Hindu community joined locals in a fantastic procession of peace in the Lake District -Bowness on Windermere Cumbria August Bank
Members of the Hindu community joined locals in a fantastic procession of peace in the Lake District. Everything has been amazing from the colour and music to the unmistakable spirituality of the day Onlooker The spectacle embodied his lifetime message of peace, harmony amongst cultures and the support of human endeavour to achieve one’s highest aspirations in life through the strength of community unity. Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa held His final congregation in Windermere, Cumbria in 1979, atop of what has since been affectionately coined ‘Swamibapa Hill’. His followers recreated that very day in every sense. The rain falling over the tranquil Lakes did little to dampen Indian spirits, as a magnificent procession of peace, marched through the town of Bowness. Scottish Pipe Bands, a sea of sequined sarees and Indian dhol drums completed the parade. East not only met West, but truly embraced it as the parade wound its way towards the pier filling the air with the fused sounds of swirling Scottish Pipes and traditional Indian Dhol Drum beats,
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Location: Bowness on Windermere & Bowness Bay Pier Head Cumbria Lake District England United Kingdom GB UK
Photo credit: © Gordon Shoosmith / Alamy / Afripics
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