Roshni Sundavadra (daughter of Jethabhai Muru Sundavadra and Santokben) of Osterley, Kent, UK meets Prime Minister of India Mr Narendra Modi.
In the UK Roshni works for UN and her boss is Banki Moon. The picture was taken when Mr Modi was about to address United Nation during their meeting.
“Since April 2009, I have been working in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General and since November 2012 directly in the Front Office of the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, His Excellency Mr. Jan Eliasson. My responsibilities are to support his portfolio which ranges from Political, Development, Climate Change, Post-2015 Agenda, Every Woman Every Child Initiative, Energy for All Initiative, Water and Sanitation for All and numerous other issues.
Prior to this I worked in the Scheduling Office of the Secretary-General. During my time here I dealt with the Secretary-General’s meeting and event requests together with preparing for his official visits overseas and also accompanied the Secretary-General on these visits.
In my previous position I was a Diplomat with the British Government and I was posted to the UK Mission to the United Nations in New York.”
This is a great achievement for our Maher Community and we hope that Roshni’s success will inspire others to follow in her footsteps.
Roshni Sundavadra meets Prime Minister of India Mr Narendra Modi
Savdasbhai Malde Khistria passed away
It is with sadness to inform you that Savdasbhai Malde Khistria, passed away on Wednesday 8th October 2014.
Crematorium:
Funeral will take place at 2.30pm
Howe Bridge Crematorium
Lovers Lane
Atherton
M46 0PZ
LMCA Navratri Letter 2014
Leicester Maher Community Association
18th August 2014
Jai Shree Krishna
Dearest Gnati Brothers and Sisters
We hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. The LMCA team have been very busy preparing for this year’s forthcoming celebrations and events. Please find details of the events and festivities:
Events 2014 Celebration Dates
Lok Dairo Saturday 20th September: 7pm onwards
Navratri Thursday 25th September – Friday 3rd October
Sharad Purnima Saturday 11th October: 7pm onwards
Diwali Gathering and Sneh Milan Saturday 1st November : 6pm onwards
Singles Event Saturday 15th November: Time/Venue to be confirmed
Children’s Christmas Party Saturday 13th December: 3pm onwards
New Year’s Eve Party Wednesday 31st December: 7pm onwards
We would like to sincerely request our community members to show your support by attending the detailed events.
Festive Celebrations
Navratri 2014: Thursday 25th September – Friday 3rd October (for Mahers only)
Singers: Murubhai Barot, Damyantiben Bardai and group
Timescales: 7pm to 12am prompt – Garba for ladies will begin at 7.30pm
Agenda: Arti, Garba, Dandia-Raas, 3-Tadi, Heech, Ranjanyu, Sanedo
Fancy Dress: Saturday 27th September @ 8pm promptly
Competition is open to boys and girls 14 years of age and under. We strongly request participants to be in proper
costumes. Judges will be looking for unique concepts and effort.
Arti Plate Design: Saturday 27th September @ 8pm promptly
Competition is open to children and adults. We would like to request our Elders to perticularly encourage children to take part in decorating an Arti plate.
Traditional Dress Code: Friday 3rd October
We encourage everyone to wear Maher traditional clothes on this evening. Ladies will have an opportunity to perform a customary Raasado and the Gents can play Dandia-Raas to the dhol.
Dance and Dress Competition Final: Friday 3rd October
Following last year’s success, there will be an opportunity for everyone to take part in a healthy competition. Please note, winners will be selected on a daily basis and finalists will be required to perform in Maher traditional clothes on Friday 3rd October.
Raffle: Friday 3rd October
Raffle draw with 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be held at 11pm.
Lok Dairo: Saturday 20th September @ 7pm till late (open to all communities)
Agenda: Gujarati lok geet and bhajan
Tickets: £5.00 per person
Sharad Purnima: Saturday 11th October @ 7pm till late (open to all communities)
Agenda: Arti, Garba, Dandia-Raas, 3-Tadi, Heech, Ranjanyu, Sanedo (Mix)
Dress Code: Red/White Traditional (Optional)
Tickets: £5.00 per person
We recommend for tickets to be purchased in advance due to popularity of the music group and to avoid disappointment on the day. Tickets can be purchased from the following places:
1) The Maher Centre, 15 Ravensbridge Drive, Leicester Tel: 0116 2425360
2) Radia’s Superstore, 121-129 Melton Road, Leicester Tel: 0116 2669409
3) Shree Hindu Mandir, St. Barnabas Road, Leicester Tel: 0116 2464590
4) Geeta’s Fast Food, 20 Melton Road, Leicester Tel: 0116 2669003
Diwali: Saturday 1st November @ 6pm (for Mahers only)
This year, we will be hosting a social evening gathering with music and a buffet dinner. Further information of this event will be made available during Navratri and updated on www.maheronline.org
Important Information
Community ID Cards
We anticipate you will have organised a photo ID card for you and members of your family. The photo ID card will be required by anyone over the age of 18 for access during Navratri. However, if you or a family member still require a photo ID card, please find below details of how to organise one. Note, you must apply by no later than Wednesday 24th September to receive your ID cards in time for Navratri.
To apply, you simply need to provide a passport size photo for each member requiring ID card together with copy
identification and address proof. Please note, we will not need to retain your identification. (If available, please provide copies of share certificates as this will speed the process up).
To apply for photo ID card, you have two options:
1) Apply in person at the Maher Centre either by attending the centre or one family member may attend on behalf of other members in the household; or
2) By posting copy ID and address proof together with passport sized photos for each application (ensure to write
full name on back of photos). Do not send original documents to us in the post as this is not required and we
will not be held liable for loss and/or misplacement.
Please note rules:
• Everyone in the community will require either a photo ID card or Navratri access pass
• Each shareholder will get a free photo ID card with his/her membership details allowing him/her free entry into
Navratri
• Each household with at least 1 shareholder will be entitled to free Navratri passes for their IMMEDIATE family
members living in the same household
• Everybody over the age of 18 who is not a shareholder, living away or is not entitled to have a free access pass will be required to purchase tickets for entry as follows:
£5.00 per day (per person)
£50.00 for 9 day family pass (family members in the same household)
£30.00 for a 9 day pass for single parents or individuals
• Exemptions / concessions only apply to under 18s, OAPS/60+, people with a disability who will not require a pass or a ticket
Point of contact: Rambhai Godhania
Available from: The Maher Centre, 15 Ravensbridge Drive, Leicester, LE4 2BZ
Contact: ram@mahercentre.com or 0116 242 5360
Open: Mondays – Fridays 5pm till 9pm / Saturdays 12pm till 7pm from Monday 1st September to Sunday 21st September 2014
Shareholder
There is a request to everyone who has not yet purchased the available shares to do so. Upon the purchase of the £300 membership share, discounted venue bookings will be offered as well as community events such as Navratri being free.
Membership will also become restrictive in the near future. Further information, payment options and application forms are available at our centre.
Security and Parking
For your own safety, please be advised to follow instructions carefully in the car park. Children should be supervised at all times. The security staff will not hesitate to remove anyone from the premises under the influence of alcohol or any intoxicating substances. Please be aware, these events are cultural and we should avoid generating any negative impression in front of children.
Sponsorship
There are many local businesses that are supporting this year’s Navratri. Should you wish to sponsor any of the events and/or include information about your business/trade then contact Vivek Khistariya on Tel: 0116 2425360 or vivek@mahercentre.com
Volunteers / Engaging the Youth / Community Talent
We are often approached by individuals with ideas and suggestions to better engage the Samaj. We value your input and would like to deliver your expectations. We have a team of dedicated volunteers who do their utmost best to organise activities and events, however, there is still more that can be done. We request anyone wishing to volunteer or help in any form with their time, experti
se or financially to contact us.
Achievements
There are many talented individuals within our community who have a portfolio of achievements. Please do contact us should you wish to share any information about academia, careers or personal achievements that maybe of inspiration to our Samaj.
On behalf of The Leicester Maher Community Association, our sincere thanks and we look forward to seeing you very soon!
Nagajanbhai Bapodara
Leicester Maher Community Association
To create unity, promote Education, Culture and Activity
15 Ravensbridge Drive Leicester LE4 0BZ Tel: 0116 2425360
Charity No: 1039128
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— Gujarati version —
Navratri and Diwali celebrations – Luton & Dunstable Maher Community
LUTON & DUNSTABLE MAHER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Dear Maher Brothers and Sisters living in Luton, Dunstable and surrounding areas,
We take great pleasure in inviting you to celebrate the following festivals –
Navratri
Dates and times are as follows:
25-09-2014 Thursday 7:00pm Till Late
26-09-2014 Friday 7:00pm Till Late
27-09-2014 Saturday 7:00pm Till Late
28-09-2014 Sunday 7:00pm Till Late
02-10-2014 Thursday 7:00pm Till Late
03-10-2014 Friday 7:00pm Till Late
To be celebrated at:
Lewsey Farm Learning Centre, 92 Tomlinson Avenue, Luton, LU4 0QQ
All brothers and sisters are invited to attend this festival to help make it a joyous occasion.
Sharad Poonam
Date and time is: 11-10-2014 Saturday 7:00pm Till Late
To be celebrated at: Lewsey Farm Learning Centre, 92 Tomlinson Avenue, Luton, LU4 0QQ
This event follows on from last years success, we hope that all brothers and sisters will attend and help make this a joyous occasion that we continue to have for many years to come.
The traditional dress code for this festival is Red/White, but this is optional.
Diwali and New Years Party
Date and time is: 25-10-2014 Saturday 7:00pm Till Late
To be celebrated at: Lewsey Farm Learning Centre, 92 Tomlinson Avenue, Luton, LU4 0QQ
Food will be served
N.B. All parents are asked to look after their children whilst attending the festivities. By doing so you will ensure that the samaj does not need to pay for any damages caused by the children.
Arjanbhai Bhoja Odedra passed away
It is with sadness to inform you that Arjanbhai Bhoja Odedra, from Birmingham passed away at the age of 75 (approx).
Please pass this message on within the community.
Devshibhai Samatbhai Modhwadia passed away
It is with sadness to inform you that Devshibhai Samatbhai Modhwadia, husband of Jiviben Modhwadia of Leicester (originally from Sisli) passed away on Monday 18th August 2014.
You can pay your respects at their residence on 48 Sedgebrook Road, Evington, Leicester, LE5 6NF
Funeral will take on Friday 22 August 2014
Gilroes Cemetery and Crematorium
Groby Road
Leicester
LE3 9QG
Anilbhai Bhurabhai Godhania passed away
It is with sadness to let you all know that Anilbhai Bhurabhai Godhania, husband of Jasuben Godhania of Wilesden Green, London and son of Bhurabhai Hadhabhai Godhania and brother to Rambhai and Jaimalbhai Godhania of Peterborough passed away on Thursday 7 July 2014 at the age of 60, it is a great loss to the family and friends.
Body will arrive 9.30am at: 3 THE DRIVE, Peterborough, PE3 6AJ
Leave home at 10.40am
Peterborough Crematorium at 11am
North Bretton
Mobray Rd
Peterborough
PE6 7JE
Please pass this message on within the community.
Hamirbhai Lakhabhai Modhwadia passed away
It is sad to announce that Hamirbhai Lakhabhai Modhwadia (known also as Harish or Harry) passed away on Thursday 7th August 2014. He was the eldest son of Lakhabhai Jesabhai Modhwadia and Rajiben Lakhabhai Modhwadia.
8.00 am – Body at home
9.15 am – Cortege will depart
9.45 am – Funeral ceremony and cremation at
Gilroes Cemetery and Crematorium
Groby Road
Leicester
LE3 9QG
Vimalji Odedra and Smita Odedra Climbing Kilimanjaro for charity
Mr Vimalji Odedra and his wife Mrs Smita Odedra has taken on challenge to climb this mountain to raise fund for Maher Foundation charity.
This 8 day long climb will start on 6th August 2014 and finish on 17th August 2014. This long and gruelling climb involves trekking 5-7 hours a day and accent involves 12-14 hours of trekking.
Although is an extreme trekking, they are in safe hand with Explore Travel.
Excited Mr Vimalji said
“I am climbing Kilimanjaro, Uhuru peak along with my wife Smita from 06/08/2014 to 17/08/2014. I take liberty to ask you to sponsor me for this trip, all raised money will go into Maher Foundation Charity which helps & gives grants to poor bright students for further education in India. If you can sponsor me, let me know by 06/08/2014 via text/email. Your support will be highly appreciated. My mobile is 07718 539114 & email is vim2001@tiscali.co.uk”
About Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro, with its three volcanic cones, Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira, is a dormant volcanic mountain in Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world at 5,895 metres or 19,341 feet above sea level (the Uhuru Peak/Kibo Peak).
Kilimanjaro is composed of three distinct volcanic cones: Kibo, the highest at 5,895 m (19,341 ft); Mawenzi at 5,149 m (16,893 ft); and Shira, the shortest at 3,962 m (13,000 ft). Uhuru Peak is the highest summit on Kibo’s crater rim.
Kilimanjaro is a large stratovolcano. Of its three peaks, Mawenzi and Shira are extinct, while Kibo, the highest, is dormant and could erupt again. The last major eruption has been dated to between 150,000 and 200,000 years ago.[5] Although dormant, Kibo has gas-emitting fumaroles in its crater. Several collapses and landslides have occurred on Kibo in the past, one creating the area known as the Western Breach.
Please visit www.maherfoundation.org
Vasta Odedra (UK) passed away
It is with great sadness to inform you that Vasta Odedra has passed away on 30th May 2014 in a tragic car accident in Hampshire, England.Funeral ceremony will take place from 12:30pm at:
Gilroes Cemetery and Crematorium
Groby Road
Leicester
LE3 9QG
All guest are requested to come to home (address above) for Prashadi after the funeral.
May God rest his soul.
Aum Namah Shivay ~ Jay Shree Ram ~ Jay Shree Krishna
Aum Shanti Shanti Shanti