Bringing People Together

17 Years of Cultural Togetherness

It has been an ancient practice of the Indians to begin any auspicious work by offering prayers to Lord Ganesh. It is believed that his blessings help one to achieve prosperity and to live a harmonious life. Hounslow Ganeshotsav Mandal (HGM) was formed as a humble endeavor to bring together Lord Ganesh’s devotees living in London to celebrate his birth and be bestowed with a sense of belongingness to the rich Indian Heritage.

Every year, thousands of devotees from all over the UK and as far-flung as even Isle of Man and India, come together during this festival and fill the air with chants of “Ganapati Bappa Morayaa, Mangal Murti Morayaa!” The event has been surpassing new heights of fun and festivity with each year that passes. Of course, an event of such a glorious magnitude is never successful without the dedication and support of its team, devotees, supporters and the sponsors.

Hounslow Ganeshotsav
Mandal (HGM)

What started as a thought soon materialized as the friends organised their first Ganesh Utsav that year to celebrate the birth of their favourite deity: ‘Ganapati Bappa’. What was expected to be a small gathering, turned out to be a spiritual extravaganza, as hundreds of devotees participated in the festivities and paid their obeisance to Lord Ganesha over a period of two days. Ever since the scale of celebrations and HGM’s popularity has grown by leaps and bounds.