Welcome to our website
Lohana Community South London (LCSL) was formed in 1974 and is a not for profit Community organisation based in Croydon from where we operate our social, religious and cultural events. Our community hall is the Lohana Community Complex, P V Raichura Centre – click HERE to see the website. The Raghuvanshi Association (RA) is our Registered Charity No. 295630 – click HERE to see the RA website.
The objective of LCSL is to provide education of Hindu values, culture and religion, and provide facilities in the interest of recreation and social welfare. This shall be without distinction of sex, religion, race, political or other opinions. The aim is to promote understanding and goodwill between all people irrespective of racial, religious or ethnic consideration.
Membership of LCSL consists of five classes namely Honorary Member, Associate Member, Life Member, Annual Member and Patron. No person or body can become a member unless the membership of such a person or body has been approved by the LCSL Executive in its absolute discretion. For further information on LCSL and its activities email Info@LCSL.org.uk
LCSL Executive 2025/26
President: Minelle Hemraj
Vice President: Hitesh Thakker
Secretary: Sima Nathwani
RA Secretary: Hiten Ruparelia
Treasurer: Ronit Kanani
Social Secretary: Nila Popat
Imm. Past President: Ajay Jobanputra
Key Activities
Cultural, Religious & Social Events
Bereavement Notification & Services
Elderly Gents Social Club
Bhajan Club
Community Social Services
LCSL Committee 2025/26
- Jayantbhai Pau
- Sunil Radia
- Ajay Ganatra
- Ashokbhai Vakani
- Rupen Chande
- Jay Lakhani
- Praful Majithia
- Sonia Radia
- Deepak Pattani
LCSL Co-opted members
- Jayantibhai Bathia
- Naina Chotai
Hon Auditor: Subhashbhai Mithia
Click buttons above to see our Social Diary and Media links
A slideshow of photos from our activities