BUCKS BAIDIK ASSOCIATION

High Wycombe

SRI SRI DURGA PUJA 2025
26th September and 28th September
Booker Memorial Hall
Limmer Lane, High Wycombe, HP12 4QR

Rooted in Vedic wisdom, celebrating British values, and embracing all cultures in unity.

Multi Cultural Beliefs

Our organistion actively promotes multifaith harmony and multiculturalism as a core part of its vision for community life in modern Britain. While rooted in Hindu Bengali traditions, the association embraces the diversity of the UK by welcoming people of all backgrounds to its events and celebrations. Through open invitations, cultural exchanges, and collaborations with other local faith and community groups, We foster mutual understanding, respect, and shared joy, thus contributing to a more inclusive and united society, reflecting the true spirit of multicultural Britain.

Preserving British Values

At the heart of our association is a strong commitment to promoting British values, including respect for diversity, individual liberty, democracy, and the rule of law. By encouraging active participation in community life, fostering mutual respect among different cultures and faiths, and creating inclusive spaces for dialogue and celebration, the association helps reinforce these shared values. Our events and initiatives not only celebrate Bengali heritage but also highlight our role as responsible and engaged members of British society, dedicated to building a cohesive, respectful, and vibrant multicultural nation.

Vedic Foundations

The foundation of our association is deeply rooted in Hindu Vedic principles, which emphasize values such as compassion, truth, respect, selfless service (seva), and the pursuit of knowledge. Guided by these timeless teachings, the association seeks to inspire moral and spiritual growth within the community while nurturing a sense of unity and purpose. Our activities reflect the Vedic ideals of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”— the world is one family. Through rituals, cultural education, and community service, we strive to live by these principles and pass them on to future generations.

A traditional Durga Puja ceremony with a devotee making offerings with flowers before a Durga idol.

Celebrating Culture

We are a vibrant Hindu Bengali community based in High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire, UK, united by our shared heritage and a deep commitment to celebrating our rich cultural traditions. Throughout the year, we come together to mark a variety of festivals with devotion, joy, and community spirit.

This year, we are proud to launch our headline event — the four-day annual Durga Puja in Autumn, a celebration of faith, art, and togetherness. Join us as we bring the spirit of Bengal to Buckinghamshire, honouring Maa Durga with rituals, music, dance, and delicious food. All are welcome to be part of this joyous occasion!