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Davina Gossai
Pranaam to All
34 1982-2007 SILVER JUBILEE
“Our Temple’s charm
attracts people from all
walks of life, adding to
its uniqueness”
My experience with Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan has
been one from birth and I have to say that I feel blessed
to have been born into such a remarkable organisation.
Over the years, I have witnessed a small seed blossomed
into a special and spectacular Hindu organisation,
especially when reflecting on its humble beginnings and
the incredible journey that it has undergone.
One of MLVB’s aims has been to enlighten young people
in the community and my memories include many
sacrifices undertaken in order to do so- from holding
Ramayana classes in Uncle Tacouri’ s living room to
renting numerous premises and endless amounts of
fundraising activities. However there has been lots of fun
and laughter along the way due to the loving community
spirit of the temple worshippers.
Our temple’s charm attracts people from all walks of life,
adding to its uniqueness. The community spirit is
indescribable in words, but looking at what MLVB has
achieved over the last 25 years demonstrates the hard
work and dedication of the MLVB family.
Having visited other temples in the UK, I feel that
nothing can compare, especially in terms of the roles
given to young people in the Hindu community. There is
always a place for youngsters to involve in various
activities. I am grateful for the opportunity given to me
to serve my religion and community as best as I can
through applying what I have learnt from attending
MLVB. Not only has MLVB helped me spiritually, but also
in my everyday life, for which I am forever thankful for. I
am proud to be able to say that I have grown up
alongside what is, in my opinion, a treasure within the
Hindu world today.
Dhenika Narain
“I feel that it is a privilege to be able to come
to this temple and I love being part if it”
I first started going to MLVB when I was about 6 years
old.
That was years ago, and the temple is still the same
lovely, peaceful place it has always been.
Over the years I have attended Hindi and Music lessons
on Sundays which have been very successful. I was
encouraged by elders to play the harmonium during
Sunday morning Satsang which increased my confidence
in playing it a lot.
I also attended the summer camps which were extreme
fun. During summer camp we did many activities such
as yoga, learning how to make Prasad, music. There
were many more days out for the temple such as trips to
Brighton and Neasden Temple.
I also joined the MLVB Youth Group a few years ago, I
helped to organise days out for the temple to Brighton
and other temples, which was fun.
I have learnt so much from coming to MLVB and been
given so many opportunities. I feel that it is a privilege
to be able to come to this temple and I love being part if
it.
Dr Richard Motie
“I have made many good friends for life
at the Mandir”
My first visit to Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan was in July
2004 and it immediately struck me as a very warm and
spiritual place.
I was made to feel very welcome and quickly felt like part
of the collective MLVB family. The Mandir is foremost a
place of worship but it also provides a centre for
teaching and education where the youths are encouraged
to participate and develop.