Free

2 Sep 2025

Hindu Sangh Culture Event

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (UK)

Find out about Hindu and Gujarati traditions at The Beacon

Event Details
Date 2 Sep 2025
Times 9:30am-1pm
Location The Beacon – Lister Park
Ages All ages
Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult
Access
  • Wheelchair user access

Learn about Hindu and Gujarati culture and traditions including traditional prayer, dance and yoga. Lunch and light refreshments are also provided.

  • 9-9:30am: Welcome with tea, coffee and biscuits
  • 9:30-10am: Hindu prayers ceremony. People are welcome to participate or observe. Prayers will be explained and translated into English.
  • 10-11am: Gujarati dandiya Raas/Garba dance – traditional dance involving sticks and clapping, performed in colourful clothing. Open to all who would like to join, and the cultural significance will be explained.
  • 11-11:50am: Seated yoga session on chairs. This session will be delivered by a qualified teacher and is open to all.
  • 12-1pm: Lunch

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From 28 August – 28 September, The Beacon will be at Lister Park.

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Lister Park
North Park Road,
Bradford,
BD9 4NS

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