Hindu Forum OF Britain - Diwali 2019

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HINDU FORUM
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Issue: 18

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Tribute to Late Shree Haribhai Halai

Haribhai Halai – Karma Yogi with a Vision
Some people say that you can sometimes know the reach of a person by the number of people
of come to pay their last respects to that person. If this was a measure then Haribhai Halai
had an immense reach with over 300 people attending his final rites, with people completely
filling up the hall of the crematorium patiently paying their respects standing beyond the front
entrance. This reach was not just one of people knowing him as the past President of SKPLC
or the Trustee of Hindu Forum of Britain but reaching their minds and hearts with the depth and
wideness of his vision and the warmth and compassion of his heart.

Haribhai was involved with the Hindu Forum Britain right from its very inception. The concept
of the Forum came about as a result of many Hindu temples and organisations coming to-
gether in 2003 after the desecration of the murtis at the Sanatan Mandir on Wembley. Together
with Arjan Vekaria, C B Patel, Gauri Prabhu, Prakash Gandecha, Ramesh Kallidai and Trupti
Patel amongst many more, the idea of forming an organisation to deal with such incidents was
floated which Haribhai wholeheartedly supported.

His philanthropy, activism and passion for working tirelessly for the community was well known
to all of us who had the good fortune of knowing him personally. With a clear focus and mind,
he would be able to guide us in all our endeavours with wisdom and practical ideas which
would immediately make sense. This was one of his gift which was appreciated by all besides
the energy and ability to carry through all that needed to be done even if it meant doing it him-
self.

A life journey which took him from his birth place of Nairobi, relocating many times and eventu-
ally settling down in the UK. He was inspired by his father who instilled in him global philoso-
phies of equality and hard work in the service of the community whether it was in Madhapar
or Manchester. He was involved or led hundreds of such community projects including or-
ganising sports events, women empowerment, collection of relief funds both in India and the
UK. Honesty, integrity, charity and compassion were some of his virtues which we would see
manifest wherever and whenever he was present with a quiet sense of humour that informed
and delighted. He was a true leader and spokesman for Hindu Forum of Britain, Hindu Forum
of Europe amongst all the other organisations he was actively involved in.

Haribhai was a noble person of great vision, a true and selfless representative of Hinduism
and his leadership, august presence and valuable advice will be missed by many throughout
the world.

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DIWALI PRAYERS:
आपदाम्-अपहतारर् म् दातारं सव्र सपं दां
लोकािभरामं श्रीरामम् भूयो भयू ो नमाम्यहम् ॥
Prostrations again and again to Lord Rama who is the beloved
of the entire universe. He dispels dangers and obstacles and
endows good fortune on all His devotees.

आता्नर ामाितर् हन्तारम् भीतानां भीितनाशनं
िद्वषतां कालदण्डं तं रामचन्द्रं नमाम्यहम् ॥
I prostrate before Sri Ramachandra, the Supreme Lord,
who is the benign healer of the distressed;
the remover of all fears and dispeller of justice.

INVOCATION:
ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।
तमसो मा ज्योितगर्मय ।
मतृ ्योमा्र अमृतं गमय ।
ॐ शािन्तः शािन्तः शािन्तः ॥
O Supreme Lord, lead me from untruth to truth,
lead me from darkness to light,
Lead me from death to immortality.
Let there be peace, peace and peace.

HFB MANTRA:
सं गछध्वं सं वदध्वं सं वो मनािं स जानताम्

देवा भागं यथा पूव्रे संजानाना उपासते

समानो मन्त्रः सिमितः समानी समानं मनः सह िचत्तमेषाम्

समानं मन्त्रमिभ मण्त्रये वः समानेन वोहिवषा जहु ोिम

समानी व आकू ितः समाना ह्रदयािन वः
समानमस्तु वोमनो यथा वः सुसहासित ॥
Let us walk together; let us sing together
In togetherness can we understand each other’s minds.
Thus, did the ancient seers share together to reach their divine ends.
May our intentions come together.
May our hearts become inseparable.
May our minds become as one to truly; know one another.

May we all unite in togetherness.

Best Wishes for Diwali and New Year
Best Wishes for Difwroamli and New Year

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Proud to be British Proud to be Hindu


Message from the President of Hindu Forum of Britain

Namaste.
On behalf of the Hindu Forum of Britain, I wish all my brothers and sisters in the UK
‘Happy Diwali and a Prosperous New Year’.
The HFB is created to peruse a programme to preserve and protect our culture and help
community move forward by participating fully in local regional and national events, take
political stand on behalf of the Hindu community, strategic interfaith relations and
Government consultations like Caste Bill, crematoriums, Religious Education etc.
This year of 2019 brought in challenges from various avenues apart from usual scourge of
unimaginable terrorism in all its forms, support for raising awareness about Hate Crime
against Hindu and Jewish community, anti Hindu media focuses our minds to our common
humanity and the need for the world for Dharmic values is even greater.
Hindus in the UK make to not only economically but in all ways at all different levels of
society, professionally and personally. As a Hindu community we have a basis in noble
Dharmic values which guide our choices and in matters of politics these are taken into
account when it comes to supporting and voting for political parties. We as Hindus also
have a great regard for the environment and have a deeply embedded caring sense of
the inter-dependency between human beings and the environment.

Mr Jeremy Corbyn has created a deep sense of unease in our community with his recent
policies regarding supporting certain minority communities in the UK and
discriminating against others. We have seen how the Labour Party under Mr Corbyn has
been publicly been accused of anti-Semitism and it is now moving towards an anti-
Hindu sentiment. This is a disturbing development which affects us individually and
collectively in terms of our social and mental wellbeing.
Diwali is the time when the world is reminded that ultimately, only Dharma can survive. The
Hindu dictum ‘Dharmo rakshati rakshitaha’ is even more telling now (Dharma protects those
who protect it).
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Secretary of State for the Home Department The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP
Diwali at Westminister Message

As you gather in Parliament today to celebrate our festival of light, I wish you all a
peaceful, prosperous and auspicious Diwali.

The Hindu Forum of Britain have brought you together just as this festival will unite
families, friends and communities in the coming days. This is the 18th time they have
shared this special celebration with Parliament, and I thank them for continuing to shine
the message of light and hope of Diwali on this House.

As we celebrate our festival of light and festival of happiness, I wish all members of the
Indian community a wonderful, special and auspicious Diwali.

Diwali is an occasion when family, friends and community come together. We reflect on
our past, look forward to the future and share in the festivities that remind us of the story of
Rama and Sita. We also commemorate the victory of good over evil, light over dark, and
right over wrong. In today’s uncertain world with the challenges ahead, we can all learn
from the Diwali story how to be patient and be confident.

This is also a tremendous moment to celebrate the contribution of our Indian Diaspora
across the UK. A community that continues to show great leadership and success across
society and all walks of life from business, academia and public service, to science and
technology. Our shared future can only strengthen our country as a truly global, outward-
looking nation at the centre of the world stage.

As we also remember those who are suffering and less fortunate, in this country and
around the world, I am heartened by the kindness and compassion you show through
many acts of generosity during the festival. As your Home Secretary I join you in
reaffirming my commitment to helping those in need.

Throughout this auspicious time, I pray that the lights of this festival will illuminate your
communities as they are lighting up Parliament this afternoon. My sincere best wishes to
you all at this special time where we celebrate together.

Wishing you a very happy and peaceful Diwali.

The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP
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conducted by Akhila Karnataka Aryavysya Mahila Sabha
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She has participated in many dance programme and tak-
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pride “Prabhat Kalavidharu” team. She has participated in
various musical plays form like Aham Namami, Kindara-
jogi, Cindrella, Karunada Vaibhava, Sambharama etc.

On 18th January 2019, by the grace of God & under the
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HE Ruchi Ghanashyam - High Commissioner of India to UK
I convey my heartiest greetings to all the Indian citizens and people of Indian origin living in the
UK on the festive occasion of Diwali which celebrates victory of good over evil, light over darkness,
knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair. Diwali also signifies the beginning of a new year
in many parts of India.
Indian diaspora has played a pivotal role in spreading the light of Indian culture in different parts of
the world and has helped create greater understanding of India abroad. The Indian diaspora has also
acted as a strong bond to further strengthen India’s multifaceted bilateral ties with their
adopted countries. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has underlined the important role played
by the Indian diaspora in the UK in the India-UK ties by calling the diaspora as a “Living Bridge”.
The celebration of Diwali with equal fervour and gaiety by people of different faiths underlines the
unity in diversity of India. I am happy to see that the same message of unity in diversity echoes from
the Diwali celebrations by a large number of Indian Associations, including the Hindu Forum of
Britain (HFB), in the UK.
I felicitate the HFB for their important role in bringing together Hindu Organizations across the
UK as well as in giving voice to the aspirations of the British Hindu community. I appreciate HFB’s
strong support to the High Commission.
May the festival of lights bring happiness, joys, peace, prosperity and new hopes to all.
Jai Hind



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Dr. Lakshmi Vyas, President – Hindu Forum of Europe
NAMASTE
On behalf of Hindu Forum of Europe, and Board members, I am happy to convey our best
wishes to one and all on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali Celebrations. Deepawali
brings happiness, cheers and lights up the spirits of millions of Hindus all over the Globe.
Hindu forum of Europe is the umbrella body in Europe (Portugal, Italy, Hungary, Spain,
Belgium, Netherland, Sweden, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Finland and UK)
lobbying and liaising with European Parliament and Commission, on the recent challenging
situations and pray for peaceful negotiations for betterment of all faiths and convictions.
HFE works with HFB, our partner to achieve our aims and goals of mutual respect, peace and
harmony.
This HFB and HFE participated and contributed to several community meetings in UK
Parliament and other organisations like SKLP, Met Police, Religious Education Council,
Census 2021, SACRE meetings, Interfaith, Indian Traditional Sciences, International Yoga
Day, meetings and many others.
My Diwali message is ‘United we stay and divided we fall’. Let aside ego, superiority and
arrogance and come together for peace, harmony, mutual respect and nurturing human
values.
Dr Lakshmi Vyas, President

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Message fom His Grace Gauri Dasa
Love or bhakti draws a community of people together. It is the essence of our joy and the
bond which holds us together in times of crisis. The stronger the bond, the stronger the
community, and thus weaken all that opposes our shared humanity.
In lighting our Diwali lamps we allow our wisdom to overcome our darkness, and we do that
together.
Gauri Das, Spiritual Commissioner, Hindu Forum of Britain.



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First Diwali Celebration HINDU FORUM

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The first ever Diwali, the Hindu festival of Lights, was hosted at the Scottish Parliament on auspicious day of Vijaya
Dashmi. The event was sponsored by cross party Members of the Scottish Parliament under the leadership of Rt
Hon Sandra White MSP of SNP. The Chief guest was Rt Hon Aileen Campbell, the Cabinet Secretary for Communi-
ties and Local Government who represented First Minister.

The Scotland Chapter of Hindu Forum of Britain (HFB) took the lead in organising Diwali coinciding with 20th
Anniversary of Scottish Parliament. Mr Puneet Dwivedi, the Vice President of HFB has been trying for last few years
to get the Hindu Festival celebrated at the Scottish Parliament, which is widely celebrated by not only by the Hin-
dus but also Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs in their own way. He was supported by the HFB President Mrs Trupti Patel,
Vice presidents , Mrs Harsha Shukla MBE and Mr Tareng Shalat .
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colourful flowers, traditional Indian lamps and led lights. It was attended by more than 160 people including vari-
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Poddar of Patanjali Yogpeeth UK, HFB member Organisations from across Scotland and various Indian regional
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Diwali Message from HINDU FORUM

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Chair of Patron of the HFB
Namaste

Diwali, the festival of lights, reminds us of the victory of good over evil. This major festival of Hindus

though celebrated with unbounded joy and charm; signifies the importance of peace, prosperity, and

communal harmony amongst the people in our society and more pertinently in the extended world
wherein social justice succeeds all form of human values. Diwali celebrations are moved by the central thought that good

always prevails over evil.

So, Diwali is increasingly celebrated by all regardless of cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.This is simply because;
the message is one that we all identify with. In short, the “unity in diversity” has elevated us to a level that the world
citizens take a cue from our rich Dharmik values.

Happy Diwali from the Team HFB

Truptiben Patel Dr Ramesh Pattni Harshaben Shukla MBE Mr Puneet Dwivedi

Devshi Chothani Dr Lakshami Vyas Mr Rickie Segal

Hindu Council of Birmingham

Voice of Hindus in Birmingham

Namaste
Happy Diwali
Diwali is once again upon us bringing joy and good will to us all.We think of our children and how we as a family celebrated Diwali
then.At Diwali time we remember our childhood memories with our mum, dad, brothers, sisters, uncles and aunties.The precious
golden years of our lives, filled with fond memories. Our time in this life is so short, that we need to spend it by being happy and
by spending time with those we care about.

Brexit has brought its challenges to our community with increase in hate from far left and right of our political system. We are
now living in a world where extremism has a strong foothold in every corner of our world.We cannot ignore or escape it as we
are bombarded with it through media.

In my view we have been slow in engaging with the political system and are now suffering as a result. Election will be upon us very
soon and we all need to do our bit and make every effort to vote.Those that are unable to go to the polling station, then register
for postal voting.Your vote is very important and will count towards a government that is sympathetic to India.

Times like these, our Hindu faith plays a crucial role in bringing peace to our mind and soul.Temples are our sanctuaries, a place to
forget our troubles and worries and to pray to our maker for guidance.Temples are homes to many that welcomes you in, a safe
place to share, meet and greet family and friends, escaping even if it’s for a short time.

My hearty wish is that this Diwali brings happiness and joy with Prosperity to you and your family.

Diwali Shubhakamana and Nutan Varshabhinandan
Mr Tarang Shelat
Vice President Midland – Hindu Forum Britain
President Hindu Council of Birmingham

HEALING SESSION AT THE NEHRU CENTRE HINDU FORUM

18TH SEPTEMBER 2019 OF BRITAIN 2019

On the 15th of August 2019, a day which was meant to be one of celebration and joy at the High Commission of
India in London, it became a day of terror and grief. More than 120 adults and children had gathered together
in anticipation of these celebrations of Indian independence. Upon arrival they were confronted by a well-
orchestrated oppression and violence by members of the community who saw this as an opportunity to harass
and indeed terrorise those who had come in joy to celebrate this significant day. For more than four hours these
innocent people come to celebrate were surrounded and cordoned off by more than 500 offensive aggressors
who took every chance to insult them in the basest manner and throw missiles of eggs, tomatoes, potatoes and
even razor blades. They had been brought by coaches from all over the UK with a specific intention of causing
chaos and terror with their large numbers and offensive tactics. In a place where one should have assured of
safety and security by the police force who, despite having the intelligence of such aggression to be carried out,
were thin on the ground, helpless in the face of the mob who had no concern about anyone’s safety, there was
only great agitation and fear. It was only towards the end that reinforcements were deployed only because the
High Commission of India made calls to the authority for these.

In the aftermath, so many of the people who had come to celebrate suffered traumatic and hate crime
related symptoms and had to seek help from professionals. Children could not understand this level of aggression
towards them which left them traumatised and unable to deal with the experience. They did not have water to
drink nor any food for four hours during which time they suffered by incessant heckling, name calling and throw-
ing of missiles.
The Hindu Forum of Britain under the leadership of its President Mrs Trupti Patel, recognised the trauma
experienced by the people who had come together to celebrate and took the initiative to have a healing
session on the 18th September at the Nehru Centre. The event was attended by many of those who suffered
at the hands of the aggressors and gave first hand accounts of their experiences. Many of them spoke with
great emotion and several had tears in their eyes recounting the experiences of the four hour siege. Compered
by Minal Jaiswal and Amar Trivedi, the event started with a welcome from Mrs Trupti Patel who spoke of the
importance of healing from trauma of the events on the 15th August and the way forward. Vedic prayers
with explanations were then said by Pandit Madhava Turumella who emphasised the need to also remember
the fallen in the struggle for Indian Independence and spoke about the power of the mantras to begin the
healing process for those who were the victims of the hate-crime on the 15th August in London. First hand
testimonies of personal experiences were given by Lakshmi Kaul, Minal Jaiswal , Dr Harshaben Jani, C K
Naidu, Minal Jaiswal and Jayubhai Shah. All of these created a huge response in the audience and there were
comments of support and anger at what had happened. Many comments were made about the inadequacies in
police protection and presence and how people felt unsafe and insecure.

HINDU FORUM

OF BRITAIN 2019

Mr Brij Kumar Guhare, Deputy Director, The Nehru Centre welcomed everyone on behalf of the HCI. The
Minister of Coordination Shree Manmeet Singh then spoke about what the staff of the High Commission had
done to alleviate the situation and bring it to normality. As a result, the police force responded by sending
commandos who were then able to clear the pathway to the entrance of the High Commission and allow entry
to those who had come to celebrate. He empathised with the victims and noted that he saw strength in the way
they had behaved themselves in a dignified manner.
Also Dr Ramesh Pattni, Vice President of Hindu Forum Britain, spoke of the guidance of the Bhagavad Gita
in dealing with trauma and stress. Just like Arjuna was experiencing such a condition in the middle of the
battlefield so also the victims of that day went through such a distressing experience. Bhagwan Krishna gives
Arjuna the way in which one can become resilient and equanimous with great inner strength by being centred
in the moment, letting go of all attachments to the past, present and future and with devotion, doing one’s
dharma. Such an individual is able to cope with any difficulty in life in a dharmic way and at the same time main-
taining complete inner balance. Smt. Nandini Singh from Delhi narrated a short storey from the leaf of Shree
Krishna ‘s childhood depicting subjugation of evil Kali-nag. This gave a clear message of being brave to stand up
to all evil in the society.

Dr Vivek Kaul then explained the symptoms of trauma and how these can be overcome by talking about it and
then deconstructing it and understanding it in the right way for healing and balance. Mr Pravinbhai Amin partici-
pated in this exercise and Mr Mukesh Kerallia passionately suggested future actions for the community.
Mr Darshan Nagi gave conducted Reiki session for everyone.
The Hate-Crime Unit of Metropolitan Police was represented by two officers who spoke about hate crime and
the process by which this needs to be reported and how it would be dealt with by the police force. A booklet on
Hate Crime was given out which gave details of what to do if you have experienced such a crime. He also spoke
about how this crime is on the increase in the UK and urged everyone to report such incidences when they
occur.
A vote of thanks was given by the Director of Hindu Forum Britain, Mr Mitesh Vekaria who thanked the
Nehru Centre and the High Commission of India to facilitate this event and also thanked everyone for their
participation in the event.

Dharma & UK HINDU FORUM

post Brexit... OF BRITAIN 2019

May 2019:
Hindu forum of Britain
together with National Council
of Hindu Temples and British
Board of Hindu Scholars
hosted key speakers in
Parliament:

. Dr Subramanian Swamy
. Jeffery Armstrong

(Kavindra Rishi)

. Swami Ambikanada
Saraswati

The event was chaired by
Bob Blackman MP.

Dr Swamy gave an inspiring
talk on Dharma and
UK-India relations post
Brexit, whilst Jeffery
Armstrong imparted his
Vedic knowledge on a
broad range of topics,
including “why are we here
and what is our purpose in
life” to a packed house.

Swami Ambikananda talked

about Yoga and its

importance to our lives.

Bob Blackman requested

the audience to lobby their

local MP’s on issues of

concern and to hold them

accountable at the ballot

box.

HINDU FORUM

OF BRITAIN 2019

Namaste,

I am delighted to wish HFB Sponsors, supporters and members of the organisation a
very Happy Diwali and a Prosperous New Year.

It’s the time of the year, when we are facing great changes and many challenges.With
strength and great spirit from you all, it enables us to navigate our way through these
uncertain times.

I would be failing in my duty if i don’t appreciate the hard work done by Late Haribhai
Halai who passed away earlier this year. He was not only a great supporter of HFB but
also one of the founding members of HFB and other Hindu Organisations.We miss his
presence today.

I would like to thank all the members and the volunteers for their support, and what
you have done to ensure HFB continues to go from strength to strength.

Velji Vekaria
HFB Diwali Event Coordinator

HINDU FORUM

OF BRITAIN 2019

DIWALI MESSAGE:
DR RAMESH PATTNI DPhil (Oxford)
VP South Hindu Forum Britain

Diwali is the culmination of a journey – the path to enlightenment and establishing
oneself in Ram Rajya, the Kingdom of Lord Ram. In a sense it is a metaphorical
journey of the triumph over the vicissitudes of life; it is about a variety of
relationships both human and divine and how these can be transformed through
devotion and dedication; the journey is individual as well as collective bringing life
and joy to both. The destination is one of being established in devotion to and
enlightenment of the Supreme.

As we celebrate Diwali in all its meaning and significance, we remember that it is
also about a unique form of leader –the Servant Leader. Lord Rama gives the analogy
of the symbolism of the chariot where the four wheels represent the four attributes
of character, courage, ethics and valour which support and take the vehicle to its
true destination. The four reins of the chariot are forgiveness, compassion, consist-
ency and equanimity which represent the mental attributes and the marks of a true
and effective servant leader, able to lead society towards light and joy, controlling
the four horses symbolising strength, energy, enthusiasm and passion.

It is in these times about how our leadership can move towards a style of a
servant leader, beyond personal ambitions, personal politics, towards a
comprehensive, inclusive and cohesive way that respects the differences yet works
in unity.

Introducing HINDU FORUM
Hindu Forum Britain
OF BRITAIN 2019
Scotland

ands of Namaste,
ated by When people think about Diwali their hearts get illuminated by thousands of lights
ng with Diwali teaches us many things like Goodness can never be defeated by arrogance or
wickedness portrayed in the defeat of the evil Ravana king with by Lord Rama the
difficult Divine incarnation.
e It also teaches us that Unity is the ultimate strength. No matter how difficult the situ-
pter of ation is, if unity is there among the people’s heart there can be nothing that can stop
the situation from getting better. Scotland Chapter of Hindu Forum is trying to bring
ernment to bring those positive the unity among Hindu and other Indic community to raise issues and concern and
lobbied with Scottish Government to bring those positive changes.

een India & Scotland. Some of the Initiatives taken by HFB in Scotland incldeus :
clude Place of Worship • Consultation with Scottish Govt to start a direct flight between India &
Scotland.
arliament. • Wrote Several letter to Scottish Govt and First Minister to include Place of
Jammu & Kashmir. During Worship scheme in Scotland for all faiths.
/MSP & First Minister. • HFB Scotland will be Organising the first Diwali at Scottish Parliament.
eir Hate crime legislation and • Organised Silent protest against Pulwama Terrorist attack in Jammu &
ee in the Parliament. Kashmir. During Protest 250+ Signature collected and letter sent to Local
n by Police Scotland to raise MP/MSP & First Minister.
• Raised public petition with Scottish Parliament to review their Hate crime
ound Scotland and understand legislation and the HFB VP also gave witness to the public Petition
committee in the Parliament.
nises talks of Dharma rising • HFB Scotland Organised the Hate Crime Session presentation by Police Scot
land to raise awareness about how to report Hate crime.
e guidance and help to build a • HFB management team visited each of the Hindu temples around Scotland
and understand their issues and concerns.
much stronger and united. • Represented Hindu Faiths at various interfaith events, Organises talks of
Dharma rising talks etc.
in,
I am really thankful to management committee for their time to time guidance and
help to build a strong team of volunteers to work for all of the above causes.

I am sure the coming year, the Hindu community in Scotland will be much stronger
and united. Shubh Deepavali.

Mr Puneet Dwivedi, Vice President Scotland, Hindu Forum of Britain.

HFB Hosted “Dharma Rising
Event at Various Location in

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Hi Hindu Forum is delighted to celebrate OF BRITAIN 2019

18th Diwali in House of Commons. Dipavali means rows of Deep.as we light all

the deeps together it lights and gives us tremendous light.

Similary if we all stand and unite together we can live in harmony. The event
showcase India’s rich cultural heritage to Britain’s diverse and vibrant
communities and politicians. Aim is to promote, share our culture and leave
cohesivly with wider community.

NAMASKAR
Harsha Shukla MBE
Vice president north for HFB
President of Hindu Council of North

HINDU FORUM

OF BRITAIN 2019

An Introduction
The Hindu Forum of Britain is the largest umbrella body for British Hindus with over 300 formally
affiliated member organisations from different regions and cultural backgrounds in Britain. At the
core of the Forum’s activities is a strong belief in the richness and diversity of the Hindu culture, its
value system that encompasses respect for all beings and faiths, and a cultural heritage that facilitates
community cohesion and coexistence.

HFB Objectives

* Facilitate consultation and communication for identifying issues affecting British Hindus and

coordinate methods for finding solutions thereof.

* Aid integration of British Hindus by supporting their social, cultural, educational, economic,

democratic and psychological needs.

* Build stronger links between British Hindus and other faith communities in the UK to establish

friendship and trust in keeping with the multi-cultural multi-faith nature of British society.

* Work in partnership with various government departments, service providers, non-governmental

institutions and the media to assist in the process of nation building, community cohesion,
community empowerment and capacity building.

* Represent the Hindu community, through broad based membership and widespread consultation

at different platforms so that voice for the Hindu Community is heard and taken note of :

* Representation at the Home office ‘ Securing Faith Building ‘ scheme.
* Raise awareness on media about rich Vedic Hindu culture.
* Key role at Interfaith Network and Religious Education Council

HFB Consultations
The Hindu Forum of Britain has conducted many consultation exercises in the past and submitted
formal responses to Government departments and agencies.These include responses to:

• Caste in Great Britain and equality law
• Crematoria facilities for Hindus
• Dharmic issues wrt £5 and £10 currency notes
• The Home Office on ‘Strength in Diversity’, to formulate the
Government’s race equality and community cohesion policy.
• Response to the QCA on the national Religious Education Framework.
• The Home Affairs Select Committee on ‘Anti-terrorism and Community
Relations’.
• The Home Office Consultation on Ministers of Religion from Abroad.
• Seminar and conferences on Hindu Issues and Celebration of Diwali at the
Parliament .

Patrons Council: Chair: Mr Shashi Vekaria Lord Dholakia Mr Rickie Sehgal :
Mr Joginder Sanger Mr CB Patel Lord Nat Puri
President Mrs Trupti Patel
Hon.Treasurer Mr Devshi Chothani

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How are we structured?
Management Committee : Elected and Nominated at first NEC
from membership : General management decisions.

NEC : Elected at AGM: Policy making

Secretariat: Elected at First NEC. Execution and daily decisions.
Supervising Projects /Depts :
Department & Project Teams :Appointed and dismantled by NEC.
Specific tasks and projects. Report to Secretariat

How are we Governed: Patrons Council :
• Constitution – Memorandum & Articles Spiritual Commission:
• Bye-laws for elections Advisors : Politacal &
• Policies in place community
- PR Policy
- Correspondence Policy • How are we accountable: Responsibilities and
- Financial Policy
- Declaration of Interests accountabilities examined and assigned
- Non-disclosure agreement
• Who is responsible : Person or a group
What is our specification?
• What process outcome required:
• Clear outline of jobs - clarity
• Two way Communications – completeness - internal and external
• Reporting and evaluation – Analysis
• Way forward -the agreement forces all - meaningful participation,

concerned to actually read and think about - monitoring and evaluation
the details
- action taken to improve.

• Process logic

• Reporting upwards regularly

• Is volunteering an excuse for

• How have we performed?
• Good awareness in Government
• Excellent outreach in media
• High profile events
• Some departments and projects shone
- Diwali committee
- Education Committee
- Media Committee
- Interfaith Committee
- ‘Caste ‘ Bill
- Cremation facilities
- Place of Worship safety Grants
- Parliamentary Experience Programme

Hindu ForumOf Britain

Current Members

Aden Mitra Mandal (London) Gujarati Arya Association (London)
Aden Vanik Association (London) Gujarati Mahila Mandal. (Leeds)
All India Brahmin Association (UK) Gurjar Hindu Union Ram Temple (Crawley)
A.I.S.A Dancing School Hare Krishna Centre for Vedic Studies (leicester)
Anand Overseas Brotherhood UK) Harrow Gayatri Satsang Mandal (London)
Angel Dancers Cultural Gorup Hindu Aid (UK) (London)
ART OF LIVING FOUNDATION (UK) Hindu Centre East London
Arya Samaj (Vedic Mission) (West Midlands) Hindu Centre for Communications
Arya Sangathan- Hindu Vedic Culture Group Hindu Chaplains Leicester
Arya Vedic Society Leicester Hindu Charitable Trust & Hindu Mandir (Leeds)
Asian Foundation for Help (London) Hindu Community Centre & Lakshminarayan Temple
Athia Samaj (London) (Birmingham)
Audichya Gadhia & Kharedi Brahma Hindu Council of Birmingham
Samaj Society (London) Hindu Council of Brent (London)
Aurobindo Circle (Manchester) Hindu Council of Harrow (London)
Baaj Khedaval Samaj Hindu Council of the North
Baj Khedawal (Brahmin) Association UK (London) Hindu Council of Waltham Forest
Bajadia Leva Patel Sarvodi (UK) Hindu Cultural and Welfare Society of Derby
Bardai Brahmin Samaj (Leicester) Hindu Cultural Organisation (Liverpool)
Bardai Brahmin Samaj (Birmingham) Hindu Forum (Walsall)
Bardai Brahmin Samaj (London) Hindu Society of Kirlees & Calderdale
Barnet Asian Old People Association Hindu Temple and Community
Bavis Gam Patidar Samaj (UK) (London) Mandhata Youth & Community Association - Wembley
Bengali Cultural Association Hindu Temple Cultural & Community Centre (Nottingham)
Bhadran Bandhu Samaj (BBS UK) Hindu Unity Council (London)
Bhagvati vani Trust (London) Hindu Voluntary Services (Barnet)
Bharatiya Mandal Aston U-Lynn Hindu Womens Association
Bhatia Association (UK) Hindu Womens Network
Bhatia Mahajan (Leicester) Hindu Youth UK
Bhandhani Samag (Wembley) Holy Mission of Guru Nanak (Sindhi Mandir) I-Foundation
Birmingham Pragati Mandal India Culture Social Centre Oldham
Blackburn Hindu Centre ( BlackBurn) Indian Association Manchester
Bolton Hindu Forum Indian Association Oldham
Brahm Samah (Leicester) Indian Association Rochdale
Brahm Samaj (South London) Indian Community Care Ass of Newham
Brahm Samaj (Birmingham) Indian Cultural Society
Brahm Samaj (Luton) Indian Education Society (Leicester)
Brahm Samaj (Wilmslow) Indo European Kashmir Forum (LONDON)
Brahm Samaj Manchester Indo European Kashmir Forum (UK)
Brahm Samaj Nottingham International Pushtimargiya
Brahmbandhu Association Vaishnava Association (London)
Brahmbhatt Samaj International Society for Krishna
Brahmin Association Of Luton Consciousness (UK)
Brahmin Samaj of United Kingdom ISKCON Belfast
Brahmin Society North London ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor Hare Krishna Temple
Brent Retired Brahmins Association (Watford)
Carribean Hindu Society (London) ISKCON Birmingham
Charoter Leuva Patidar Samaj (Manchester) ISKCON Coventry
Charoter Patel Samaj ISKCON Educational Services, Oxford
Chha Gaam Patidar Samaj ISKCON Govinda’s - Car
Chha Gam Nagrik Mandal (CGNM UK) ISKCON Inis Rath (Ireland)
Chinmaya Mission UK ISKCON Leicester
City Hindus Network ISKCON Manchester
Coventry & Warwickshire Brahma Samaj ISKCON Newcastle
Darji Mandal (Bolton) ISKCON Radha Krishna Cultural
Datta Yoga Centre, (London) Centre, South Norwood, London
Dharma Foundation ISKCON Radha Krishna Temple London
Dharmaj Society of London (DHASOL) ISKCON Scotland
Dosti Club (Milton Keynes) ISKCON Swansea
East Anglian Indian Association (Ipswich) Jain Samaj (Bolton)
East London & Essex Brahma Samaj Jain Sangh, Birmingham
Edinburgh Hindu Mandir Jalaram Bhajan Mandal (Aston)
Federation of Brahmin Associations of Europe Jalaram Mandal (Leicester)
Federation of Hindu Priests UK Jan Kshatriya Seva Mandal (London)
Garba Group (Leeds) Jansari Gnati Mandal (Blackburn)
Gaud Brahma Samaj Jeeyar Educatinal Trust
Gaur Govinda Trust Kodki Ganga Leva Patel Community (London)
Gayatri Pariwar & Unity of Hinduism (Bolton) Karamsad Samaj (UK)
Geeta Bhawan (Birmingham) Kashmir Pandit Cultural Association
Geeta Bhawan Leicester Kannada Balaga (Durham)
Gaudiya Mission Kannada Balaga UK
Gujarat Arya Kshatriya Mahasabha UK (Leicester) Kera Kundal Kutch Leva Mandal
Gujarat Hindu Association (Leicester) Kera-Kundanpur Community (UK)
Gujarat Hindu Society Preston Kingsbury Asians Elders Group
Gujarati Arya Association (Aston) Krishna Temple, (Bolton)
Gujarati Arya Association (Leicester) Kshtriya Samaj (Bolton)
Kuchchh Leva Patel community - East London

Hindu ForumOf Britain

Current Members

Kutch Bharasar Seva Mandal Punjabi Society of British Isles (London)
Kutch Leva Patel Community Centre, (Bolton) Raghuvanshi Mahajan (Greenford)
Kutch Leva Patel Community UK (London) Rajput Sangathan Samaj (Leicester)
Kutch Madhapar Karyalya (UK) (London) Rajput Seva Samaj, (London)
Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (Bolton) Ram Dhoon Bhajan Mandal (Bolton)
Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple London Ram Krishna Bhajan Mandal (Leeds)
Leeds Pragati Mandal Ram Krishna Ram Bhajan Mandal
Leeds Sai Centre Ram Mandir (Leicester)
Leicester Hindu Festival Council Rama Samaj (Leicester)
Leuva Patidar Samaj (Bolton) Ramdev Pir (Leeds)
Leuva Patidar Samaj (Bradford) Ramkrishna Vivekananda Centre (Bolton)
Leva Patidar Samaj (Aston) Rampar Community (UK) (London)
Leicester Bhatia Mahajan RK Seva Samaj, Leicester
Limbachia Gnati Mandal (London) Rohit Kshatriya Samaj (Bolton)
Lohana Association (Birmingham) S.K.L.P (Vadasar) UK
Lohana Association (Stockport) S.S.S.S. Mandal (Bolton)
Lohana Community (Birmingham) Sai School of Harrow
Lohana Community (South London) Samatra Kutch Leuva Patel Community
Lohana Community (UK) HQ Sanatan Mandir (Leicester)
Lohana Community Manchester Sanatan Seva Samaj
Lohana Community North London Sangat Advice Centre (London)
Lohana Community West London Sanskruti Foundation (London)
Lohana Community, Coventry Saraswat Samaj (UK)
Lohana Community, Luton Sarvdesic Satya Samaj (London)
Lohana MahajanAston-U-L Sarvoday Samaj UK
Lohana Mahajan (Leicester) Shree Ram Mandir Sarvodaya Navyug Samaj (Bolton)
Lohana Mahajan (UK) Trust Sarvodaya Samaj (Leicester)
Lohana Mahajan Mandal (Bolton) Satsang Mandal (Birmingham)
London Sathsangam (London) Satsang Parivar (Leicester)
London Sevashram Sangha (London) Sattavis Gam Patidar Samaj of Europe (London)
Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan Satya Sai Centre (Aston)
Mandhata Hitvardhar Mandal & Krishna Temple (Bolton) Satya Sai Centre (Bolton)
Mandhata Mandal of West Yorkshire SEWA Internationsl North West Area
Mandhata Youth and Community Association Shakti Mandir (Leicester)
East London Shree Kera Kundanpur Comminity London UK
Mandhata Youth and Community Association Wembley Shree Kutch Kadva Patidar UK
Mangala Pati Vel Murugan Temple Shree Swaminarayan Satasang
Mankuva Sewa Mandal (Forest Gate) Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan (London)
Medway Hindu Centre Shirdi Saibaba Temple Wembley
Metropolitan Police Hindu Association Shirdi Saibaba Temple Leicester
Milan Women’s Group Shirdi Saibaba Temple and community centre Reading
Milton Keynes Hindu Association Shrimali Soni Mandal
Mirzapur Association UK (London) Sivayogam Hindu Temple
Murugan Temple (Huddersfield) SKLP (Vadasar) UK (London)
National Congress of Gujarati Organisations Sojitra Samah (UK)
National Association of Patidar Samaj Sorathia Prajapati Community (Leicseter)
National Hindu Students Forum (UK) Sorathia Prajapati Community (UK )
Navnat Vanik Association of Uk Sorathia Prajpati Community (Bolton)
Navratri Garba (London) Sostarjuth Limbachia Samaj (UK)
North East Hindu Cultural Trust Sostra Juth Nayee Samaj (Crawley)
Northampton Hindu Samaj OM Youth South Indian Association
Param Shakti Peeth of U.K.​Pandava Sena (Birminghan) South Indian Society
Pandava Sena (Crawley) Sparkhill Hindu Youth Association (West Midlands)
Pandava Sena (East London) Sukhpar-Roha Mitra Mandal (UK)
Pandava Sena (UK) Sukhpur Seva Mandal
Parajiya Pattni Association (London) Swaminarayan Sidhant Sajivan Mandal (Bolton)
Patel Samaj of Northampton Tamil Association North West (Bolton)
Patel Samaj UK Tamil Heritage Foundation
Pragati Mandal (Leeds) Tamil Women’s Organisation
Prajapati Association (UK) UK Luhar Gnati Mandal (London)
Prajapati Association Birmingham UK Valam Brahmin Association
Prajapati Association Bolton UK RK Seve Samaj
Prajapati Association Bradford Utsav Sangeet
Prajapati Association Coventry Vanza Community of South London
Prajapati Association Leicester Vanza Society of London
Prajapati Association London Veda Mandir (Bolton)
Prajapati Association Lougborough Visa Sorthia Vanik Association (London)
Prajapati Association Luton Vishwakarma Association of UK
Prajapati Association Preston (London)
Prajapati Association Rugby Wanza Samaj (UK)
Prajapati Association Tameside Warrington Rama Krishna Temple
Prajapati Association Walsall World Hindu Mahasangam
Prajapati Association Wellingborough Yorkshire Jain Foundation (Leeds)
Prajapati Samaj (Bradford) Yuva Sanskar Kendra (Tooting)
Punjabi Maha Sabha, (Leeds)



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