Shubh Deepavali and Nutan Varsh Abhinandan

Deepavali is a festival that goes far beyond religion or tradition.

It marks the return of Shri Ram to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile, welcomed by a city adorned with countless lamps.

These lamps symbolise hope, kindness, & goodness that shine in every heart and every culture.

They remind us that even the smallest flame can dispel darkness, and that love and compassion are far stronger than fear and division.

As Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (UK) marks 60 years of service and growth, we reflect on our guiding motto:

~ Charaiyveti Charaiyveti ~
“Keep Moving Forward.”

Just as the light of Deepavali spreads without diminishing,
our journey continues with renewed energy and purpose:

to nurture unity, selfless service, and the spirit of humanity wherever we are.

Wishing all a Shubh Deepavali and Nutan Varsh Abhinandan.
May this New Year bring peace, prosperity, and fulfilment to our communities.

On Saturday 21st June, Ma. Dhiraj D Shah, Sanghachalak HSS (UK) and other karyakartas, together with other invitees completed the first phase of Karyalaya inauguration with Havan Puja to sanctify the newly renovated Karyalaya. The Karyalaya is located at 110 High Street, Edgeware, Middx HA8 7HF. You will see a shop front, when passing by, with a board Sewa Charity Shop.

The second phase will be the naming of the Karyalaya taking everyone suggestions and the opening of the Sewa Shop, planned for September.

The annual Proudh Shibir took place from Friday to Sunday (6 to 8 June 2014) at Beumanor Hall, Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK. The theme of the shibir was “SANGH; SAMAJ & SAMPARK”

Total sankhya of full timers was 87. On Saturday additional 10 swayamsevaks came for a day and similarly 5 attended on Sunday.

The two day programme contained lot of activities such as sharireek; games; bauddhiks; group discussion; innovative game playing titled “trading”; manoranjan Sabha; quiz competition.

There were three bauddhiks: (1) Role of a swayamsevak in Samaj by Shri Dhirajbhai Shah (UK Sanghchalak); (2) the need to play a role via membership of a political party by Shri Mukesh Naker of British Hindu Voice along with Councillor Shri Bhupendra Bhai Dave of Leicester (3) Samaj related activity that one can carry out by Shri Jayantibhai Doshi of Nav Jivan Samaj, UK

On Saturday an item called fringe meetings took place where various community related speakers threw their experience on subjects like: Indo-Jew Association; Hindu Chaplaincy in Prisons; Adult Education; Teaching of mother tongue’; Yoga Shakha; our involvement in Temples and community work; SEWA activity; learning of Samskrit Language and last was BJP’s election victory in the recently concluded elections held in Bharat. In the evening, we had quiz competition conducted by Dr. Tribhovanji Jotangia which was played in four groups; followed by Manoranjan Sabha (light hearted programme).

On Sunday after Dhwaja Pranaam followed by Prarthana, swayamsevak divided into two groups – first group consisted of those senior swayamsevaks who stayed and carried out indoor sharireek; the second group contained swayamsevaks who went out for an hour’s brisk walk.

The samarop Bauddhik was delivered by Shri Ram Vaidya ji and exalted swayamsevaks to take up one community related activity; support local shakha network; assess possibility of commencing balgokulam; he also insisted now that election result of India have gone by, our mission should be to concentrate and strengthen our shakha network work.

Some 20 local branches held this important event to make “Sankalpa” or personal pledge after a silent and reflective moment. These personal resolution form the finale of celebration of Swami Vivekananda 150 Birth Centenary which began exactly 1 year ago and followed by almost 100 place where exhibitions were held in the UK.

Wellingborough: 32 people, young and old gathered together at Wellingborough Mandir to celebrate the 151st birth anniversary of the great Swami Vivekananda on 12th January 2014. The Sankalp Diwas was enjoyed immensely with participants taking various vows to implement teachings of Swamiji in their daily lives. Inspiration was taken from the various speeches, videos and power points with great emphasis on karma yoga (the path of action) and raja yoga (path of meditation). Key themes throughout were the need of devoting our lives to a noble cause e.g. serving society and accepting struggle and challenges which are required in order for us to grow and develop not only in our material lives but also in our pursuit of finding the Ultimate Truth.

Manchester branch held the event on 10th January. They invited different organizations, such as NHSF, VHP, VOICE and Bhartiya Vidhya Bhavan. Approximately 60 people attended. Each individual wrote their Sankalp and put it in an envelope which will be reviewed over time and maintain progress.

Woolwich branch held their event on Sunday 12th January. They had a “Kaun Banega Maha Gyani” Competition which involved the public and multiple choice questions. Everyone was encouraged to take on at least three sankalps:

1. Proud to be a Hindu
2. When Samaj needs me I will be there
3. Read Hindu Literature