Welcome & Introduction
SHREE GHANAPATHY TEMPLE
The Shree Ghanapathy Temple is one of the most innovative Hindu Temples of its kind.Since our opening in 1981, we have developed an unparalleled approach to serving the Hindu community throughout the world, whilst also contributing to and supporting the multicultural and diverse country that we live in. The Shree Ghanapathy Temple has been operating as a Hindu place of worship for over 40 years. From its first service on Sunday 12th September 1981, the Shree Ghanapathy Temple has grown and adapted to the changing needs of the Hindu Community. We have a holistic, diverse and inclusive approach in providing for the spiritual, and emotional needs of the community. Our temple is fortunate to have a group of amazing volunteers that reflects the diversity of those that use the Temple and its facilities. These volunteers are the cogs which keep the Temple moving and help to ensure that the Temple runs seamlessly throughout the year.
Special Messages
Solar Eclipse Wed 12 Aug 2026: The temple will remain open throughout the day (including during the lunar eclipse). The main shrine doors will be closed from 6.15pm until 8.15pm but devotees will still be able to pray to all other deities (individual worship). The priests will not be able to perform Archani during these times. There will be alterations to the timings of the summer festival ceremonies on that day - please contact us if you have any further queries. The temple is open continuously during our opening hours (we do not close during the hours shown). We have a small car park. There is pay and display on-street parking (subject to availability).
Opening Hours (Open continuously between:)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Ekathasi
Saturday 25th July
Pirathosham
Sunday 26th July
Pooranai
Tuesday 28th July
Sathyanarayana Poojai
Tuesday 28th July
Sankadahara Chathurthi
Saturday 1st August
Shanthy Pooja
Saturday 1st August
Kodiettram
Sunday 2nd August: 12:00 Noon & 7:15pm
Baktha Mukthi Bhavana Utsavam
Wednesday 5th August: 12:00 Noon & 7:15pm
Karthigai
Thursday 6th August
Kailasa Vaahanam
Saturday 8th August: 12:00 Noon & 7:15pm
Ekathasi
Sunday 9th August
Mambalzha Thiruvilzha
Sunday 9th August: 12 Noon & 7:15pm
Pirathosham
Monday 10th August
Aadi Amavasai
Thursday 13th August
Aadi Pooram
Friday 14th August: 12 Noon & 7:15pm
Verttai Thiruvilzha
Friday 14th August: 12 Noon & 7:15pm
Chapparum
Saturday 15th August 12 Noon & 7:15pm
Ther
Sunday 16th August 8:00am & 8:00pm
Aadi Chathurthi
Sunday 16th August
Theertham
Monday 17th August 10:00am & 6:00pm
Shashti
Tuesday 18th August
Vairavar Madai (Evening)
Tuesday 18th August (Evening)
Poongavanam (Evening)
Wednesday 19th August: Evening at 7:00pm
Varalakshmi Poojai
Friday 21st August
Ekathasi
Sunday 23rd August
Pirathosham
Tuesday 25th August
Pooranai
Thursday 27th August
Sathyanarayana Poojai
Thursday 27th August
Yajurveda Upakarma
Thursday 27th August
Avani Aviddam
Thursday 27th August
Maha Sankadahara Chathurthi
Monday 31st August
Everyone is welcome
The Temple was created to serve Lord Ganesha and his devotees, to give spiritual and emotional comfort to all those who need it.
The Temple is open to all who wish to come and pray, regardless of wealth or status, social background, gender identity or creed. We welcome those from outside our faith who wish to learn about our traditions and culture.