Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: Last Rite Services

Om Shanti.

The World is facing unprecedented times due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outrage inflicted upon humanity.

As a result of this it is expected that there will be an unusually high number of unwarranted deaths, including that of Hindus.

Services to perform the Last Rites will be stretched and families will be under severe strain to contain their grief as well as to give their beloved departed family members the sacred Last Rites required according to Hindu Dharma.

Under such difficult times, Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK (World Council of Hindus) is offering its Last Rite Services to those who wish to avail themselves, with all humility and dignity. Acknowledging there are diverse Hindu beliefs, VHP offers a Minimum Common scriptural text that satisfies Hindu Funeral Rites.

The VHP UK (Yorkshire) has published a booklet (please insert the link ) called Hindu Funeral Rites in Conjunction with the Bradford Metropolitan Council Community Enterprise Section to enable anyone who wishes to avail themselves of this publication.

The service offered by VHP UK is in keeping with the Selfless Service offered as one of the pillars of Hindu Dharma, SEWA. It is an honorary service performed with Humility and Dignity

OM Shanti Shanti Shantih.

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Diwali on Trafalgar Square (DOTS) is brought to you every year by The Mayor of London, with the Diwali in London Committee (DIL) as organising partner. The DIL Committee currently comprises of several organisations working together in harmony. Below is a brief overview of each member organisation of DIL and also weblinks to their websites. Note DIL is not responsible for the websites of its member organisations.

This year we are priviledged to have our VHP Ilford Branch heading the team organising the Diwali in London event at Trafalgar Square.

Find out more here: http://www.diwaliinlondon.com/about-dil/

” The President and Trustees of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK, (VHP UK) strongly condemn the cowardly attack, on the 22 March 2017, which killed and injured innocent people while targeting the very heart of our democracy in Westminster. The attack has shocked and saddened not just our community, but communities world-wide.

The prayers and thoughts of the all Hindu community are with those who have died or have been injured, their families and friends, our brave Police, Security and Emergency Services who put their lives on the front line to protect us and the NHS staff who are still heroically working to save those who have been attacked and injured.

Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of PC Keith Palmer, and all the other 3 victims who lost their lives in the incident yesterday.

We continue to keep them all in our thoughts and prayers.
We fully support all the services, the PM Hon T May and the Government in fighting terrorism. ”

Warm regards

Vinaya Sharma

Honarary Secretary, VHP UK

H E Sylvie Bermann

Ambassador of France to the UK

London

18 November, 2015

Your Excellency,

On behalf of our organisation – Vishwa Hindu Parishad (UK) / the World Council of Hindus, I wish to offer our condolences to the people of France at the massive carnage your country suffered a few days ago in Paris.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families that have been bereaved, as well as with the families of those who have suffered injuries in this barbaric attack last Friday. 

We denounce unreservedly and unequivocally all acts of violence, and in particular of terrorism. In saying this and in offering our moral support to your people in their desire to uphold the values of democracy, secularism and freedom of expression, I know that I speak for all who belong to the Hindu faith.

Hoping for return of peaceful conditions,

Sincerely yours,

Dr Girdari Bhan

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (UK)

(Charity registered in the UK)