More than 200 people have attended a festival of colour and sound.

Almost 500 worshippers attended the Hanuman Chalisa event at Harrow Leisure Centre in Christchurch Avenue on Saturday.

There was chanting and singing to Lord Hanuman, a Hindu god and devotee of one of the most popular deities in Hinduism, Rama.

Volunteer Ashmita Parmar, 34, said: “Chanting to Lord Hanuman helps ward off evils and makes us powerful within.

“It feels great to see so many people here enjoying the good vibes, I have been here since 9.30am and I’m loving it.”