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PARAJIYA PATTNI ASSOCIATION
Regional President Bhavna Uday Gordhan 32 Faldo Close, |
Vice President Sanjiv Pattani Leicester LE3 2ET |
Hon. Secretary Meena Gordhan Oadby LE2 4QE |
Hon. Treasurer Surinder Dhanak Leicester LE4 7RD |
Jai Ambe
PPA Leicester Navratri 2007 -click Photo Album
PPA Leicester Diwali 2007 photos click
Adult winner of the Dress competition click Lata Dineshbhai Pattni, London
The President and the Executive Committee of the Parajiya Pattni Association of Leicester would like to thank all members for their support at our last weekends Garba and Raas. There was an excellent turnout of Leicester members and also had many members who travelled from
We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for coming and supporting us. This has encouraged us to work harder to serve our Samaj better.
Details of the Garba-Raas this weekend are as follows:
Friday 19th October
Ladies are requested to wear gharchola on Atham
It is traditional to wear clothes in bright auspicious colours during navratri. Colours that are considered sacred to Divine Mother
&
Saturday 20th October
(Aatham 108 aarti, aarti competition)
Venue
New College (front hall)
Time
7:30pm to midnight
Programme
8pm 9:30pm Raas Garbas
9:45pm 10:15pm Aarti
10:30pm 12am Dandia Raas
We anticipate your prompt and regular attendance on each day of the festivities as without your support and participation, these events cannot be successful.
Thanking you
Meena Gordan
Secretary - PPA Leicester
From Editor:
It reminds me of the former glories of our Samaj when pioneering founders of PPA like Late Mohanbhai Nathoobhai, Late Govindji Madhavjibhai and many others who worked tirelessly for our community and united our Samaj in
Such unity is essential It is the breadth, strength and unity that can reinvigorate progress.
The new team behind PPA -
Our Pattni Connection media can play an successful role to build up unity in our community. This facility is always at their disposal to serve our Samaj members.
Just imagine when all ladies will turn out in their best Gharcholas, when108 artis will be lit and all lights switched off, what a divine atmosphere it will create !! Hope you all have good fun and also sing the Glory of Maa Jagdambee Ambe Maa
The committee has taken plenty of photos and video footage. All these will be uploaded on our website soon. I am sure members around the world will be eager to see these photos.
Jai Ambe
Pran C. Arjan Dhanak
Editor / Webmaster
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The President and the Executive Committee of the Parajiya Pattni Association of Leicester warmly invite you and your family to celebrate the Navratri Festival 2007.
This year we will be holding the following competitions:
A fancy dress competition for age categories 0-5yrs; 6-11yrs; 12-16yrs
A traditional dress competition for 16+ yrs
A dance competition (best garba player - male& female) 16+ yrs
An aarti competition for age categories 5-8yrs; 9-14yrs; adults
Judging for these competitions will take place during the raas garbas by independent judges. Winners will be announced before aarti. Trophies will be awarded to the winner in each category and there will also be a consolation prize for each participant.
Dates
Friday 12th October &
Saturday 13th October (fancy dress, traditional dress & best dancer)
Friday 19th October &
Saturday 20th October (Aatham 108 aarti, aarti competition)
Venue
New College (front hall)
LE3 6DN
Time
7:30pm to midnight
Programme
8pm 9:30pm Raas Garbas
9:30pm 9:45pm competition results & prize giving
9:45pm 10:15pm Aarti
10:30pm 12am Dandia Raas
We anticipate your prompt and regular attendance on each day of the festivities as without your support and participation, these events cannot be successful.
Thanking you
Your Committee
PPA Leicester
For further information please contact
Meena - Secretary Tel: 0116 - 2711348 email: meenagordhan@hotmail.com |
Bhavnaben - President Tel: 0116-2929329 email: mira-gordhan@hotmail.com |