Friends Sponsored walk 2021 - Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies

8.15am registration, 9.00am Start
Hindu Mandir, 34 St Barnabas Road, Leicester LE5 4BD

The annual event that participants can enjoy with friends, family and the community at large

Everyone is welcome and there are no age limits. Children under the age of Sixteen will need to be accompanied by an adult. The walk is at a gentle pace and suitable for most people.

The walk is a great way to explore some of the varied places of worship, mainly of Hinduism. It takes in the various community places of worship. At each place of worship, one is free to do Darshan of the deities and spend some time in interacting with the priests and support workers.

The planned route for the 10th anniversary walk is as follows:

Starting at Hindu Mandir, Sanatan Mandir, BAPS, Shirdi Sai/Ganesh Chaturti, durshan, Hanuman Temple, Durga Mata Temple Shri Swaminarayan Temple (I.S.S.O.), Ram Mandir, Murugun Temple.

This is a sponsored walk and we request all Yatris to raise funds for the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies to the best of their abilities. A minimum contribution of £25.00 is kindly requested from each participant. This can be made up of sponsorship from friends, work colleagues and family members or a personal contribution by the Yatri.

Registration is essential to comply with the Health and Safety requirements.

Registration:
leicesterfriends@ochs.org.uk or
0116 268 0306 or 07845 286057

Please note
All Yatris attending the sponsored walk are advised to be double vaccinated or do a lateral flow test the day before, mask wearing is advised and at the Yatris discretion.
Attendance is at own risk, no liabilities accepted. Please be extra careful crossing roads, wear non-slip footwear, appropriate clothing for the weather, and look out for traffic and other hazards.
Please do not race ahead of the walk leader as you could easily go off track and lose the group.
Photographs from the events may be used for social media promotion, and publicity.
You are responsible for ensuring you are correctly dressed for walking, that you are bringing any water and refreshments you require and that you feel fit and healthy enough to take part. We cannot foresee and prevent all hazards. By signing up you agree you are taking part at your own risk and agree to our terms and conditions.

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