by NHSF | Sep 8, 2016 | Utsavs
Paryushan, the festival of forgiveness, is an eight-day celebration observed by Jains around the world. The word Paryushan is formed of two parts; ‘Pary’ which means ‘to come together from all directions and ‘ushan’ which means ‘to stay near the real self – the...
by NHSF | Jan 14, 2016 | Utsavs
As the sun transitions from Sagittarius to Capricorn, this change of the most prominent star in our constellation is known as Makar Sankranti and is celebrated throughout India and Nepal. With this festival comes Spring; a season of new life, hope and fresh...
by NHSF | Nov 11, 2015 | Utsavs
A time filled with light, love and celebration but it is also a time to reflect on the year gone by and the year to come. Currently at 50 chapters with over 4000 members our Parivaar is expanding. Events from Huddersfield’s Mahashivratri to Birmingham’s...
by NHSF | Oct 15, 2015 | Utsavs
My earliest memories of Navratri are of dark nights, good food and folk songs being sung in my Grandma’s crackly but sweet voice. I must have been about five and would sit on her lap quietly gazing at the lamp that burned continuously for nine days. As I grew older, I...
by NHSF | Sep 24, 2015 | Utsavs
Riddhi Gorania Sewa team Did you know? The International Day of Peace, fondly referred to as “World Peace Day” is held on the 21st September every year. The first World Peace day was held in 1982; it has since spread globally and touched many people. On this day all...
by NHSF | Sep 1, 2015 | Utsavs
Radhika Keshav PR Team Last week saw the Armed Forces Hindu Network hold a series of Raksha Bandhan events up and down the country. For the Armed Forces, the festival holds a special significance as it emphasises the core values of courage, commitment, discipline,...
