Periodic news from the Kashmiri Pandit community in the UK
February 2025
Kashmiri Pandit Association of Europe (KPAE)
In This Issue
- Kumbh Mela Update
- Recent Community Events- Summary
- News From Our Community
- Upcoming Events
Kumbh Mela Update
A few blessed members of our community visited the Maha Kumbh.Â
May their prayers be answered and some of the blessings be showered upon the wider Kashmiri sabha. Sudha Rawal ji share their experience with us.
Kumbh Yatra with Sudha Rawal ji
My pilgrimage tour, from January 9th to 14th, 2025, with Soil 2 Soul Tours, took me to Ayodhya, Triveni Sangam, and Varanasi. It was a truly blessed experience, as if God’s will had guided me there.
The tour was meticulously organised, starting with our visit to Ayodhya and our stay in a comfortable hotel. We then proceeded to Prayagraj, where we witnessed the awe-inspiring Kumbh Mela and took a dip in the sacred Triveni Sangam. The luxurious tents provided us with a comfortable and enjoyable stay during our visit to Prayagraj.
The culmination of the tour was our visit to Varanasi, where we performed Ganga Arti and Puja at the iconic Kashi Vishweshwar Mangala Arti. It was a humbling experience to witness the divine presence of the Ganges.
Overall, the entire tour was a well-planned and enjoyable journey. The efforts of the Soil 2 Soul team were truly commendable, and I was grateful for their dedication and expertise. My stay in all three destinations was pleasant, and the vegetarian food was simply delicious.
The luxurious tents were organised by the esteemed TATA company, while the food was provided by the renowned Taj Hotel. It was a privilege to experience such a luxurious and comfortable stay.
I thoroughly enjoyed my Ayodhya, Triveni dip, and Varanasi trip, all thanks to God’s grace and the exceptional organisation of Soil 2 Soul Tours.Â
Recent Community Events - Summary
n a strong double bill of pehle chill, phir hill, we had two KPAE events on two consecutive Saturdays!Â
Over 140 people came together at Crowne Plaza in Marlow for the New Year Dinner and Dance on 25 January 2025 and the following Saturday almost 90 people gathered in Milton Keynes for the Annual Badminton Tournament.Â
These two blogs by our President Dr Sundeep Kaul (aka Sunny Bhaiya) capture all the vibrancy and emotion from the two events:Â
Our young badminton enthusiasts who participated in the tournament shared their thoughts as well.
Young Voices
Do have a read and offer your encouragement.
New Year Dinner & Dance
Annual Badminton Tournament
News From Our Community
Wedding
Congratulations to Sonal Fotedar on her recent wedding to Prerak Diwedi. Some of us met Prerak and Sonal at the New Year dinner and dance event. The entire KP biradri sending its bestest wishes for the newly wedded couple.
Book Launch
Smriti Koul’s beautiful and engaging children’s book – Tales from Kashmir was at the recently held World Book Fair in Delhi. Congratulations Smriti, you didn’t just do your parents proud but continue to do the community proud. More power to your imagination!
Our Growing Community in the South East & Kent
The KP community in UK is fast growing and recently we took a stock of who all are south of the river and east of Sutton/ Croydon. Almost 20 families at the last count! We want to build a UK wide database of KP families – please drop a message to executives@kpae.co.uk if you’d like to help with this endeavour.
Health and Smiles
Namaskar! I’m Vishal Saproo, and many of you may know me. I’m delighted to introduce Health & Smiles Polyclinic, a part of Prognosis 360, in Pune, India -a trusted healthcare destination for expert dental care, medical consultations, and diagnostics. We are proud to be the preferred healthcare partner for Tata, HCL, Ibis Hotels, Syngenta, Ekincare, Medibuddy, and other leading organizations. If you or your loved ones in India ever need quality healthcare, we are here to help. Visit www.healthandsmiles.co.in to learn more!
Coaching Classes
Upcoming Events
Join us in celebrating the sacred festival of Herath, an auspicious occasion for us all.Â
Experience bhajan, bhakti, prasad bhojan and cultural festivities in honour of Lord Shiva.
Please book your tickets here https://kpae.co.uk/etn/herath-2025/
A ticket is required for everyone attending, so we have an estimate of numbers on the day.Â
Contribution towards the cost of the event can be made via donation directly to KPAE (Payment Ref: HERATH).
Har Har Mahadev!
Contact Us
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Kashmiri Pandit Association of Europe (KPAE)