Maher Dandia Raas team performed at the Shree Hindu Temple, Leicester during the auspicious Shree Ram Katha, recited by Shastri Dilipbhai Joshi. The 9 day Shree Ram Katha was organised and held the Shree Hindu Temple and Community Centre, 34 St. Barnabas Road, Leicester, UK from Saturday 23rd June to 1st July 2012.
Shree Ram Katha was the biggest event held the temple this year and it had a grand pothi yatra (procession) to match the grand occasion. Katha was recited in the morning and afternoon, during both times maha prasadi was served to thousands of people who attended the event.
On the 8th day of the katha, many VIP’s were invited to the event, that included Jennifer, Lady Gretton, as Lord-Lieutenant, is the official representative of Her Majesty The Queen for the County and City of Leicestershire. Also included Lord Mayor of Leicester, Local Councillors, Representative of other faiths and temples. During this our junior dandia raas team performed two traditional dances in front of packed temple.
Here are video clips of the raas.
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