict, deprivation and disease are rampant. Elsewhere in this magazine there is a mention of the various charities that we have been fortunate to support. Here again, I am proud to point out that the Asian community has been one of UK's largest donors. In our family, we imbibed a spirit of charitable giving very early in life through our own mother's magnanimity, even in the face of hardship. I humbly exhort all the readers to give generously to charitable causes – if not money, then time – both important in equal measure.

Lastly, Britain is going through challenging times, but over the decades, we have overcome wars, natural calamities and economic upheavals. I am confident that given our resolve, our history and the wherewithal that we possess in abundance, we will overcome.

May the spirit of this season give us hope, strength and determination to forge ahead with clear purpose and renewed vigour.

Vijay Patel Co-Chairman Waymade PLC

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PM Theresa May and HE Dinesh Pattnaik, Acting Indian High Commissioner along with other guests at Downing Street Diwali

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or me, one of the most remarkable things about Diwali is the sheer scale of its reach and the universal appeal of its message.

Look at India – over a billion people, speaking hundreds of different languages, following various different faiths – united by this festival of light.

Look at the rest of the world, and the colourful celebrations taking place from Singapore to South Africa, Australia to Nepal.

And look at Britain, where, right now, people are buying gifts on Leicester’s Golden Mile, preparing pendas on Soho Road in Birmingham, and stringing up lights on Wembley’s Ealing Road – all in time for five holy days that are such an important part of our national life.

When we analyse the true meaning of Diwali, its relevance extends beyond India, beyond the Indian diaspora and even beyond the Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists who, in different ways, mark the festival. Its messages apply to every single one of us – whatever our background, whatever our faith.

Now I have to say I haven’t read all 24,000 verses in the epic poem about Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya. But I do know the story of his homecoming from the many Diwali celebrations I have attended in my own constituency over the years.

Over a number of years the children have acted out the story.

The values he embodied are values which we can all heed. Values of charity, sacrifice and responsibility; to paraphrase Mahatma Gandhi: losing ourselves in the service of others.

Values of good conduct – dharma – taking the right path and ensuring that good triumphs over evil.

Values of hope, optimism, of forgiveness – of the new beginnings and clean slates represented by the Hindu New Year as people wear new clothes and say prayers for the year ahead.

I think these are the values we need more than ever as we forge a new, positive, ambitious role for Britain in the world.

The mission of my government- that fairer Britain- is to build a country that works for everyone – a country where no matter who you are, you can achieve your dreams.

The achievements of our British Indian communities –

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one and a half million people – demonstrate just how much a country can achieve when talent is unleashed and people of all backgrounds are able to fulfil their potential - that’s what is important.

Our political system becomes more representative and more effective – and I am so proud to have Priti Patel in the Cabinet; Alok Sharma in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office; MPs like Shailesh Vara and Rishi Sunak in the Commons; and peers like Jitesh Gadhia, Dolar Popat, Sandip Verma and Ranbir Suri in the Lords.

When talent is unleashed, our education system offers more choice and opportunity. Indeed, it is Hindu Schools, like the Avanti Trust, who are achieving great things and underlining why we need to go further in supporting faith schools.

Our economy becomes more successful and dynamic – including those up-and-coming industries that attract such a diverse range of entrepreneurs, like technology, film and, close to my own heart, fashion.

And our society becomes stronger, as people from all backgrounds play their part in making our schools, hospitals, police forces and armed forces the best they can be.

So as we gather here today, as we celebrate the achievements of British Indians and all our many diverse communities, I want us to remember the importance of removing the barriers that prevent people from reaching their potential.

I want us to be proud of what Diwali means to our nation – after all, it was here in Downing Street that Prime Minister Modi chose to start the last Hindu New Year.

And, next month I am delighted to be returning his visit when I go to India – it will be my first bilateral outside of the European Union and I’m going from Delhi to Bangalore - a true celebration of relations between our countries and our shared ambitions for the future.

Above all, I want to wish you all a Shubh Deepawali and give my best wishes to those celebrating Bandhi Chhor Diwas too.

- Rt Hon Theresa May MP Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (As spoken at the Diwali Reception in 10 Downing Street on Monday 24 October 2016)

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he Festival of Lights is one of the world's most iconic religious celebrations. Throughout the world, millions of people come together with their families and communities to celebrate this truly special occasion.

I’m proud that in Britain, Diwali has been embraced by our whole country. As Temples and Gurdwaras open their doors to their local communities, people of all faiths and none join Hindus, Sikhs and Jains in celebrating the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and hope over fear.

This beautiful celebration is one filled with joy and happiness. It is a time when we share food with our neighbours and carry out other kind gestures that help to bind our communities together. It is also a time to reflect on the true meaning of Diwali.

While we celebrate, we remember that from Syria to Sudan, there are millions of people living in fear of war and conflict, or living with the repercussions of a humanitarian disaster, as we have witnessed in Haiti where at least 200,000 homes have been affected. Diwali prompts us to consider how fortunate we are to live peaceful and comfortable lives, and the importance of offering hope to those who are suffering and less fortunate. My Department continues to keep its promise to the world’s poorest people, and during these five days of festivities, millions more will also give hope to those less fortunate by donating generously to charities and good causes to help those in need.

Now is also a time to celebrate the achievements of the Hindu, Sikh and Jain diaspora communities in the UK. For me, this is an opportunity to shine a light on those individuals who take this country from strength to strength; it is a moment in time that reminds us that patience, optimism, and hope brings success and rewards.

I wish everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights a happy and peaceful Diwali and my best wishes for the future.

- Priti Patel, International Development Secretary

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am delighted to wish everyone in Britain and abroad a very happy and holy Diwali.

The festival of light commemorates the triumph of light over darkness, goodness over evil, and hope over despair. These values that Diwali honours are held dear not just by Hindus, but are rightly cherished by many members of all faiths and none.

This wonderful festival is a fitting time to remember the enormous contribution that the British Indian community has made to our country, from the businesses they run to the outstanding public and professional services they provide.

This community is a fundamental part of the social fabric of our country and we can look forward to celebrating ever greater successes together.

I send my best wishes and warmest greetings to all those celebrating Diwali.

- Rt Hon Keith Vaz, MP

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s Mayor of London, I want to send my warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Diwali in London and around the world.

On this wonderful occasion, friends and families come together to mark the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.

We come together to share the story of Rama and Sita, to light candles in our homes, and to pay tribute to the warmth and generosity our Hindu, Sikh and Jain brothers and sisters.

This fantastic festival of lights gives us a chance to reflect on how one of our greatest strengths – our diversity.

Because here in London we don’t just tolerate our differences - we respect and celebrate them.

I really enjoyed joining Londoners from all communities to celebrate Diwali in Trafalgar Square.

Diwali really brings out the best of all that our city has to offer.

It reminds us that London succeeds when London is open – open to all cultures and open to all backgrounds.

From my family to yours, I extend my warm wishes to you all.

Happy Diwali and a prosperous new year.

- Rt Hon Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London

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am delighted to extend my warmest wishes for Diwali to the readers of Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar.

At this auspicious time of year, we all take inspiration from the universal values of the Ramayana - and strive to do our duty for our families, community and country.

As we start the Hindu New Year, let us look forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead with renewed confidence.

We pray that the divine light of this festive season spreads into our lives: peace, prosperity, happiness and good health.

- Lord Jitesh Gadhia

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would like to extend my very warmest wishes to all Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar readers who are celebrating Diwali. This is a time to come together and celebrate our culture. For those living in London, it is also a time to reflect on the diversity of our great city, its openness and tolerance to people from all backgrounds. I enjoyed meeting many members of the community celebrating Diwali at Trafalgar Square recently – it reminded me of what a thriving and vibrant Hindu, Sikh and Jain community we have here in London.

Have a happy Diwali and a successful new year.

- Rajesh Agrawal, Deputy Mayor of London for Business

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iwali is a time of celebration and reflection; a time to think about the year that has passed. When I look back, one of the defining themes of this year has been national pride.

In August, 5000 miles away in Brazil, Team GB ran, jumped, swam and fought for our country. Athletes of different backgrounds, cultures and origins united to represent our nation. They fought their hardest, and returned as champions; Great Britain, a small island nation of just 64 million, won 67 medals at the 2016 Olympic Games, winning gold in more sports than any other country.

When I think about the Olympics, there are two especially powerful values that Team GB embodied – unity and hard work.

Team GB competed as one, yet was made up of a number of unique individuals.

Perhaps most famously, Mo Farah fled war-torn Somalia as a young child. Mo is now one of this country’s most decorated Olympians. He has devoted himself to the country that is his home.

Over Diwali, we celebrate as a community. However, like the athletes in Team GB, we are one of the many wonderful and distinct communities that make up Great Britain. Each is unique, but we all come together as one country.

Britain’s athletes did this and came together, with so many of them winning. I was proud of our athletes, as I sat at home, watching and supporting them. They were representing our nation in Rio, and they did a wonderful job. As the Prime Minister said, ‘the people of the United Kingdom have been filled with pride’, and I know this to be true.

The second value is that hard work pays off. These athletes work immensely hard, making huge sacrifices in order to be the best that they can be. Farah spends seven months every year away from his children, and gymnast Max Whitlock used to spend three hours a day travelling to his nearest gymnastics club. These great Olympians inspire us, they prove that you can achieve anything through hard work.

As we reflect on these values over Diwali, we must let them influence our lives. We must be proud of the country that we are part of, and this year especially so. We must know that when we work hard, as individuals or as a nation, we can achieve what we set out to do.

I wish you all a happy and prosperous Diwali.

- Lord Dolar Popat

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t's that time of year again. A time for joy, a time for family and friends and a time to reflect on the year that has passed and on the year ahead.

As we think of the divas that burned brightly for Lord Rama as he made his way to Ayodhia, we should also give thought to the light within us.

We should hope that our inner light will guide us through the year ahead and in so doing bring out the best in us. This means not only thinking of ourselves, but thinking of others too, especially those less fortunate than ourselves.

Happiness is not only about being happy ourselves, but also spreading happiness to others. As we celebrate Diwali, may we all remember to bring joy to others.

My very best wishes to you all for a very happy and joyous Diwali.

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iwali, the Festival of Lights is a hugely significant spiritual occasion and celebrates the triumph of good over evil, hope over despair and light over darkness. I was delighted to visit India last week ahead of Diwali celebrations and see firsthand the longstanding friendship between our two countries. As we enter into the bright lights of the Hindu New Year, I wish all the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities in the UK and across the world a very happy and prosperous Diwali.

- Alok Sharma, MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the FCO (Minister for Asia and the Pacific)

- Shailesh Vara MP

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iwali, the festival of lights is a very special occasion and a time of new beginnings. This year has been an eventful one and we as a Nation shoulder greater responsibility than ever before in strengthening our friendship and relationship between India and the UK. I wish all the readers and the entire team of Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar a happy, prosperous, peaceful and a healthy new year ahead.

Happy Diwali!

- Bob Blackman MP

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iwali is an Indian national festival of lights, which is celebrated every year to mark the victory of good over evil and the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya from exile. Every house is lit with diyas and, as a gesture of goodwill, sweets and gifts are exchanged amongst relatives and friends.

As an NRI, I am proud and delighted that it is celebrated not only in India but all over the world, including in London at Downing Street and White House in Washington DC. The Loomba Foundation, an UN accredited global charity, has held events since 1999, in London, New York, Delhi and Mumbai, to celebrate Diwali and raise money for the welfare of disadvantages widows and their children.

- Lord Raj Loomba

ભારત-રિટનની લોકશાહીએ અનેક અવરોધો પાર કરી આદશશ પ્રજાતંત્ર તરફ સફળયાત્રા ચરરતાથશ કરી છે. ‘રિટનવાસી ભારતીય સમુદાય’ આ દેશના મૂલ્યોના પ્રરતરનરધ બની ભારત દેશને રવદેશી ધરતી પર ધબકતો રાખે છે. ગુજરાત અને રિટનનો સદીઓ દરરમયાન પુષ્ટ થયેલ નાતો પરસ્પર સહકાર, સાથ અને પ્રગરતમાં અદભૂત ફાળો આપી રહ્યો છે. અદ્યતન સમાચાર, વૈરવધ્યસભર રવષયોની છણાવટ અને તજજ્ઞોના લેખો થકી વાચકસમૂહની જ્ઞાનરપપાસા સંતોષવા માટે સદાય સજ્જ એવા ‘ગુજરાત સમાચાર’ અને ‘એરશયન વોઈસ’ની કામગીરી જાણી આનંદ થયો છે. બંધારણદત્ત ચોથા સ્તંભની ભૂરમકા અદા કરવાની સજ્જતા પ્રસાર માધ્યમો પાસે અપેરિત હોય છે. ભારતીય સમૂહના વ્હાલા રિટનવાસીઓ, રિટનના રવકાસમાં આપના યોગદાનને આવકારુંછું. સામર્યશવાન, મજબૂત અનેમાનવીય સભ્યતા માટેગૌરવવંતા રિટનના રનમાશણમાં આપનું સમપશણ અરભનંદનીય છે. ‘જ્યાં વસે ગુજરાતી ત્યાં સદાકાળ ગુજરાત’, રિટનનો ખૂણેખૂણો ગરવા ગુજરાતીના ગૌરવથી શોભી રહ્યો છે. રદવાળી પવવે હું આપ સૌને રદવાળી મુબારક અને નવ વષશની શુભકામનાઓ પાઠવું છું. ગુજરાતી-ભારતીય સંસ્કૃરત રિટનની ધારામાં ભળી રવશ્વકલ્યાણની સંસ્કૃરત બની ખીલી ઊઠેતેવી અભ્યથશના. વિજય રૂપાણી મુખ્યમંત્રી, ગુજરાત રાજ્ય

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celebrate Diwali in very much the same way every year. For me, Diwali means being at home with my friends and family, giving and receiving gifts, eating lots of wonderful food and enjoying fireworks in the evening.

Diwali, the festival of lights, creates a magical world of festivity, and emulates the message of peace and prosperity. As the end of an old year nears and the beginning of a new year beckons, Diwali marks a fresh start whilst renewing a commitment to traditional family values. The glorious festival of light represents joy, love, reflection, resolution, forgiveness and knowledge.

Happy Diwali!

- Virendra Sharma MP

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Blending Professionalism and Philanthropy - Bhikhu and Vijay Patel

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he recently held 16th Asian Achievers Awards celebrated Asian success within the Professions – Pharmacy, Accountancy, Healthcare and the Legal Profession, to name a few.

In the lead up to the festival of lights, Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar took the opportunity to have a candid conversation with Vijay Patel, one of the two founders of Waymade Pharmaceuticals – the other being his older brother, Bhi khu Patel.

Both of them started their careers as Professionals, one as a pharmacist and the other as an architect, and went on to become one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs.

What is little known is their passion for philanthropy and the generosity in their giving, which runs into millions of pounds.

Dressed in smart casuals and with a disarming smile Vijay’s demeanour bears no sign of the billi on pound business empire that he presides over. Most of the time his conversation revolves around his passion for charity and his mother Shantaben – fondly referred to as ‘Baa’, who is the driving force behind the family’s success. He would rather talk about the various charities they support and the thousands of lives they help transform, than talk about his businesses and wealth.

The Patels are t rue entrepreneurs and have built their billion pound wealth over 40 years, starting with a single pharmacy and growing to a diversified investment portfolio encompassing the real estate, energy, transport and digital healthcare sectors as well as the pharmaceutical sector. Their property portfolio is valued at around £250-300m.

Vijay arrived in Britain from Kenya at the age of 16 with just £5, a handfu l of O-levels and a fierce determination to succeed in life. After graduating from the College of Pharmacy in Leicester, in 1975 Vijay opened his first pharmacy in Leigh-onSea, Essex. By 1982 he owned six shops and sales had doubled.

Bhikhu, an architect by training, joined the company at this stage to give the much-needed help to the greatly increased workload generated by such rapid growth. Over the next two decades the business grew organically into a chain of retail pharmacies. The Patel brothers disposed of the retail chain in 2001.

But the family, in Eldoret, Kenya, had extremely difficult beginnings. Bhikhu and Vijay were only 7 and 5, respectively, when their father died. Undeterred by the loss of her husband, Shantaben took up the onerous task of bringing up her two sons and daughter Manjula . She started a day-care nursery which fetched meagre earnings.

“Growing up, we had very little money, and even as little children it had dawned on us that our situation was very different from our friends’. We couldn’t afford holidays, school trips, picnics or chocolates like our friends. There was no money to spare,” reminisces Vijay.

“Despite that, from what little we had, every month, Baa would se t aside a little sum of money for charitable causes. It was way back then that the seeds of passion for philanthropy were sown in our hearts by Baa, and that is deeply ingrained in us to this day,” he says nostalgically.

“I would like to see more people involved in philanthropy. It doesn’t have to be large. If you don’t have money to spare, then give your time because there is a huge demand for volunte ers. If you are time poor and money rich, then reach into your pockets and give generously,” is his advice.

For the Patels, charity begins at home and most of the family

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Vijay Patel (L) and Bhikhu Patel have been involved in charitable giving and activities. Sons Amit and Dipen have travelled to India with Vijay and his wife Smita, to participate in eye camps, medical camps and water well projects. Children, Nimisha and Risha have par ticipated with Bhikhu and wife Shashi in a number of projects in India. Neeshe went to Mexico to look after orphaned children for three months.

Spouses Smita and Shashi have organised many fund raising events over the last 10 years for the Heal Cancer Charity.

The Patels' generosity spans a number of areas, including health, education, shelter, establishing water wells and medical camps. Currently their main focus is on India, Kenya and the UK where they contribute to Sight International, Princes Trust, Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, Heal Cancer Charity, etc. They set up the charitable Shanta Foundation in 2013 and it funds the UK and international projects with a focus on emergency shelter, education and healthcare.

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This year alone the Patels donated £2 million to various causes in the UK. Out of that £1 million was donated to the Leicesterbased De Montfort University where Vijay studied pharmacy.

Vijay and his wife Smita are reported to have made the single biggest donation by individuals in DMU's history.

The DMU's new Vijay Patel Building, home to the faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities, is the centrepiece of the £136 million Campus Transformation Project and provides DMU with one of the finest campuses in the country. The building’s construction is split into three main areas – the Arts Tower development, the Design Wing and the Food Court. The Vijay Patel Building offers sector-leading facilities to students. The Arts Tower will accommo dates the new Leicester School of Art which, together with the Design Wing, covers the full spectrum of visual arts, design and architecture. Students are able to make use of new cutting-edge Digital Arts floor, an experimental space for new developments in visual culture, along with the excellent and muchexpanded facilities for traditional objective drawing, making it an unrivalled environment in whi ch students create and express.

The building currently accomodates 5,000 students.

Shree Krishna Hospital Pramukh Swami Medical College Karmsad, Gujarat.

The following concessions are currently being offered: l Free registration and consultation in outpatient services l Free bed and diet in general wards l 100% waiver in treatment charges to women and children and 60% waiver to males from Below-the-Poverty-Line families in all indoor treatment and 25% concession in investigations in outdoor services

Rs. 800 crore, Shantaben Foundation Critical Care Hospital - 110 beds

In the year 2000, the hospital undertook the first major renovation of the critical care facilities, by setting up a centrally monitored Medical ICU of 12 beds. This was followed by renovation of the Surgical ICU, which led to availability of about 24 fully equipped ICU beds and 16 step-down ICU beds – making a total of 40 critical care beds - for the first time in the region. The hospital follo ws a “Closed ICU” concept, unique in India though routinely practiced in the West, which enables the patients to receive high-class treatment from specialists.

The utilisation of these facilities has been growing over the years, as the table below indicates.

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Medical ICU 1712 2038 2200 Shree Krishna Hospital, an NABH-accredited facility, is a 550-bed teaching hospital affiliated to Pramukhswami Medical Surgical ICU 978 1060 1150 College and, therefore, has all attendant facilities including Labs, Total 2680 3098 3350 imaging, OTs, Trauma & emergency, ICUs and Blood Bank. It added a Cancer Centre, with two linear accelerators now, in * - Annualised projections based on actuals upto August, 2016 2004 and a modern, state-of-the-art Cardiac Centre in 2008. It It may be noted that the number of patients have, over the has also established a Bone Marrow Transplant Centre, completlast year or so, reached a level where it is often required to refer ing the array of its Oncology services. a new patient, who has come in dire need at the Emergency and Starting from a 136-bed general hospital in 1981, the patient Trauma Unit, to another hospital as there are no vacant beds care activities have grown considerably over the last 3 decades of available. its existence. While it still remains largely an institution that serves The higher number of patients admitted to these facilities out of a single location, Karamsad, a number of extension centres implies not just that there is a growing demand for them but also have been added in various parts of Anand and Kheda districts, that the income derived by the hospital from them and their conwhich provide outpatient services and lately, efforts have begun tribution in the overall income of the hospital are growing, as the to add secondary care centres in smaller towns with its first such table below suggests: facility becoming operational at Sevalia, a town 65 kms away from Karamsad. The secondary care centre has Revenue as a % of Revenue from ICUs Facility facilities for indoor treatment, including an OT, ICU, Emergency and a Neonatal Resuscitation hospital income (Rs. In Lakhs) Unit. All other extension centres provide out2014-15 2015-16 2016-17* 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17* door services with the help of a resident med9.2% 8.2% 7.6% 735.0 580.7 453.4 ical officer and specialists visiting from Medical ICU Karamsad once or twice a week.

8.4% 8.4% 7.9% 665.0 589.8 469.5 Surgical ICU The hospital draws a total of over 350,000 Total 17.6% 16.6% 15.5% 1400.0 1170.5 922.9 outpatients and treats over 35,000 inpatients annually. Its extension centres treat another * - Annualised projections based on actuals upto August, 2016 65,000 patients every year.

The hospital also has critical care facilities for the Cardiac, paediatric and Centre for Critical Care neonatal patients as well.

The total revenues that the hospital derives from all critical beds put together is projected to be Rs.2400 lakhs for the current year, or 30% of the total income.

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be constructed as the present premises would be inadequate for the purpose. The Mandal has also utilised this opportunity to rearrange and realign several of its facilities within the hospital, so that the overall work processes and operational efficiencies improve. As a result, many of the departmental facilities, scattered at present are being sought to be brought together. The Central Labs, which have grown in operations over the years find themselves severely cramped and are proposed to be shifted to a new building.

The hospital will be completed in 2017.

Vijay’s Role Models

Fund raising event

On the 5th November, this year, a gala charity event in aid of the Critical Care Hospital will be held at the Montcalm Hotel, London. The Patels have pledged to double the money raised at the event by by contributing from their own funds.

The Shanta Foundation The Shanta Foundation Charitable Trust, which is named after their mother.

The projects that the foundation supports range from schools, including one in Eldoret, Kenya where they were born, creation of water wells, a blood bank in Gujarat to support the victims of road accidents, and other medical provision such as eye care and polio camps. Most recently they have founded their own Waymade College of Arts and Education in India, to support the training of teachers in English.

Shantaben Patel The foundation is deeply (Role model for the entire family) committed to its causes and this involves travelling every year to either India, Africa and other countries, to monitor existing projects and establish new ones.

The foundation also supports: Children eye surgery and cataract surgery camps. l Waymade school of Ophthalmic Studies. l Construction of water wells. l Medical camps all over Gujarat. l Polio camps in Gujarat. l Schools in Eldoret, Kenya. l Educational institutions in Gujarat. l Lions Club in Gujarat in several activities. l

Defining success “If one does well in any pursuit or walk of life, that is success. Wealth alone is not a measure of success. For instance, you could excel in the creative arts and yet not amass wealth – but that too is success,” says Vijay. His advice to youngsters is, “Pursue excellence in anything you do and success will follow.”

For budding entrepreneurs, he has this to say, “By all means put your heart and soul into whatever you are passionate about. But once you are in a hole don’t keep digging until you can’t get out. Know when to walk away and know when to run. Don’t flog a dead horse.”

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Vijay Patel with Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Some of the role models who Vijay admires are Narayana Murthy of Infosys; His Excellency Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, the Former President of India and a world-renowned Space Scientist; and Nelson Mandela – all of who he has met in person. The single most characteristic that struck Vijay in all of them was their humility despite their tremendous achievements.

“That is the sort of humility that I would like to have. It is simply unbelievable,” he says in awe.

Family values

The Patels are a closely knit family. ‘Bhikhu and I are joined at the hip,’ says Vijay. Mother, Shantiben, who is 94, is provided excellent care. “She has always lived with us and cared for by us.

She is surrounded by three generations of her family doting on her. When I am away I make sure that members of the family visit her da ily. I would sacrifice all my wealth for the sake of her wellbeing. I would like to think that she has no complaint about the way we have conducted ourselves towards her,” he adds.

“My advice to youngsters is to embrace family values and Indian culture and tradition. Part of that is to respect and care for your parents. Growing up, we did not have a father figure around us but my mother did everything that she could do to fill the void,” he adds.

Vijay has deep respect for brother Bhikhu. “Without him this business wouldn’t have reached where it has. I have immense regard for him and he is my father figure. From an early age he always looked out for me. In business, I am the adventurous one and he is the restraining influence, with his feet firmly on the ground. We complement each other very well and have mutual respect for our decisions.”

About Brexit

One can’t but help sense a tone of concern in his voice as he talks about Brexit. “The pharmaceutical industry is a highly regulated one and rightly so. But it is important for us that there is free and unrestricted movement of goods across the 27 European nations. It is important that licencing laws are accepted by trading nations without hindrances and red tape.

But with the advent of Brexit there is an air of anxiety across business sectors. Be it construction, hospitality, healthcare or manufacturing, the sooner we clear the air, the better.”

As our conversation draws to a close and we exchange pleasantries with Vijay, we are reminded of the festive message – good will triumph over evil. Surely, the many beneficiaries of the Patel family’s generosity will testify to that. n For the Gujarati article please see pages 115-117

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odi Mania gripped Britain last November (2015) when he visited the UK for 3 days. It wasn't his first such interaction with Indian diaspora, but the excitement in the air was electric.

People gathered in the Wembley Stadium on the second day of his visit on 13th November and cheered for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, much like fans in a rock concert, eagerly waiting for their 'hero' to come on stage.

People waved Indian flags, took selfies and enjoyed the moment with friends and family. Chants of “Modi-Modi” and “Bharat Mata ki Jai” could be heard far beyond the stadium, encouraging one and all to participate and explicitly show their patriotism with pride. The crowd stood respectfully when it was time to sing the British and Indian anthems; singer Kanika Kapoor did the honours of leading the Indian anthem. Among all the Samantha Cameron, then Prime Minister David Cameron and Indian Prime Minister countries PM Modi has visited till Narendra Modi during his UK visit in November 2015 now, London was the biggest diaspora gathering he has addressed so influential industries and backgrounds were equally enthralled far. by the idea of his visit. There were over 1,000 volunteers who The event was a great amalgamation of East meets West; not were instrumental in making this remarkable landmark event only just about PM Modi visiting the west, but of those of South successful, with their hard work ensuring that the reception is Asian ethnicity living in Britain who are still rooted and are culsmooth- sailing. turally and ethnically intact. It will not be farfetched to state Modi spoke for 1 hour and 20 minutes at Wembley. Before that not only were the general public of South Asian ethnicity his speech, he was given a rousing welcome by British Prime excited about PM Modi's visit, even dignitaries from many Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha, who was clad in a beautiful red Indian sari. A grand Indian cultural programme was organised in honour of PM Modi which lasted for 2 hours.

Modi began his speech at 5.35pm (BST) and ended it at 6.55pm. In his speech, which was in Hindi, he mentioned about the problems faced by the Indian diaspora in UK as well as other major issues faced by the world today. Interestingly, Modi got the maximum applause when he announced the resumption of the direct flight between Ahmedabad and London, which had not seen the light of the day for the last seven years.

However, before he talked about the flight, the Prime Minister touched upon the OCI, PIO and Visa issues. He acknowledged that these issues were brought to his notice during his meetings in London and he has notified it to the departments concerned. (A memorandum by Asian Voice/Gujarat Samachar was earlier presented to the PM).

Thereafter he spoke in detail about the direct flight. He said he had visited London in 2003. At that time he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat.

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From left: State Civil Aviation Minister Jasabhai Barad, CB Patel, Manoj Ladwa, Pradeepsinh Jadeja, Additional Secretary (NRI) NP Lavingiya tation to him regarding the direct flight service between Ahmedabad and London. He represented the matter to the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The Central Government responded to it positively.

And he was overjoyed that the direct flight service took off.

This was the first time such a direct flight between the two cities was started. But then all of a sudden the service stopped when the UPA Government came to power. Modi said he did not want to get into – why the service stopped, who stopped it, the reasons behind it. But he said he was announcing the resumption of the direct flight between the two cities from December 15 2015. The overjoyed crowd lauded Modi with a grand ovation.

At the Wembley Stadium, during his speech, Prime Minister announced resumption of the much- awaited direct flight between London and Ahmedabad from December 15, 2015.

The flight campaign was ran by Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar for the longest period of time, taking in accounts of the plight of passengers with pregnant women, small children, elderly family members or those unwell, disembarking in Mumbai (or elsewhere) for change of aircraft.

PM Modi announced the direct flight service to Ahmedabad in front of over 60,000 people who had gathered at the Wembley Stadium to honour the Indian PM. The direct flight between the two cities was stopped seven years ago. The

massive crowd at the stadium went in raptures as soon as the PM made the direct Ahmedabad flight announcement and gave him a thunderous applause. The Prime Minister gave the credit for the resumption of the flight to our Publisher and Editor CB Patel for his relentless campaign to reinstate the direct flight services.

Giving more details about how he arrived at the decision to resume the direct flight service, he said once the direct flight service stopped, (for which he had made genuine efforts to start it in 2003), the visiting Gujaratis from UK used to call on him with the representations to resume the flight.

Modi added: “Whenever my friend Shri CB Patel used to visit Gujarat, even when I was in Delhi, he used to 'catch hold of my neck' on this matter, and it is because of him, today I am announcing the resumption of the direct flight between London and Ahmedabad.”

The direct flight of Air India actually resumed from 15 December and CB Patel and Manoj Ladwa, a well known lawyer and a lead supporter of this campaign flew with other passengers to Ahmedabad, with a 90 mins stop over in Mumbai, where passengers did not have to disembark from the flight for the first time in seven years. People who flew from Ahmedabad to London on the same day were given a royal send off and were thrilled to bits, and Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar interviewed many people – travelling both ways.

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The flight that took off from Heathrow Airport in London to reach Ahmedabad at 6:45 am on 16 December, 'Aapnu Amdavad' duly welcomed the passengers with pomp, fervour and affability. As the feeling of celebration ran in the air, the 180 travellers got off the plane with smiles and glow on their faces despite the long journey.

Present at the terminal were State Civil Aviation Minister Jasabhai Barad, Minister of the NRI department, Pradipsinh Jadeja, Ahmedabad's recently elected Mayor Gautam Shah, Deputy Mayor Pramoda Sutaria, and, buzzing media reporters who effectively stepped up the excitement. Also present was All Party Committee for Direct Flight's India Coordinator Bhupatrai Parekh. Tourism Department Commissioner N Srivastava, Additional Secretary NRI department NP Lavingiya, Gujarat state NRG Foundation Director PV Antani, Captain Ashok Chauhan, airport officials, Gujarat Tourism department officials and, and the Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar team were present there in greeting the first direct flight in 14 years.

Speaking after the arrival of the direct flight, Pradipsinh Jadeja said, “I am overjoyed with the fact that our Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave in to our demand for a direct air connectivity from Britain to Gujarat. Earlier passengers used to get air connectivity either from Mumbai or Dubai which wasn't real- ly convenient. Gujaratis liv- ing across the world and those in Britain can now directly reach Ahmedabad airport, which is not only handy but also saves them time.”

An event was organised on the evening of 16th December, at the Imperial Banquet Hall (Fortune Inn Haveli), in Gandhinagar, to honour all those who helped and gave their support to the cause. All the invitees marked their presence in the gathering. Well-known singer Mayaben Deepak commenced the evening by beautifully singing a prayer and guruvandana. She sung compositions in Hindi and Gujarati throughout the evening, captivating the audience with her melodious voice. Anchor Tushar Joshi shared details about the cause, engaging the invitees in a rendezvous that made it a

night to remember.

CB Patel personally felicitated those who helped him with his cause. He said, “I have been living abroad for 55 years now. For me, our culture is of the essence. Our grandchildren should be acquainted with Indian culture. Narendra Modi is a person who understands true words. There are those who resent the direct flight campaign and then there are those whose interests lie in the flight's functioning. When the UK government shut down the Hare Krishna temple in Watford, even then all Hindus got together and opposed the decision. It took more than 35,000 people for the temple to reopen successfully. People in large numbers have helped us in the London-Ahmedabad direct flight campaign. Thousands of people helped us by sign- ing our petition.”

UK's corporate solicitor and a member of the All Party Committee for Direct Flight UK, Manoj Ladwa was honoured.

Manoj, who is very close to CB, thereafter took the microphone to share a few words. He said, “CB Patel is the guidance for those living in the UK and Gujarat. CB is like a father to me. Whereever there is struggle, CB will be amongst the first to reach. CB asked me the question of direct flights from London to Bhuj, Rajkot and flights between Muscat and Bhuj, but the answer depends on me. The first time I came to India was when I was 11. From London, we went to Muscat and then Mumbai. There was a flight to Porbandar from Mumbai after two days. This way, it took us 4 days to reach Porbandar.

Our aim behind London-Ahmedabad flight isn't pecuniary, in fact, it is social. Our focus is to help the old, the disabled and the kids. The campaign does not end here. We still have a lot of cities in the country where we can provide direct air connectivity.”

On 15th August 2016, to celebrate India's independence day, a non stop and direct flight started between Ahmedabad and London. CB Patel, Manoj Ladwa and Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar team went to the airport to bid them farewell, as the AI 172 took off.

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lessed is one who finds one's calling and so is Vaishali Shah, the founder of Shrivedant Foundation in Kenya. She realised very early in life that the best way to find herself is to lose herself in the service of others. And that is exactly what Vaishali is doing – serving the society, making a difference in people’s lives and improving the world with utmost sincerity and integrity.

A hugely-gifted and multi-faceted personality, Vaishali is a go-getter who pulled herself up by her bootstraps to become one of the most enterprising persons in Kenya.

Vaishali made a mark for herself with her writing and oratorial skills. By authoring books on Hindu Culture and Lifestyle Studies and speaking at different forum for vegetarianism, environment conservation, impact of war, helping farmers, empowerment of wom en & youth and overall wellness, she has tried to bring a positive change in society.

She is a post-graduate in International Business with degrees in Management and Strategy Planning from a reputed business school in India. She also has a Master’s in Commerce degree from Mumbai University. She is well-versed with Internet technologies and had operated a web development company in the past.

After she foun d her calling she started researching Indian religion and spirituality by pursuing various courses from varied institutes like Chinmaya Mission, ISKCON and Oxford Centre for Religious Studies. She has been researching on various scriptures with particular emphasis on their relevance in solving present day problems. She contributes with her service to many local institutions, helping Hindu communities living in Kenya.

Vaishali’s contribution to society hasn’t gone unnoticed.

She has been acknowledged for her talent, service and philanthropy.

Vaishali awarded Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Sanman in the House of Lords in London in September-2016 She was honoured with two prestigious awards this year – Hind Rattan Award in Delhi in January and Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Sanman in the House of Lords in London in September.

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Vaishali with Hon. Prime Minister Mr. Narendr Modiji in Kenya during his visit Her website www.indianscriptures.com has been awarded for the authenticity of the content by the Deccan College in Pune, India. Many eminent personalities like Shri Narendra Modiji, Shri Vijay Rupani ji, Smt Anandiben Patel, Swami Avimukteshwaranandji, Shree Morari Bapu and Pujya Bhaishree have bestowed their blessings in the form of letters for the website.

Vaishali has been interviewed by many local channels like K24, KBC, Q TV and KTN in Kenya for her contribution to the cause of farmers and w omen. She has been featured in various magazines across East and West Africa and in India for the cause of vegetarianism, environment conservation and propagation of Indian culture.

Her seminar, “Indianising Indians” is gaining grounds in corporate and professional world where she presents the validated points on the benefits of having a Vedic lifestyle. It explains why and how to follow the same in urba n environment, without overlooking commercial goals in life.

She has been presenting her thoughts at various international inter-faith and peace forums on how to avoid war, empower youth with cultural values, inculcate positive attitude in women, besides achieving overall wellness. Her recent trip to South Korea for a peace movement made her very popular among various international faith forums where she represented Hinduism and presented case studies and research papers on various topics.

Shrivedant Foundation is a non-profit that aims to spread the message of Indian scriptures and heritage across the world.

The Foundation has been hosting www.indianscriptures.com, www.kenyavegclub.com, www.hinduculturestudies.com to reach out to the urban populace across the world. The team undertakes activities like developing various spiritually motivational material in a rational way to suit today’s generation for websites, journals, books and study materials, has built and managing the Shiv Temple near Kisumu in Kenya, feeding more than four hundred less-privileged children on the premises of the Temple every week, translating important Indian scriptures and digitising them.

Vaishali Shah established the Kenya Ve getarian Club to support the cause of vegetarianism and save the environment

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Vaishali with local farmer’s groups for seed donation by helping others to switch to a plant-based diet. The club endeavours to promote human health, protect animal rights, preserve the environment and improve the lifestyle of the people. Vaishali has been in the forefront, leading a massive tree planting campaign in Kenya and the club has planted more than 5,000 trees across the country. She encourages local farmers to grow vegetables and fruits as a commercial venture, she has also been distributing seeds to farmers in the counties to make them financially independent. The seed donation has been appreciated by many local authorities who have joined hands with her to take this up as a massive movement to run across the country. So far the club has

will get the material in English language with a few Sanskrit texts for reference in Text, Video and Audio format. After studying each book, the final assignment has to be submitted online through the website. On completion of the assessment of the papers, a Certificate of Attendance and Passing is given to the students via email. The student can then move on to the next level. The same courses can be taught in classrooms anywhere in the world. Interested tutors can contact them for more details and can join their team of teachers.

The course material is designed based on four pillars of our society and customs, namely Living Vedic Traditions, Inside India, Ancient Indian Sciences, Indian Scriptures. Students will find it interesting to start from the first book of the Basic course as they will go through the chapters in order to understand the traditions of the country, the various people and places, the great men and w omen who have contributed to India’s

Vaishali with Anandiben Patel (former Chief Minister of Gujarat) with husband Mr. Kamal Shah greatness and also learn about the basic Scriptures of Hinduism. The exercises include fun games like crossword, word search, match the following, etc., which will motivate young learners to learn the lessons with enthusiasm.

The lessons in the Middle group cater to teenagers and will hold their interest with fascinating snippets of information that are interspersed w ith the lessons. Mantras, reasons behind various vows, Indian cuisine, the general features of India, and Vaishali awarded Hind Rattan Award at New Delhi, India various arts and crafts are all explained in the books in this donated 60,000 seeds to genuine farmers who have started level holding the students’ attention. planting them in their own farms. She has created 2,000 jobs The books in the Advance group specifically target young through farming within a very short span of time. adults who are deeply interested in pursuing the course to Vaishali has authored The Veg Safari which was released by understand the significance of Vedic traditions. These include Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Kenya mantras, yogasanas, meditation, pilgrimage, etc. Focus is also in July 2016. It describes the amazing journey of a passionate laid on the arts and culture of India as also the contribution of advocate of vegetarianism in Kenya and details reasons for the Ancient India to various fields like physics, metallurgy, world to embrace vegetarianism. chemistry, warfare and the like. Schools of philosophy are also After the success of the website, she authored the explained in the books.

Course books on Hindu Culture and Lifestyle Though the course is structured Studies, a series of 12 books based on age, for all those which are offered to interested interested in availing of the students all over the world. It is programme, it is advisable to start a well-structured programme from the basic level to unde rstand conducted at three levels – each pillar thoroughly. It is Basic, Middle and Advance from important to move progressively and 8 years to 15 years, 16 to 21 students will benefit from the wellyears and 22 years onwards. structured programme. The books for using a set of 12 books. Each self study will soon be available on book runs for a minimum duration various online stores, books shops of 30 sessions ex tending up to 45 and libraries in various parts of the sessions depending upon the world. You may visit the website requirements of the students. The www.hinduculturestudies.com for courses are presented in a simple, more details. lucid style making them interesting The course books are the perfect for students anywhere in the world gifts to those who value true knowledge delivered through the website Recently published book and want to grow in life. You may www.hinduculturestudies.com. Once “The Veg Safari” and “Hindu Culture and contact Gujarat Samachar for more the students register with website, they Lifestyle Studies’ by Vaishali details on the books.

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iwali is upon us, bringing with it a crackling spirit of festivities, and radiance. The Hindu festival is celebrated all across India and, abroad. The festival is also celebrated in Nepal, and by Indians based outside the country. Spread over a period of five days, 'Deepawali, celebrates the victory of good over evil. Like all religious festivals in the country, this too comes with different practices and traditions.

The celebration of Diwali conventionally sees houses and offices being cleaned, renovated, and decorated before the actual day. Everyone wears new clothes, diyas or candles are lit, buildings are adorned with colorful fairylights which are kept for an entire week. Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of Prosperity is worshipped and everybody participates in the pooja.

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The five different days hold different meanings and significance. The first day of this festival is Dhanteras. One of the most popular Hindu legend behind this day, is that when the Gods and the Demons were churning the ocean in a fight for amrit, Dhanavantari- the physician of the gods (and an incarnation of Vishnu). This led to the day being named after the avatar. There are however, different stories. Another more popular story is of King Hima. It was predicted that he would die by a snakebite on the fourth day of his marriage. His newlywed wife, in order to ditch death of her husband, laid out all her ornaments along with gold and silver coins at the entrance of the sleeping champer, lit lamps all around, and sang songs and told stories to her husband to keep him from sleeping all night.

Hindu God of Death, Yama arrived at the King's door as a serpent, but was amazed by the brilliance of the jewellery and the lamps. As he could not enter the room, he climbed on top of the mound of gold coins and sat there the entire night listening to the stories and songs, only to return the next morning. As the prince was saved from death by his wife's cleverness, the day came to be known as Dhanteras.

The second day is the Naraka Chaturdashi. Naraka meaning Hell and Chaturdashi meaning the 14th. Also called Kali Chaudas, it is believed, this is the day Goddess Kali killed Narakasura.

Then comes Diwali, or Badi Diwali. A day observed in honor of Lord Rama, wife Sita, and brother Lakshmana's return to Ayodhya, after defeating Ravana. Legend says Lankapati Ravana kidnapped Sita and, and Ram, along with an army of monkeys. The people of Ayodhya decorated their homes to welcome their beloved prince. Ram has become a Hindu symbol of good and postive, while Ravana represented the evil. On this day, lights are lit in a strong symbolism of conquering darkness.

The fourth day is the day Mount Govardhan is worshipped.

A small hillock situated near Mathura, legend says the people of Gokul used to worship and offer prayers to Lord Indra for rains, and believe he was the reason for the monsoons.

However, Lord Krishna told them it was the Mount Govardhan and not Indra, who caused the rains and they should worship it.

This made Indra so angry that the people of Gokul faced heavy showers. Krishna came to their aid and offered prayers to Govardhan; then lifted the mountain as an umbrella on the little finger of his right hand to cover the people. This is the reason the Lord is also known as Giridhari.

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The last day of Diwali, is Bhai Dooj. Story goes, that Yama visited his sister Yamuna in the month of Kartik. When he reached, he was welcomed by an aarti, a tilak and a garland.

Yamuna also cooked different dishes of his liking and offered sweets to him. Pleased with the treatment, Yama blessed her and said that if a brother visits his sister on this day, he would be endowed with health and wealth. Ever since then, it has become a tradition for brothers to visit their sisters on this day and offer them gifts.

Diwali also holds significance to other religions. Sikhism celebrates Bandi Chhor Divas, to mark the time Guru Har Gobind freed himself and several Hindu Rajahs from the Gwalior Fort, from clutches of Emperor Jahangir, and reached the Golden Temple, in Amritsar. It is also of utmost importance to Jainism. Lord Mahavira, last of the Tirthankar, attained Nirvana on this day at Pavapuri on 15 October 527 BCE, on Kartik Krishna Amavasya. On Diwali morning, Nirvan Ladoo is offered to Lord Mahavira.

Diwali in the UK Owing to a massive Indian community in the country, the UK sees Diwali celebrations all across the country every year.

Festivities range from melas, parties, exhibitions, etc. This year's celebrations in London will take place at Trafalgar Square, where people from all communities will participate in activities involving music, dance, and live performances. They can take part in yoga sessions, get henna tattoos, and maybe learn a Bollywood dance!

Manchester began gearing itself up for the festival a week in advance. The city's annual Diwali Mela took place at the Albert Square and Town Hall. The event saw dance performances, Bollywood bands, food, and handicrafts on display and several lantern making and henna sessions.

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With a reputation for holding one of the biggest Diwali celebrations outside India, Leicester had a Diwali Village this year.

Over 40,000 people took part in the lights switch-on ceremony.

Spanned through two weeks, an array of events was attended as many as 100,000 people. The 'Village' set up on Cossington Street Recreation Ground, featured children's fun-fair rides, entertainment, and various stalls including food. Belgrave Road or "Little India" was lined up with specially installed lights and was the centre of the revelry.

One of Britain's most diverse streets, Soho Road, Birmingham, saw the West Midlands' largest Diwali festival. A decorative blend of family-friendly activities, and decorative food, the highlight were live performances by Punjabi artists Roshan Prince and Jaz Dhami.

Diwali in the US On of the largest South Asian events in the United States, Times Square was host to an eight hour Diwali celebration this year.

The program featured a bunch of events including fashion shows and performances by Bollywood stars.

The highlight this year however, was the launch of a stamp with a diya on its face and the words 'Forever USA 2016' written below it. The release stamp is a result of a seven-year-long effort made by IndianAmericans to get Diwali recognised as a cultural holiday, along with Christmas and the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. The release, at the Indian consulate, was attended by Indian Consul General Riva Ganguly, US Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, and India's former diplomat Hardeep Singh Puri.

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e celebrate Diwali because for all Hindus it is our new year.

My most memorable moment was when me and my cousins and family met up together and had fun got presents and did arti together. Also, we went to Diwali of the Parade and represented our school.

A shower of Laxmi mata's blessings ■ Tanvi Bhati , 10 years

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e celebrate Diwali because to mark the Hindu new year.

Laxmi mata goes to the cleanest house to shower her blessings. My most memorable one is when I went to India and I did pooja as we lit fireworks. We had lots of delicious food too.

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Most memorable: When daddy set off a firework and the firework fell down and then I started jumping like a Kangaroo.

Diwali is celebrated to please God ■ Meshwa Patel, 10 years

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e celebrate Diwali because it is the Hindu new year and we want all the god and goddess to enter our houses and be pleased about it. Also it is when we take blessings from god.

My most memorable moment was when my brother, mum and I were making a rangoli and all over the house we were doing divas. Also we went to see the Diwali fireworks as a family. And when we were just really decorating the house and putting up the lights.

The Three most important things for Diwali ■ Bhavisha Raghwani (Group Moksh),

9 years hen Lord Rama and Sita Laxmi returned from the forest after 14 years and killed Ravan.

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Doing arti, putting devas inside, outside fireworks.

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e celebrate Diwali because Ram killed the ten headed demon Ravan. To make rangoli patterns and light the candles, doing art and fireworks.

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hy do we celebrate: To commemorate the success of good over evil and to mark the end of the previous year. My most memorable Diwali was when I was young and me and my friend sat in our younger siblings pram while they were crying.

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The award is a huge triumph for Zaman, celebrating his artistic style and love of experimental cooking. His unique culinary creativity fast tracked Zaman to head chef status at The Sportsman - soon followed by having the restaurant named after him - having started out as a kitchen porter. The award is also recognition of his commitment to offering the very best dining experience that is both accessible and affordable for customers.

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Association in Bethnal Green is hosthe Bengalis and East of India ing Kali Puja on Sunday 30 October, celebrate Kali Puja during 11:30am onwards at the York hall. In Diwali. It is essentially perSouth London, the South London formed to seek protection against Durga Puja team will organise Kali drought and war, for general happiPuja at 58 Streatham Road on 30th ness, health, wealth, and peace, to October from 6-10pm. In East diminish the ego and all negative London, at Ilford (Ley Street), tendencies that hinder spiritual Anandam has organised for a Kali progress and material prosperity.

Puja on Saturday 29th 3pm onwards.

Performed on the night of Kartik In Southampton, Hampshire Puja Amavasya, which falls in anad Cultural Association has organOctober/November, Kali Puja is an ised a Kali puja on Saturday 29 intense invocation to the fearsome October from 6pm onwards. goddess. The main purpose of the Three year old East Midlands puja is to seek the help of the godIndian Cultural Association (EMICA) dess in destroying evil - both in the in Derby has organised a puja on outside world and within us.

29th October 2016 at the Derby The legend goes that long ago Hindu Temple. The priest performs the demons, Shambhu and puja of Kali Maa idol [originally Nishambhu, disturbed the peace of sourced from Reading's Bengali Indra, the king of gods, and his Cultural Society (BCS)] following all empire (heaven). After extensive the traditional rituals and this year and endless battles, the gods lost they are expecting about 150 -200 all hope and the demons became guests from all over Midlands. Sohini stronger.

Das from EMICA told us, “We have a The gods took refuge in the cultural evening lined up marked by Himalayas, the holy mountains, children dance programme, opening the home of Lord Shiva and Parvati.

Bengali songs by EMICA choir group, The shaken gods sought protection Bengali songs by a well known guest from Mahamaya Durga, the godartist from Birmingham, traditional dess of Shakti. Kali was born from dhunuchi dance with dhaak beats Durga's forehead as Kal Bhoi where all the members and non Nashini, created to save heaven members join in every year. The East Midlands Indian Cultural Association and earth from the growing cruelty other highlight of the evening is the (EMICA) Kali Puja of the demons. Along with Dakini traditional Bengali bhog cooked inand Jogini, her two escorts, she set house by male members of EMICA, that is served to guests.The on her way to end the war and kill the devils. bhog this year will include -moong dal khichuri, beguni, labra, There was chaos all around. After slaughtering the demons, chutney and mishti. The bhog offered to Maa Kali as prashad is Kali made a garland of their heads and wore it around her neck. prepared by us ladies from EMICA.�

In the bloodbath, she lost control and started killing anyone who came her way. The gods started running for their lives. The only source of protection seemed Lord Shiva, Durga's consort.

Seeing the endless slaughter, Shiva devised a plan to save the world. He lay down in the path of the rampaging Kali.

When the goddess unknowingly stepped on him, she regained her senses. The wellknown picture of Ma Kali, with her tongue hanging out, actually depicts the moment when she steps on the Lord and repents.

That momentous day is celebrated ever since. Kali, also called Shyama Kali, is the first of the 10 avatars (incarnations) of Durga.

Britain celebrates Diwali in many places.

While the London Mayor hosts Diwali celebrations in Trafalgar Square and Prime Minister hosts a private reception for community representatives at her own home, the Bengali community organises Kali pujas across Britain.

In North London, the London Kalibari this year will host the annual Kali puja at Kali Puja by South London Durga Puja team 7pm on 29th October at the Harrow Arts Centre. Sanaton

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Patel Brothers Set Up Charity to Support Their School in Kampala “Following our swell acclaimed run with Polio Children, a registered charity in the UK and the USA, it was time to go back and visit our roots in Uganda,” said Arun Patel, Chairman of Old Kampala Alumni Scholarship Fund (www.okasfund.org), a charity he set up in 2015 with his two brothers and a few friends to help support students of their old school, Old Kampala Senior Secondary Dr. Saiffudin Najefi Arun V Patel BCAh Suresh Desai Mayoor V Patel BCAo School (OKSSS), Kampala, (UK) (UK) (UK) (UK) Uganda.

Arun returned to his alma mater in 2014 after 40 years and was pleasantly surprised to find that the students’ insatiable desire for achieving academic and sporting excellence was undiminished despite the country’s turbulent recent past. However, the students were now facing new challenges. He spoke to many students who were academically gifted but could not afford to pay their fees and hence had been “expelled “from the school, multiple times, until they could find the necessary funds. For example, Juma, a 15 year old in Senior 3 was so determined to pursue higher education that he would walk 8 kilometres each way between his village and the school, always on an empty stomach, and still Amar Thakrar Dr Shirish V Patel Jitendra Davda managed to maintain top grades. You can hear first-hand (Uganda) (USA) (Canada) stories of students like Juma and others at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A61lg8j5Bgg and is estimated to cost £20,000 while the full project is estiBeside lack of fees, the 2000+ students at OKSSS face an mated to cost £60,000. The project will not only benefit all the additional challenge. The school does not issue any textbooks students who enrol at OKSSS over the next 10 years but it will and more than 90% of the students cannot afford to purchase potentially alter the entire education system at OKSSS, and posthem. Thus, they have to rely exclusively on their teachers’ sibly the rest of the country. We truly believe that this initiative notes. will be a game changer.

Since its inception less than 2 years ago, OKASFund has We are proud to have studied at the OKSSS and invite our supported over 30 students from Senior 1 to 6. But now, it is fellow alumni, Ugandans, and well-wishers to join us in our embarking on a much bigger project. OKASFund is raising mission. Let us give these students a similar opportunity to the funds, from both the alumni as well as well-wishers, to supply one that we all had at OKSSS. Happy Diwali and best wishes textbooks to the school for each of the 11 subjects taught in ‘O’ for a prosperous New Year. and ‘A’ level classes. The pilot phase will focus on 4 subjects For the Gujarati article please see page 115

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A Diwali delight for kids For energetic children who get hungry playing and running around, we suggest some quick, easy make recipes for replenishing their energy.

Aloo Tikki burger A western twist to the classic Vada Pav the Aloo Tikki burger is something your little ones will enjoy.

Ingredients: For Aloo Tikki: n 2 medium sized potatoes n 1/4 tbsp red chilli powder n 1/2 tbsp coriander powder n 1/2 tbsp cumin powder n 1 tbsp chaat masala n 1.5 tbsp rice/ corn flour n 1 or 2 tbsp oil to fry potato patties n black salt or rock salt

Buns & toppings: 5-6 buns n 1 small tomato, thinly sliced n 1 small onion, thinly sliced n 4-5 lettuce leaves, chop if necessary n chaat masala n coriander chutney n tamarind chutney n butter, to apply on the buns n

How to cook: Boil the potatoes in a pressure cooker until soft and fully cooked. Peel and mash them and add the spice powders, salt and mix well. Add in the rice/ corn flour and mix well. Shape the potatoes into round patties and fry the patties pan with some oil or butter. Apply the chutney on the slices and place the Aloo Tikki on a slice. top the sliced Tikki with the lettuce sprinkled with a little chaat masala. Cover the other slice and the buyer is ready to serve.

Additionally, the burger can be served with fries as a side with your favourite chutney substituted for ketchup.

Rice Pudding/ Kheer A creamy Indian pudding- bursting with calories, to round up the meal.

Ingredients: n n n n n n n n

1 litre of full-fat milk 1/4 cup basmati rice 5-6 tbsp of Sugar 6 green cardamoms a pinch of saffron 20 almonds, blanched and sliced 15 cashew nuts 1tbsp of golden raisins

How to cook: Rinse the rice until the water clears the starch and soak their rice for 30 minutes. Let the milk boil. meanwhile, drain the soaked rice and keep it aside. Reduce the stove’s flame and add the rice to the milk. The whole process of cooking the rice in milk will take 35-40 minutes under low flame. After the rice is cooked well and the kheer thickened add the sugar. Continue to stir the kheer. At the same microwave the almonds with water

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for a minimum of 3 minutes, then peel the almonds after they have cooled down. Slim the almonds along with the cashews and rinse the raisins and leave them aside. Take the cardamoms and power them using a mortar-pestle. Remove the peels and keep aside. When the rice is 3/4th done add the almonds, cashews cardamom powder and add in some saffron. Cook until the rice is cooked completely and the kheer thickens.

Finally, switch off the flame and add in the raisins and stir. Now the kheer is ready to serve hot or warm.

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espite making tremendous strides in social impact since 2006, the Sachdev family’s contribution has only recently come to our attention. Their foundation, God My Silent Partner (GMSP), was set up in 2006 by Ramesh and Pratibha Sachdev with the aim of uplifting vulnerable communities globally. Ramesh and Pratibha cite their respective Gurus, Morari Bapu and Paramahansa Yogananda, as their inspiration. They also emphasise the central role of family values in guiding the foundation in line with their principles of collaboration, listening and respect.

GMSP Foundation focuses #giveagirlafuture campaign to raise awareness of violence against women on supporting women and girls in India and the UK. We know looking for dynamic leaders with a strong track record. The women reinvest 90% of their income back into their families Foundation supports immediate needs such as sanitation and and play a pivotal role in uplifting society. When we invest in a disaster relief, and also invests in long-term change, including girl; she lifts up the entire community. GMSP Foundation is changes in attitudes to reduce violence against women and committed to six areas of change - education, health & child abuse. For example, the Foundation supports Mumbai sanitation, economic security, safety & dignity and change in based NGO Sol’s Arc. Sol’s Arc work with special needs attitudes. The family believe there is no silver bullet to creating children to introduce a tailored curriculum into mainstream social change. They recognise that a multi-pronged approach is schools. GMSP also partners with Arpan, an NGO working to necessary. tackle child sexual abuse in India, to empower children on their GMSP Foundation takes their family’s entrepreneurial rights and strategies to improve their safety. In the UK, GMSP’s approach in business to the grassroots NGOs they partner with, focus is on ending violence

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in the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, where data shows that suicide rates are three times higher than in non BAME communities.

Recently, GMSP partnered with one of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales’ charity, the British Asian Trust to host “Rise on the Runway” during London Fashion Week.

Acid survivors from India and UK walked the ramp in a fashion show to raise awareness of violence faced by women.

Their external scars were a visible sign of the equally painful but often invisible scars of all victims of domestic abuse.

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family brings their varied skills and experiences together to help GMSP’s work thrive. They work in harmony and support each other’s work. Sonal Sachdev Patel, one of Ramesh and Pratibha’s twin daughters, is CEO of GMSP Foundation. Sonal’s background is in strategy consulting and private equity. She has also set up a luxury ethical clothing brand Shriyani; to economically power vulnerable communities and share their stories.

Sonal regularly visits India as she believes real engagement with the communities that the Foundation supports is vital to creating a real and lasting change.

Throughout their lives (and even more so now with seven grandchildren) Ramesh and Pratibha Pratibha Sachdev at one of Sol’s Arc’s Special Needs Education Centres in Mumbai feel the importance of instilling in the younger generation skills and values Sachdev, established Shiva Foundation. The Foundation forms not taught in traditional schools. For example, developing will the Shiva Hotels’ sustainability arm and presently focuses power, practising even mindedness, getting along with others specifically on tackling modern slavery and human trafficking and learning how to ‘de-stress’, which is increasingly difficult in within the UK. Through her role with Shiva Foundation, as well an evermore fast-paced environment and an educational as her role as a Local Councillor in Hertsmere, Meenal is trying system, which focuses almost exclusively on numeracy and to engage with both business and public sectors on how best to literacy. Pratibha is a Patron of Think Equal which works with fight this heinous crime. She feels very passionately about children to introduce a new global value based curriculum into working on long-term schools. The focus is on prevention, using education changing mindsets at a as a tool to tackle issues such very young age, which will as rape, human trafficking help prevent a range of and violence against women problems later on in life generally. In 2015, Meenal such as mental health, established the Women for violence and crime.

Change Breakfast Club, with Their second twin a vision to build awareness daughter, Rupal Kantaria is and empower professional leading a “Kidz For women to make a positive Change” movement to difference across various support families in areas such as Climate developing “how to live” Change, Migrants, Refugees skills within a likeminded & Asylum seekers and community.

Rupal’s Violence against Women background is in financial and Girls. As social justice services strategy issues become more consulting and most complex in nature, Meenal recently as Chief believes a truly innovative Operating Officer for a and collaborative approach large Corporate. She feels is required to address them. passionately about the This is at the core of her work power of corporates to use Laxmi and Adele at Rise on Runway event at London Fashion week last month with Shiva Foundation and as their deep expertise and Local Councillor. networks to drive social What guides the family’s work is a deep desire to serve change and works as an adviser within the Social Impact team others and live a responsible life. They recognise there is a long of a leading Management Consultancy. She was recently listed way to go. However, their approach work is not always about on the 2016 Brummell’s 30 Ones to Watch: Rising Stars of the reaching a specific destination, rather, investing more than just City and winner of the We are the City Rising Stars Diversity money. Qualities such as listening, sharing and building award. empathy, have become as important as the outcomes Similarly, Meenal Sachdev, Ramesh and Pratibha’s daughter themselves. Measuring impact is not just about how many in law, brings a vastly different set of skills to the table. Having people have been fed or clothed, but how many lives have been co-founded and run a UK-based NGO for 10 years, Connect touched and empowered.

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festive air has taken over, with Diwali just around the corner. People are busy cleaning/renovating their homes, buying fairy lights, diyas, and gifts. One of the most important protocols to celebrating this festival is the shopping. How can one forget the major spending on Diwali clothes?This festive season is as important to Hindus as is Christmas for Christians, and Eid to Muslims. Everbody makes preparations in advance to look their best on the day.

Paychecks are recklessly spent on looking the best, and why not? We all want to shine on Diwali. Some opt for the conventional look, the free-spirited pick up something in fusion, while the rebellious choose somethings to stand out in the crowd.

Begin the season on a spiritual tone Diwali mornings are dedicated to the Aarti or pooja and it is a necessity to keep it dressy, yet elegant. You can keep it simple in a flowy Anarkali salwar-kameez. These dresses are the best, and the safest way to look beautiful, and keep intact with the desi spirit. Go for pastels and light colors, preferably in cotton and silk. Balance is the key. If you are wearing a simple color, make sure you pair it with a slightly heavy traditional weave dupatta. A Banarasi silk dupatta, or a bandhani with mirror work is recommended.

Win hearts at parties Even if you find yourself losing at the family Poker, or teen patti game, make sure you aren't losing out on a chance to look your best in the evening. The occasion is when you make a statement. Pick out a stylish two-tone saree, or a a long tunic set in gold and royal green. For those who wish to look different, go contemporary chic and pull together a two-piece jacket and skirt/pants look. For a western look, pick a cocktail gown embellished in silver or gold. If your outfit is rich to look at, make sure lay back on the accessories and vice versa.

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Enter the New Year with a bang A day lined up with events and meeting guests, try to stay comfortable. Avoid wearing heels, and keep it classy.

Match a palazzor with a long kurta, or wear a ghaghra with a blouse to make the ultimate combination that will win hearts. Go for prints and embroideries like Phulkari. Wear one statement piece, preferably earrings and welcome the new year in style.

Fabrics of choice One of the most favoured fabric is Brocade. An affluent set of fabrics woven on draw loom, Brocade is usually made in silk with gold or silver threads. It is the safest way to look pretty without effort.

Another classics remain Silk and Cotton.

For those who dare, Velvet will look complacant if paired with the right pair of pants or skirt.

Accessories It is all about the bling! This is the time to be others' source of envy.

Flaunt your drop-diamond earrings; make sure your guests see your chunky emerald ring. During this festival of lights, why not be your own?

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■ Riddhima Vishwesh, 9 years, Pinnerwood School

■ Sahasra Meenavalli, 7 years, Isleworth Town Primary School

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y mum says Diwali is the biggest Hindu festival. Diwali is actually Deepawali which means the festival of lights. People decorate their houses with lots of lights so many days before Diwali only. I really like that time of the year as my dad gets someone to decorate the whole house with lots and lots of lights. I love seeing those twinkling lights on my house, dad also asks me which colour I like in lights and I say I love red and pink and yellow and blue lights. I like Diwali so much because I get to wear new traditional clothes like lehngas on that day. Then dad takes me and my little brother Reyansh to buy lots of crackers.

The special part of Diwali is that me and my mum makes rangoli outside our house. Sometimes with flowers and sometimes with colours. I really love making rangoli we use so many colours to make it. I search designs of rangolis on google and then mum and I decide which one to make. Then we decorate it with lots of diyas .I help to put diyas in place .Mum decorates the whole house with lots of new things and so many floating candles everywhere. I love wearing lehenga and bangles.

During Diwali wherever we go we see so many lights everywhere and all the markets have lights it looks very beautiful.

Dad takes us to buy lots of fireworks I like phooljhadi and snakes the best.

After my Mum and dad finish the pooja we go out to burn crackers .My brother gets very excited to see me burn fireworks Daddy burns the dangerous fireworks. All my relatives like my grand parents and my brother Mansha and my friends from the neighbourhood comes to our house to celebrate. Sometimes we burn crackers till late night all the people come out and we all burn crackers together. All of us eat dinner then and on Diwali so many special dishes are made. Sometimes I pray that this day should come again and again. Diwali is one of my best festival.

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iwali is a special festival for Hindus. Diwali is when people light Diya’s and candles in their homes. We celebrate many festivals but my favourite Indian festival is Diwali because I like lighting Diya’s and watching the colourful fireworks brighten up the sky. We celebrate Diwali with friends and family in London. My mum and me go to shopping and buy colourful Diya’s and my dad buys fireworks for all of us.

On the Diwali day, we wear new clothes, visit family and friends house to wish them a happy and safe Diwali. My mom prepares special Indian dishes and my favourite dish is Kheer.

My favourite place is to go to my Aunty Neera’s house and wish her a happy Diwali and meet all my friends, eat special dinner and light the fireworks. When I was 3years old,I was very scared to hold crackers but now I’m 7ears old and not scared anymore to do the fireworks. This year(2016) Diwali will be more special for me as my grandparents are here with me in London and we all will celebrate Diwali together. I will buy special gifts to my grandma and grandpa on Diwali day and take their blessings. I will help my mummy to make my favourite Kheer.

My brother is only 3years old so I will teach him to be careful with fireworks.we need to be really careful so that we don’t burn our hands when lighting diyas and crackers.We also talk about Diwali in the school and do a special Diwali card for my family.I would like to see how people celebrate Diwali in India but I can’t go as I will not get any holidays during term time.I wish to request leave and go to india next year during Diwali time. I wish everyone a Happy and safe Diwali 2016.

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What will you do this Deepavali in South India Diwali?

■ Madhushree Manjunatha, 14 years, The Swaminarayan School

■ Akshay Mistry, 10 years, The Swaminarayan School

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n the 30th of October, comes the awaited day known as Diwali. It is most recognised as the day Ram, Sita and Lakshmana returned from their 14 year exile, returning to the golden city of Ayodhya. So what will I do this year?

Before we think about this question, we have to go back in time and look at the history of this holy occasion.

Ram, Sita and Lakshaman were living in the forest as ascetics, when one fateful day an evil demon named Ravan abducted Sita. This ignited a war between Rama’s ape army and Ravan’s demon army. This war resulted in the destruction of Ravan. The entire population of Ayodhya affectionately lit candles (divas) in order to guide Ram, Sita and Lakshaman to Ayodhya. Hence it was named the festival of light.

Now we know the history, we can discuss what people do to celebrate this occasion. Some light lamps, some perform fireworks, some recite pujas and some eat food (my personal favourite) to celebrate this festival. I am going to the local Rama Mandir in Stanmore. Now you have listened to what I would do, what will you do this Diwali?

Happy Diwali!!

May this Diwali fulfil all dreams

■ Mila Bhatt,10 years, Potten End School

This festival of Diwali is a beautiful sight Fizzling fireworks spring up through the night Rangoli on every doorstep, the vibrant hue And Lakshmi flies on her lotus, giving money to you As the dazzling divas bring out such a luminous light It glows in our hearts, filling us with delight And as we receive our gifts, with a smile on our face We give great thanks, with happiness and grace We remember how Hanuman made an incredible soar Over mountains, hills, lakes and more Finding crestfallen Sita with a terrible heartache A bridge of floating stones did he make As the revered Lord Ram overcame Ravana’s might The rescued Sita was a welcomed sight Then we lit the path to lead them home To symbolize the fact, that we are never alone.

And as we taste different sweets, chocolate and creams May this Diwali fulfil all of your dreams!

Have a very Happy Diwali everybody!

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iwali, or Deepavali as we call it is the festival of lights, it is the biggest festival celebrated in our culture. Diwali is celebrated for the homecoming of Ram and Sita. Diwali usually lasts for three to four days but the main big day is the best.

On the day of Diwali we all take an early shower to bring in the purity of the day and we get dressed in our South Indian traditional dresses. We all join together to decorate our house entrance with rangolis to start the day off with a beautiful beginning. After that we all start to prepare the main murtis at our home. We first wash it to give it the freshness and then we place it neatly in its mantapa (the shrine) where we then start to decorate. We use flowers to give the sweet smell and the beauty to our gods/ goddesses. After that is done we then put a spot of kumkum on each idol. We light up all our dipas (lamps), as Diwali is the festival of lights. And finally we place the offerings to give to the gods/ goddesses to say thanks to what they have given us.

We then finally perform the main puja and we then give the offerings to everyone as a blessing from god. After the puja we all have a traditional South Indian meal on a banana leaf to bring the aroma and the nutrients to our food.

In the evening when the sun has set we light lamps and put them everywhere around the house as a sign to bring Ram, Sita and Lakshmi to our home to bless us. We then end the day with lovely, colourful, sparkling fireworks to bring in some shine. This is something everyone enjoys.

So this is how Diwali, Deepavali, is celebrated in South India.

What Diwali means to me ■ Mahima Kerai, 10 years, The Swaminarayan School

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iwali is a Hindu festival celebrated all over the world. Diwali is important to me because I will be going to the temple to pray. This year Diwali will be on 30th October. My family will come to my house and watch the firework show. Another thing I will be doing is decorating the house with divas (little candles). You can make little pots to put the divas in we usually do this in school but sometimes I do it at home. We also eat barfis and penda (Indian Sweets).

My favourite part of Diwali is when my cousins come to my house and we light the candles around the house.

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It’s Diwali, Hey ■ Malhar Kanvinde, 11 years, Riddlesdown collegiate

■ Nandini Shiralkar, 12 years, Maharashtra Mandal London

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’ll be telling you my life experiences of Diwali. When I was little I always thought that Diwali was about lighting fireworks and eating sweets, but as I grew up my mom told me the real story behind it.

Long ago there was a warrior prince Rama and his wife’s name was Sita. She was very beautiful.

A very horrible demon named Ravana wanted to marry Sita. He had ten heads, and was feared throughout the land. One day he kidnapped Sita and took her away in his flying chariot. Clever Sita left a trail of her jewellery for Rama to follow.

Rama followed the trail of glittering jewellery until he met the monkey king, Sugriva. He defeated Sugriva’s enemy Wali and became friends with Hanuman who agreed to help find Sita. Messages were sent to all the monkeys in the world, and through them to all the bears, who set out to find Sita.

After a very long search, Hanuman found Sita imprisoned on Ravana’s kingdom Lanka. Rama's army of monkeys and bears couldn't reach the island, so they began to build a bridge with floating stones. Soon all the animals of the world, large and small, came to help. When the bridge was built, they rushed across it and fought a mighty battle.

When Rama killed the evil warlord, Ravana with a magic arrow, the whole world rejoiced. Rama and Sita began their long journey back home, Ayodhya, and everybody lit oil lamps to guide them on their way and welcome them back.

Ever since, people light lamps at Diwali to remember that light triumphs over dark and good triumphs over evil.

I’ve been celebrating Diwali ever since I was a little kid. At the start of Diwali we wake up really early (before sunrise) and my mom gives me ‘Abhyangasnan’, a full body dressing of coconut milk and different scented perfumes. Then she rubs coconut oil on my body to insulate the body heat also to keep my skin irresistibly smooth and scented. Then I bath and wear new clothes. Mom prepares loads of sweets and savouries that we first offer to god and goddess then we eat the same as ‘Prasad’.

Then I help my mom to light the house with ‘Diyas’ (oil lamps) to welcome the goddess Lakshmi and to get blessings.

Then later in the afternoon, loads of family friends are invited to a HUGE feast to share delicacies and SWEEETS!!!

We light a fire in the back yard (at night) to mostly light up everywhere and then we set off loud yet satisfying fireworks. My funniest memory from Diwali was when I got a chance to light a rocket that goes high up in the sky. It explodes with loud noise that we can’t hear due to height of explosion. Loads of colours and light filled up the sky and we’re all watching till the last sparkle in sky finishes. Then we send another rocket and fun continues.

Diwali is 5 day festival. First day is Dhana Trayodashi when medicine god Dhanvantari appeared. Second day is Naraka Chaturdashi when Lord Krishna killed evil demon Narakasur.

Third day is Diwali when we worship goddess Lakshmi to get blessings of success in life. Fourth day is worship of mountain Govardhan. Fifth day is Bhaubij or bhaidooj. The sister gives the brother blessings by giving him sweets (my favourites are pedas, rasgulas, and gulab jamun). The brother gives the return gift to his sister.

Diwali is one universal festival that’s loved and enjoyed by everyone.

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iwali is a festival celebrated worldwide. Everyone has a different perception, but it follows the same basic message and aim, and here is my take on it Sanskrit word ‘Deepavali’ means rows of lights, Which may guide you through the darkest nights.

After 14 years in exile, finally Lord Rama would, Return to Ayodhya symbolizing the victory of good.

Best sights ever- the beautiful festival of lights, When we unite and celebrate through the twilights.

Across the borders, same thoughts shared, Delicious special food continuously being prepared.

First day is called the Dhanatrayodashi, It marks the start of Deepawali.

Lord Krishna killed Narakasur on the Narak Chaturdashi, Killing Narakasur made the world worry free.

Perform Lakshmi puja on the 3rd day & to the Goddesswe pray.

Govardhan Puja is performed on the fourth day, Wife and husband celebrate Padwa together happily, And look forward to the years that they are yet to see.

Then comes the Bhav-Bij where siblings celebrate, Than the sister-brother love, nothing can be great.

Brother gives gifts to the sister and sees the smiles: Embracing the unity and the happy times Finally, Tulsi vivah marks the end of Deepavali, It is a sacred blessing marriage of a basil tree.

Being a teenager, it means a lot more to me. Having something that connects me to my cultural roots awakening the soul inside me is a special gift to have in this fast-paced world. Every firecracker I set off reminds me that it’s a part of my responsibility to carry our culture forth. Every Diva light reminds me that hope is vital and could be given through the smallest of the gestures. Every little thing about this big festival helps me find something new, helping me towards a better future.

Dancing on the tune of the sweet laughter I hear, In the essence of Diwali, everyone seems so dear.

We pray to the God and thank Him for the treatArray of colours & the fragrance of flowers so sweet.

Lights everywhere with firecrackers overhead, In this festival of lights, smiles are so easy to spread.

I wish you all- on this very special occasion- a very happy and prosperous Diwali!

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My Diwali

How I celebrate my Diwali

■ Akhila Chivukula,13 years, The Swaminarayan School

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very year, I wait for one festival to approach; I always wait the entire year for one festival, is it Christmas? No Easter? No; but Diwali? YES!!! I LOVE Diwali, the celebration of good over evil! At this time of the year I am a totally different person, experimenting with all sorts of things, all the way from making Diva designs to experimenting with food by making hybrid sweets, which at times do not always turn out well but taste nice! This Diwali will be different for me.

Since this Diwali is my first Diwali as a teenager. This Diwali, I have planned all sorts of things to keep me really busy!

I will be decorating the house with my very own original DIY decorations made by my mum and me. Every Diwali we are always excited and enjoy the 5 day celebrations. Me and my mum have also developed this tradition of painting our Divas for Diwali! I come up with all sorts of crazy designs and keep going no matter what! I also like to experiment with making sweets, by cooking up all sorts of hybrid sweets!

One of our traditions we have is a nice family dinner in which my mum makes all of our favorite foods and we all sit and eat together creating nice memories. Also I couldn’t forget about the most important part of Diwali (for me that is) THE FIREWORKS!! I love fireworks! The bright colors against the night sky remind me of colorful time Diwali is. One final thing I also enjoying doing over Diwali is going to the Mandir with my friends and hanging out there for a while and pray together for prosperity and health for our future selves. My Diwali may seem busy but I would not have it any other way. From my family to yours we wish you a Happy Diwali!!!!!

How I will celebrate Diwali this year ■ Nishita Kothari, 10 years, The Swaminarayan School

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iwali is an Indian celebration that is celebrated in either October or November. This year I will celebrate Diwali by going to the temple in the morning and admiring fireworks at night. I will be congregating for a puja (religious ceremony) at my house. I will also be decorating the house with lamps which we call divas. I will get together with my family and friends to share sweets, presents and best of all, light the fireworks.

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■ Devraaj Bhargava, 13 years, The Swaminarayan School

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iwali is five days of celebration and in preparation for Diwali we will start cleaning and tidying up the house.

On the first day which we call Dhanteras my family will be buying something new for the house. We usually buy something for the kitchen in particular sauce pans, plates or steel glasses, something made of metal. We also do a small prayer outside and light a diva while doing the prayer; we will also light a couple of fireworks. The second day is called choti Diwali. On this day we light 11 divas, which are placed around the house. On the third day it is the actual day of Diwali, on this day we will first do a prayer at my mum and dad’s office to worship lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi.

After this we will visit the mandir which is near the office and pay our respects to the Gods and Goddesses in particular, Goddess Lakshmi. After this we will come home and do our family prayer after which we will all sit down for dinner together. Post dinner we will be doing all of the fireworks. The fourth day is called Annakut or Govardhan. In the Gujarati calendar it is considered to be the New Year. On this day we will be gifting Indian sweets to our close friends and family on this day. The last day is called Bhai Dooj or Teeka and on this day sisters put vermilion on their brothers and sometimes also on their nephews and the sisters then receive money or gifts. My dad’s sister will be coming to put teeka on my dad and also on my brother and I, and my mum will be going to my mama’s house to put teeka on him, and she will also be taking Indian sweets to give to his family.

What Diwali means to me?

■ Devesh Rana, 10 years, The Swaminarayan School

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iwali is a time for me to meet up with my whole family to celebrate.

This New Year I will be watching the fireworks with my whole family, staring up in awe at the spectacular array of colourful light, exploding with a bang in front of us. I look forward to running around the house, laughing with my brothers, decorating the house with divas and flowers. My most favourite activity to look forward to is making rangolis with my mum. I can imagine the feast lying upon the table, pooris, paneer, dal and much more, just waiting to be devoured. I can close my eyes and think of all the wonderful presents’ awaiting me. Diwali is one of the best festivals that I celebrate in the year.

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■ Neev Dhall, 8 years, Warden Hill Junior School

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iwali for me is the festival of light, where all Indians light up their home with diyas (oil lamps) to welcome gods. Diwali is one of the main and biggest festival for Hindus. On this joyous occasion we exchange gifts and sweets with friends and family.

This is one festival I always look forward to as I get lots of gifts from mum n dad and family friends. We make a special trip for Diwali shopping where we buy clothes, diyas, sweets, fireworks and presents for me and my sister. Diwali is special because we pray together as a family to invite gods to our home and bring good luck with them. I help my mum to color the entrance with Rangoli (coloured powder).

Help decorating the house with lights and flowers, after the pooja we eat together yummy delicacies made by mum (paneer is my favourite). Then we do fireworks to celebrate and fight evil spirits away. We only do little fireworks to avoid too much pollution. Then we visit friends to exchange sweets and presents.

The house is full of fun and laughter and the whole family is in it together as this festival is all about being together.

Shubh Diwali to all readers. Be safe and happy.

It's great being Hindu ■ Riya Patel, 13 years, The Swaminarayan School

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ood, fun, family and fireworks – that to me translates as Diwali the festival of lights. Hindus all over the world celebrate this occasion with fervour and joy as marks the victory of good over evil. Each year people of all communities celebrate this festival to welcome a new ray of hope into their lives through this festival, when all the negative forces are removed from both, one’s home and life.

My family starts this festival by lighting devas in every nook and corner of the house, this is to expel the darkness. Not to forget making new rangoli patterns every day. This is my favourite part of celebrating Diwali because there are so many different patterns and ways that I can make them, using a wide variety of colour.

Bright colours are what I strive for.

Together with all my uncles, aunts and cousins, my family parties by making different types of food every day and lighting fireworks, doing puja and going to the temple. We celebrate this festival by sitting together and enjoying the delicious food. We then go outside to watch the firework display. After which, its games and fun time. This is when we play traditional games before the dessert starts coming out.

How can I forget the new clothes and presents that we all give and receive? The tradition of exchanging gifts is to accelerate the feeling of love, bonding, affection and appreciation towards my friends and family. This is a time to be happy and strengthen the family bonds. Diwali this year begins on 28th October and ends on 31st October. I cannot wait for this day to arrive. What’s not to like it is a party that lasts five days. It is not just fun and parties, there is a traditional meaning and significance behind each day. This is when we do specific pujas on specific days that clean our body, soul and mind. The only thing that I do not like about Diwali is that it falls in autumn in this country, when it is freezing and wet. But, it is great being Hindu.

My Diwali in Maharashtrian style

■ Arin Padhye, 7 years, Mount Stewart Junior School

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e start celebrating Diwali festival Maharashtrian style by waking up very very early and showering before sunrise.

Last year my Nan sent me a box of clay soldiers called mavale from Pune.I made a Shivaji Maharaj's fort out of recycled cardboard and decorated it with lights and green plants and the clay soldiers. This is a diwali tradition made by the children in Maharashtra.

Mum and I always make Diwali lantern at home with coloured paper. I took it to show my class .My teacher hung it in the classroom. As part of Diwali in school we made diwali cards for our family and friends.

Last year when I came back from school there was a surprise waiting for me. A big box of my other grandma's won-

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derful chaklis and ladoos had arrived. We all wait eagerly for them every year.

My dad decorated the whole house with string lights and my mum lit diyas everywhere. I wore a new kurta pajama. We did a puja too. Then our friends came to enjoy lots of sweets and crackers in the garden. That was the best part. Crackers are so exciting. We also got together at my uncle's house to burst more crackers with my cousins. I got another huge Diwali present, a super remote controlled car.

Diwali is such an exciting time of the year. It is definitely my favourite festival. It comes usually with' The Bonfire Night'. I can see fireworks all over the sky from our home. It seems as if everyone in London celebrates it together.

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Something for all of us in Diwali

■ Savri Mantri, 12 years, Westcliff High School for Girls

What is Diwali to you?

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iwali is celebrated all around the world by millions of people, mostly in India. It celebrates the return of Rama and Sita from the Story of Ramayan. The festival of lights is held in honour of Lakshmi. Diwali is a time when the whole family comes together to celebrate. The celebration lasts 5 days, and the fourth day is the Hindu New Year. Laxmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity.

What is Diwali for me? Diwali is a very big occasion for me. I love Diwali. It brings happiness and well-being to the family. It gives a new start. It’s full of fun, happiness, colours, dancing, fireworks, gatherings, getting ready and last but not least, presents! Lots of presents! Every year, we go to a Diwali party, and we always go as a family, and it brings everyone together.

Diwali to me, is a very important part of the Hindu calendar.

On the Hindu New Year, the date is just a date, but we decide to give it a meaning and respect. A day we take to get another chance to prove that we can be better. A new year can mean a new something different for everyone. For some people it may be a new job, or for some it may mean a new hobby. But Diwali gives that to us.

Especially, now in the 21st century, a lot of people my age are not as engaged with their family as maybe how people were 100 years ago. This might be because of school, tests, social media, friends, work etc. But Diwali is a time where those things are forgotten and family comes first.

My most memorable Diwali has to be 2010 as I got to spent my Diwali with my whole family, which meant my grandmother, great-grandmother and cousins as well, in India! I love the festivals for brothers and sisters, as it means I get loads of presents!

My Diwali

■ Simran Mistri, 9 years

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am going to tell you about how I celebrate Diwali. The first thing I do, make sure all my family are here for out special festival because it's the story of Ram killing Ravan the naughty person who took away Ram’s beloved and beautiful wife Sita. Lord Rama was very sad and unhappy. So Hanuman, Lakshman and Lord Rama had a very big fight with King Ravan, and gain a big victory. Lord Rama’s glorious victory we are celebrating as Diwali.

In my house, we have a very small beautiful temple. Every day in the morning my mum does the divo every day, puja and pray to the god fro the family’s health, happiness and harmony in the world. My favourite part is making penda and barfee. I love watching the fireworks and seeing all the beautiful colours.

The best thing about it is going to see family and dressing up in my beautiful dress and shoes and go downstairs and wish everyone a Happy Diwali. I bow to my grandparents, Nana-Nanny, uncles and aunties and my mum and dad.

Have a very Happy Diwali and Prosperous and Healthy New Year.

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My favourite festival Diwali ■ Pinak Antahai, 10 years, South Camberley Primary School

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iwali is the major festival of Hindus, it means a 'a row of lights'. According to Hindu mythology, there are two stories 1. Lord Krishna won over the demon Narakasura 2.Rama and Sita return to Ayodhaya making the city explode with joy.

I celebrate Diwali where I get to play with my friends, have fun and my favourite bit. Watching the absolutely phenomenal firework display illuminate the background of the night sky. The first thing I do when I get to the Diwali site is I go dash off to find my friends then I play with them chatting away at the minutes till the fireworks rise into the sky and leave their mark of light in the sky of memories in my head. To me Diwali is my second favourite Festival (only second to Holi).

In my first ever year of living in Britain, we went to a place called horizons it is a bar and restaurant with dining and Extravagant seating. I can hardly remember it but at horizons we used the parking lot to launch our fireworks into the night sky. Fortunately all the cars were moved out of the way as the light show began. We also got sparklers which you light with matches which burn a material which makes a huge burst of sparks Spray in almost a spherical shape. As the fireworks launched there were all types of noises whizzing, booming, fizzing and popping and with the most vibrant, flamboyant firework display I have ever seen face to face.

Diwali is just a monumental festival that I love. When Rama and Sita rode on their chariot into Ayodhaya where the streets flooded with joy and happiness and the now ancient city has still been remembered thousands of years on.

My fun Diwali ■ Kalyani Ashworth, 5 years, Sanskruti Centre for Cultural Excellence

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iwali is a lot of fun. You get to dress up in pretty Indian clothes and eat lots of yummy sweet food.

We meet up with my grandparents and the rest of my family and we all go the Temple to pray to God to thank Him for what he has done for us and the love He gives us. There are fireworks everywhere, in the Temple and my dad does them at home.

Last year, my mum came to my school, to talk about Diwali to my school friends. They liked listening to the story about Lord Rama. When they went home, we gave them a lamp for them to light for giving peace everywhere.

I am really excited about Diwali this year. I am also excited that I got to write something about it.

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HAPPY DIWALI

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2073

New Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple at Brentford

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he Board of Trustees of Sri Datta Yoga Centre (UK), registered charity #1003856, are pleased to announce the opening of a new Karya Siddhi Hanuman temple at 51 Beech Avenue, Brentford TW8 8NQ inaugurated on 12 September 2016 by P.P. Dr. Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji, pontiff of Dattapeetham, Mysore, India.

The aim of the Karya Siddhi Hanuman temple is to fill the gap that existed between UK, USA and India. To the best of our knowledge, there is no Karya Siddhi Hanuman temple in Western Europe and UK. The Hanuman temple is designed to appeal to the younger generation interested in Hindu religion, the epic Ramayana and Lord Hanuman.

Hanuman is the perfect follower, disciple of Sri Rama.

Hanuman is a perfect guru to mankind to guide how to merge into the supreme lord. Where ever Sri Rama resides, there, Hanuman will be present faithfully serving his lord. Karya means “taking an action” Siddhi means “complete understanding; enlightenment.” Karya Siddhi Hanuman is a wish granting idol that which is aligned to Dharma.

A high vedic priest from Datta ashram India conducts daily prayers. The temple is open to all Hindu followers of all age groups. Visitors are most welcome to observe the temple architecture that was sculpted by famed artists from Rajasthan and Bengal. The architecture is of traditional Rajasthan Haveli style temple. The doors of the temple building narrate Ramayan and 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu. The doors of Hanuman Temple and pillars depicts Dharma.

The Guinness World Record recognized Sri Swamiji on 5 occassion for world peace including most people chanting Hanuman Chalisa from a single location in India & Dallas USA. So far billions of Hanuman Chalisa chanting has taken place.

We cordially invite all to attend Annakuta Darshan on Monday 31st October 2016 from 12:30pm to 8pm Please join us to celebrate Diwali and Hindu Vikram New Year 2073. Temple opening time 9am to 11am and 5pm to 8pm.

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Guinness World Records The Guinness World Records recognized Sri Swamiji for Leading a four hour marathon ‘most people chanting from a single location’ – for world peace on 31st January 2015 in Tenali in the State of Andhra Pradesh, India Creating World History at the Sydney Opera House, Australia for the Largest Music Therapy Lesson on 6 April 2015 The longest chanting marathon by a team directed by Sri Swamiji in Dallas, Texas, USA from 31 July - 1 August 2015 Leading the largest Pranayama, Breathing Exercise lesson in a single location on 10th July, 2016 in the India Community Center, Milpitas, USA The largest online video album of people chanting is 40,976 videos and was achieved on 31 July 2016 Gujarat Samachar & Asian Voice 2016 -

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A very Happy Diwali to all the readers of Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar 5 Diwali Messages 8-12 Blending Professionalism and Philanthropy - Bhikhu and Vijay Patel 14-16 Historic Visit of PM Modi: A Mammoth Gathering 18-19 Vaishali Shah, an ambassador for India's Vedic Culture and lifestyle 22-23 Diwali sparkles across continents 24 Children’s Diwali experiences 28 Patel Brothers Set Up Charity to Support Their School in Kampala 33 A Value Based Approach to Giving 36-37 Dazzle this Diwali 38 Short Leases: Opportunity or Too Risky?

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