Create Our Community Peacock 🦚 — Willow Workshop at Waddesdon Chilli Fest Join Holy Cow Community for a joyful, hands-on willow workshop, and help create something truly special: a magnificent illuminated peacock, built together, piece by piece. Working with willow, paper and natural materials, participants will help construct and decorate a large, colourful peacock puppet […]
Join the Celebrations! Aylesbury’s Festival of Lights is an annual celebration in the heart of the town, and we invite you to come along on Sunday 27 September. 2026 marks the 10th year of this community event, which is inspired by the traditions of Diwali. Step into the walled gardens and historic rooms of the […]
Rangoli is a traditional Indian art form where colorful patterns are created on the ground, usually at the entrance of homes or temples. Using materials like coloured powders, rice, flower petals, or sand. It’s made especially during festivals like Diwali to welcome guests and positive energy, symbolising prosperity, happiness, and good luck. Rangoli designs often […]
Sherwani is a traditional men’s garment once worn by nobles and royals, and today it stands as a popular choice for weddings and grand occasions. Blending heritage with modern elegance, Sherwanis range from classic silhouettes to contemporary designs. Designer Sherwanis, adorned with intricate embroidery, rich embellishments, stones, mirrors, zari, brocade, and velvet, come in a […]
Lehenga (or Ghagra Choli) is a traditional Indian ensemble comprising a flared ankle-length skirt, a fitted blouse (choli), and a dupatta. The fabrics used range from silk, cotton, georgette, crepe, net, brocade, and chiffon, crafted in styles that vary from simple elegance to richly embellished designs featuring mirrors, embroidery, chikankari, gold and silver zari, stones, […]
Silk Dhothi A silk dhothi worn by men traditionally for South Indian ceremonies and weddings is a fabric that is wrapped around the waist in the form of trousers . The garment is known by various names depending on the language and region it is worn and can be made out of cotton for regular […]
Kanjeevaram Silk Sari It is a must have sari and usually passed onto generations as considered special usually worn on festivals , ceremonies and weddings. The Kanjeevaram silk sari is one of India’s most iconic traditional garments, renowned for its rich colours, intricate patterns, and luxurious silk. Originating from the town of Kanchipuram in South […]
Banarasi Sari Banarasi sari are the finest saris known for their intricate gold and silver embroidery called Zari. The saris are made in Varanasi an ancient city also called as Banaras. The Banarasi sari is a luxurious silk sari originating from Varanasi (Banaras) in North India, celebrated for its intricate weaving, fine zari work, and […]
Autumn Colours As vivid reds, oranges and yellows of the season brighten up the countryside, we’re reminded of the colour, warmth and light of Aylesbury’s annual Festival of Lights celebration! Open to all members of the community, this family-friendly event is the perfect way to spice up an Autumn day. Join a Diwali-inspired Afternoon in […]
Celebrating International Yoga Day Did you know that International Yoga Day is celebrated on 21 June, the Summer Solstice? This year, Holy Cow Community supported an inclusive yoga practice in Aylesbury to mark the occasion, so let us tell you more. Unity in the Community Yoga is more than exercise, it is the harmonious unity […]
Moving to a Different Beat Sunday in Old Aylesbury is typically a quiet affair, the silence occasionally broken by church bells. Yet, this weekend spirits were lifted and music filled the air, as the community joined together to celebrate the Festival of Lights. Drawn by the Bollywood beats and the rhythm of Dhol drums, visitors […]
Things Are Hotting Up! There might be a chill in the air but we’ve got a way to heat things up! Come and join us at this year’s Festival of Lights in Aylesbury on Sunday 3 November. You are assured a warm welcome. This community celebration is open to everyone! No matter what your age […]
Colour & Light Fill the Town In the early hours of Sunday morning, teams of people arrived at Aylesbury’s Discover Bucks Museum. Armed with garlands of flowers, popcorn machines, henna, drums and more, they completed the final decorations and preparations for the Festival of Lights event. A Warm Welcome to All As the gates opened, […]
It’s time to lighten up the dark! November is the month for fireworks, bonfires and the Hindu celebration of Diwali. All these events encourage people to gather and celebrate. Together, we banish the darkness with uplifting activities that warm the heart and soul. Holy Cow Community is delighted to invite you to Aylesbury’s Festival of […]
Eminent on an Elephant! Aylesbury’s Festival of Lights is full of surprises. This year, our lantern parade saw the town’s Mayor arrive in the Market Square on the back of an elephant! Harminder is a showstopping mechanical elephant and riding her over the cobbles to the Clock Tower was no mean feat for Cllr Tim […]
