🙏 Pillayar Nonbu 2025 – Event Report

📅 Date: 03 January 2026
📍 Venue: Calf Heath Village Hall, Wolverhampton
📸 Event Photos: Click here to view the full photo album

The NaSa UK community gathered on January 3, 2026, to celebrate Pillayar Nonbu 2025 at Calf Heath Village Hall, Wolverhampton. With around 150 attendees, the celebration was spiritually uplifting, culturally meaningful, and beautifully organised — truly reflecting the unity of our community.

🤝 Warm Welcome & Community Gathering

Guests arrived to a warm welcome, accompanied by tea, coffee, biscuits, pastries, and samosas, which created a friendly and lively atmosphere.
A dedicated children’s corner in a separate annexe provided toys and colouring materials, ensuring the younger members remained happily engaged throughout the event.

📊 AGM: President’s Speech, Annual Reports & New Office Bearers

The AGM session commenced with an address by the President, who opened the meeting with words of gratitude, reflections on the year’s progress, and encouragement to continue upholding NaSa UK’s cultural and charitable values.

Following the President’s speech, the Secretary, Treasurer, and Charity Lead delivered their respective annual reports, outlining organisational achievements, financial updates, and the charity work carried out across the year.

After the reports, the newly elected office bearers were formally introduced. The announcement of the new President was warmly received, with applause and wholehearted support from the community.

Pillayar Prayers, Kadavul Vazhthu & Rituals

The spiritual segment began with traditional Pillayar prayers. 🙏
At the start of the prayers, the NaSa UK Junior members (children) beautifully sang the Kadavul Vazhthu, adding grace, devotion, and a warm emotional touch to the gathering.

Attendees then received ellais respectfully from senior Annans, honouring a cherished cultural tradition.

The Yellam was successfully conducted by the Yellam Coordinators, with enthusiastic participation from members. All funds raised through Yellam and donations were dedicated to the NaSa UK charity, supporting its education assistance and marriage assistance programmes.

🍽️ Dinner & Chettinad Delicacies

The event concluded with a delicious buffet dinner arranged by Aachis, offering a variety of authentic Chettinad palagarams. The meal was thoroughly enjoyed by all attendees.

🎉 Conclusion

Pillayar Nonbu 2025 was a resounding success — well attended, well-coordinated, spiritually meaningful, and filled with community warmth.
NaSa UK extends heartfelt thanks to all volunteers, office bearers, attendees, and especially the Junior members who made the celebration special.

📸 View all event photos:
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🌟 Joint LNS & NaSa UK Deepavali Celebration – Leicester (08/11/2025) 🌟

On Saturday, 8th November 2025, LNS (London Nagarathar Sangam) and NaSa UK (Nagarathar Sangam UK) came together to host a spectacular Deepavali celebration in Leicester. From 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM, the day was filled with joy, culture, and unforgettable moments. 🎉✨.We were thrilled to host nearly 400 participants at the LNS & NaSa UK Joint Deepavali Party 2025, uniting members from both sangams.

The festivities began with a sumptuous lunch 🍽️, setting the tone for an exciting day ahead. Soon after, the stage came alive with the much-anticipated Ramayanam skit 🎭, beautifully performed by children from both sangams. Their teamwork and creativity brought the epic story to life, earning applause and admiration from everyone present. 👏🌟

The afternoon continued with vibrant children’s performances 👧👦, including a delightful ramp walk that showcased confidence and charm. The Nagarathar youth 🎤 added energy and enthusiasm with their engaging dance, while some elegant adult dances 💃🕺 brought glamour and entertainment to the program. Each performance reflected the spirit of celebration and togetherness. ❤️

As the evening progressed, the excitement grew with raffle prizes 🎁, adding a fun twist as lucky winners walked away with wonderful gifts. Guests then gathered outdoors to enjoy a dazzling display of fireworks 🎆 that lit up the Leicester sky, creating a magical atmosphere. The celebrations concluded indoors with a grand dinner 🍛, where laughter, cheers, and warm conversations filled the venue, making this Deepavali truly memorable. 😄✨

This celebration was a shining example of unity and collaboration. The joint effort by LNS and NaSa UK 🤝 created magic, leaving everyone with cherished memories and a renewed sense of community spirit. 🌟

Photos : https://photos.app.goo.gl/hrqbi9uJFFVSxKcSA

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YouTube : https://youtu.be/XSVFHTKpGWU; https://youtu.be/nN68-igi2qc

🌸 Tamil New Year 2025 Celebration – NaSa UK Members at Last Drop Village, Bolton 🌸

NaSa UK members came together to celebrate Tamil New Year 2025 on 26th and 27th April at the scenic Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa, Bolton, Greater Manchester. The two-day event was a vibrant showcase of Tamil culture, tradition, and togetherness. We were delighted to welcome about 100 attendees to the NaSa UK Tamil New 2025 celebration!🎉✨

Day 1 – Cultural Evening 🎭🎶

The celebrations began on Saturday evening with coffee ☕ and cakes 🍰, setting a warm and inviting tone. The evening brimmed with entertainment – skits, songs, dances, and games, reflecting the essence of Tamil art forms: Iyal (இயல்), Isai (இசை), and Nadagam (நாடகம்). 🎤💃

The highlight of the night was the witty and culturally rich skit “NaSa Matrimony.com”, which delighted the audience with its authentic Chettinad-style dialogues and traditions. 🤵👰 Laughter and applause filled the hall as everyone enjoyed the performance. 😂👏

The evening concluded with a lavish Indian dinner buffet 🍛 facilitated by the Last Drop Village Hotel, followed by a lively dance floor 💃🕺 where guests danced to the beats of a professional DJ 🎧. A dedicated photographer 📸 captured these joyful moments, making the memories last forever.

Day 2 – Nature Walk & Bonding 🌿👣

Sunday was all about fresh air and friendship. Participants embarked on a refreshing walk through the hilly Bolton countryside 🌄, enjoying the scenic beauty and crisp spring air. Both children and adults relished the experience, sharing laughter and stories along the way. 😄👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

The walk ended with a hearty lunch of biryani 🍽️ and rolls 🥖, warmly served to all. This relaxed setting allowed new members to bond 🤝, fostering a sense of community and belonging. ❤️

Photo : https://photos.app.goo.gl/P7EBbyMeGvyL7mEU6

Youtube : https://youtu.be/fXVgoAXBGUM

Sponsors & Support 🙏

This grand celebration was made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors:

• AR Solicitors
• Linear Financial Solutions & Mortgage
• London Financial Consultants

Special thanks to Oorla for sponsoring the prizes 🎁, adding excitement and joy to the event.

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