Posts Tagged ‘Hindu’

Location Exmouth but we can also offer trips from towns in Lyme Bay and Torbay depending on tides and requirements Area of operation Scatterings from Lyme Bay and Torbay and the Exe Estuary Type of boat They have three boats – Pride of Exmouth is EU Class C sea going and takes up to 200 [...]

    The ashes of late Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, cremated late last month are to be scattered in a number of symbolically religious rivers across India. Mr Thackeray ‘s wishes were that his cremation ashes would be immersed in holy rivers at Harihareshwar, Nashik, Haridwar, Kashi, Kanyakumari and other places across the country. [...]

Here we have first case I that I have read about, where someone’s ashes have been seized. Mrs M Nagamah passed away on the 14 August and “According to her family, she lived her life as a Hindu and died a Hindu. They were preparing to give her a Hindu funeral,” said Hindu Rights Action [...]

Hindus and Sikhs scattering their ashes on the river of Britain is not a new phenomena, the practicalities for many of taking a loved ones ashes back to the Ganges can prove too great. So many have adopted local rivers where the ashes can be scattered on the flowing water. The more popular spots tend [...]

Location Lambeth Pier, Albert Embankment Area of operation Central London area from Chelsea to the west, on the east, Southwark, the City of London and as far down as the Tower of London, you can travel further by prior arrangement at an additional charge. Type of boat Passenger Vessel and Passenger Launch Duration of trip [...]

Location Windsor Promenade, Windsor, Berkshire Area of operation River Thames at Windsor Type of boat Passenger Vessel Duration of trip 1 hour Capacity of boat 2 to 50 guests Refreshments Fully stocked bar serving hot & cold drinks Suitable urns Water Urns Additional information This service includes a private vessel to take you and your [...]

Location Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire Area of operation The ashes can be scattered on a peaceful part of the River Soar near Leicester. Type of Boat River Boat. Duration of trip Approximately 45 minutes Capacity of boat 12 Refreshments Available by request Cost £100 Additional info The boat company is very experienced at handling all [...]

Location Based in Upton-upon-Severn. Area of Operation Between Worcester and Tewkesbury. Type of Boat 46 feet long class V passenger boat. Duration of Trip An hour although this can be extended. Capacity of boat Up to 40. Refreshments Tea & coffee are charged at £1.00 per cup (china cup & saucer) and they have a [...]

Location Kingston upon Thames – London / Surrey Area of operation Kingston upon Thames and Richmond Type of boat Various types of passenger boats Duration of trip 45 minutes Capacity of boat 1 – 40 Additional info All religions catered for – Christian, Hindu, Sikh and Non-denominational. Suitable urn Water Urns Cost Mon – Fri [...]

  Location The small fishing port of Mudeford Quay, Christchurch, Dorset Area of operation Christchurch and Poole Bays with views of the Isle of Wight, the Needles Lighthouse and Swanage. They can also provide this service in Christchurch Harbour which is in the lower reaches of the Avon and Stour, usually in sight of Christchurch [...]

Strange how these things work, my last but one post concerned the fact Hindus living in the UK had adopted local river and as there was a lot of Hindu is the London area they opted for the Thames as a sort new Ganges, then scanning the news I spotted post from the States on [...]

Location Brixham, Devon Area of operation River Dart, Dartmouth, Brixham, Torquay, Paignton, Totnes Type of boat 11 Boats to choose from varying in size from 12 to 175 passengers Duration of trip As per request Capacity of boat 12 – 175 passengers Refreshments Fully licensed bars on-board, catering also available Suitable urn Water Urns Cost [...]

Location Gravesend Kent. Area of operation Lower Thames Estuary around Gravesend. Not London or the Upper Thames Type of Boat Passenger Boat. Duration of trip One hour Capacity of boat Pocahontas can carry 200, the Duchess 100 Refreshments Available by request Additional info The boat company is very experienced at handling all ceremonies and has [...]

  Location Caversham, Reading Area of operation Anywhere between Henley and Wallingford but there is a travelling fee. Type of boat See pictures ‘Melwood’ is a 31ft Mitchell, ‘Princess Marina’ is Class V passenger vessel,  ‘Devon Belle’ is a Class V passenger vessel – a Dunkirk little ship. Duration of trip One hour hire or [...]

Location Gosport near Portsmouth Area of operation The Solent and further afield if desired Type of boat Sail boat, Beneteau Oceanis 36 cc Duration of trip 2 – 4 hours Capacity of boat 7 Refreshments Tea and coffee is included in the price. They can provide food and drink at additional cost or you can [...]

Location Eastbourne, East Sussex Area of operation Eastbourne to Newhaven including the white cliffs of Beachy Head Type of boat Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat (R.H.I.B.) Duration of trip 1 hour Capacity of boat 12 passengers Refreshments No Additional info They offer  a valedictions service performed using biodegradable urns, with uniformed staff. All religions welcome; Christian, Hindu, [...]

  Location Central Oxford Area of operation Oxford and surrounding area into Oxfordshire – river Thames Type of boat Various boats from 12 – 50 seats Duration of trip Depends on your wishes Capacity of boat 12- 50 Refreshments Available at extra cost Additional info All religions catered for; Christian, Hindu, Sikh and Non-denominational. The [...]

Location Ocean Village, Southampton Area of operation Southampton Water Type of boat Passenger Boat, see picture, capable of carrying 150 comfortably. Heated saloon, and large sun decks. Bar, snack and drink facilities available.  Duration of trip Just over one hour, depending on location. Capacity of boat 6 -150 for boat pictured.  Refreshments Available to purchase [...]

Location Strathclyde Glasgow, River Clyde Area of operation The River Clyde you could go the sound of  Bute, Glencallum Bay, Garroch Head or Loch Fyne Type of Boat Rib. Duration of trip Depends on what you want to do Capacity of boat Licensed to carry 12 passengers Refreshments NA Additional info All religions catered for [...]

Any population who migrates to a different country, to a certain extent, will have to assimilate their customs and traditions into the adopted country, Hindus and  Hinduism is no different. According to the UK census of 2001 there are just over half a million Hindus in the UK although some estimates go much higher. The [...]