Vibrant Colchester Hindu ceremony attracts more than 500 people from north Essex
A VIBRANT Hindu ceremony attracted more than 500 attendees from across north Essex.
The Colchester Hindu Society hosted the sacred Srinivasa Thirukalyanam, on May 25, at Littlegarth School in Colchester.
Approximately 550 people attended the event, and this was a testament to community unity and the richness of Sanathana Dharma.
The Srinivasa Thirukalyanam is the celestial wedding of Lord Srinivasa with Sridevi and Bhoo Devi Thayars.
It is a highly revered ceremony in Hindu tradition.
Guests honoured during the community celebration in Colchester (Image: The Colchester Hindu Society)
The Colchester Hindu Society, backed by community members, organised the event to unite people and educate the younger generation about the cultural elements of Sanathana Dharma.
The ceremony featured traditional activities such as Pallaki Seva (procession of deities), Thirumanjanam (sacred bath), Veda Ghosti (Vedic chanting), Divya Prabhandam (devotional hymns), and Namasangeerthanam (congregational chanting).
These activities created a vibrant, spiritual, and traditional atmosphere akin to that of ancient temples.
The wedding ceremony is performed with devotion and tradition (Image: The Colchester Hindu Society)
The event also included culturally enriching activities for children to connect them with the rich heritage of Sanathana Dharma.
A communal feast was served in the traditional way on banana leaves to all attendees, further enhancing the sense of shared celebration.
The Thirukalyanam fostered a strong sense of togetherness, with attendees expressing they felt blessed by the rituals and closer to one another.
The event successfully broke down language and regional barriers, serving as a unifying force.
Traditional decorations enhanced the temple-like setting (Image: The Colchester Hindu Society)
A Colchester Hindu Society organiser said: "We are very pleased that the community came together to celebrate Srinivasa Thiru Kalyanam and contributed to the success of the event."
The Colchester Hindu Society's commitment to preserving and sharing cultural heritage while building a cohesive community was clearly evident at the event.
The society aims to create a sense of unity and educate the younger generation about the cultural elements of Sanathana Dharma through such events.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Newsweek
7 days ago
- Newsweek
Seven Killed As Helicopter Crashes In India: What To Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A helicopter crashed in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand on Sunday, killing seven people on board. Local officials said the aircraft was flying from the town of Kedarnath to Guptkashi, which is a prominent Hindu pilgrimage site in the Himalayas. The aircraft went down in a forested area soon after take-off on Sunday. Investigators said the crash was likely caused by poor weather conditions. The incident comes three days after an Air India flight crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad airport in northwestern India, killing at least 270 people. Emergency personnel investigate the wreckage of the helicopter that crashed in Uttarakhand on Sunday. Emergency personnel investigate the wreckage of the helicopter that crashed in Uttarakhand on Sunday. PTI/AP This is a developing story. More to follow.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Temple vigil held for India plane crash victims
Prayers were held at a Hindu temple in Lancashire for those who lost their lives in the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. The London Gatwick-bound flight crashed soon after take-off from the city's airport in the western state of Gujarat at about 09:00 BST on Thursday, killing 242 people on board. One person - a British man - survived. Crowds gathered at the Gujarat Hindu Society Temple in Preston on Friday to pray for those who had died and their loved ones. Temple president Ishwer Tailor said he hoped the vigil would give people some "consolation". Mr Tailor said Preston has a large Gujarati community and admitted he wanted to do something sooner than the weekend "with people being in shock". "It is a catastrophe not just for people who have passed away but also for India," he said. "We have had several people coming up to us and telling stories of some of their friends and relatives who have perished in this terrible accident and the stories keep coming." He said the temple doors would remain open for all communities. "Whole families have been destroyed. All we can do in this moment in time is pray and make sure we remember them in our prayers," he said. There were 53 Britons on board the flight, along with 169 Indian nationals, seven Portuguese nationals and one Canadian. One couple who died in the crash - 72-year-old Adam Taju and his wife Hasina, 70 - were described as the "foundation of our family" by their granddaughters, from Blackburn, Lancashire. Additional reporting by Anna Jameson and Nishma Hindocha Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Minister says black box found at Air India crash site as grieving families await answers 'Traffic saved me': Student missed Air India crash by just 10 minutes 'I walked out of rubble': Survivor on how he escaped Air India wreckage What we know so far after Air India flight to London crashes in Ahmedabad Gujarat Hindu Society
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
Prayers offered at temples for air crash victims
Prayers have been held at Hindu temples across north-west London following the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. The London Gatwick bound flight crashed soon after take-off from the city's airport in the western state of Gujarat, killing 241 people. One person - a British man - survived. Sjro Rajrajeshwar, the spiritual leader of the Palmerston Road Temple in Harrow, said some of the victims had attended his temple for prayer. "Today we are praying for them because it is the only thing we can give to the departed soul," he said. What we know so far after Air India flight to London crashes in Ahmedabad London-bound Air India flight crash - follow live British man is only passenger to survive India plane crash Tarun Patel, a spokesperson for the Neasden Temple, said the tragedy would have a particular impact on the Gujarati communities London, many of whom were concentrated in Harrow, Brent and Hounslow. "When we heard it this morning, it was one of disbelief," he said. "It took time to really understand what's happening, and when it sunk in, it was very sad, devastating. Innocent lives affected." While those who attend his temple does include a high proportion of Gujarati people, he said he was not aware of any in his congregation who were on the flight but that "the situation is very fluid". "That's not to say that members are not affected. I think it's a bit more than just people within this congregation... people at large have lost family and friends, and for that we feel their sorrow." He said his temple, and likely others across London and the UK, would continue holding opportunities to come together and pray for the "innocent lives lost". Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to
