Croydon Diwali Mela was organised on 22 October which attracted scores of shoppers and community groups to a visual treat. Organised by the Chairperson of Croydon Hindu Council Ms Mayura Patel, this was the second year of Diwali celebrations, the biggest in Croydon.
The event was opened by ex-Mayor Cllr. Manju Shahul Hameed, Founder of CHC Dr Jagdish Sharma and Shri Satya Minhas of Hindu Council UK. Shri Ganesh Prayer was followed by Sitar Recital.
It was packed with dances by Ragasudha Vinjamuri's Sur Bharti and Sanskruti dancers, Gujarati Women in UK, Kuntal's Dance Company and performers from Sanskriti Guru. There were also solos and instant fillers by other participants.
The highlight of the event was Dhol Beats played by Maharashtra Mandal of London, which also included playing Lezhims. The Bhangra dance has also attracted lot of public participation.
It was a very well attended successful event and there was a huge participation by the audience in singing and dancing.
Ms Mayura Patel delivered a vote of thanks. Mayura has been selflessly serving the Croydon Community and many boroughs of London from past 28 years through her events and dance activities.
