ABOUT US
Welcome to Kashmiri Pandit Association of Europe
The Kashmiri Pandit Association of Europe (KPAE), is a UK based sociocultural organisation, which was established in 1972. It is one of the oldest Kashmiri Pandit organisations in the world.Â
Explore this website for information on our events and initiatives; under Voices you can hear from our President and also from our community members. Connect with us, grow with us, learn about Kashmiri Hindu heritage with us.
Upcoming Events
KPAE Badminton Tournament 2026
Our biggest sporting event is back in 2026 with a new look. Players will be smashing and dropping to eventually
A journey through Kashmir and Hinduism
Step into the rich world of South Asian heritage with this family-friendly journey through the V&A’s Hindu and Kashmiri galleries.
Latest Posts
On 6 December 2024, the Kashmiri Pandit community in the UK gathered for a graceful Dinner and Dance event, an evening of elegance, music and togetherness. The event brought families and friends under one roof to celebrate community spirit, share laughter and create warm memories over good food and joyful dancing.
Namaskar, Some useful information if you are attending the Herath event on 21 Feb. Venue info: Reading Hindu Temple, 112 Whitley Street, Reading RG20EQ Parking: Open paid parking via Ringo Location: Open Public School, Cintra Park, Kendrick Rd Prasad: We will have Kashmiri vegetarian lunch prasad and exciting snacks with chai and kehwa. Tentative plan […]
On 4 October 2025, the Kashmiri Pandit community in the UK held the first screening of the Sarvavyapak Bhagwaan Gopinath documentary, with around fifty attendees. The devotional evening, supported by Mr Amit and Mrs Aruna Kotha, ended over chai, jalebi and gathia, in true warmth and togetherness.
KPAE came together for an uplifting 10km fundraising walk where friendship, family and community spirit shone. Children played, parents connected and elders shared wisdom as everyone walked side by side, sharing blessings, new friendships, samosas, jalebis and laughter, reminding all that KPAE is an extended family.
A Paradise Lost – the internally displaced Kashmiri Pandits – Jahnvi A. Nagpal 2022, A Paradise Lost: Why is there no adequate legal remedy for the internally displaced Kashmiri Pandits in India and how can this be addressed in Law? Read Jhanvi’s full dissertation hereÂ
On 26 May 2025, KPAE held its first Community Cricket Tournament in Catford, South East London, uniting nearly 70 players and supporters from across the UK. The day blended competitive cricket, Kashmiri warmth, home-cooked treats and heartfelt camaraderie, celebrating sportsmanship, culture and community connection.
GALLERY
Meet Our Team
( Committee Members )
Dr Sunny Kaul
President
Kapil Dhar
Gen Secretary
Shipra Ogra
Treasurer
Ankur Zadoo
Exec Member (co-opted)
Vidisha Handoo
Youth Member