Past Events

  • Sunderkand from 6.00 pm at India Centre Cardiff On Tuesday 10th of April 2018

    Date -

      10 Apr 2018

    Time -

      06 PM

    Place -

      India Centre

    Jai Shree Ram This is India Centre Event Dear all Suderkand recital and puja is going to be held in the temple @ India centre Cardiff on Tuesday 10th of April 2018 from 6pm followed by Bhajan & Aarti by Pandit Ji and Bhandara The Puja has been kindly sponsored by Sheila Mitra, Utsa, Subhash Das and Family and also Bapuji Rao Velagapudi in memory of his wife Nalini There will be car Parking attendant and so charge of nominal £ 1.00 will need to be paid if you wish to park Car Inside India Centre. If you want to sponsor Sunderkand or any puja/event, please contact me or Pandit ji 07999267068 or Mrs Niru Kumar (Treasurer) Mob no. 07392435966 Regards Dr Poonam Singhal Ph.D Secretary India Centre Dr Bapuji Rao Velagapudi Chair India centre

  • Ram Navami ( Sri Sitarama Kalyanam ) celebration on Sunday 25th of March 2018 at India Centre

    Date -

      25 Mar 2018

    Time -

      11 AM

    Place -

      India Centre

    Dear All मंगल भवन अमंगल हारी द्रवहु सुदसरथ अजर बिहारी राम सिया राम सिया राम जय जय राम Ramnavami will be celebrated at the India Centre on Sunday 25th of March 2018. In the morning there will be Sitarama Kalyanam at 10.00 AM and it will be followed by Maha Prasad from 12.30 PM on wards There will be Saree Exhibition from 1.00 PM to 4 PM Temple will re open at 5.00 PM. There will be very special Puja for Ram Janam on occassion of Ram Navami. Please Bring your family and friends to celebrate this Special Puja and enjoy the most. This Ram Navmi is sponsored by Dr Badri Purbey, Mrs Sunaina Purbey and family. There will be car Parking attendant and so charge of nominal £ 1.00 will need to be paid if you wish to park Car Inside India Centre. Regards Dr Poonam Singhal Ph.D Secretary India Centre Ram Navami Rama (centre) with Laxman, Sita and Hanuman Rama was an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana the Sanskrit epic of 24,000 stanzas. A continuous recital of the book takes place for about a week prior to the celebration and on the day itself, the highlights of the story are read in the temple. Rituals and ceremonies The house is thoroughly cleaned on Rama Navami and is also decorated. Offerings of fruit and flowers are placed on the family shrine and after an early bath, prayers are recited. The youngest female member of the household leads the puja (prayers) by applying a red tilak (mark) to all the other members of the family before everyone joins together in worship. An image or picture of baby Rama is placed in a covered cradle. At noon the covering is removed and Prasad (special sacred food) is offered to Rama, which may then be shared amongst the congregation. There is an element of fasting. Some people don't eat certain foods, particularly things like onions, garlic, some spices and wheat products. The festival is a focal point for moral reflection and being especially charitable to others. Celebrations at places associated with Sri Rama, like Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh and Ramesvaram in Tamil Nadu, attract thousands of devotees.

  • Balaji Maha Abhishekham Sunday 18th March 2018 with Ugadi festial

    Date -

      18 Mar 2018

    Time -

      12 AM

    Place -

      India Centre

    Dear All, This month's Balaji Maha Abhishekham will be performed at the India Centre on Sunday 18th March 2018 with Ugadi. Please note the date. Also please note that we have arranged a saree exhibition show (Bangalore Shop) in India centre on Ugadi day Sunday18th from 1 PM onwards. They have good reputation, the sarees & dresses would be attractive to ladies from all parts of India. Attaching Brochure for details. It is nice oportunity for all to look at varieties. For Men to make their wives happy. Programme as follows Suprabhatam 9.30 am Chanting of Gotras 10.00 am Abhishekam 10.10 am Mangala Aarti 11.30 am Maha Prasad 12.30 PM Please attend with your family and friends and accept the blessings of Narayana . Devotees can sponsor Moola Moorthy Monthly Abhishekam This seva is performed once in every month for the main Deity. The Abhishekam is performed on the gothra names of the yearly sponsors. Sponsors are welcome to donate towards utsava moorthy abhishekam on any Saturday by prior booking with Pandit Ji. Dr Poonam Singhal PhD Secretary India Centre,Cardiff Dr Bapuji Rao Velagapudi Chair India Centre, Cardiff

  • Sunderkand On Tuesday 13th March 2018 from 6.00 pm

    Date -

      13 Mar 2018

    Time -

      06 PM

    Place -

      India Centre

    Please note that Sunderkand would be on Tuesday 13th march because Pandit ji is away on First Tuesday. Jai Shree Ram This is India Centre Event Dear all Suderkand recital and puja is going to be held in the temple @ India centre Cardiff on Tuesday 13th March from 6pm followed by Bhajan & Aarti by Pandit Ji and Bhandara. The Puja has been kindly sponsored by Mrs Sphoorthy and Santosh Kumar and family If you want to sponsor Sunderkand or any puja/event, please contact me or Pandit ji 07999267068 or Mrs Niru Kumar (Treasurer) Mob no. 07392435966 Regards Dr Poonam Singhal Ph.D Secretary India Centre Dr Bapuji Rao Velagapudi Chair India centre

  • For urgent attention Very Urgent Information Holi Celebration at India Centre Cardiff rescheduled on Sunday 11th of March 2018

    Date -

      11 Mar 2018

    Time -

      06 PM

    Place -

      India Centre

    Dear All, There is a red weather warning in Cardiff and all Schools and most hospitals have been closed. We Therefore have rescheduled Holi Celebration to Sunday 11th march 2018. I am sure who all are coming will plan accordingly. Looking forward to welcome you all. Please see below Car Parking Charges also. Holi Hai ! The festival of colours Holi will be celebrated at India Centre on Sunday 11th of March 2018. 6.00pm Gate Opens 6.30 pm to 7.45 pm Holi Milan, Dance, Dhoom Dhamaka 7.45pm Aarti 8.00pm Dinner Entry fee Only £ 5.00 adults Chldren under 12 £ 3.00 Children Under 5 Free Please confirm attendence for catering purposes. As the car parking space at India Centre is limited and the number of people wishing to park inside is much more, we have decided to keep a parking attendant at every major event including Holi. Clearly there are cost considerations and therefore we would need to charge a nominal fee of £1.00 from those who wish to park inside India Centre. This would mean that the cars are parked more orderly such that a bigger number of cars can be accommodated inside and the presence of a parking attendant would also mean safety of the cars. The executive team look forward to improving your experience at the India Centre. For tickets and further information please contact; Niru Kumar 02920 753556 or reply to this email The festival of colours As the brief spring warms the landscape, northern India cuts loose for a day of hijinx and general hilarity. The festival of Holi is celebrated on the day after the full moon in early March every year. Originally a festival to celebrate good harvests and fertility of the land, Holi is now a symbolic commemmoration of a legend from Hindu Mythology. The story centres around an arrogant king who resents his son Prahlada worshipping Lord Vishnu. He attempts to kill his son but fails each time. Finally, the king's sister Holika who is said to be immune to burning, sits with the boy in a huge fire. However, the prince Prahlada emerges unscathed, while his aunt burns to death. Holi commemorates this event from mythology, and huge bonfires are burnt on the eve of Holi as its symbolic representation. This exuberant festival is also associated with the immortal love of Krishna and Radha, and hence, Holi is spread over 16 days in Vrindavan as well as Mathura - the two cities with which Lord Krishna shared a deep affiliation. Apart from the usual fun with coloured powder and water, Holi is marked by vibrant processions which are accompanied by folk songs, dances and a general sense of abandoned vitality. Today Holi is an excuse for Indians to shed inhibitions and caste differences for a day of spring fever and Big Fun. Teenagers spend the day flirting and misbehaving in the streets, adults extend the hand of peace, and everyone chases everyone else around, throwing brightly colored powder (gulal) and water over each other. In fact, on the days of Holi, you can get away with almost anything by saying, "Don't mind, it's Holi!" (Bura na mano, Holi hai.) The festival's preamble begins on the night of the full moon. Bonfires are lit on street corners to cleanse the air of evil spirits and bad vibes, and to symbolize the destruction of the wicked Holika, for whom the festival was named. The following morning, the streets fill with people running, shouting, giggling and splashing. Marijuana-based bhang and thandai add to the uninhibited atmosphere. Holi - the festival of colors - is undoubtedly the most fun-filled and boisterous of Hindu festival. It's an occasion that brings in unadulterated joy and mirth, fun and play, music and dance, and, of course, lots of bright colors!

  • Maha Shivaratri at India Centre on Tuesday 13th Feb 2018

    Date -

      13 Feb 2018

    Time -

      06 PM

    Place -

      India Centre

    Maha Shivaratri will be celebrated at India Centre,Cardiff on Tuesday 13th Feb 2018 with the programme as follows; Morning 11.00 am to 12.00 Noon Milk Abhishek 6.00 pm TEMPLE OPENS for evening 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm SHIV PUJA 7.30 pm ABHISHEK 8.15 pm AARTI MAHA PRASAD thereafter It is sponsored by Dr Ravi Tiwari, Arti Tiwari and Family Regards, Dr Poonam Singhal Ph.D Secretary India Centre Dr Bapuji Rao Velagapudi Chair India centre Festivals coming up: Friday 2nd March - Holi Significance of Shivaratri Festival of Mahashivaratri is the most important festival for the millions of devotees of Lord Shiva. The festival has been accorded lot of significance in Hindu mythology. It says that a devotee who performs sincere worship of Lord Shiva on the auspicious day of Shivratri is absolved of sins and attains moksha. Significance of Shivaratri in Hinduism Festival of Mahashivaratri has tremendous significance in Hinduism. According to sacred scriptures, ritual worship of Lord Shiva on Shivratri festival that falls on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Phalgun pleases Lord Shiva the most. This fact is said to have been declared by Lord Shiva himself, when his consort Parvati asked him as to which ritual performed by his devotees pleases him the most. Even till date, devotees of Lord Shiva perform the ritual worship of Shivratri with care and devotion. They observe day and nigh fast and give sacred bath to Shiva Linga with honey, milk, water etc. Hindus consider it extremely auspicious to worship Lord Shiva on a Shivaratri as it is believed that worship of Lord Shiva with devotion and sincerity absolves a devotee of past sins. The devotee reaches the abode of Lord Shanker and lives there happily. He is also liberated from the cycle of birth and death and attains moksha or salvation. Significance of Shivaratri for Women Mahashivratri Festival is also considered to be an extremely significant festival by women. Married and unmarried women observe fast and perform Shiva Puja with sincerity to appease Goddess Parvati who is also regarded as ‘Gaura’ - one who bestows marital bliss and long and prosperous married life. Unmarried women also pray for a husband like Lord Shiva who is regarded as the ideal husband.

  • Balaji Maha Abhishekham Saturday 10th February 2018

    Date -

      10 Feb 2018

    Time -

      12 AM

    Place -

      India Centre

    Dear All, This month's Balaji Maha Abhishekham will be performed at the India Centre on 10th February 2018 Programme as follows Suprabhatam 9.30 am Chanting of Gotras 10.00 am Abhishekam 10.10 am Mangala Aarti 11.30 am Prasad 11.50 am Please attend with your family and friends and accept the blessings of Narayana Devotees can sponsor Moola Moorthy Monthly Abhishekam This seva is performed once in every month for the main Deity. The Abhishekam is performed on the gothra names of the yearly sponsors. Sponsors are welcome to donate towards utsava moorthy abhishekam on any Saturday by prior booking with Pandit Ji. Dr Poonam Singhal PhD Secretary India Centre,Cardiff Dr Bapuji Rao Velagapudi Chair India Centre, Cardiff

  • Republic Day of India Celebration @ the India Centre on Saturday 27th January 2018

    Date -

      27 Jan 2018

    Time -

      06 PM

    Place -

      India Centre

    Dear friends, We are celebrating Republic Day of India at the India Centre, Sanquhar Street, Cardiff on Saturday 27th January 2018 The program is as follows: 6.00 pm: Doors Open 6.30 pm: Welcome by Chairman 6.35 pm: Cultural Program 7.50 pm: Presentations 7.55 pm Thanks 8.00 pm Aarti followed by Dinner. Tickets £5 for adults Children under 5 and participants Free Tickets Available at the door. Please let me know of your attendance for catering purposes. Dr Poonam Singhal Ph.D Secretary India centre Indian Republic day parade 1950: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXJh5JoAbew Samvidhaan: The making of the Constitution of India: https://www.youtube..com/watch?v=atSSN6ZLzXQ In India, Republic Day honours the date on which the Constitution of India came into force–on 26 January 1950–replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India. The Constitution was passed in the Constituent Assembly of India on 26 November 1949 and was adopted on 26 January 1950 with a democratic government system, completing the country's transition toward becoming an independent republic. 26 January was the date selected for this purpose because it was this day in 1930 when the Declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj) was proclaimed by the Indian National Congress. It is one of three national holidays in India, other two being Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti.

  • Saikat Mitra

    Date -

      12 Nov 2017

    Time -

      01 PM

    Place -

      India Centre

    We are proud to announce that Mr Saikat Mitra who is a Renowned Singer, Music Director, Composer, Playback Singer, Presenter, and Producer, will perform at the India Centre on 12th November 2017 and will be accompanied by the top orchestra band Sandy man of London Initially popular with Bengali audience has branched out into Hindi music. He is the son of Late Shyamal Mitra who gave music for Amanush - Dil isa kisine mera tooda, and trained under Salil Choudhary the Bollywood Maetro of the 50s and 60s. Mr Saikat Mitra performed last year on 5 June 2016 at Reardon Smith and he got a standing ovation. Most India Centre members were unable to attend his concert as the date clashed with the AGM. It promises to be a fantastic Concert. Door Opens at 1.30 pm. Program 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm Snacks available. Tickets first three Rows £ 25 Other all rows £ 15 Please see flyer for more details Regards Executive Committee

  • Sunderkand On Tuesday 7th November 2017 from 6.00 pm on wards

    Date -

      07 Nov 2017

    Time -

      06 PM

    Place -

      India Centre

    Jai Shree Ram This is India Centre Event Dear all Suderkand recital and puja is going to be held in the temple @ India centre Cardiff on Tuesday 7th of November 2017 @ 6pm followed by Bhajan & Aarti by Pandit Ji and Bhandara. The Puja has been kindly sponsored by Mrs Sharada Sharma, Dr S K Sharma and family If you want to sponsor Sunderkand or any puja/event, please contact me or Pandit ji 07999267068 or Mrs Niru Kumar (Treasurer) Mob no. 07392435966 Regards Dr Poonam Singhal Ph.D Secretary India Centre Dr Bapuji Rao Velagapudi Chair India centre
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