march 2015 winter issue 6 - Shree Wanza Community Leicester

WANZA
WINTER ISSUE 6
MARCH 2015
Contents
4
Health Section
6
Diwali Show 2014
8
Navratri & Havan
11
Wanza Sports
12
Can Hindus Lie?
18
Holi Article
30
Food Bank Review
32
Wanza Projects & Donations
40
Membership
Booklet designed by Vimi Ranjit Solanki
Sent to print by Divyesh Suresh Solanki
Thanks to all youth committee members for gathering
Shree
Wanza
Community
Leicester
the contents
within this
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Dates for the Diary
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Marking 20 Years!
T
o mark 20 years of our community hall, we have set a target to
clear all of our debt and deliver some key projects by the end of 2015. Our
debt includes interest free loans provided by some of our members as well
as bank loans.
At the Diwali show, we kick started this initiative and managed to raise
£13,000 towards our target of £50,000.
Based on feedback received, the 3 key projects we are aiming to deliver
this year are as follows:
1.
Stair lift to Mandir (for elderly & disabled members easy access)
2.
Baby Changing and Feeding Room
3.
Replacement of back gate
As well as those 3 key projects we would also like to update our sound
system, install TV screens in the 2 small halls, permanent storage for our
chairs, heating for our middle hall and upgrade outdoor signage. This will
ensure our hall provides the facilities that our Wanza member deserve as
well as ensure it is the number 1 choice for those looking to hire a venue.
How you can support and contribute towards these projects:
• £1,108 – Remembrance plaque in honour of a departed family member(s)
• £301 or more – Name displayed on the donation board
• £101 – Names will be published in the 20th anniversary event souvenir
booklet
Over the last 20 years we have created some wonderful memories made
possible by the considerable time, effort and financial contributions provided
by our members.
Now we would like all Wanza members to help us achieve this goal, but would
like to especially appeal to the next generation; young professionals and
young families who wish to take this opportunity to support our community
and make their own memories.
To donate, please see page 32 of this booklet. Help us to clear our debt and
deliver these projects. Thank you.
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Health Corner: Cholesterol
by Dr. Shailesh Girish Gohil (WYC President)
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is carried
around the body in the blood. There are 2 main
types of cholesterol:
LDL cholesterol: This is known as ‘bad’ cholesterol
and takes cholesterol from the liver to the rest of
the body.
HDL cholesterol: This is known as ‘good’ cholesterol
and helps bring cholesterol back to the liver to be
broken down.
Triglycerides is another type of fatty substance
that is found in the blood. A high level of this is
also considered as ‘bad’ and can lead to heart
disease and strokes.
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What causes high cholesterol and how can I reduce it?
There are many things which can contribute to high cholesterol. Some of
these factors can be changed by you to help reduce your cholesterol levels:
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A diet low in saturated fats
•
Stop smoking
•
Reduce alcohol intake
•
Increase physical exercise
Stopping smoking, reducing alcohol intake and exercising more can all help
reduce your cholesterol level. Eating more fruit, vegetables, foods high in
fibre and substituting saturated fats for monosaturated or polyunsaturated
fats can also be helpful. But remember, a small amount of all types of fat
and cholesterol are required to ensure that the body functions properly.
Why is it important to lower cholesterol levels?
Raised cholesterol levels can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular
diseases such as heart attacks and stroke. Asians have a higher chance of
having raised cholesterol, therefore, increasing their risk of cardiovascular
disease.
What should I do if I have raised cholesterol?
Firstly, you should talk to your doctor. They will initially give you some lifestyle
advice which may include some of the above points. Your doctor may also
recommend starting a medication called a statin which is usually taken at
night. They will discuss the reasons for starting these medications with you
first.
For more information, please visit the British Heart Foundation website or visit
your GP.
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Diwali Show 2014
Rehearsals for the 2014 show started just before
Navratri and the young participants were
brilliantly directed and choreographed by the
Wanza Leicester Youth Committee members. The
youth, together with the main committee and
parents, also made the props, decorations and
helped set up the stage, sound system and other
preparations for the show.
Overall, the show was fantastic and very well
hosted by Madhavi Mandalia and Jaikishan
Makwana. It started with a ceremony where our
elders, aged 70 years and over, were invited to
light the divo followed by a prarthna by the youth
committee.
The main performance was a play based on the
well-known story of Krishna and his uncle, Kans.
The children also performed a couple of vibrant
dance medleys. The participants for the play and
the dance medleys were Rithik Parmar, Karan
Parmar, Yash Parmar, Roshni Parmar, Dhritika
Parmar, Neeraj Parmar, Kheya Parmar, Jay Tanna,
Vivek Mandaliya, Hursh Mandaliya, Jevin Jethwa
and Anjali Jethwa.
Other items included songs by Tejal Mandalia,
comedy by Harish Gohel, a patriotic geet by
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Vivek and Hursh Mandaliya, songs by
Kantilal Borkhataria and dances by
Durgesh Makwana and the DNS dance
group.
Speeches were delivered by the
youth committee, main committee
and trustees. They highlighted that
we will proudly celebrate the 20th
Anniversary of the Wanza Community
Leicester building in 2015. Educational
achievement prizes and the Rangoli
competition prizes were also given out.
There was an inspiring speech by Vivek
Gohil who is raising awareness and
funds to support people and families
affected by Muscular Dystrophy. A
fund-raising initiative was introduced
by Dillan Shikotra for various essential
improvements to our Community
Centre, including a stair-lift for easier
access to our Mandir for our elders and
a baby changing and feeding facility.
He made a plea to the upcoming
generation of working professionals
to contribute generously and several
pledges were received towards the
target amount. As always, the show
ended with the draw for the raffle prizes.
The enthusiastic young boys and
girls who took part had a lot of fun
throughout. It was a good opportunity
for them to gain self-confidence and
make new friends. They enjoyed the
experience and now look forward to
when they all get together and watch a
video of the show (and eat pizza!) I’ve
no doubt they will take part again and
be joined by more children from the
community so that we can continue
to have an extraordinary Diwali Show
every year!
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Navratri & Havan
by Anicha Tulcidas (WYC Member)
Navratri
In 2014, Ashwin (Aso) Navratri, or more commonly
known as Maha Navratri or Norta, Shree Wanza
Community Leicester commenced its Navratri
celebration on the 25th of September. Ashwin
(Aso) Navratri is one of the most significant out of
the 4 Navratris in the Hindu year. The others being
Chaitra, Ashadh and Madh.
Like other festivals in Hinduism, Navratri is also very
rich in its meaning and reverence. The name
comes from Sanskrit meaning nine nights and it is
considered to be one of the most prominent Hindu
festivals in India, particularly in Gujarat, as well as
numerous parts of the world, such as our very own
city of Leicester! It primarily symbolises the victory
of good (Maa Durga) over evil (Mahishasura –
buffalo headed demon) and is celebrated over
9 nights in honour of the 9 manifestations of Maa
Durga. On the 10th day comes Dussera, which
refers to Maa Durga conquering Mahishasura as
well as Shree Ram defeating the Ravan.
With that little background information in mind,
let’s talk about how it was celebrated at Shree
Wanza Community Centre. The beginning of
each night started with the serene Mataji Ni Aarti
and Thaal. Following that began the garba, tran
taali (3 clap style) and the famous Wanza style
raas garba! Hundreds of people from Leicester,
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as well as other parts of the UK,
came to join us for this festivity with
a lot of energy and might, no doubt
achieved from attaining the much
needed shakti from Maa Durga!
The Saturday night saw our famed
fancy dress competition take place
with several children dressing up in
outstanding outfits Shiv Bhagwan,
Hanumanji and many more. This
year’s standard is going to be very
hard to beat! It was great to see a
multitude of colourful outfits fill the
hall, with so many people taking
part in the various forms of dancing
from the very young to the very old.
The atmosphere really did speak
for itself during the 9 day period; it
was everything from electric and
fast paced to saatvic (spiritual) and
humbling.
Another extra little tidbit:
The
Navratri celebration method of
playing raas garba originated from
western parts of Gujarat and these
are folk dances preserved and
passed down from generation to
generation from hundreds of years
ago. During the 9 days, garba is
performed to awaken Mataji and
raas garba is an offering to Shree
Krishna and, before it is played, the
Aadhya Shakti Aarti is performed.
At Shree Wanza Community Centre
Leicester, we have our very own
style of playing raas garba, so if you
want to see what that is like, we’ve
got you covered – just refer to our
facebook page and there you will
be able to see videos of it and join
us next time if you hadn’t already!
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Dussera nu Havan
The whole festival draws to a close
on the 10th day and a havan is
performed as it marks the triumph of
good over evil. At the Shree Wanza
Community Centre Leicester, a havan
is performed to invoke shakti to aid
strength, courage and rightfulness
from Mataji and, in the process, realise
the divinity within us to help vanquish
our own demons. For this reason, Vijayadashmi (the day after the end of
Navratri) is also known as Dussera, meaning remover of bad fate.
You can see the Wanza Facebook page for more pictures and videos of
the auspicious 9 nights as well as other events. If you have any of your own,
send them our way! It is never too late to share garba pictures.
We look forward to seeing you at our next event!
Jai Mataji!
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Can Hindus Lie?
by Krunal Makwana
The question of following one’s bounden duty to the Hindu
is paramount. However, Vedic Dharma realises that, beyond
the basic boundaries of moral and ethical values, there are
times when one may be forced unwillingly to carry out an
action prohibited by both their consciousness and Vedic
lore. One of these acts is speaking untruth, lying.
In ancient purāṇic (from the Purānas) and itihāsic (historic)
texts we have many tales of deception where one party has
been deceived through the medium of an untruth leading to
major consequences and, in some cases, full fledged war.
One notable and yet subtle scenario portrayed in the Śrī
Rāmacaritamānasa, authored by Goswami Tulsidas, was
that of Surpankhā, the sister of Rāvan, who when gazing
on Lord Rām lied that she was a single unmarried women,
conveniently concealing her actual status as a widow.
Though this untruth was minute in detail, it was this action
which led to the consequences of the Rāmāyan we know
today.
Though the intention of the ideal is always admired by the
scriptures, there are times where they understand the plight
of the individual and give leniency for the greater moral
and ethical code. One such direction from the scriptures is
summarised within the Srīmad Bhāgavata Purāṇa:
strīṣu narma vivāhe ca vṛttyarthe prāṇasaṅkaṭe |
gobrāhmaṇārthe hiṁsāyāṁ nānṛtaṁ syājjugupsitam ||
8-19-43
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Translation: One does not incur sin when one is joking with his wife, nor at weddings,
in one’s business dealings, when one’s life is in danger, for the protection of cows and
brahmanas and where violence may occur.
Interpreted: One does not incur sin, when one is [playfully] joking with his wife, not at
weddings [or there auspicious occasions], in one’s business dealings, when one’s life is in
danger, for the protection of cows and brāhmans and where violence [can be avoided]
Translation 2: A lie that heals is better than a truth that wounds when one wants to charm
a woman, wants to tell a joke, wants to marry, wants to make a living, in times of danger,
when one must protect the cows and the brāhminical culture or when one has to defend
against violence.’
Translation 3: Bhaktivedanta Swami: In flattering a woman to soothe her, in joking, in a
marriage ceremony, in earning one’s livelihood, when one’s life is in danger, in protecting
cows and brahminical culture, or in protecting a person from an enemy’s hand, falsity is
never condemned.
Let us now elaborate on a few clauses which are given in the Bhāgavatam. The first that
it gives is the joyfully lying whilst one is with their beloved where compliments, though
maybe totally false, can be used in the sense of flattery. e.g. A husband may say ‘O darling,
you are the most beautiful woman in the world’ though him knowing that it may/may not
be completely true! :)
The second is auspicious occasions. Here we can take the example of the Hindu Vedic
wedding ceremony. Though the stealing of the grooms shoes by the brides side is traditional,
if (you being in possessions of the shoes) were asked by the grooms side to point them
in the direction of where the shoes are and you dismissed them in the wrong direction,
the scriptures see no wrong as it is part and parcel of the joys of auspicious and blessed
occasions.
The third is “in one’s business dealings”. Though there are ethical values that must be
followed at all times, if you could benefit with extra profit without compromising on the
fundamental values of Vedic Dharma, it is permissible.
gobrāhmaṇārthe – Though there is a wide corpus of Vedic literature, they all declare that
cows and brāhmans integrity and respect should be maintained at all costs as it is through
these two personalities that one has the education and the sight to follow and progress in the
path of spirituality. Though the brāhman term has been interpreted in various ways, we use
the term here to mean learned personalities in Vedic lore.
The final clause is ‘where violence [can be avoided]’. For this, there is a great illustration
which has been used by many religious personalities after which I will leave a small question
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for you to answer. Imagine you witnessed two cows running for their lives and they ran
into the right gully. Thirty seconds later you saw two butchers running after them and they
knew you would be the best person to know where the cows had gone and they asked you,
“Where did the cows run to?”, what answer would you give?
What answer would you give?
•
Say the truth and tell them the cows turned right
•
Lie and misdirect the butchers so no harm is caused to the cows
•
Say nothing and walk away
In summary, Hinduism accepts nothing but the truth from its adherents, but it also recognises
there is a higher truth where our moral and ethical values should not be compromised.
Sometimes a lie is a greater truth than truth itself.
satyameva jayate nānṛtaṁ
Truth only prevails, not untruth
Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.6
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Wedding Congratulations
Shree Wanza Community Leicester would like to congratulate the happy
couples on their marriage:
Son of Late Mr Bhagwanji Nathalal Makwana &
Mrs Gitaben Bhagwanji Makwana
Krupesh with Roshni
Daughter of Mr Subhashbhai Trikam Champaneri &
Mrs Bhanuben Subhash Champaneri
Date: Monday 17th February 2014
Venue: Goa, India
Daughter of Bhanubhai Vithal Bharakhda &
Mrs Kusumben Bhanubhai Bharakhda
Reena with Ramkishan
Son of Prabhulal Raghavji Parmar and Rasilaben
Prabhulal Parmar, married to
Date: Sunday 4th May 2014
Venue: Shree Wanza Community Centre,
Leicester
Daughter of Mr Narendra Shikotra &
Mrs Beenaben Shikotra
Shradha with Bhavinkumar
Son of Mr Prafulchandra Shukla &
Mrs Arunaben Shukla
Date: Sunday 29th June 2014
Venue: Shearsby Bath, Lutterworth,
Leicestershire
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Daughter of Mr Hitesh Narshi Jethwa &
Mrs Meeraben Hitesh Jethwa
Aarti with Sailesh
Son of Late Mr Girishbhai Ravji Makwana &
Mrs Manjulaben Girish Makwana
Date: Sunday 27th July 2014
Venue: Maher Community Centre, Leicester
Daughter of Mr Jaysukhulal Devshi Solanki &
Mrs Manjulaben Jaysukhulal Solanki
Reema with Ritik
Son of Mr Rajnikant Ranchhod Pithia &
Mrs Naynaben Ranjnikant Pithia
Date: Sunday 3rd August 2014
Venue: Shree Wanza Community Centre,
Leicester
Daughter of Mr Harishkumar Ratansi Gohel &
Mrs Harshaben Harishkumar Gohel
Aditi with Sachin
Son of Mr Pravinkumar Chimanlal Tank &
Mrs Shakuntalaben Pravinkumar Tank
Date: Sunday 17th August 2014
Venue: Shree Wanza Community Centre,
Leicester
If you would like to share the news of your joyous occasion in the next
booklet, get in touch with the Wanza Youth Committee by emailing
[email protected]
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Holi
Holi falls on the day of the full moon during Phalgun and is
the most colourful festival in the Hindu calendar. It is full
of joy and optimism for the start of spring, a season of hope
and new beginnings. Following the cold indoor months
of winter, people emerge to see a new sparkling world of
colour and life.
Origins
Holi is a very ancient festival, originally known as Holika.
It has been mentioned in early scriptures such as Jaimini’s
Purvamimamsa-Sutras and Kathaka-Grhya-Sutras.
Originally, it was a special rite performed by married women
for the happiness and well-being of their families.
The festival falls on the full moon (Purnima) of the month of
Phalgun. Shree Krishna is said to have playfully celebrated
Holi with the people of Nandagow and Vraj.
According to the Purānas, Holi is important for three
reasons:
• It was on this day Lord Shiva opened his third eye,
reducing Kāmadev (the God of Lust) to ashes. Kāmadev’s
foolish pride led him to aiming an arrow at Lord Shiva, who
was deep in meditation. However, aware of this, Lord Shiva
killed Kāmadev before he could do any harm.
• An ogress named Dhundhi lived in the kingdom of Prthu
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(Raghu). Here she used to trouble the children of the Kingdom and, due to several
boons, she was invincible. However, she was sensitive to taunts and pranks and, on
this day, the village boys all collectively drove her away by creating a fire, chanting and
mocking her.
• Perhaps the most widely known story behind Holi is of bhakta Prahlad. The demon
king, Hiranyakashipu was father to a boy named Prahlad. Although being born into a
demon family, Prahlad always had a strong belief in God and was a great devotee of
Lord Vishnu. However, Hiranyakashipu was not pleased as he saw himself as the lord
of the universe and demanded his son to worship him. Prahlad disagreed and, although
multiple attempts were made to take his life, he survived. It was on this day that one such
attempt was made. Hiranyakashipu asked his sister, Holika, to help him kill Prahlad.
Holika had a boon which meant she could not be burnt by fire, so she took Prahlad in her
lap and sat on a pyre of wood, which was set ablaze. Although Hiranyakashipu intended
to kill Prahlad , it was Holika that died and Prahlad survived, as she had misused her
powers. Hiranyakashipu was later killed by Lord Narasimha, an avatār of Lord Vishnu.
Celebrations
There are some formal religious observances on this day. An image of Holika is set
alight in a simple ceremony with the Raksoghna Mantras of the Rig Veda being chanted
to ward off evil spirits. Coconuts and corn are often roasted and eaten. The religious
significance of this is to mark the burning of the undesirable tendencies (selfishness,
greed, egoism), and celebrate the coming of spring, a symbolic victory of good over evil.
People all over India and the world also celebrate Holi with much pomp and celebration.
Throwing gulal (coloured water or perfumed coloured powder) on one another is the
most popular celebration style. This playful activity of throwing coloured paint is
designed to remove the barriers that people sometimes build around themselves.
Holi renews the spirit of unity and brotherhood among families and in the community.
Happy Holi!
Authored by the National Learning Team of National Hindu Students’ Forum (UK)
www.nhsf.org.uk
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Food Bank
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During Navratri and the Wanza Leicester Diwali
Show 2014 we saw the second of our annual food
bank collections take place. The response was
overwhelming, with the amount of food donated
matching last year’s 300kg. It was amazing to
see that, even during tough times, no matter
what position our personal lives may be in, we as
a community were able to come together and
unite to help those less fortunate and struggling
to get basic necessities or even feed their own
children!
The food donated will greatly help people in
ensuring that their families have access to food
and help to support them (indirectly) financially.
The food has been distributed to a variety of food
banks that provide up to 3 days worth of food
to each family (depending on their individual
needs).
2014 was also filled with lots of charity runs and
other activities such as raising money and
awareness for various charities like the British Heart
Foundation, Coram & Breast Cancer Awareness.
This success will be built upon in 2015, with plans of
10km runs, blood donations, days at a homeless
shelter, our annual food bank collection and
many more!
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SWCL Donations List
Ways to donate
Post cheque and
completed Standing
Order form (pg. 41) to:
Shree Wanza
Community
31 Pasture Lane
Leicester
LE1 4EY
0116 251 0454
Bank Transfer
Barclays Bank
Sort Code
20-49-11
Account Number
70925462
Please quote your full
name and advise us.
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20th Anniversary Refurbishment and Loans
Repayment Scheme
You may remember our President Sunil Sonigra
announcing at Diwali programme that in August
2015 will be celebrating our 20th Anniversary of
officially opening of our community temple and
centre.
To maintain the upkeep of our centre, we need to
do refurbishment and have chosen three projects,
namely stair lift to the mandir, baby changing
facilities and back gate.
This together with our current outstanding loan
with the bank and interest free loans provided by
members amounts to approximately £50,000.
To fund the projects and clear all the loans by
20th Anniversary, we are seeking donations from
all community members and launched three
schemes:
• £1,108 – Remembrance plaque in honour of a
departed family member(s)
• £301 or more – Name displayed on the donation
board
• £101 – Names will be published in the 20th
anniversary event souvenir booklet
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Below are list of names who have already donated or pledged towards the
schemes.
Surname
Name(s)
Pledged/Donated
Anonymous£108.00
Bhadresa
Dhanji Hirji £1,108.00
Bhadresa
Raskilal Chatrabhuj £101.00
Bhundia
Dilipbhai and Hansaben Purshottam £251.00
ChavdaVenilal Dayalji £1,108.00
Davdra
Jiten and Bhavin Chandrakant £1,108.00
GohelDamjibhai Mulji £1,111.00
GohelHitesh Harishkumar £301.00
GohilShailesh Girish £301.00
HathaliaDayabhai Damji £301.00
JethwaHemant Sunder £301.00
ParmarChirag Jayprakash £301.00
ParmarJayvin Chunilal £101.00
ParmarRohit Jamnadas £101.00
Parmar
Smita and Daksha Rughnath £301.00
ShikotraDhruve Mukesh£301.00
ShikotraDillan Vinod £301.00
ShikotraJaimini Narendra £301.00
ShikotraKrupa Narendra £301.00
Shikotra
Late Keshavji Natha £1,108.00
ShikotraPrabhat Prabhudas £301.00
ShikotraPriten Sudhir £301.00
ShikotraRadhika Mukesh £301.00
ShikotraSmita Dillan £301.00
SolankiDivyesh Suresh £301.00
SolankiVaishali Suresh £201.00
SonigraChanduben Karsan £1,108.00
SonigraRanjit Bachubhai £1,108.00
Sonigra
Rupal and Mitul Milan £101.00
SupedaChetna Krishna £101.00
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Below are list of members who have made general donations in 2014, it
excludes mebership payments.
Surname
Name(s)
Donations
Anonymous£1,600.00
Bhadresa
Amarshi Becher£10.00
Bhadresa
Dhanji Hirji£15.25
Bhadresa
Nila Mansukh£10.00
Bhadresa
Vijya Himatlal£10.00
Bharakhada
Bhanu Vithal£30.50
Bharakhada
Lalita Bhagwanji£101.00
Bharakhada
Mansukh Vithal£10.00
BhundiaHementlal Jeram£10.00
BhundiaJitendra Jeram£20.00
BhundiaKantilal
Mohanlal£5.00
BhundiaMansukh Mohanlal£25.00
BhundiaNarendra Mohanlal£10.00
BhundiaNilesh Lalji£25.25
BhundiaPravinaben Jivan£10.00
BhundiaSailesh
Zaverilal£1,351.00
BhundiaSubhash Zaverilal£70.25
Borkhataria
Kantilal
Hemraj£25.25
ChavdaNaresh
Vasram£20.00
ChavdaRamesh Vithaldas£21.00
ChavdaRamkuverben Mohanlal£11.00
ChavdaZaverilal Velji£10.00
Chudasama
Asvin Maganlal£45.25
Chudasama
Jagdish Vrajlal£66.50
Chudasama
Jayprakash Vrajlal£186.00
Chudasama
Ranchhod Bhimji£63.50
Chudasama
Vinod Vrajlal£10.00
DavdraChandrakant Chhaganlal£45.00
DavdraMuktaben Liladhar£5.25
DodiaKusum Jagdish£10.00
GohelHarishkumar Ratanshi£45.25
GohilBhupat
Jadavji£5.25
GohilBipin Odhavji£5.25
GohilDhirajlal Ravilal£40.25
GohilGirishkumar Madhavji£71.75
GohilIshwerlal Ravilal£30.25
GohilJaswantiben£20.00
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Surname
Name(s)
Donations
GohilKishor Ravilal£10.00
GohilKishore
Ranchhod£10.00
GohilNavin Ravilal£40.55
GohilPravin Devji£20.00
GohilSashikant Kanji£11.25
GohilVinod Megji£153.00
HathaliaDayalal Damji£15.00
HathaliaDipen Dayalal£3.65
HathaliaMahesh Damji£38.00
HathaliaPrafula
Vallabhdas£11.00
JadavKaushik Harkishandas£10.00
JethwaBhanumati Himatlal£5.00
JethwaBharat Chandrahas£10.00
JethwaDamji Ravji£5.25
JethwaHasmukh Rajan£10.00
JethwaHimatlal Ravji£50.00
JethwaJagjivan Mulji£10.00
JethwaMradula Venilal£10.00
JethwaMukesh Ratanshi£10.00
JethwaNarshi Kanji£172.25
JethwaPankaj
Jayantilal£15.25
JethwaRajnikant Jethalal£10.00
JethwaRama Jayantilal£31.00
JethwaRamniklal Mulji£10.00
JethwaSurinder Jadavji£30.25
KatwaBhagwanji Ravji£10.00
KatwaChandrakant Kakubhai£20.00
KatwaMansukh Kakubhai£50.00
Makwana
Azad Laxmidas£11.00
Makwana
Babulal Devji£5.00
Makwana
Bhupesh Babulal£5.00
Makwana
Devji Kara£20.00
Makwana
Girish Ravji£25.25
Makwana
Hemkuverben Nathalal£121.25
Makwana
Kapil Duvarcadas£5.25
Makwana
Mukund Keshavji£20.00
Makwana
Ranchhod Kanji£81.00
Mandalia
Bharat £20.00
Mandalia
Champak Ramji£50.00
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Surname
Name(s)
Donations
Mandalia
Dinesh
Karsan£5.25
Mandalia
Dinesh Ravji£5.25
Mandalia
Harish Devji£10.00
Mandalia
Jeram Mohanlal£20.00
Mandalia
Kanti Lalji£10.00
Mandalia
Manoj Harjivan£106.25
Mandalia
Mulji Lalji£5.25
Mandalia
Nilesh Girdhar£20.00
Mandalia
Rajesh Devji£15.25
Mandalia
Ramniklal Manji£5.25
Mandaliya
Pankaj
Prabhudas£62.25
NandaZaverilal Mohanlal£10.00
NandhaAshwin
Jeram£20.00
NandhaChandaben Narendra£20.00
NandhaChandrabala Himatlal£10.00
NandhaHarish Dayalal£20.00
NandhaHarish Devji£61.00
NandhaHasmita£66.25
NandhaPrakash Rasik£10.00
NandhaSharmila Kiran£45.00
NandhaSuresh Savji£10.00
NandhaVijay Dayalal£25.00
NandhaViney Himatlal£10.00
NandhaVinod Dayalal£25.25
ParmarAmritlal Virji£10.00
ParmarAnil Rugnath£20.00
ParmarBabu Bachubhai£20.00
ParmarChandrakant Lalji£35.00
ParmarDevji Virji£55.00
ParmarDharamshi Pragji£50.00
ParmarDinesh Ravji£15.25
ParmarHitesh Vithal£25.25
ParmarIshvarlal Raghavji£11.00
ParmarJagdish Ajramal£10.00
ParmarJamnadas Valji£20.00
ParmarJayantilal Laxman£10.00
ParmarJayantilal Vithal£5.50
ParmarJamnadas Kanji£80.00
ParmarJayesh
Vithal£50.80
ParmarJayprakash Ajramal£5.50
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Surname
Name(s)
Donations
ParmarJayvin Chunilal£20.25
ParmarJignasha D£31.25
ParmarKasturben Dayalji£20.50
ParmarLakhman Virji£10.00
ParmarMahendra Dharamshi£5.25
ParmarMahesh Nathu£60.00
ParmarMahesh Rughnath£20.00
ParmarManish
Damji£45.00
ParmarNarbheram Narshi£56.25
ParmarNarendra Sashikant£11.25
ParmarNaresh
Keshavji£21.25
ParmarNatvarlal Dharamshi£10.00
ParmarPrabhaben Rughnath£81.25
ParmarPrabhulal R£25.25
ParmarPratap Thakershi£10.00
ParmarPravin Gokaldas£22.00
ParmarPurshottam Savji£10.00
ParmarRajen Jayantilal£25.00
ParmarShantilal Dayalji£5.25
ParmarShantilal Liladher£25.25
ParmarSunil Gokaldas£25.00
ParmarVinod Vithal£15.25
PatelKishor Gopalji£30.25
ShikotraGovind
Jivan£86.25
ShikotraHarish Madhavji£35.25
ShikotraJaimini£11.00
ShikotraKishan Keshavji£10.00
ShikotraMukesh Madhavji£30.00
ShikotraNarendra Keshavji£71.00
ShikotraPrabhat Prabhudas£21.00
ShikotraVinod Madhavji£20.00
ShuklaBhavin Prafulbhai£30.00
SikotraGopalji
Natha£200.25
SikotraSheila Narshi£50.00
SolankiDinesh
Odhavji£45.00
SolankiJaysukh Devshi£55.25
SolankiKapilaben Mansukhlal£5.00
SolankiNavnit Gokal£25.00
SolankiRanjit Vinodrai£25.00
SolankiSevaklal Anandji£10.50
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Surname
Name(s)
Donations
SolankiSuresh Madhavji£40.00
SonigraMilan Hansraj£65.25
SonigraRanjit Bachubhai£45.25
SonigraSunil Dayalal£40.00
SupedaChandulal Tribhovandas£5.00
SupedaJayesh
Naran£10.00
SupedaNaran
Mulji£25.00
SupedaNaresh
Mulji£45.00
SupedaVinesh
Naran£10.00
TankKamlaben Navinchandra£29.00
TannaPrity£8.25
TrehanAjit Singh£20.00
UnewalDina Suresh£5.25
VaghelaMitesh Subhash£10.00
VaghelaNirmal Vasantlal£10.60
VaghelaRajnikant Velji£51.00
VaghelaRashik Vanravan£5.00
VaghelaVijay Maganlal£21.00
Visavadia
Jayantilal Khimji£10.00
Visavadia
Kantaben Nanji£5.25
Visavadia
Kirit Nanji£201.00
WadhiaArvind Mohanlal£20.00
WadhiaJayantilal Ranchhod£15.25
These donations are recorded according to the receipt issued which
includes donating in other names.
However, if you feel it is incorrect or there is discrepancy, please let us
know for rectification.
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REMEBRANCE PLAQUE
It is more than four decades since we migrated to the UK from East African
countries and India. We have all settled in various parts of this country and
have progressed well in all walks of life.
Wanza members opened its first Community Centre in Leicester in 1995 and
have since renovated it to bring it up to a high standard for our religious and
cultural activities.
Since arriving to this country many of our Wanza members have departed
from amongst us and our Community feels that we should remember them.
In view of this we have a “Remembrance Board/ Plaque” in a dedicated
area. To have the name(s) of de-parted family member(s) on the board or
individual plaques please contact us.
By donating £1108.00 you can have the name of your beloved de-parted
soul(s) on the board.
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Shree Wanza Community Leicester
New Standing Order Instruction
Please return completed forms to
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DATES FOR
YOUR DIARY
UPCOMING
WANZA
LEICESTER
EVENTS
MARCH
Sat 28th
n Chalisa
108 Hanuma
vmi
and Ram Na
Celebration
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AUGUST
JULY
Sat 11th
ark Trip
Theme P
Sat 1st
Harry Potte
r
World Trip
Date tbc
ls for
Rehearsa
s Garba
Leicester’
tion Begin
Competi
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SEPTEMBER
AUGUST
on 31st
Sat 29th to M
Shree Wanza
Centre’s
Community
ary
20th Annivers
s
n
o
Celebrati
Sat 5th
Janmashtami
Celebrations
OCTOB
R
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BE
OCTO
rd
an
Sat 3
Bhaj
h
u
t
Sam
d 21s
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13th
Tues tri
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Navr
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Sun 1st
Rangoli Co
m
petition
Thu 12th
Ankot
Sat 25th
Havan
DECEMBER
Sun 27th
rty
Christmas Pa
Sun 29th
Diwali Sho
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