SHREE GHANAPATHY TEMPLE
Our journey so far...
We’ve been on quite a journey over the past 40 years! We have established ourselves in the local and national Hindu community, building successful relationships within the wider community, and supporting schools, the NHS and other organisations.
Building on the initial vision and goals of our founder, we have evolved to become an integral part of a multi-cultural, multi-faith society where diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of our everyday lives.
OUR JOURNEY BEGINS
Churchill Halls purchased, internal renovations begin.
SAI MANDIR IS OPENED
TEMPLE OPENS
TEMPLE OPENS WITH THE DEITIES
Moolasthana Ghanapathy, Utsavar Ghanapathy, Mooshikam/Palipeedum, Nadarajar/Sivakami Venkateshwarar/Sridevi/Bhoodevi,
Sri Ayyappan, Subramanyam/Valli/Theivayaani, Radha & Krishna in white marble Navagrahas.
THE TEMPLE DEVELOPS
Installation of Ambaal and Sandiheshwara
THE TEMPLE DEVELOPS
Outside Kalasams installed on the roof of the Temple and the Sai Mandir.
THE TEMPLE DEVELOPS
Outside Ganesha installed.
THE TEMPLE DEVELOPS
Installation of Panchamuha Ghanapathy, Dakshinamurthy, Radha/Krishna in Panchalogam, Shivalingam, Bhairavar. Mooshikam, Palipeedam, Sthamba Pillaiyar were re-consecrated again after the rebuild of the central altar area because of the intended commencement of Thiruvilzha festival the following year.
Chariot (Ther) Festival and Annual Summer Festival (Thiruvilzha)
The first Mahotsavam (Annual Thiruvilzha Summer Festival) held with a Ther traversing the temple grounds.
FORMATION OF THE FEDERATION OF SAIVA HINDU TEMPLES
Federation formed by Mr. A.T.S. Ratnasingham, and leaders of the 5 other major Saiva Temples in London. First Saiva conference takes place.
Chariot (Ther) Festival and Annual Summer Festival (Thiruvilzha)
The first time that Lord Ganesha was taken out onto the four streets surrounding the Temple during the 2nd Mahotsavam
THE LOSS OF OUR FOUNDER
Our founder, Mr A.T. S. Ratnasingham dies tragically whilst travelling in India.
INSTALLATION OF GAYATHRI AND THE 1ST FOUNDER'S DAY
Annual celebration of faith, music and dance in memory of Mr. A. T. S Ratnasingham.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
1ST ANNUAL THIAGARAJAH UTSAVAM
Swami materialised a Maragatha Lingam which is used in daily prayer at the Temple
THE FIRST ANNUAL CHANDIHA HOMAM HELD
The Upper Hall, providing purpose built teaching rooms, was built and a Yogaswami picture and altar was installed
OUR SILVER JUBILEE
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TEMPLE
PLANS FOR RECONSTRUCTION
The need for reconstruction is decided and the search for a Sthapathi begins.
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FORMED AND PLANNING BEGINS
STAPATHI SELECTED AND FIRST DRAWINGS MADE
FIRST PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO REBUILD THE TEMPLE
BUILDING THE TEMPLE
BALASTHAPANAM - MOVING DEITIES INTO ADJOINING HALL
FOUNDATION CEREMONY FOR NEW MOOLASTHANAM
OUTSIDE GANESHA KUMBHABHISHEKAM
CONSECRATION OF THE NEW TEMPLE
MAHA KUMBHABHISHEKHAM
SAI MANDIR RECONSTRUCTION
GOPURAM RECONSTRUCTION
GOPURAM KUMBHABHISHEKHAM
START OF YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND LIVE STREAMING
