As a young Hindu, my childhood was filled with stories of Lord Rama and Sita, the antics of the mischievous Krishna and learning about the deep-rooted devotion that Maa Parvati had towards Lord Shiva. Every story leading up to the Mahabharata was a true epic. I was excited by these incredible figures. They were the stories of all the murtis in my mandir at home after all!
Not just for me, but for millions of Hindus around the world, this was the foundation of our beliefs and way of life. There is no arguing that they have left an ever-lasting imprint. But what about the other beacons of the Hindu community that showed the way to improve society? What about the incredible stories of Meerabai, Swami Vivekananda, Padurang Shastri Athavale and others just like them? These personalities devoted their lives to society and NHSF (UK) is extremely proud to celebrate them.
Dharma Fest 2015 will see Hindu students from across the UK showcase the stories of these personalities through the performing arts and we present to you an evening of spectacular acts at the esteemed Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
All that remains is for you to take your seats and open your eyes to the wonderful world of the Heroes and Heroines that have graced our society after the Mahabharat era. There is no doubt that you will walk away with a new-found energy to find the hero within you!
