Oldham’s Shree Swaminarayan Mandir temple has announced an event where people can experience the flavours of Gujarat.

The temple is proud has announced its second Traditional Gujarati Thali evening on Saturday, March 25, from 5pm to 8pm.

The event is open to anyone looking to enjoy the authentic taste of Gujarat, a state on India’s western coast.

More than 250 people enjoyed a vegetarian Gujarati thali, meaning ‘plate’, at the temple’s last event on February 26.

An even larger crowd is expected this time.

Tickets for the event are priced at £15, or £7 for children aged 13 and under, and free for children aged 4 and under.  

The menu is set to feature a wide range of Gujarati delicacies, including dhokla, kadhi, puri and more.

For vegans, the temple will have a special vegan thali option available as well.

This event is an excellent opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy delicious sattvic food cooked by volunteers of the temple.

Representatives from the temple said they were ‘excited to bring this traditional culinary experience to the North West’.

On the evening, the temple will offer Sattvic food cooked with love and care by volunteers of the temple.

According to the temple, Sattvic food in Hinduism is considered to be pure, light, and easily digestible.

The Oldham Times: Thali on offer at the last eventThali on offer at the last event (Image: Shree Swaminarayan Mandir)

It typically includes fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds, and excludes meat, fish, eggs, garlic, and onions, often prepared with minimal cooking or processing to preserve the natural nutrients and flavours of the ingredients.

According to the temple, in addition to being healthy and nutritious, Sattvic food is also believed to have spiritual benefits, promoting a sense of inner peace and clarity, and to help practitioners of meditation and yoga to achieve a deeper state of consciousness.