Basingstoke's annual Yoga Day and Sewa Cricket Charity event

The event was hosted by the Hindu Swayamsevak (HSS UK) of Basingstoke, Sewa UK, and the Basingstoke Hindu Society (BHS). As with previous years, May's Bounty Cricket Centre supported the occasion.

As the day progressed, the focus turned towards an intense cricket tournament, boasting the participation of a record 20 teams.

All the while, a food stall catered to the attendees with a selection of meals and refreshments prepared by the Hindu ladies at Carnival Hall.

The event was hosted by the Hindu Swayamsevak (HSS UK) of Basingstoke, Sewa UK, and the Basingstoke Hindu Society (Image: Supplied)

In addition to the cricket, there were activities to engage the younger audience. A bouncing castle was among the attractions, providing an opportune moment for creating memorable experiences.

For the grown-ups, the event proved to be a chance to meet and interact with both familiar faces and new additions to the community.

Prominent figures attended the event such as Maria Miller, conservative MP candidate, Luke Murphy, Labour MP candidate, and the Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane, Cllr Dan Putty.

The primary mission of the Yoga Day and Sewa Cricket Charity event is to generate funds for local and international charities (Image: Supplied)

Other attendees included council leaders such as Cllr Paul Harvey, Cllr Gavin James, Cllr Kerry Morrow, Cllr Arun Mummalaneni, Cllr Stacy Hart and her family, and the leader of the Labour Group, Cllr Alex Lee.

The primary mission of the Yoga Day and Sewa Cricket Charity event is to generate funds for local and international charities. The sum total of the event's proceeds directly supports these causes, thereby benefiting the lives of numerous individuals.

With the continued backing of participants and sponsors, the organising committee foresees further growth in subsequent editions, with a continued emphasis on unity and charity.