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KPAE organises various events and initiatives – from regular weekly learning sessions to annual meet ups for the KP and wider community all over the UK. These events are family friendly and a chance for us to connect over Kashmiri Pandit culture and heritage.
WEEKLY SESSIONS
Every week we run language (hindi and kashmiri speaking), storytelling and bhajan sessions online. These can be booked via the upcoming events section.Â
Other events for 2025-26 are as below.
New Years Dinner and Dance - 25 January, Marlow
Our delayed Diwali celebration from last year took place in Marlow. An evening of cultural performances, music and dance, all topped with great food and amazing conversations. Â
KPAE Badminton Tournament – 1 Feb 2025, National Badminton Centre, Milton Keynes
This annual event is not the only sporty event in our calendar but is our biggest and most popular one. Everyone participates – from adults to kids to seniors. A day of matches and rallies which ends with a social gathering involving a warm meal. Trophies for the winners.
Herath – 8 March, London
Herath or Shivratri is the biggest cultural and spiritual event for Kashmiri Pandits and we will celebrate it with much fervor and passion at the London Sevagram Sangha on 8 March. Bhajans led by kids, and food prepared by volunteers, it was a day of absolute bliss and divinity. Open to all.
Navreh and AGM – 26 April, Birmingham
Navreh or New Year, is another significant celebration in Kashmiri Pandit calendar. We will celebrate it in Birmingham to make sure KPs and non-KPs in the Midlands can find it easier to connect with our events. Our Annual General Meeting will also happen on the same day.Â
KPAE Premier League – 26 May, Catford Wanderers, London
Our very first Cricket tournament open to all men, women (soft ball) and kids (playing hard ball cricket). Cricket is a passion for many, and now we have the excuse to share that passion with others. This year we had participation from various non KP individuals, including non Indians.Â
Kheer Bhawani Havan – 29 June, London
Mata Kheer Bhawani is the residing deity at the Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmul, near Srinagar. The term ‘kheer’ refers to a milk and rice pudding that is offered to propitiate the goddess. The worship of Kheer Bhawani is universal among Kashmiri Pandits, most of them who worship her as their protective patron deity. This havan takes place in a temple and is open to all. Food is served to all attendees.
Summer picnic – Mid August, London
An intergenerational event which introduces the younger generation to traditional Indian games like Kho-Kho, Pithoo. Picnics can generate a lot of waste so we have gone back to the good old days of using low waste, eco friendly methods.
10k Fundraising walk – 13 September, London
This family friendly 10K walk will raise funds for Kashyap Bhawan, and be held in Regents Park, London. Ends in a picnic. Open to all.
Sarvavyapak Gopinath ji - Screening, 6 October, Harrow
A screening of the biopic on Gopinath ji or Bub ji. Free and open to all.Â
KP Annual Miltchar - 6 December, Hounslow
We end the year with another big event comprised of an evening of performances and games followed by dinner and dance.