'Shravan Sanman' and 'Vadil Sanman' organised by Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar in association with Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Illford, on 19th March evoked a huge response from the community.
The event honoured caring sons, daughters, family members, others doing great sewa of their parents and relatives or total strangers, just like Shravan, a mythological character who appeared in Sanskrit epic Ramayana.
Shravan is the ultimate embodiment of care and devotion towards needy persons for Hindus.
Also, the function honoured octogenarians whose immense contribution to the society, especially for bringing up the younger generation with values, was acknowledged.
The event was a huge success, with several parents and children congregating the venue in Essex. Altogether, 56 octogenarians and 22 'Shravans' were felicitated on the occasion.
Besides presenting citation to the 'the modern-day Shravans' and the elderly, there was cultural programme for entertainment and delicious vegetarian delicacies in the end.
Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar have honoured more than 600 elderly citizens in the past by organising such functions – two at Harrow, one each at Croydon, Leicester, Preston and Manchester.
(Further details next week).
Please find herewith the link for photos of the event ‘Shravan Sanman' and 'Vadil Sanman'.
http://www.sharadraval.com/photos/sanman/
Picture courtesy: Mr Sharad Raval www.sharadraval.com
