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Hindus in Tunbridge Wells celebrate Lord Ganesha's birthday

The Hindu festival of Ganesh Utsav has been celebrated in Tunbridge Wells - it is believed for the first time.

The 10-day festival celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesha on earth is widely observed across India, and last weekend Saloni Shukla and her husband Ash hosted a festival in the garden of their home in Yew Tree Road.

The festival of Ganesh Utsav in Tunbridge Wells. Saloni Shuklar is third from the left, and her husband is behind and to the left in blue
The festival of Ganesh Utsav in Tunbridge Wells. Saloni Shuklar is third from the left, and her husband is behind and to the left in blue

Mrs Shukla said: "Around 150 people came over the weekend and worshipped at an idol of Lord Ganesha which was handmade by a local resident.

"It was an opportunity for everyone to dress in colourful traditional Indian outfits, saris and kurtas.

"The festival usually lasts for 10 days - and some people are still calling around in the evenings."

If you would like to visit before the end of the festival on Sunday, you can email Mrs Shukla on shukla_saloni@yahoo.co.uk

Colourful gowns were the order of the day
Colourful gowns were the order of the day

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