Our Past Events
We are a social, non-political, community-driven organisation that brings together Indian Communities in and around Sutton Borough to celebrate our cultural identity and enable integration with local communities.
2024
Sutton Mitra Mandal - Diwali 2024
Sutton Mitra Mandal hosted flagship Diwali Celebration on 16th Nov 2024.
Event was attended by more than 425 community members celebrated with dance, singing and other cultural activities.
Light and Dark Festival
Sutton Mitra Mandal hosted the first-ever Light and Dark Festival delivered in partnership with Sutton Council on 20th Jan 2024
This unique festival is set to illuminate the community with diverse enriching experiences that celebrate the interplay of light and dark in various aspects of life. Our program includes captivating performances of Indian Classical Music and Classical Dance, offering a mesmerizing fusion of artistry and tradition, an opportunity to explore the world of Ayurveda, delve into the intricacies of Traditional Art, and appreciate the temple architecture, tranquillity of Yoga, and Meditation and intellectual stimulation of Vedic Mathematics, the festival promises to be an immersive journey into the rich tapestry of Indian culture.
Saarvajanik Ganeshotsav
Sutton Mitra Mandal hosted UK’s Biggest Saarvajanik Ganesh Festival in an open park in the UK. This historic event brought together approximately 9,000 people and showcased the power of community spirit.
What sets this festival apart is that it is entirely volunteer-driven. Our dedicated team of around 300 volunteers, organized into 15 teams, handled everything, from erecting a massive 5000 Sq ft marquee to cooking for 5500 guests, 24 x 7 security coverage, managing parking for 2000 cars, and providing 2000 liters of drinking water. We proved that when a community comes together, incredible things can happen.
2023
Saarvajanik Ganeshotsav
Sutton Mitra Mandal hosted the first-ever Saarvajanik Ganesh Festival in an open park in the UK. This historic event brought together approximately 5,000 people and showcased the power of community spirit.
What sets this festival apart is that it is entirely volunteer-driven. Our dedicated team of around 250 volunteers, organized into 15 teams, handled everything, from erecting a massive 3500 Sq ft marquee to cooking for 3500 guests, 24 x 7 security coverage, managing parking for 2000 cars, and providing 2000 liters of drinking water. We proved that when a community comes together, incredible things can happen.
2022
Saarvajanik Ganeshotsav
Sutton Mitra Mandal celebrated Saarvajanik Ganeshotsav in September 2022 attended by 1700 + plus devotees. Sutton Mitra Mandal – Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav 2022 – YouTube
Diwali
Sutton Mitra Mandal celebrated Diwali in November 2022 attended by 400 + plus community members. Sutton Mitra Mandal – Diwali 2022 – YouTube
2021
Saarvajanik Ganeshotsav
Sutton Mitra Mandal celebrated Saarvajanik Ganeshotsav attended by 1000 + plus devotees and Diwali attended by 350 attendees
2019
Diwali
This year has been the historic for us as we cross 450 attendees mark first time. Absolutely memorable for many volunteers like us.