SOAS Hindu Society

We are proud to announce that SOAS Hindu Society has partnered with The Trinity, a show by Dr. Priya Virmani.

Join us on a transformative journey into self-discovery as we unravel the essence of the Trinity: Brahma, Vishnu, & Maheshwara, in an unprecedented portrayal of our ancient Indian wisdom applied to modern times.

Prepare to be captivated by the enthralling storytelling of the eminent orator, Dr. Priya Virmani. Witness the Grace and artistry of Odissi dance accompanied by the mesmerising rhythms of tabla and the soul stirring melodies of the flute.

📆Wednesday 19th June 2024
🕰️6:30pm - 8:00pm

📍The Bhavan,
4A Castletown Road, London, W14 9HE

Hope to see you all soon 🙏🏾

Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Kashmir are just some of the regions where Hindus are still being actively persecuted against. Despite being a significant humanitarian crisis, the global, and even the Hindu community often turns a blind eye to these struggles.

Kiran ji Chukkapalli gives an engaging talk on this topic, titled:

“Embracing Hindu Identity Amidst Persecution: Shedding Light on the Silent Refugee Crisis and the Urgency of Owning Our Identity”

Kiran ji is an international speaker, and founder of ‘Think Peace’: a not-for-profit organisation working to uphold human rights for marginalised communities, and improve living conditions in refugee camps.

By uniting and embracing our Hindu identity with pride, we can pave the way for a prosperous future for Hindus worldwide.

🗓️ Thursday 2nd May 2024

🕰️ 5:30-7:30 PM

📍 Dharmic Prayer Space
1st Floor New Hunt’s House
Guy’s Campus, King’s College London

📎 Link to register in bio

We are so excited to invite you to our Improvisation Workshop for Hindustani & Carnatic Musicians with the incredible Priyamvadaa R. 🎶

Priyamvadaa Ji is a Carnatic music teacher and performer from Chennai, India. Since the age of 10 she has been under the training of Akkarai Sri Swaminathan and violin maestro A.
Kanyakumari. 💫

4 interactive workshops - encompassing a range of improvisational techniques in two different ragas.
For both instrumentalist & vocalists 🎼

📆 Monday 22nd April 2024
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Thursday 25th April 2024
Friday 26th April 2024

🕰️ 6:00pm - 9:00pm

📍 Main Building - Room R201
SOAS University, 10 Thornhaugh
Street, London, WC1H OXG

Swipe to see what we will be learning 💫
Sign up using the link in bio! Limited places!
Chai & Snacks will provided ☕️

Can’t wait to see you soon! 🙏🏾

Applications are now OPEN to join our committee next year - link in bio to apply 🙏🏾

‼️Deadline for submissions is Friday 29th March at 23:59 ‼️
- according to the SU guidance, this process will then be followed by elections over on our WhatsApp GC, so make sure you’re part of that to ensure you don’t miss out on voting!

https://forms.gle/hz7QxYN4pMsEAhWm8

DM us on WhatsApp/Insta if you have any questions 💓

We’re back this tuesday for Aarti, pizza and discussion! Sign up using the link in bio and be sure to come along if you’re in 1st or 2nd year and are interested in running a society (ps - it’s great for your CV 👀) 

See you all there! 🎉

Open to ALL regardless of whether you were able to make it to the workshop on 30/01

Location: SOAS University of London
Date: Tuesday 12th March
Time: 6.30-7.30pm
Entry: free!! Link in bio to register

We’re really excited to announce a free follow up-session with Sripriyaji, delving a lot deeper into the topics discussed at the initial workshop!

Here, you’ll have the chance to explore more about the ways in which you can build strong relationships, cultivate your existing ones and set you up for success in future relationships!

Tired of Assignments, let's play some games. 🎲🎲

Join us for this amazing games night tomorrow!!
Would love to see you all there 🎉🎉🎉

Date/Time: 20th February @ 6pm to 8pm
Location: Paul Webley Building, S209

Just sign up using the link in the Bio!!! 🔗

Remember to bring some friends along!! 👬👭

Namaste! We hope you’re all having a relaxing reading week, and that assignments aren’t making your lives too stressful! We’ll have dedicated posts coming out soon, but save these dates in your diaries now, you don’t want to miss these 🎉

We’ve got some INCREDIBLE events lined up over the next few weeks to tide you all over till the end of term, with some really exciting collaborations and guests coming through 🤩

dm us on instagram or get in touch with one of the committee members on whatsapp if these seems like something you’d be interested in!! it’s a great opportunity to get involved in some sports :))

HSoc BOWLING SOCIAL 🎳✨

We’d love for you to join us at Queens bowling this Tuesday!
Use the link below (also in our bio) to sign up and pay via bank transfer - message anyone on committee if you’re having trouble with payments :)

https://forms.gle/bCR8u95h6eKfCGLN6

Address: Queens - Skate,Dine and Bowl
17 Queensway, London W2 4QP
(Closest station is Queensway - central line)

See you all there! ❤️

Welcome back for term 2! ❄️
We hope you’ve had a lovely break - here’s some dates for your diaries - we’ve got lots planned this term and here’s January’s event calender! 💓

We’d love for you to join us for an insightful, interactive session, *REALationships,* led by Bramhacharini Shripriya Chaitanya, resident teacher at Chinmaya Mission UK.

The CHYK UK family is really excited to welcome you all to explore the essence of relationships and how to build successful and meaningful relationships! 🥰

More details can be found on the link below/in our bio

🗓️ Tuesday 30th January 2024
⏰ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
📍The Jean Hanson room, Henrietta Raphael Building, Guys campus, Kings College London
✅ Register: bit.ly/relationships-workshop
📧: Contact: [email protected]

Please note: this is a *FREE* event, however pre-registration is mandatory 🙏🏾

we’re so excited to be hosting a bollywood movie night next monday! keep an eye out for polls regarding what movie and information for what room it will be in! use the form below (also in our linktree) to sign up :)

Hope to see all of you there! 💗 https://forms.gle/DRo7kTfdskTS8VMs9

back to weekly aartis! see you guys next tuesday for aarti and games night 💗

all of our upcoming events for the rest of the term! forms will be coming out for the bollywood movie night and charring cross soup kitchen seva soon, make sure to sign up!! 💗

🪔 Shubh Diwali to all! 🪔
🧡 Jai Siya Ram 🧡

May Sri Ram continue to guide us towards the light, and be the perfect example of the ideal human being: selfless, honourable and the champion of righteous living 👣

May Lord Ganesh continue to shower us with blessings as our new year begins. May he help us to break down the trickiest of obstacles as we come to the end of this term of uni - with assignments creeping up on us, the season getting colder and the days getting shorter, we all need his guidance as much as possible!

May Maa Lakshmi bless us with wealth, prosperity and success, and Maa Saraswati bless us with the knowledge we need to be the best versions of ourselves 📚🪔
👩🏽‍🎨: (VP + Treasurer)
✍️: (Co-Pres)

🙏🏾 Shubh Dhanteras/Dhandhtroshti to all 🙏🏾
Swipe to find out how we’re celebrating today - Diwali’s coming soon! 🥰

🎨: (VP & Treasurer)

Happy Diwali from your Hindu Soc & SU 🎇

Join us to celebrate the festival of light through a candle decorating session 🪔

Taking place on the 13th November, from 4pm onwards in the JCR.

We can't wait to celebrate with you 🪔🕯️

Tickets available via the SU website

Link in bio! 🎉

Jai Mata Di! Day 7 of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Kaalratri 🙏🏾
🌕💀🌹💫⚡️📿

Happy Navratri - Day 6 Maa Katyayani 🙏🏾

Jai Mata Di!
Day 5 - Maa Skandmata 🪷💫

Happy Navratri! - On Day 4 we invoke the blessings of Maa Khushmanda - the Creator of the Universe
🌍☀️💐📿

It is said that with a single flash of her divine smile, Bhramaji brought the universe into existence.

Jai Mata Di 🙏🏾

Navratri Day 3 - Maa Chandraghanta
🪷🕊️📿🌕
We hope you’re all enjoying these posts, and that you’re finding these interesting, we certainly are!

Maa Chandraghanta is said to symbolise peace, and love, and like all incarnations of Ambe Maa, she symbolises the victory of Good over Evil 🧡

Jai Mata Di! 🕉️

Day 2 - Maa Bramicharini
🙏🏾📚🕉️🕊️

Shubh Navratri! 🕉️

May our prayers throughout these 9 days and Nights help us to find the answers we search for 🙏🏾

The first Avatar of Durga Maa is Maa Shailaputri (The Daughter of the Mountains) 🏔️
Throughout this period, we will be reflecting on all 9 Avtaars of Durga Maa, so please stay tuned over the next couple of weeks!
💡and 🎨 - (co- pres)

Gannpati Bappa Moraya!

We are SO excited to share this very special event with you all - and that we’re welcoming Bappa to SOAS!

Thank you to for helping us plan this very special celebration 🙏🏾

This event is open to all, with darshan open throughout the day. Arti will commence at 11AM and 5.30PM.

We’ll be posting the exact room location in a few days before so keep an eye out for announcements on our stories!

Darshan is open to all, regardless of if you’re part of our little SOAS parivaar 🫶🏽

May Bappa shower us all with his blessings as we begin this new academic year 🙏🏾✨

Wishing everyone a Shubh Krishna Janmashtmi 🙏🏾

Let’s use this time to reflect with Shri Krishna and revitalise the most important connection that we have. Let our minds be immersed in Krishna, Krishna, and only Krishna 🪷

With pyaar, SOAS Hindu Soc 💗

Happy Bol Choth from all of us at SOAS Hindu Soc 🙏🏾

Thanks to our VP and Treasurer Shreya for such an informative post!

Comment down below and let us know which Hindu celebrations we should explore next!

SOAS Hindu Soc wishes you all a very happy Raksha Bandhan!

Who’s given or received the craziest rakhi? 🤪