Hindu temple holds annual celebration

April 09, 2014: Hundreds of worshipers descended on a Hindu temple for an annual celebration event.

More than 200 people attended the International Siddhashram Shakti Centre in Palmerston Road, Wealdstone, for the celebration of Ram Navami.

The date is celebrated by Hindus around the world to mark the birth of the god Rama.

Celebrations included were traditional singing, dancing and prayers and offerings from worshippers.

The temple's spiritual leader Dr Rajeshji Parmar said: “It was really a fantastic event and it was great to see so many people here, especially on a week day.

“What I also enjoyed was seeing so many young people meeting and celebrating with the older generations.