Current Committee Members
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Chairman: Vimanji Odedra (07718 539114) |
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Treasurer: Siya (Shailesh) Odedra (07940 337731) |
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Secretary: Sanjay Odedra |
London Maher Community Association
Valiben Jivabhai Savabhai Odedra – passed away
It is sad to announce that Valiben Jivabhai Savabhai Odedra from Leicester, UK (Fatana – India) has passed away. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday 28th November 2012, 5:05am at Glenfields Hospital, Leicester.
Sitting and Bhajan at Mr Balubhai Jivabhai Odedra’s resident at 5 The Approach, Leicester, LE5 5GE.
Friday – Bhajan from 7:30pm, Saturday – Bhagvat Gita Paath from 8pm, Sunday – Bhajan from 7:30pm
Funeral has been arranged for Monday 3rd December 2012 at 9:30am from 5 The Approach, Leicester, LE5 5GE Tel: 0116 2733421 or 07985296314
Funeral ceremony will take place from 10:30am at:
Gilroes Cemetery and Crematorium
Gilroes Cemetery and Crematorium
Groby Road
Leicester
LE3 9QG
Jay Shree Ram ~ Jay Shree Krishna
Aum Shanti Shanti Shanti
Diwali Gathering Bestu Varsh Sneh Milan 2012
1st November 2012
Ref. Diwali Gathering/Bestu-Varsh Sneh Milan
Dearest Gnati Brothers and Sisters
All community members are invited to an action packed afternoon of meeting and
greeting on Sunday 18th of November 2012. Please find the details of this year’s Diwali
and Sneh Milan programme below.
Sneh Milan 2012 > Sunday 18th November @ 2.30pm till 8.00pm
We request for your company to celebrate Vikram-Savant 2069 at our centre; a day for
us as a community to get together, meet friends, family and share Dipawali greetings.
Please come and show your support to the young people who have been involved in the
organisation of this event.
2.30pm Meet and Great / Welcoming of Guests
3.00pm Welcome dance – Ganesh Sthuti
3.30pm Welcome Note
4.00pm Cultural performance by Children
4.45pm Raas by Maher Girls Raas Group
5.00pm Cultural dance
5.15pm – 7.00pm Evening Dinner: Provided by Paresh’s Paubhaji
7.00pm Dandia-Raas for all
8.00pm End of Celebrations
Please note, we request for your prompt attendance as we have many items on the
agenda as well as buffet dinner. We would also like to reinforce to our elders that it will
be your support which will determine the interest of young people in our community.
Sponsors
We would like to convey a huge thank you to all the sponsors who supported our festive
season. Should anyone wish to display their products and service on the screens in the
function hall during future events can speak to Vivek Khistariya at our centre for further
information.
There are various individuals who generously donated with TAN-MANN-DHAN and for
this we are ever grateful. On this note, our sincere thanks to Batukbhai Keshwala who as
per yearly custom, kindly donated a 22” LCD TV with DVD that was raffled as a prize.
Positive Contributions
Over the 9 nights of celebrations, there are various individuals who have made positive
contribution to our Gnati through dedication of time, talent, funds, and support. We
would like on behalf of the whole committee to sincerely thank the individuals involved
in organising the celebrations. It is further notable that our festive celebrations are a
huge success due to the hard work of all Dandia-Raas participants (Girls and Boys), their
parents, talented elders and those who give encouragement.
We would also like to convey the very best of congratulations to both of the Dandia
Raas groups (Juniors and Seniors) who have continued to triumph throughout the year.
The junior team under the guidance of Pratapbhai Lakhabhai Odedra secured 1st Prize
for best Raas Group at the annual Gujarat Dandia-Raas competition held at Demontfort
Hall in Leicester. The senior team under the guidance of Dilipbhai Keshwala were invited
and sponsored by an organisation called AIANA to perform in front of a crowd of 45,000
people at their annual World Gujarati Conference in New Jersey.
If you would like to dedicate couple of hours a week and help out at our centre, making
a difference instead of sitting back and accepting ways you’re not happy with, please
get involved. It is about the next generation, for who we are trying to unify and preserve
our culture.
Donations:
Thank you to our Gnati members for generous donations this year
Thank you to our Gnati members for generous donations this year
during Navratri as per the enclosed summary statements. We would like to
convey our apologies in advance should there be any errors, any names which
have been missed out or miss spelt: please do inform us and we will certainly
make a note of this in our future Leicester circular letter.
There is a request to our community Brothers and Sisters who have not yet
purchased the available shares. Upon the purchase of the £300 membership
share, discounted venue bookings will be offered as well as community events
such as Navratri being free. Further information and applications are available at
our centre.
Regeneration of Maher Community Centre Phase 2: Refurbishment work is
scheduled to start in the very near future. Please log onto the community website
for updated information.
Navratri 2012 DVD: You can place an order for a copy of Navratri DVD with Vivek
Khistariya at our centre on 0116 242 5360 Mondays – Fridays between 5pm – 9pm.
Change of Name/Address: Please update the centre with any changes to personal
information or address as soon as possible. It is vital we receive the most up-todate
information in order to maintain regular communication.
LMCA are preparing for the forth coming Graduate and Singles events on the 1st of
December 2012. Please log onto www.maheronline.org for more information,
registration and regular updates.
Children’s Christmas Party for all under 16 will be held on Saturday 15th of
December from 3pm onwards. Further information will be available on
www.maheronline.org
‘Subh Dipawali ane Nutan-Varsh na Abhinandun!’
Nagajanbhai Bapodra (President)
Leicester Maher Community Association
London Navratri 2012
London Maher Community Association is proud to announce that programs for Navaratri & Diwali 2012 are;
16th , 17th , 18th October 2012 ———————— Times: 7:30pm till 11:00pm
19th & 20th October 2012 ———————— Times: 7:30pm till 12:00am
21st – Sunday – October 2012 ———————— Times: 2:00pm till 04:30pm
22nd , 23rd , 24th October 2012 ———————— Times: 7:30pm till 11:00am
24th November 2012 (Diwali) ———————— Times: 4:00pm till 11:00pm
Hall for Navaratri & Diwali:-
Lampton School, Lampton Avenue, Hounslow, Middlesex TW3 4EP
Fee:- £45 per house hold address
Make a note of 21-10-2012, Sunday, hall is available from 2 pm till 4:30 pm only. (During Day).
It was not available in the evening.
0n 19-10-2012, Friday there will be Arati Thali & Fancy Dress Competition. Closing date for entry of Arati
Thali & Fancy Dress completion is 18-10-2012. After this date no entry will be accepted.
On 20-10-2012, Saturday there will be 51 Arati Thali for which contact Hiraben Parmar on 020 8898 7130.
It is on first come first serve basis. We urge again that every member should pay annual fee for Navaratri
and Diwali functions on arrival at hall at desk. Non Maher guest will have to pay £3 for each guest.
For all donations/sponsorship please contact:- Vimalji Odedra (President) – 07718 539114 , Sailesh
Odedra (Vice-President) – 07940 337731. Also any businesses can put their posters in hall during above
event at rate of £250 for 2011 Navaratri & Diwali events.
We are enclosing account of Last year’s Navaratri & Diwali function, 2011. If anyone have got any
quarries regarding accounts or any other complains.. Please contact Mahendrabhai Parmar on 020 8898
7130. Also members will have opportunity to raise question directly to committee on Diwali briefing.
This year’s Diwali food has been sponsored by N & B Foods.
FROM :- London Maher Community Association
Navrati Festival 2012 at Maher Centre
“The festivals are like a map charting our spiritual progress in God”
Jai Shree Krishna ॐ Jai Durga Mataji
26th September 2012 Ref. Cultural Celebrations
Dearest Gnati Brothers and Sisters
We hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. The LMCA have been very busy preparing for the forthcoming celebrations. Please find details of the festivities:
This year’s music will be presented by renowned singers and musicians of Gujarat and is being led by Jeet Keshwala from Porbandar. Please note we are privileged to be able to invite the music group as they are very much in demand.
Navratri 2012 àTuesday 16th October – Wednesday 24th October 2012
Timescales: 7pm to 11.30pm prompt – Garba for ladies will begin at 7pm
Agenda: Garba, Dandia-Raas, 3-Tadi, Heech, Ranjanyu, Sanedo
(During less busy period’s of Navratri, should any Brothers, Sisters, Friends and Family wish to play mix Raas, with consideration to our traditions and respect to our Elders they are most welcome to. Announcements shall be made and we request for everyone to be prompt as the music team will be limited by time.)
** Please make sure to organise your share holder passes or tickets before Navratri**
Fancy Dress à Friday 19th October @ 8pm promptly (Entry numbers to be collected on Thursday)
Competition is open to boys and girls 14 years of age and under. Further information and entry numbers can be obtained from Tamuben Sida and Deviben Khunti. We strongly request participants to be in proper costumes. Judges will be looking for unique concepts and effort.
Arti Design à Friday 19th October @ 8pm promptly (Entry numbers to be collected on Thursday)
Arti plate decoration competition is open to children and adults. We would like to request our Elders to especially encourage children and take part in decorating an Arti plate. Further information and entry numbers can be obtained from Bhanuben Sida and Pushpaben Odedra.
Dress Code à Saturday 20th October
We encourage everyone to wear Maher Traditional Clothes on this day during which our Gnati Baheno’s can perform a customary Raasado and the Gents will have an opportunity to play Dandia-Raas to the dhol. (Optional).
Dance/Dress Competition à Saturday 20th October
Following last year’s success, there will be an opportunity for everyone to take part in a healthy competition. Please note, winners will be selected providing the participants are in costume as stated above ‘Maher Traditional Clothes’.
Raffle à Wednesday 24th October
Raffle draw with 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be held at 10pm.
Dassera Havan à Saturday 27th October at 12pm
Our Gnati brothers and sisters are invited to attend Havan and Bhajan Celebrations during the day at 12pm. Should anyone wish to take part in the Havan, please register your name with Pratapbhai Lakhabhai Odedra or Geetaben Maheshbhai Karavadra who will be able to provide further information.
Important Information
à Share Holder Passes / Tickets: First of all, we give you our heartfelt thanks for being supportive of our decision to introduce a system of Shareholder Passes and Tickets (for non shareholders). We ask that this support continues to ensure a smooth and enjoyable Navratri festival. To those of you who have not already applied for Shareholder Passes or 9- day family/single Tickets please do so as a matter of urgency. The cut off date for applications to be submitted in order for you to have guaranteed passes or tickets in time for Navratri is Monday 8th October 2012. You can still apply after this date, but there is no guarantee that your Shareholder Passes or Tickets will be ready in time. Furthermore, you will not be able to make these applications on the day at the door. We are sure that you would rather be celebrating Navratri than be involved in lengthy queues to gain entry! For this reason, only single night tickets (£5.00 per person) will be available for purchase at the door.
à Donations/Shares: We would like to sincerely thank our Gnati members for generous donations last year, through which we are able to achieve such projects. There is a request to everyone who has not yet purchased the available shares to do so. Upon the purchase of the £300 membership share, discounted venue bookings will be offered as well as community events such as Navratri being free. Membership will also become restrictive in the near future. Further information and applications are available at our centre.
à Security and Parking: For your own safety, please be advised to follow instructions carefully in the car park. Children should be supervised at all times and warned not to leave the premises while attending the events. The security staff will not hesitate to remove anyone from the premises under the influence of alcohol or any intoxicating substances. Please be aware, these events are cultural and we should avoid generating any negative impression in front of children.
à Sponsorship: There are many local businesses that are supporting this year’s Navratri and we will very much appreciate if you can take an interest in finding out more information about their products and services. Please find enclosed some literature and also look out for informative banners, with contact details of the sponsors in our centre. Should you wish to sponsor the event and/or include information about your business/trade then contact Vivekbhai Khistariya (Centre Manager).
à Change of Name/Address: Please update the centre with any changes to personal information or address as soon as possible.
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Please note that our community website http://www.maheronline.org as well as centre website http://www.mahercentre.com will be updated with information on the celebrations and should you require further information or have any queries, do not hesitate to contact our centre or approach any of the volunteers.
Sincere thanks and we look forward to seeing you very soon!
|| Jai Shree Krishna || Jai Mataji ||
Dilip Rambhai Karavadra
Geetaben Maheshbhai Karavadra
On behalf of The Leicester Maher Community Association
1st official Singles only event
Dear Singles!
Our Maher Community is widely recognised as one of the most progressive and close-knit around the world. However, our proud community faces many challenges to maintain its identity and rich heritage in modern era.
Marriage is a significant part of our culture and religion. Finding a suitable partner is becoming ever more difficult and community has realised that there is a need to organise Singles Events, hence we have organised the 1st official Singles only event at our new Maher Centre, Leicester on 1st December 2012.
We encourage all singles to register online at www.maheronline.org/events/register-for-singles-event-2012 to attend this event which will be completely free of charge. To register you must be aged between 21 to 39 years old. Parents and community members are requested to support this event by encouraging their sons and daughters to attend the event.
Once registered online you will receive two e-tickets for the event via email, one for the single person taking part and another for a friend or family member that may wish to come.
You can also browse hundreds of profiles online at www.maheronline.org/matrimonials
If you have any further questions regarding this event then please email them to events@maheronline.org or write to Maher Centre, Ravensbridge Drive, Leicester, LE4 0BZ
Dudabhai Rajabhai Karavadra has passed away
It is sad to announce that Mr Dudabhai Rajabhai Karavadra from Leicester, UK has passed away. He passed away on Monday 1st October 2012.
Funeral has been arranged for Monday on 8th October 2012 at 7:30am from their residents 27 Havencrest Drive, Leicester, LE5 2AJ
Jay Shree Ram ~ Jay Shree Krishna
Aum Shanti Shanti Shanti
Beej Bhajan 17-09-2012
Beej Bhajan were held at the Maher Centre Mandir (Temple) on Monday 17th September 2012 from 7pm til 11pm.
Special guest Devraj Gadhvi from India, who has been invited by the Centre to perform several Lok Dairo & Kathiyavadi Lok Sahitiya.
Food & Drink (maha prasadi) was kindly provided by Dilip Ram Karavadra & Family, presently residing in Leicester, originally from Sodhana gam (village) of Porbandar District, Gujarat, India.
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India Meri Jaan by Hitesh keshwala
Hitesh keshwala from Los Angeles, California, USA has produced a short video and song on India called “India Meri Jaan” meaning India is my life. This is great achievement for Hitesh, who is a student.
This just show that no matter how far away you are from your motherland weather you call it India or Bharat or simply “desh” it’s always in your heart and mind.
We should be proud of our country, culture, heritage and above all religion.
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