Gender

Male

Birthday:

December 1

Name / Initiated name

Dhiraj Lal Jogia

Daily number of rounds of Hare Krishna mahamantra.

Currently around 50 rounds.

When, where and how did you come into contact with the Hare Krishna Movement?

I first came into contact with the Hare Krishna Movement in Suva,Fiji in the 1970's via my family members who are part of the Punja and Sons Company in Lautoka,Fiji.Nitin Punja's wife is my niece.

Name the nearest or most frequently Visited ISKCON temple/ centre and name few of the devotees whom you know.

I have started visiting the Hare Krishna temple in Soho but I am afraid I do not know any of the names of the individuals.However,my cousin Madhu Jogia is a strong Hare Krishna devotee in Brisbane,Australia and he does send me various links to Krishna Talk.

Please describe yourself so that other like minded devotees can find you.

I was born in a hindu gujerati family in Suva,Fiji.I came to the UK in 1978 and got married in 1982 and decided to stay in the UK. I work for a local charity which looks after older people. I am currently doing a part time degree in Abrahamic Religions so as to obtain a better understanding of these 3 religions.Most of my family members in Fiji and elsewhere are Krishna devotees(either ISKCON or Gaudiya Math). I am also a very keen fan of the late George Harrison and read a few of his books.

What are your expectations from this community?

As I am a newcomer, I do not have any major expectations other than to be a humble and keen learner.

Describe any specific service you would love to offer to Lord Krishna & His devotees?

I would love to offer prasadam at the Hare Krishna temple in Soho every now and then.