Our Team

Chairperson & President

Born in Lumbwa and raised in Kisumu, Kenya, Sulochana has been a Harrow resident since 1972. A passionate community worker, she is actively involved in various cultural organizations, including the Arya Samaj, International Lions, and Sachkhand Nanak Dham. As a founding member of Vedicca London, Sulochana promotes Vedic culture and values, striving to unite communities through services that enhance health and well-being.

Treasurer

Born in Kisumu, Kenya, Rajni is amongst the founding members of Vedicca London. Arriving in England in 1968 for further studies, she has been instrumental in seeing the organisation change and grow. In her spare time from being a full-time certified accountant, Rajni enjoys knitting, quilting and yoga.

Coordinator & Yoga Therapist 

With over a decade of experience teaching yoga in Hong Kong, Mumbai, Ireland, France, and London, Sangeeta is a certified yoga educator and therapist. Holding a Master’s degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), she teaches in the lineage of Krishnamacharya. Sangeeta believes yoga is accessible to all and works with various charities, corporates, and individuals to promote mental and physical well-being.

Joint Secretary & Cashier 

Born and raised in Mombasa, Kenya, Kanta taught high school before moving to the UK in 1971, where she served as a Post Office Branch Manager for 36 years. Now retired, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, meeting new people, and reading. In recognition of her long-standing volunteer service with Harrow Mind, Kanta was invited to attend the Volunteers’ Service Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2016.

Membership Officer 

Born and brought up in Kampala, Uganda, Bharti moved from Tanzania - her marital home- to England in 2008, to be closer to her family and spend quality time with her six grand-children. Bharti enjoys meeting people, cooking feasts for friends and family, trying new recipes and teaches Gujarati. She is an active member of various social clubs.

Joint Cashier 

Jyoti is a pharmacist living in Barnet. She was born, brought up and educated to BA in Economics in India. She became a part of Vedicca London when it amalgamated with Jalsa Dosti Group. Jyoti enjoys sewing and meeting people.

Joint Secretary 

Born in Kampala, Uganda, Jyoti came to London to pursue further studies and made her career with British Airways for over forty years. She loves to cook, dance, travel and make people smile. Jyoti brings her organisational, team building and networking skills and is pivotal in creating wonderful memories for all our members.

Welfare Officer 

Jagdish is a graduate with a background in information technology. He has worked for several blue chip organisations in Kenya, USA and UK. Born in Kenya, he came to UK in 1976. On retirement he has volunteered for various organisations. With his ability to connect and engage people, he is a critical member of Vedicca London. Jagdish enjoys keeping up with current affairs, travelling, sport and music.

Accident & Incident Officer

Monica took early retirement from Siemens financial services to look after her ailing husband. Born in Batala, India, came to the UK in 1972. Monica loves to socialise and travel. She enjoys meeting people, making them smile and helping wherever she can.

Complaints Officer

Born in Kenya in 1952, Vijaykant qualified as a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant with Coopers & Lybrand (now PwC). He later served as Financial Controller and Acting CEO of a U.S. pharmaceutical subsidiary in Nairobi. After migrating to the UK in 1986 due to political unrest, he ran his own accountancy practice for ten years before retiring.

In retirement, he has been actively involved with the ISKCON temple in Watford, helping with fundraising and temple expansion. He co-founded the Eastleigh Secondary School (ESS) alumni group in the UK and has served as its secretary for 20 years. He recently joined Vedicca London and continues to support community initiatives, offering pro bono accountancy advice, including help with Wills, Inheritance and tax matters.