Volume 39 . Prajapati Sandesh 2014 . www . prajapati . org . uk |
Jai Shree Krishna to all Prajapati members .
The last 12 months have been a challenging time for the Samaj with a decline in participation in core activities . However , the Samaj has celebrated all major religious festivals including Navratri , Diwali and New Year , where we have had a great member turnout . Core activities
Our main activity on a day to day basis is to run our Mandir . Our thanks go to the Mandir committee who perform daily Puja , Arti and Nityaniyam in the morning and evening . Our Mahila have continued to play a huge role in the Samaj throughout the year and have taken responsibility for catering at major events and continuing to bring thal on a daily basis .
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During Shravan month , we held two samuh kathas , a bhajan bhojan program and the Samaj celebrated its 31st Pran Pratista Mohotsav with the Dhaja Ropan ceremony and Ram Yagna . |
The Mahila have continued their gatherings on a regular basis covering various health topics . We have had health professional speakers , Zumba and Yoga sessions and cooking demonstrations . Exercise classes that run on a voluntary basis are in their 13th year and still have a good turnout .
The youth continue to participate in the sports activities . Bradford held its annual sports day on 7th and 8th June 2014 . They also took part in HQ sports day . The Mahila continued their tradition of supporting the Anand Bazzar with their deliciously prepared food raising £ 240 towards the Mahila fund .
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Charity Work
Our members have been continuing charitable activities throughout the year . Our chosen charities for 2013 / 2014 , are Kirkwood Hospice and The Yorkshire Air Ambulance .
The Hospice provides specialist care , free of charge , to adults in Kirklees with advanced , progressive illnesses .
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The Yorkshire Air Ambulance is an independent charity providing a lifesaving rapid response emergency service to 5 million people across Yorkshire .
Fundraising began with a raffle during Navratri raising £ 709.95 with the raffle draw being held during the Dashera Havan . Further fund raising was performed when Narendrabhai V Mistry and Sunil Mistry ran the Leeds Abbey Dash on 17th November 2013 , braving 12,000 people and 10km distance to raise £ 560 .
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our members who have given seva to the Samaj over the past year . These people have contributed by volunteering their time , services , and taking part in all religious and social activities throughout the year and nothing would be possible without their support .
SPA Bradford Trustees / committee members wish everyone a Happy Diwali and a prosperous New Year .
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