Arjan Laxman Godhania  – Heart Transplant Patient

 

 

 

 

We are indebted to the family that donated the heart, and would encourage others to sign up and register as an Organ Donor.

 

For more information about Organ Donation, visit NHSBT website http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ 

 

For those studying in UK, GCSE results day can be very stressful, awaiting the outcome and opening that envelope can lead to tears of happiness or sadness. 

 

 

These are the results that Kajal got for each of the following subjects; 

1. Mathematics – A*
2. Further Mathematics – A*
3. English Language – A*
4. English Literature – A*
5. Biology – A*
6. Chemistry – A*
7. Physics – A*
8. Economics – A
9. Food Technology – A*
10. Religious Studious. – A*
11. History – A*
12. French – A*
13. Communication – A*
14. Individual Needs – A*

 

When I asked her what her motivation factors where, she said “My parents extremely encouraged me to do well in my exams as it means I will have a better future. My parents were also very supportive of me which then made me determined to do well. I live in Braunstone, Leicester but my parents made an effort of travelling at least half an hour a day to reach school so I can have a good education in Oadby School. My parents traveled every week to reach my tuition classes. I am extremely proud to have such great parents who are willing to do so much for me.”

 

“One of my biggest motivation factors to achieve high results was that I wanted to make my parents proud of me and I also want to contribute back to them as they did so much for me. They work hard so they can provide me with anything I want and a good education and their hard work is beneficial. When I received my results I was quite apprehensive and nervous, but once I had read them I was very happy and elated. I really want to work hard and want to secure a good future for myself. Even though I may never be able to repay the favour to my parents, I want to provide them with a good future.”

 

 

Kajal has decided to continue her studies at Beauchamp College for her A-levels and she has chosen Biology, Chemistry, Phycology and Mathematics. 

 

This is a great achievement for Kajal’s family and for the entire Maher Community to have such talented and dedicated students.

 

On behalf of Maheronline and global Maher community we wish her all the best for the further studies.  

 

Dearest Gnati Brothers and Sisters

 

 

The Maher Girls Raas Group entered the annual raas garba competition, hosted by the Gujarati Hindu Association. With no funds for costumes, not enough girls to form a circle, no dance tutor to help choreograph the Raas and little time for practice, we took on this challenge in true girl power style! Together as a family we committed themselves to the group and did our very best to represent the Maher Community on such a platform. Through hard work, determination and dedication we pulled off a traditional Raas, in a Rajastani chaniyo and a traditional Maher ghatadi. We were awarded 3rd place for our Raas.

1. Krishma Dhirubhai Modhvadia (Manager/Choreographer)
2. Shivani Kishor Odedra
3. Miya Dhirubhai Modhvadia
4. Ridhi Rambhai Odedra
5. Viraj Rambhai Odedra
6. Diksha Rambhai Odedra
7. Priya Khistria
8. Ranju Keshubhai Modhvadia
9. Mira Dhirubhai Modhvadia
10. Sapna Modhvadia

With the help and support of a couple of well-wishers we received £500 from five individual donors which made it possible to buy new costumes and jewellery. This experience has taught us that we are not limited by our gender nor our age and that as young girls can achieve anything we put our minds to. We are looking forward to next year’s competition and improving on our performance.

Article by Krishma Dhiru Modhvadia

On Saturday 21st of September 2013, a Yoga Shivir led by yoga guru swami Ramdevji and hosted by Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust was held at the Maher Centre in Leicester, UK. The event was open to all and was scheduled for 6am to 9am in the morning. However, the popularity of Ramdevji drew crowds from all over the UK as early as 4am.  Over 3000 devotees and followers attended the event that was transmitted live on Aastha channel to an audience of over 1.25 carorer people all over the world.

Though this event was privately organised by Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust,  there were several community members from our Samaj who dedicated their time and effort to make the event one of the most successful events ever hosted by Patanjali. The centre management team led by Vivekbhai Khistariya and Rambhai Modhwadia worked extremely hard to ensure a smooth running of the event.

On his arrival to the centre at 6am in the morning, Baba Ramdevji was greeted by our Maher Girls Raas group dressed in our traditional costumes performed “Raasada” on their way to the stage. In front were participants of the Junior Boys Dandia Raas team who all mesmerised Baba Ramdevji and the audience with our traditional and unique “Maniyaro” Raas.  Once on the stage, Ramdevji was honoured by Dr Bhimabhai Odedra with our customary “Pagadi”. Ramdevji Maharaj personally highly commended the Mahers as a progressive community. Also said that he has never experienced such a welcome and hospitality that he did, shown by our community.

To provide exceptional hospitality and respect for a guest is in our Maher blood, no matter how far we are from our homeland in Kathiyavad, we have still kept our traditional values in UK. Probably this is the reason why the world’s most famous yoga guru Swami Ramdevji stayed at a Maher’s house. It was at residents of LMCA’s chair of trustees, Dr Bhimabhai Odedra, where yoga guru stayed during his visit to Leicester. Our community is proud to have such people and it’s very humble of Dr. Bhimabhai and family to provide such a hospitality that delighted Swami Ramdevji and promised to return soon.

This was would have been a normal yoga class but with true dedication and faith our community has turned this into a truly spectacular and an honourable event for our Samaj and for all communities. Further information and photographs of this event are on our community website and video highlight will also be coming soon on www.maheronline.org

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