The Milton Keynes Hindu Association (MKHA) was invited by The Hindu Forum of Britain to attend and celebrate the festival of lights, Diwali, at the Palace of Westminster. The Diwali reception featuring colourful Indian dances, melodious music, costumed artistes, annakut food display, rangoli floor patterns, traditional earthen lamps, prayers and Sanskrit chanting transformed the normally sober Members’ Dining Room at the Commons into a riot of colour.

From left to right:

Kapil Dudakia (Trustee of MKHA)
Dr Phyllis Starkey MP
Artists from Bhaktivedanta Manor ISKCON temple dressed in traditional costumes as Lord Rama and His consort Sita Devi with Shri Hanuman Ji (far left)
Kanti Koria – Secretary of MKHA (far right)

Dr Phyllis Starkey MP attended the function in support of MKHA and commented, ‘This is a tremendous festival, and it brings such joy to many thousands in Britain and in Milton Keynes.’ Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most important festival for one billion Hindus in the world and is celebrated with great pomp and festivities by more the 700, 000 Hindus in Britain.

From Left to Right:

Kapil Dudakia (Trustee of MKHA)
Dr Phyllis Starkey MP
Artists from Bhaktivedanta Manor ISKCON temple dressed in traditional costumes as Lord Rama and His consort Sita Devi with Shri Hanuman Ji (far left)
Sushil Samant – Treasurer of MKHA (far right)

In a message to Hindus in Britain, Prime Minister Tony Blair said, “This festival has an important role. It gives every one of us a chance to reflect on the important contribution that your communities are making to Britain’s success. This is something for us all to celebrate.” Kapil Dudakia, Trustee for the MK Hindu Association commented, “British Hindus in Milton Keynes celebrate this great festival and rejoice in its core message, that of humanity working together as a family, and ensuring that our environment represents everything that is best in life.”

From Left to Right:

Dr Phyllis Starkey MP
Artists from Bhaktivedanta Manor ISKCON temple dressed in traditional costumes as Lord Rama and His consort Sita Devi.

Sushil Samant – Treasurer of MKHA (far right)

The President of MKHA, Roshan Bhabutta added, ‘Diwali is a time for families to reflect and consider on core values, to look towards the future with aspirations for creating a world where all our children can grow up safely in a spirit of mutual respect.’

From Left to Right:

Artists from Bhaktivedanta Manor ISKCON temple dressed in traditional costumes as Lord Rama and His consort Sita Devi with Shri Hanuman Ji.

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