Published on November 7, 2018
A first-of-its-kind Kali Puja in the south London suburb of Croydon today set a new tradition as part of the city’s annual Diwali festivities.
Organised by the non-profit organisation Croydon Bengali Connection (CBC), the event is expected to attract hundreds of members of the Indian diaspora as well as local politicians.
The event, to be attended by Labour MP for Croydon Central Sarah Jones and Mayor of Croydon Council Bernadette Khan, will be marked by prayers and lighting of lamps, culminating in an authentic Indian meal.
The Kali Puja has also received the royal seal of approval, with Queen Elizabeth II writing in with her warm good wishes for a most successful event.