KSMY Seva Trust UK
Spreading Light Through Seva, Culture & Compassion
In the 1940’s,
A group of friends in Kampala, Uganda started a group (Mandal) with spiritual, religious, and humanitarian objectives aligned with the values of Sanatan Dharma.
With the blessings and patronage of Param Pujya Hirjibapa of Nakuru, Kenya they established ‘Kathiawad Satsang Mandal’.
Khatiawad being the region they hailed from in India. And ‘Satsang’ meaning the coming together of all things true and auspicious.As the patron Saint of many Mandal’s in East Africa, HirjiBapa also suggested Khatiawad Satsang Mandal appoint a deity as it’s spiritual guide and leader. Khatiawad Satsang Mandal agreed their leader would be the mother of the Universe, the divine form of Shakti, Maa Maha Kaali.
Their aim was simple – to bring the local Hindu community together, to take the Lord’s, and Maataji’s, name and share prashad (food) together. In doing so, they were able to support the local Hindu community as well as provide support for charitable causes in both East Africa and India.
In the early 1970’s, following the Indian exodus from East Africa, the children of these founding members continued this rich tradition in the UK. They called themselves Khatiawad Satsang Mandal Youths (KSMY).
By organising religious and spiritual events, like Navratri, Hanuman Chalisa and Maha Shivratri, they continued to promote Sanatan Dharm and bring the community together. As a result, the charitable selfless Sanatan seva (service for universal and eternal good) grew from strength to strength.
Projects and on-going commitments included Gau (Cow) seva, feeding and providing sustenance to the poor, child welfare and organising large-scale wedding ceremonies for those who could not afford to marry otherwise. They also supported several charities here in the UK.
In 2020, through the guidance of all our elders, prominently Shree Pravinbhai Vajsurbhai Nagla, and with the blessings of his Guru, Pujya Ram Bapa, KSMY became ‘KSMY Seva Trust UK’ – a registered UK charity.
The core of the organisation remains aligned with that set out by our founding members
Providing relief from poverty
and human suffering
Promoting Sanatan Dharm
Universal and Eternal faith, culture, and traditions
Supporting animal welfare
With the ongoing support of our beloved patrons, we are able to carry on with this Seva. Some of our key activities include providing food to the homeless in central London and in shelters and providing provisions to children living under the poverty line.
KSMY Seva Trust UK continues to spread the light of Sanatan Dharm through holding public events such as Navratri, Maha Shivratri and many more. We also continue to alleviate poverty and support animal welfare.
KSMY Seva Trust also actively promotes the arts and culture of India and Gujarat. KSMY Seva Trust is always open to innovative ideas and ventures to help meet its charitable objectives. If there is anything you would like to know more about, share, or help with, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
