Working Committee

Dedicated and service-driven, our Working Committee members are volunteers. They all have specialised expertise that they put into bold action to bring the Soma Yagna alive.

Jagdish Kundalia

Prashad Services Manager

Oversees prashad preparation, hygiene, volunteers and distribution, ensuring respectful service, quality standards, donor co-ordination and smooth delivery during our Soma Yagna.

Kiran Popat

Volunteering & Welfare Manager

Oversees volunteers and welfare, ensuring wellbeing, coordination, training, and support to deliver a safe, positive, and spiritually aligned experience for all.

Krishna Pujara

PR & Media Manager

Leads PR and media strategy, managing communications, press relations, and storytelling to promote awareness, engagement, and a consistent public narrative of Soma Yagna.

Madhup Chaturvedi

Master of Ceremonies

Guides the event flow, engages audiences, introduces rituals and speakers, and ensures smooth, respectful transitions throughout the Soma Yagna programme.

Madhusuden Jagani

Depala Samaj

Representing the Depala Samaj UK, works hard in preserving Hindu culture, religion and heritage through fostering community connection.

Mukesh Mamtora

Insurance Consultant

Provides insurance expertise, ensuring comprehensive coverage, risk mitigation, and compliance to protect the event, participants, and organisers throughout the Soma Yagna.

Naina Chandarana

Brahmin Co-ordinator

Coordinates Brahmins, manages schedules, logistics, and requirements, ensuring rituals are conducted smoothly, respectfully, and in full accordance with Vedic traditions.

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Nilesh Palan

Materials Manager

Manages procurement, storage, and distribution of ritual materials, ensuring timely availability, quality, and adherence to traditional specifications throughout the Soma Yagna.