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Śubha Hindu Nava Varṣa Hindus celebrate the beginning of their year on Caitra Śukla Pratipadā, the first day of the Caitra month in the Hindu lunisolar calendar. The day marks the arrival of spring and the harvest of Rabi crops. It is celebrated across the country as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra, Goa, and Konkan; Ugādi in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka; Navareh in Jammu & Kashmir; and Cheti Chand in the Sindhi region. Why is this day so important for Hindus? On this day: - When the entire world was submerged in water, Sumeru Mountain emerged. - 1,97,29,49,125 years ago, Brahmā ji established the world order. After extensive calculations, the great Rishi selected this day for the Hindu New Year. - Yuga changes occurred; Kaliyuga began 5126 years ago. - Bhagwān Śri Rāma was coronated. - The Navrātri festival begins. - The Vikram calendar started 2081 years ago after King Vikramaditya defeated the Sakas. #Ugadi2026 #GudiPadwa2026 #chetichand2026 #navaratri

India, the World and the Diaspora: In Conversation with Palki Sharma Upadhyay 🌟 THIS WEEKEND ONLY: EARLY BIRD CONTRIBUTION OF £5 (£10 after the weekend). 🌟 INSIGHT UK is proud to host Palki Sharma Upadhyay (Journalist & Global Affairs Commentator), where you will have a rare opportunity to be part of an engaging conversation about India, the World and the diaspora. 🗓️ Saturday, 28 March 2026 ⏰ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (Doors open at 10:00 am) 📍The Bhavan, London Early Bird Contribution: £5 per person until Monday 16th, £10 thereafter. Refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase at the Bhavan canteen. 🚨 Limited seats – registration required. ➡️ Register here: events.insightuk.org/india-the-worl… All registrations will be confirmed. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask a guest to leave the event if necessary.

🚨 Thugs from Central Mosque attacked the annual Holi celebration in Harrow - attempting to assault over 1,000 peaceful worshippers! MP Bob Blackman raised this in Parliament. 20 attackers, ONE arrest? The Met Police has serious questions to answer. Justice now! @BobBlackman @metpoliceuk #HoliAttack #Harrow #BritishHindus

The Hindu community deserves transparency, honesty and protection. Hindus celebrating their festival should never feel unsafe in Britain. We call on the Metropolitan Police Service to clarify what really happened in Harrow and address the clear contradiction between the official statement and eyewitness testimony.

Community Alert We are aware of continued targeted attacks on Hindu/Indian businesses in Harrow and Wembley over the last couple of weeks by a particular group of youths, from a particular community, following Iftar (breaking of the fast) and evening prayers. To the victims, please ensure you gather evidence, cctv, videos, photos and store them securely. Please also send INSIGHT UK all evidence, videos, photos etc. via social media or info@insightuk.org. We urge the @metpolice_uk to provide the security the Hindu community deserves and ensure the perpetrators are dealt the full force of the law. We hope the Met does not whitewash the incidents as minor non religious related crimes and record these crimes as anti-Hindu hate crimes. @MayorOfLDN @BobBlackman @BarryGardiner @gareththomasMP

Hindus celebrating Holi attacked in Harrow | Official statement from West Harrow Met Engage contradicts statement from organisers, victims and eyewitness accounts Serious questions must be asked about the Holi incident in Harrow. Hundreds of Hindus gathered peacefully to celebrate Holi at the Harrow Civic Centre carpark. But towards the end of the evening, eyewitnesses say the celebration was disrupted. According to the organisers’ statement: •⁠ ⁠Around 8:35pm three youths arrived and began disturbing the sound system •⁠ ⁠They were identified as a Muslim group •⁠ ⁠About 10 minutes later a larger group of 15–16 youths arrived from the direction of the nearby mosque •⁠ ⁠Glass bottles, sticks and other objects were used to attack the Hindu devotees •⁠ ⁠Devotees celebrating Holi were intimidated and frightened However, the statement published by the Harrow Policing Lead on the West Harrow Met Engage page paints a very different picture. It says a: “14-year-old boy [was arrested] on suspicion of affray and a racially aggravated hate crime offence as he was heard making racial slurs towards the black community.” It also states that there are “concerns that Hindu phobic language was used. I have been in regular contact with the investigation team, who inform me that this is not the case and that this incident was not targeted at Hindu or Islamic communities.” These two accounts do not match. Eyewitnesses who attended the event say the disturbance and intimidation came from a group arriving from the direction of the mosque. Serious questions must be asked; 1.⁠ ⁠Why does the official statement contradict eyewitness accounts? 2.⁠ ⁠Why is the attack on a Hindu religious celebration not being clearly acknowledged? 3.⁠ ⁠There were 15-16 attackers and only 1 arrest. Is the Met investigating and looking to bring the rest of the perpetrators to justice? The Hindu community deserves transparency, honesty and protection. Hindus celebrating their festival should never feel unsafe in Britain. We call on the @metpoliceuk Service to clarify what really happened in Harrow and address the clear contradiction between the official statement and eyewitness testimony. #Harrow #Holi #BritishHindus #ReligiousFreedom #Justice

Official statement from Harrow Policing Lead (West Harrow)

Official statement from the organisers and victims (1/2)

Princess of Wales makes surprise visit to Leicester to celebrate Holi Princess Kate made an unannounced visit to Leicester, travelling over 300 miles from where Prince William was carrying out engagements in Cornwall. The Princess of Wales spent the day celebrating the city’s diverse culture and strong sense of community, engaging closely with local residents. She took part in activities that highlighted Leicester’s heritage, met community leaders, and interacted warmly with children and young people involved in local initiatives. This spontaneous visit shows the appreciation of royals for Hindu tradition and the value that British Hindus that have enriched Britain. We hope Princess Kate enjoyed the food and celebrations! 👑 #Leicester #Holi #Hinduheritage

Update 1. Further reports from those who attended reported that the Police arrived within 15-20 mins 2. A 14-year-old boy was arrested at the scene, while the other perpetrators reportedly ran away as they heard sirens

‼️Attack on British Hindus ‼️ Attack during celebration of Holi festival - 'a festival of Harmony.' Hindus in the UK deserve the same safety, dignity and protection as everyone else.

High Court temporarily blocks sale of Peterborough Mandir High Court judge Mr Justice Fordham has ordered a temporary injunction against the sale. The court will now decide what happens next, once the temple group and council have set out their cases in writing.

YOU DECIDE. Who are “Hindus” for Human RIghts really? Who do they really advocate for? Are they really a voice for Hindus?

🧵The organisation Hindus for Human Rights (HfHR), led by Rajiv Sinha, regularly campaigns on a range of political causes and platforms alongside groups such as the UK Indian Muslim Council and Muslim Engagement and Development. Why does HfHR strongly advocate for issues unrelated to Hindu communities, while actual Hindu concerns receive no attention? Where is the same visibility and activism when it comes to: • persecution of Hindus in Pakistan and Bangladesh • discrimination and misinformation affecting Hindus in the UK, such as the Leicester violence against Hindus • safeguarding concerns raised by Hindu and Sikh communities, such as grooming and force relogious conversion • challenges faced by Hindu temples, students, and families in the UK What kind of Hindu advocacy group advocates for anti-Hindu causes? #HinduVoices #HumanRights #UKHindus #BritishHindus

Why Britain should be worried about the rise of sectarian politics in the UK The Green Party’s Hannah Spencer won the Gorton and Denton by-election held on 26 February 2026, marking the party’s first parliamentary by-election victory with a majority of about 4,400 votes over Reform UK, while Labour trailed into third place, a major upset in what had been a safe Labour seat. Read more: insightuk.org/why-britain-sh…

UK & India Unite Against Khalistani Extremism! 🇮🇳🇬🇧 In a bold move during recent high-level talks, the UK and India have joined forces to crack down on Khalistani separatists threatening peace & security. No more safe havens for radicals, strong message sent! This alliance strengthens bilateral ties and safeguards communities on both sides. #khalistanextremism #India