Kashir Khabar: January 2026

Dear Members of our KP Biradari,

As we step into a new year, January offers us a moment to pause, reflect, and express gratitude for all that we have shared and achieved together over the past year. The year gone by has been one of energy, engagement, and collective effort, reflecting the strength and spirit of our community.

Throughout the year, we came together across cities and generations through a wide range of cultural, sporting, spiritual, and social initiatives. From the enthusiasm and camaraderie of the KPAE Badminton Tournament in Milton Keynes and the KPAE Cricket Tournament in Catford, to the deep spiritual resonance of Shivratri celebrations in Shepherd’s Bush and Navreh in Birmingham, each event strengthened our bonds and reaffirmed our shared heritage.

Our collective presence was also felt in meaningful community spaces — the Kheerbhawani Bhavan gathering in Epsom, the Walk for Charity in Regent’s Park, the much-loved Dinner & Dance in Hounslow, and our first KPAE film screening in Harrow commemorating Gopinath Bub, which added a new cultural dimension to our community engagement.

Alongside these flagship events, our weekly shloka and bhajan sessions, Hindi and Kashmiri language classes, and monthly Gita sessions have continued to nurture spiritual growth, cultural continuity, and inter-generational learning. These regular touchpoints quietly but powerfully anchor our community values.

This year also marked important new beginnings. The launch of the Orzu Dorkuth and Doakhh initiative represents a thoughtful step forward, and we look ahead with optimism to its implementation and impact in the months to come.

Our Bhavan initiative has gathered strong momentum. We have formally submitted our application for Charity Status and have grown our starting community contribution pot for this initiative to £25,000. With the blessings, guidance, and wisdom of our elders, we are confident that this initiative will soon move into its next phase, bringing us closer to a lasting legacy for future generations.

None of this would have been possible without the tireless dedication of our volunteers and our paid members. The time, effort, and seva bhaav of our volunteers, and the regular financial contributions of our members, form the backbone of everything we do. On behalf of the Executive Committee and the entire community, I extend our heartfelt thanks to each one of you.

As we enter the new year, let us carry forward this spirit of unity, service, and shared purpose. With faith in our traditions and confidence in our collective strength, we look forward to another year of growth, connection, and meaningful progress.

With warm regards and best wishes for the year ahead,

Sunny Kaul