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Navratri 2006Will be held for 6 days only.

September Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th,Friday 29th, Saturday 30th

October Sunday 1st, Friday 6th

At the Sports Hall, Queens ParkCommunity School, NW6

47th Mahotsav**** News Flash ****

We are very proud to announcethat the President of the

Mahotsav 2007 has alreadycome forward.

The 47th Mahotsav will becelebrated under the Honorary

Presidentship ofMr Amratlal Govindbhai Khatri

(Teliyawala).

Date will be 9th September 2007at Brent Town Hall.

That’s right, NOT Copland High School.

The 46th Mahotsav ReviewThe 46th Annual Mahotsav held on Sunday 20th August at the usual

Copland High School in Wembley, was celebrated under theHonorary Presidentship of Mr Kishanlal Laxmidas Goldenwalla

and Atithi Vishesh Mr Haresh (Dinesh) Jagjivan Vakharia.

This year there were a number of differences and surprises; the first beingthat the Mahotsav started at 12:30pm and not at 10am as previously.

Family members of the President started off the event with the lighting of thedevo to Shri Ganeshji asking for his blessings for the success of the Mahotsav.This was followed by the Prathana and Swagat Geet.

The Honorary President of theMahotsav was introduced to theaudience by Chandrakant Damaniawho spoke about the President’s life. The Atithi Vishesh was thenintroduced by Harendra Khatri.

CONTENTS

Mahotsav 2006Review

Mahotsav 2007President andVenueAnnounced

Gujarati News

Skanda ValeTemple Tripreport

Diwali / NewYear Party

22nd October

AcademicSuccesses

SKA DirectoryChanges

Social Evening3rd November

Tennis Result

Navratri 2006Sept. 23, 24,29, 30th

Oct. 1st and 6th

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Shree Kshatriya AssociationNewsletter

Issue 106 http://www.KhatriNews.com September 2006Email: ska@KhatriNews.com

Ishvarlal L. Adenwala Harish J. Vakharia Kishanlal L. Goldenwalla

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A two minutes silence was observed, as weremembered those who passed away and prayedthat their souls rest in peace.

Bharat Vakharia and Jitendra Ambaram read outthe greetings from the various Kshatriya Mandalsaround the world, as well as from relatives and wellwishers for the success of the Mahotsav.

At this time of the day we normally have lunch, butwith the excellent compeered by Bhavin Khatri,the entertainment begain with dances NaachBaliye from the film Bunty Aur Babli followed byChori Chori from Gram Masala and O Krishna Hai- a Radha Krishna kathak dance.

Further dances were performed by our young andbrave stars: Bhangratone–a remix, Soniye fromthe film Aksar and a remix of Saalam Namastefrom Saalam Namaste, Des Rangila from Fanaa,Asian Illusion Part 2.

The major surprise of the day was the arrival of theMadam Mayor of Brent. She was invited to offermore exposure to our growing community and topresent Madam Mayor with a cheque for £501.00 toher supported charities. The Mayor then stayed forabout an hour to be entertained by our talentedcommunity.

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Raas followed withMadhubanmein… Radha Kaise Na Jaley, then Shiva–Bharat NatyamGarbo–Bol Vhalam Na, dances–DhadakDhadak and Priyanka Hits.

Following the appeal for donations we had aBollywood Mix dance, Open Speech session andRemix Dance–Aashiqui Meri.

A floral Presentation to Honorary President andAtithi Vishesh was made by the president of SKAMr Anil Hazratwala. In the speeches that followedthe Honorary President and the Atithi Visheshthanked the Association for all their efforts.

A special floral presentation was made toMs Pushpaben Venilal Kapadia on her retirement.

Academic and sports presentations were awardedto those who reached the mark. Gift vouchers werepresented to all those who participated in theperformances.

SKA would also like to thank all those involved tomake this a successful Mahotsav that it was.

Furthermore, SKY would like to thank all theirmembers who helped during the Mahotsav. Theirefforts were appreciated by all.

The entertainment then concluded with raas–Ghoonghat Mein Chand, dance–The FantasticFour–Remix and dance–Bollywood Mix

All tickets for the ever popular raffle draw were soldout. Next year buy your tickets early to avoiddisappointment.

The super prizes were:

1st prize: Car Satellite Navigation System2nd prize: In-car DVD Player3rd prize: iPod Nano4th prize: Digital Cordless Telephones (set of 3)5th prize: £50 Voucher for Kabana Restaurant6th prize: Case of Cobra Beer (Normal strength)7th prize: Case of Cobra Beer (Low Cal)8th prize: Case of Cobra Beer (Alcohol-free)

SKA would like to thank KaranBilimoria, the Chief Executive ofCobra Beer, for their very kinddonation at the Annual event of 28cases of their range of beers. It was

noted that guests preferred to have Cobra ratherthan the other beers on offer.

Finally the Indian National Anthem was performedto end the entertainment segment of the day…but NOT the evening. In contrast to the previous yearsa bar was quickly set up to quench the thirst thathad built up during the day. And additionally therewas home-made chicken as well as the usualvegetarian meal served to round off the evening.

The very successful day ended at about 9pm.

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Social Evening

The next Social Evening will be on3rd November. Please note that this will bedrinks only occasion; although limitedsamosas will be on sale.

It was announced in the Mahotsav that theSocial Evenings might be held infrequentlyfrom now on. A small group of volunteers hadgiven so much of their time to cook and cleanup for so many years. We have felt for sometime that this situation is unreasonable andunfair to them. So many people enjoy thisevent that others need to contribute their timeand effort for the social evenings to continue.It is now time for a change.

SKA is a charity run by volunteers so let’s all help each other. To the very people who saythat they would like a tasty dinner available atthe Social Evening, then please, even if it isJUST ONCE, volunteer yourself with like-minded friends and come along and do thecooking, serving and cleaning. You will beassisted by the Committee members as well.

Who will be the first person to bring a group ofvolunteers to help so we can have food backon the menu? We need a number of suchgroups on a rota. Contact the Secretary,Jitendra Ambaram and put you names down.

List ofAcademic Successes of 2006

Degrees

Alpa Bharat VakhariaBSc. in Business Information SystemsBijal Deepak KhatriBSc. Hons. in ChemistryDeepti Mitesh KapadiaBSc. in Statistics with combined Business StudiesHitesh Dilip KhatriBA Hons. Software Systems for the Arts & MediaJason Navin VakhariaBA Hons. in Technical Theatre ArtsJignesh Kishor TailorBM BCh Bachelor of MedicineKiran Dipak KhatriBSc. in Mathematics with Finance & EconomicsMayur Anil HazratwalaBA Hons. Law with BusinessNishma Bharat KapadiaBA Hons. in Graphic Design & AdvertisingRavi Devidas BillimoriaBSc. in Computer ScienceVaishali Madhusudan GohilBA in MarketingWimal Deepak KapadiaBSc. in Biotechnology

Tennis Result

Following on from the great Wimbledontradition of rain delaying play we have

the delayed adult tennis result:

Winner - Mayur Anil HazratwalaRunners Up - Bhavin Suresh Balsara

Congratulations to all

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Mr. Kishanlal Lamidas Goldenwalla(Honorary President) £ 2,053.00Mr. Haresh ( Dinesh) Jagjivan Vakharia &Family (Atithi Vishesh) 201.00Mr. Ishwarlal Laxmidas Khatri 151.00Mr. Shantilal Ratilal Kapadia & Family 151.00Mr. Arjun Chunilal Chevli 101.00Mr. Thakorlal Ambaram 101.00Mr. Pranjivan Jamnadas Khatri /Dr.Vijay P Khatri - USA 101.00Mr. Prakash T Jariwala 101.00Gsv. Devmaniben Amratlal Hazratwala 101.00Mr. Harilal Motiram Kapadia (Valsad) 101.00Mr. Sudhir D Khatri 75.00Mr. Uttambhai M Kapadia 65.00Mr. Khandas Gangaram Khatri 51.00Mr. Yogesh Shantilal Kapadia 51.00Mr. Navinchandra Jamnadas Khatri 51.00Mr. Harivadan Brijbhukhan Gohil 51.00Mr. Chandrakant H Damania 51.00Mr. Kantilal Narotam Khatri 51.00Mr. Maghanlal Narrottam Patel & Family 51.00Mr. Chandrakant V Khatri 51.00Mr. Ratilalbhai Motiram Kapadia 51.00Mr. Mahendrabhai J Gohil 51.00Mr. Milan H Dadarwala 51.00Gsv. Lalitaben Mohanlal Khatri 51.00Mr. Atul C Khatri 50.00Mr. Vinod T Pokkawala 50.00Mr. Chhaganlal Jamnadas Khatri 35.25Mr. Jayantilal Kantilal Parmar 35.25Mr. Sunil Jamnadas Khatri 35.25Mr. Pranjivan D Kapadia 35.00Mr. Harilal Kapadia 35.00Mr. Pradip R Makrani 35.00Mr.Harivadan D Gohil 35.00Mrs. Veena Navin Khatri 31.00Mr. Jekison Ambaram Tailor 31.00Mr. Jayantibhai R Khatri 31.00Mr. Ishwar Purshottam 25.50Mr. Ratilal Ranchhod Solanki 25.25Mr. Gamanlal Devchand Khatri 25.25Mr. Rameshbhai Mohalal Khatri 25.25Mr. Amrallal Govan Khatri 25.25Mr. Rameshchandra Govan Khatri 25.25Mr. Maheshbhai Harjivandas Parmar 25.25Mr. Amratlal Thakordas Kapadia 25.25Mr. Kantilal Bhukhandas Kapadia 25.25Mr. Ramanlal Ambaram Khatri 25.00Anonymous 25.00Mr. Pranjivan J Damania 25.00Mrs. Manglaben Shantilal Kapadia 25.00Mr. Harendra /Alka/Jayanti &Pritesh Nathoo - Florida 25.00Mr. Arvindbhai Bhanabhai Khatri 25.00Mr. Pratapbhai Bhanabhai Khatri 25.00Mrs. Lilaben Janak Solanki 25.00Mr. Bhavin Shantilal Khatri 25.00

Mr. Jayantibhai R Solanki 25.00Mr. Thakorbhai M Kapadia 25.00Mr. Natvarlal P Tailor 25.00Mr. Jayantibhai U Mukhwala 25.00Mr. Bhupendra S Parmar 25.00Mr. Arun Manilal Kapadia 25.00Mr. Mahendra Gokal 25.00Mr. Jayantibhai Gopal Khatri 25.00Mr. Jayesh H Parmar 25.00Mr. Mukesh V Khatri 25.00Mr.Hitesh A Hazratwala 25.00Mr. Kantilal M Jadav 25.00Mr. Pravinchandra Mohanlal Khatri(Mumbaiwala) 21.25Mr. Venilal Devchand Gohil 21.25Mr. Keshavlal Ranchhordas Khatri 21.25Mr. Ashokbhai Nagindas Kapadia 21.25Mr. Bhikhubhai Dahyabhai Khatri 21.25Mr. Mahendra H Kabawala 21.25Mr. Harendra Dhirajlal Khatri 21.25Mr. Bhupendrabhai Ratanjibhai Khatri 21.25Mr. Mohanlal Purshotambhai Pokkawala 21.25Mr. Devendra Jamnadas Khatri 21.25Mr. Harjivan Dullabh Parmar 21.25Mr. Janak Jekison Parmar 21.25Mr. Amratlal P Zanzibarwala 21.25Mr. Navin Kantilal Parmar 21.00Mr. Kishore Mohanlal Parmar 21.00Mr. Mukeshbhai Chaganlal Khatri 21.00Mr. Rajnikant Iccharam Khatri 21.00Mr. Hitesh Mahendra Kabawala 21.00Mr. Amratlal Motiram khatri 21.00Mrs. Pushpaben & Kishorchandra DayabhaiTailor 21.00Mr. Amratlal Dullabhbhai Rathod 21.00Mr. Ramanlal Ranchchhod Khatri 21.00Mrs. Ushaben Madhusudanbhai Pokkawala 21.00Mr. Dhirajlal Maghanlal Kapadia 21.00Mr. Anil Jamnadas Khatri 21.00Mr. Praful Narottam 21.00Mr. Anil Narottam 21.00Mr. Mahesh Narottam 21.00Mr. Rajendra Venilal Kapadia 21.00Mr. Yogesh Kishanlal Goldenwalla 21.00Mr. Girdharbhai B Balsara 21.00Mr. Harivadan K Kabawala 21.00Mr. Devidas Govind Billimoria 21.00Mr. Pravinlal T Jariwala 21.00Mr. Jayvadan R Khatri 21.00Mr. Chaganlal A Khatri 21.00Mr. Satish H Kabawala 21.00Mr. Kishor B Parmar 21.00Mr. Bharat M Kapadia 21.00Mr. Ramesh Venilal Khatri 21.00Mr. Suresh M Kapadia 21.00Mr. Amratlal Govind Khatri 21.00Mr. Kishor Gopal Khatri 21.00

46th Mahotsav Donations List

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Mr. Vinod B Gohil 21.00Mr. Dipak Pranjivan Khatri 21.00Gsv Saraswatiben Kanaiyalal Jadav 21.00Mr & Mrs Umeshchandra/ ChandrakantPanchawala 20.00Mr. Rameshbhai Brijlal Kapadia 15.25Mr. Mahendra Mohanlal Khatri 15.25Mr. Dilip Laxmandas Khatri 15.25Mr. Madhusudan Ichharam Khatri 15.25Mr.Madhusudan Dhansukhlal Gohil 15.25Mr. Amratbhai Chunilal Khatri 15.00Mrs. Ramanben Kantilal Parmar 15.00Mr. Harshadbhai Dayabhai Khatri 15.00Mr. Bharat Ratilal Solanki 15.00Mr. Jayrai Ratilal Solanki 15.00Mr. Hitesh Natverlal Khatri 15.00Mr. Mukesh Chaganlal Khatri 15.00Mrs. Shardaben J Mukhawala 15.00Mr. Vijay A Kapadia 15.00Mr. Harish A Kapadia 15.00Mr. Rajendra Dhirajlal Balsara 15.00Mrs. Manjulaben Kantilal Khatri 11.00Mrs. Chandramaniben Dhirajlal Pragji 11.00Mr. Chandrakant Jamnadas Kapadia 11.00Mr. Pravinchandra Mohanlal Khatri(Navsariwala) 11.00Mr, Mahesh Bhagwandas Billimoria 11.00Mr. Satish Ratanjibhai Khatri 11.00Mrs.Kusumben Harilal Kapadia 11.00Mrs. Bhanuben Ratilal Motiram 11.00Mrs. Kantaben Amratlal Khatri 11.00Mrs. Meenaben Bharatbhai Sagar 11.00Mrs. Pushpaben Venilal Kapadia 11.00Mrs. Deepa Ajaybhai Kapadia 11.00Mrs. Jyotiben Amratlal Khatri 11.00Mrs. Anita Milan Dadarwalla 11.00Mrs. Indiraben Vinodchandra Pokkawala 11.00Mrs. Rita Umeshbhai Khatri 11.00Mrs. Mala Mahendra Parmar 11.00Mrs. Pramil Kishore Khatri 11.00Mrs. Indira Rajendra Kapadia 11.00Mrs. Hasben Dhansukhlal Khatri 11.00Gsv. Meenaxi Ashwin Khatri 11.00Mrs. Jayagauri Jamnadas Khatri 11.00Mr. Manoj Naranbhai Khatri 11.00Mr. Mitesh Navin Khatri 11.00Mrs. Hansaben Khatri 11.00Mr. Jamnadas Gopal 11.00Mr. Vinod Natvarlal Khatri - Leicester 11.00Mr. Vijay T Jariwala 11.00Mrs. Saraswatiben Gamanlal Khatri 10.25Mrs. Chandrikaben Dilip Khatri 10.25Mrs. Dhangauriben Thakorlal Mohanlal 10.25Mrs. Sushilaben Jayantibhai Khatri 10.25Mrs. Bhartiben Khatri 10.00Mr. Devang Chauhan 10.00Mrs. Jyoti Hitesh Tailor 10.00Mrs. Urmilaben Chhaganlal Khatri 10.00Mrs. Parvatiben Shantilal Parmar 10.00

Mrs. Dhanuben Pranjivan Khatri 10.00Mrs. Anita Satish Khatri 10.00Mrs. Meenaben Rajnikant Khatri 10.00Mrs. Veena Martin Pugh 10.00Mrs. Shakuntala Shashikant Khatri 10.00Mrs. Ramanben Jayantilal Khatri 10.00Mrs. Nirmala Chandrakant Solanki 10.00Mrs. Champaben Kantilal Jadav 10.00Mrs. Nirmalaben Mahendra Gohil 10.00Mrs. Sakuntlaben Suresh Kapadia 10.00Mrs. Atilaxmi Bhupendra Khatri 10.00Mrs Vasantiben Champaben Kapadia 10.00Mr. Amratlal Motiram Khatri 10.00Mrs. Jyotiben Kishore Parmar 10.00Mr. Ratanjibhai A Khatri 10.00Mr. Kantilal Chhiboo _ South Africa 10.00Mr. Ramanlal B Khatri 10.00Mr. Suresh J Khatri 10.00Mrs. Shakuntlaben Shashikant Khatri 5.50Mrs. Veenaben Hashmukh Khatri 5.25Mrs. Nirmala Dhirajlal Khatri 5.25Mrs. Hiraben JamnadasSolanki 5.25Mrs. Pramila Kishore Khatri 5.25Mrs. Savitaben Venilal Gohil 5.25Mrs. Kalawatiben Devidas Billimoria 5.00Mrs. Ranjanben Pravinchandra Khatri 5.00Mrs. Narabdaben Pranjivandas Kapadia 5.00Mrs. Savitaben Uttamlal Khatri 5.00Mrs. Dhangauriben Rameshbai Kapadia 5.00Mrs. Manisha Satish Patel 5.00Mrs. Manisha Rajesh Goldenwalla 5.00Mrs. Savitaben Chaganlal Khatri 5.00Mrs. Sulochana Bharat Kapadia 5.00Mrs. Veenaben Keshavbhai Khatri 5.00Mrs. Hemaben Chandrakant Parmar 5.00Mrs. Kanchanben Venilal Bulsara 5.00Mrs. Kailashben Mahendra Rathod 5.00Mrs. Damyaniti Manilal Khatri 5.00Mrs .Damyanti Vinod Gohil 5.00Mr. Vinodbhai V Kapadia (Khergam India) 5.00Mr. Pranjivan R Khatri 5.00

Total Donations 6,930.50

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Miss Alpa and Mr Nayan Bharat VakhariaLondon –New Jersey –Toronto–LondonMrs Naina & Mr Pravin Shantilal KapadiaWith Rajen & JasonMr Martin Dilip MotiramMiss Pratisha Mahesh ParmarLondon –Toronto - LondonMrs Bhanumati & Mr Ratilal Motiram KapadiaLondon –IndiaMrs Dipka & Mr Naresh Shantilal Kapadiawith Jiten & Pritesh London –Spain - London

Welcome:Miss Hanisha with Amit & Bhavik BharatKapadia Toronto –London –TorontoMrs Alka & Mr Harendra Dalsukh Nathoo withJamita and Pritesh Orlando - London –OrlandoRamesh Hargovind Fiji –USA –London –FijiMrs Sheela & Mr Hasmukh Sakarlal BaliaNew Zealand –London –Europe –New JerseyMr Kishor Hargovan Kapadia with AnitaVancouver, Canada –London - India

NOTE: Please inform the Editor or the Secretary of anyvisitors and guests you have from abroad so we canpublish them in the newsletter for the benefit of ourmembers.

BBoonn VVooyyaaggee&& WWeellccoommee

SKA Directory ChangesMrs Shardaben &

Mr Jayantilal Vanubhai MukhawalaWembley, Middx HA9 8EP

Mrs Pooja & Mr Vijay Jayantilal Mukhawalaand Milan & Ravi

Wembley, Middx HA9 8EP

Kirit & Leena Gokaldas RathodColindale, London NW9 7HD

Telephone CorrectionsAlka Devang Chauhan

Anil Natvarlal Narottam

THANK YOU Letter from a member

Falling 10,000 feet from the sky was an amazing andexhilarating experience which I will treasure for the restof my life. Best of all I was able to raise a wonderfulgrand total of £1000.00 for the Harlington Hospiceassociation, who help people with life limiting conditionsthrough providing nurses at home, a day care centre,lymphoedema clinic and counselling services.

To view pictures of the event or to find out furtherinformation about the charity please visitwww.harlingtonhospice.org Also for those who would liketo make a donation, but have not yet done so can makecheques payable to ‘The Harlington HospiceAssociation’and post to: C/o. Beena Parmar,Kenton , Harrow, HA3 9TR. Once again I would like tothank everyone who supported me to raise much neededfunds for such a worthy cause.

Kind Regards

Beena Parmar

I would like to take thisopportunity to say a ‘big thank you’ to all those who very kindly donated moneytowards my charityparachute jump which tookplace on Sunday 28th May2006, at the LondonParachute School. Also Iwould like to give a specialthanks to SKA for theregenerous £251.00donation, and to SKY fortheir kind £51.00contribution.

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Skanda Vale TemplesPilgrimage, South Wales

Pilgrimage represents a journey of devotion,sacrifice and a real desire to seek the link with theDivine. And so the journey to Skanda ValeTemples proved to be spiritually and emotionallyuplifting. The arrival was some what in stormyconditions which meant everyone was trulydrenched to the skin! This was compensated bythe visit to the Ranganatha Temple and theDarshan of Lord Vishnu whose murthi is set in thecentre of a wonderful man-made pond.

The warmth truly returned to every single pilgrimwho was lucky enough to be present for theafternoon Pooja and Aarthi in the SubramaniumTemple (aka Murugan Temple). The completeunselfish devotion shown by the Swamis is awe-inspiring and most humbling. The Pooja and Aarthiwere performed in the very true nature ofpracticing of Hinduism.

Immediately after the Pooja and Aarthi the Swamisand their dedicated devotees served everyoneMaha Prasad (hot lunch), which was delicious andreally tasty.

As the weather relented later in the afternoonpilgrims started to explore the temples groundsand eventually made their way to MahashaktiTemple where the abode of Divine Maha Kali Mais. Guru Sri Subramanium decided that as theweather conditions were still unsettled DivineMother Maha Kali Ma was to be brought down tothe Subramanium Temple for the evening Poojaand Aarthi.

In the evening at Maha Abhishekams Pooja andAarthi, it was a privilege to witness such trueprofound dedication, reverence and devotion inpractising the very essence of Hinduism. Theatmosphere was charged with heartfelt devotionand the moment was utterly magical and Divine innature!

On behalf of the Shree Kshatriya Association UKmay we thank the Swamis Council for theirgracious service rendered during our visit toSkanda Vale. We are truly grateful and indebtedfor the kindness shown, given and above allproviding us with the opportunity to gain Darshanof the Lord and Divine Mother Maha Kali Ma. Wealso thank Imperial Coaches and their drivers Queand William for fairing us safely to and fromSkanda Vale.

Finally thanks to all the pilgrims for coming on thisenlightening journey and being so co-operativeand making the pilgrimage such an enjoyable one!We hope that you will join us again in the nearfuture on another pilgrimage.

Jai Shree Krishna!

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On: Sunday 22nd October 2006. Time: 7pm–10pmAt: Compton School

Summers Lane, Finchley, London N12 0QGPlease come and enjoy this auspicious occasion with your family and friends.

There will be snacks on sale.

Will be held at: The Sports Hall(approach via Okehampton Road,

at the rear of the school. There is ample parking)

Queens Park Community SchoolAylestone Avenue, London NW6 7BQ

Please note there are two halls in this school.SKA have been allocated the The Sports Hall only.

*** For 6 days only ***September: Saturday 23rd , Sunday 24th ,

Friday 29th, Saturday 30th

October: 1st plus 6th for Sharad PoonamTime: 7.30–10.30pm

Please Note….1. Do not let children play outside the hall.2. When leaving the hall in the car, do notblow the car horn, do not rev the engine.3. Do not gather outside the hall in groups.4. Leave the hall quietly.5. Prasad. Those who wish to bring Prasadare requested to bring packed in food bagsand responsibly distributed.6. Please do not wear expensive gold andjewellery.7. Ladies are requested not to comeunaccompanied8. Strictly NO Chewing gum allowed inthe Hall.9. SKA Committee members will bedirecting parking. Please follow directions.10. Please do not obstruct parked cars.

* Please Note–Brent Council will be continuously monitoring the noise level on behalf of residents, soplease follow these guidelines, as they will effect future hiring of this hall.

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