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Karia,
Shree
Pravinbhai Sangani, Dr. Mukundbhai Khetani, Shree Chandubhai
Thakrar and Shree Ashokbhai Unadkat,
what began as a
small community, has since grown in all directions.
The community continues to promote unity, religion, education
and Indian culture amongst all its members - old and young. It
enjoys a close relationship with other Hindu communities and
many joint events are held.
With an aim to celebrate and share, the
community holds between 7 to 8 main functions a year. Diwali is
celebrated as best as possible every year. A grand function with
a musical party, Raas Garba and dinner is planned and hosted by
the members. Chopda Pujan prayers are conducted in the usual
fashion.
Equally grand is the hosting of The
Navratri, a traditional affair for all of the 9
days. Fancy dress, Rangoli and Aarti
competitions are combined with these main functions,
wherever possible. The emphasis is towards the younger members
of the community.
Anyone and everyone from the community is
invited freely and this has generated considerable goodwill
among members and it has been noted that in the end most members
have contributed generously. The whole community must be
congratulated.
Other functions held are "Children
Parties" which include puppet shows, magic
shows, musical chairs etc. Anand Bazaar
is held annually where ideas are exchanged especially among the
female members. Various tours and trips have also been organized
by bus.
In the sports area
SLAB
has several good teams especially in Indoor football, Indoor
cricket, Volleyball, Badminton and Snooker.
FUTURE ASPIRATION:
The Lohana community of
Birmingham being small, it is a close-knit community. We hope
and pray that the next 10 years will see us prosper and grow in
strength and unity.
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