The Lohana Community of East London (LCEL) was founded in 1973 to form a body whose main objectives are to promote the cultural, religious, social, linguistic and economic welfare of Lohanas in the east of London.
Since then it has grown steadily and today over 450 Lohana families, mainly from East London and Essex, are members of the LCEL. We, also, now have a number of non-Lohana supporters to whom we are grateful for their support.
It is with great regret that Bhanubhai Gadhia sadly passed away on 22nd Jan 2012. Your love and blessings are with us forever. We feel blessed to have been a part of your life. You have touched our lives in the most amazing way and we will miss you more than words can ever say. May God rest your soul in eternal peace. Om Shanti: Om Shanti: Om Shanti
President
Treasurer
Secretary
Social Secretary
- Nalinbhai Raichura
- Jayantibhai Raithatha
- Prabhudasbhai Tanna
- Ritaben Kotecha
Nainaben Chandarana
Sureshbhai Gondhia
Dr. Nitalbhai Karia
Rajubhai Karia
Meenaben Kataria
Vinodbhai Kataria
Dr. Bhikubhai Kotecha
Haribhai Lakhani
Harishbhai Panjwani
Mansukhbhai Raichura
Rashmibhai Sangani
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The above Office Bearers were appointed at the LCEL AGM held on Sunday 30th April 2011 at Loxford School Hall, Ilford, Essex.
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Around 580 BC, Hindu society came to be divided into different castes based on their occupation. One of these castes was called Kshatriyas and the descendants of King Luv (Lord Ram's son) were classed with them and came to be known as Luvanam, which was also referred to as Luvana. The Luvanas from Loharghat became known as Loharana (masters of swords), which later became Lohana.
Many historians have paid tribute to Lohanas as warriors of great bravery. A possible reason for the bravery is that they had placed themselves for centuries in the direct path of invaders from northwest like Persians, Macedonians, Mughals, etc. The Lohanas felt their identity was increasingly threatened in Sindh and they began to migrate towards Kutch, Saurashtra and Gujarat. As administrators and rulers, Kshatriya Lohanas were assigned with protecting the people, and serving humanity. Over time, however, as a result of economic and political exigencies, the majority of Lohanas are now mainly engaged in mercantile occupations.
If you have any comments or suggestions to make about our efforts or, if you wish to help out with any of our projects, then please contact the LCEL President, Nalinbhai Raichura, on nalin_691_hotmail.com
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