An 800-year-old Hindu sculpture is on display alongside objects from Oxford's Hindu community.The statue of the Lord Ganesha forms the centrepiece to the 40 Years, 40 Objects exhibition at the Museum of Oxford.
The Ganesha statue, on loan from the British Museum, is sitting alongside statues donated by members of Oxford's Hindu community. It is currently touring seven museums, including Bournemouth, Bradford, Birmingham, London and County Durham.
Sadly Lord Ganesha will leave Oxford on the 12th January, so a special Vidai Pooja for Ganesha's safe onwards journey will take place on that day at The Oxford Town Hall from 5.00 pm until 7.30pm. The event has been organised by The Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project (www.oxfordhindutemple.org).
The special prayer will be attended by Heads of the Community and Many dignitaries and many special VIP guests. Everyone is welcome to attend the special exhibition.
The OHTCCP is a long running Project and will be launching their 5 year Community Centre Project Fund raising plan. With hope that they will be supported by the whole Hindu Community Worldwide in finally realising their dream of a place to belong for the Oxford's Hindu Community. The Community Centre project will be open to the whole Community regardless of ethnicity. A place where prayers, meeting and other social religious and community gatherings can be held.
For more details contact Jaya Patel at [email protected]. Web: www.oxfordhindutemple.org
