NAVJIVAN VADIL KENDRA – ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROGRAMME ON THUR - 07/09/23
1). We Closed Yoga session today at 12.15 pm and started the Shri Krishna Janmashtami programme. Our Cultural Committee convenor - Dr. Vinodbhai Kapashi gave an introduction to the whole programme today. He explained in detail why we celebrate Janmashtami. He then informed members that we will start with a procession, then Aarti and 'Matki Fod'. Followed by a Garbo and then play dandia raas. He requested members to join in all celebrations.
The Krishna Janmashtami is an important festival to Hindus and is a most awaited and auspicious occasion. It is always celebrated with great devotion and reverence as it marks the birth of Lord Krishna, who is revered as a symbol of divinity, love and righteousness.
Members and specially Ladies had come wearing wonderful and colourful costumes - some with Lord Krishna's favourite colour - Yellow. The Hall was decorated with ornaments that were used by Lord Krishna, such as flute, crown, curd pot.
The procession started from the main entrance with idol of baby Lord Krishna and proceeded through the length of the Hall with pomp and ceremony, everyone dancing and chanting : 'Jai Kanhya Lal ki'. Afterwards the 'parnu with baby idol of Lord Krishna was ceremoniously kept on the decorated Table, members joined in singing songs of Lord Krishna.
Then there was 'Aarti' ceremony followed by 'Matki fod' - it symbolised the mischievous nature as he used to steal butter from earthen pots hung high above the ground. At 1.10 pm there was a break for lunch.
2). After lunch, announcements were made at 2.10 pm. Today's Chair Yoga was conducted by by Manishaben. She conducted Yoga poses for hands, legs and body muscles and joint specially for knees. Many thanks from NVK.
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3). Sad news - It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we have to inform the passing away of our member - Surendrabhai Manilal Mandalia -Age 83 on 03/09/23. He was the husband to our member - Hansaben and brother to our members - Yaswantrai & Hasubhai and Brother in Law to Dr. Pragnaben, Sangitaben & Priyaben. Brother to Prafulaben Mehta, Jyotiben Gandhi & Kokilaben Solanki. Brother in law to Pradipbhai Patel, Bhikalal Solanki and Anilbhai Gandhi. On behalf of NVK members, we offer our sincere condolences to the entire Mandalia family and pray to Lord Krishna to rest the deceased's soul in eternal peace and give courage to bear the loss with fortitude. He had been our member since 2008 and was a very friendly, always cheerful and soft spoken person. A very helpful person at the Kitchen and always ready to volunteer in all NVK's activities & programmes. He will be sadly missed by all.
We will now observe a minute's silence to pray for his soul.
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4). DONATIONS : i). "Chaas" sponsors for the month of September are : Manjuben M Patwa/ Prabhudasbhai & Rasilaben Shah. Many thanks from NVK.
ii). £11 from Kantaben Ramanlal Mehta for the Janmashtmi celebrations. Many thanks from Kendra.
5). Today's lunch was mainly 'farari' with - Kaju Katri, , Patties, puri, 'farari sumo', 'Matoki nu Saakh', 'Mahogo nu saakh', marcha, farfar etc. )
As usual at Tea Time, Kendra will provide Tea/Coffee and the sponsored Biscuits.
After the announcements, the the programme continued with an eye catching 'Garbo' on the stage by our lady members.
After this members joined in 'Dandia Raas' and then continued with Garbas. A very wonderful thoroughly enjoyed programme by all. President - Vinod Parekh thanked Dr Vinodbhai Kapashi for arranging such a colourful programme. He then praised the 'Garbo' by our lady members and thanked all the participants, volunteers, all those who had brought 'Prasad' from home.
As usual at Tea Time, Kendra will provided Tea/Coffee and the sponsored Biscuits.
6). Next Thurs – 14/09/23 , we will have our usual Yoga session in the morning followed by lunch. There will be no afternoon programme because of 'Paryushan' parva.
7). Chimanbhai Sheth has now uploaded all photographs of our Independence Day and Grand Musical & Raksha Bandhan programme on our website.. The direct link to our website Galleries is :
http://www.nvk.org.uk/galleries/all
8). President - Vinod Parekh announced : * Greetings and Best Wishes to all members on the occasion of Janmashtami. * As announced, next week's programme will be Yoga followed by lunch and there will be no afternoon programme because of Paryushan Parva. He requested members who will be coming next week by showing their hands so as to cater for the lunch.
* Referring to last Thursday's programme, he said everyone had a very enjoyable time in celebrating the Raksha Bandhan with pomp and dignity and many gents found sisters on their tables to tie the 'rakhi'.. Many thanks to all those who sent messages of successful programme. He thanked all members for their co-operation and support for the new system of seating arrangements on the Tables and he saluted all members. * As a last minute addition to our programme - we had bestowed 'saal' on our member - Kanchanben N. Mehta who reached the milestone 90 years of age. Also another member - Natwarlal T Mehta had reached the milestone age and we had invited him to come, but he informed politely that he would like to keep away from such honours. * Our sale of food figures for 31/08/23 was £67 and for 07/09/23 -£24.
TODAY’S ATTENDANCE FROM THOSE WHO SIGNED THE REGISTER : 209
TODAY’S WEATHER AND TEMP : VERY SUNNY & HOT 31C
PRAFUL SHAH
PRO - NVK