News and Events
Event
Each year KPAE organises between 5 – 7 events for the community all over the UK. These events are family friendly and attended by members of the community from all over the UK.
The following events will be planned for 2024-25.
Shivratri and Navreh Havan – 20 April, Birmingham
Shivratri and Navreh are two of the biggest religious events for Kashmiri Pandits across the world. Because of their proximity to each other we hold one havan in late March for the community to congregate and celebrate. The Havan takes place in a temple and food is served to all attendees. The local MP is invited.
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 also takes place in a temple and food is served to all attendees. The local MP is invited and has attended.
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 – September, London
Raising funds for KMECT – Kashmiri Medical Emergency and Charitable Trust, this family friendly 10K walk will end in a social.
Diwali Dinner and Dance – 30 November 2024, London
Our annual Diwali event is our biggest cultural event and is usually an evening of performances and games followed by dinner and dance.
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. A day of matches and rallies which ends with a social gathering involving a warm meal. Trophies for the winners.