Swami's Birthday Celebration on Friday 23 November at Ram Mandir, Leicester

This year's 87th National Birthday celebration was held at Ram Mandir, Hildyard Road, on Friday 23 November, from 7:30 to 9:30. We were joined by our guest speakers Dr Samuel Sandweiss, and his wife Sandra.

Program included multi-faith prayers, devotional singing, an item by children from Sai Spiritual Education (SSE), and esteemed guest speaker Dr Samuel Sandweiss. And of course, a birthday cake for Swami! All expertly compered by Sanjay.

And this day was special for our guest Sandra, as it was her birthday as well, and we all sang Happy Birthday to her!

                                          

7.30 - Multi-faith prayers, Narayana Suktam and Bhajans 7.55 - Introduction by Compere: Sanjaybhai 8.00 - Songs by SSE children: Wonder of God's Creation 8.10 - Drama by SSE Children: Quest for Contentment 8.30 - Guest Speaker: Dr Samuel Sandweiss 9.00 - Instrumental by the Youth: A Journey Within 9.20 - Video of Swami singing a Bhajan 9.25 - Finale Dance by SSE Children, Birthday Song and Cake 9.30 - Aarti and Conclusion

Here are some photos from the day:
                                         

Welcoming altar in the corridor........
Beautifully decorated altar in the hall........	Devotees singing bhajans....
	Swami's Jhoola
Sanjaybhai introducing our guests .....
Our Special Guests Dr Samuel Sandweiss & his wife Sandra....
Sanjaybhai introducing SSE Children guests .....	........and SSE Children had their very own compere! A wonderful effort by the children..........
SSE Children..........
Beautifully decorated Birthday Cakes for Swami..........
SSE Children singing 'Happy Birthday' to Swami......
Aarthi.........
Prashadam...........