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Shri Nath ji Sanatan Hindu Mandir
- Leytonstone,London
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Overview
The Shree Sanatan Hindu Mandir is located in London on Ealing Road in Wembley and in Whipps Cross near Leytonstone. They are run by charity Shri Vallabh Nidhi UK. The temples follow Sanatana Dharma, and in common with other temples called Sanatan their intention is to be non-sectarian and ecumenical.
About The Temple
Leytonstone temple:
The temple in Leytonstone is called Shri Nathji Mandir and was inaugurated in June 1980. It has the following deities - Shri Ram, Shrinathji, Shiv Parivaar, Amba Mataji, Jalaram Bapa and Hanumanji.
Wembley temple:
It was opened in the Summer of 2010, took 14 years to build, and is made entirely of imported Indian limestone. It was constructed according to the scriptures of the Hindu holy texts, and so contains no steel supports. Many of the temple's component pieces were hand carved in the town of Sola, in the Indian state of Gujarat - before being flown to Britain and assembled. There were 41 marble statues of deities made in India especially for the mandir. The interior is elaborately decorated with carvings on the pillars and walls, as well as the numerous shrines with painted figures of Hindu deities. Some famous spiritual leaders and forms of Gods from other religions are featured in the carvings, including one of Mother Teresa and the Sikh Guru Nanak. At its highest point, the temple is 66 ft (20m) tall. The temple has the following deities: Shri Ganeshji, Shri Sahajanand Swami, Shri Amba Mataji, Shri Simandhar Swami, Shri Radha Krishna, Shri Ram Darbar, Shri Shrinathji, Shri Tirupati Balaji, Shri Shiv Parivar, Shri Jalaram Bapa, Shri Hanumanji. The temple was built using funds raised by the charity Shri Vallabh Nidhi UK (SVNUK).
Shrinathji Temple – Mandir timings
The temple is open from 7:00am to 8:30am, 10:00am and from 11:00am, 5:00pm – 5:30pm,
Aarti
Mangla aarti at 8:00 am, Shayan. The Aarti at 8:00pm, Aarti at 12:30pm except for weekends and festival days Aarti at 1:00pm – Mandir closes after aarti.
Sita Ram Ramandir – Mandir timings
The temple is open from 7:00am to 8:30am and from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
Aarti
8:10am, 7:15pm
Raj Bhog aarti: 12:00 noon
Mandir closes: 1:00pm
How To Reach London
London is well connected to all international destinations by air. Within London, there are several railways and roadway options.
Temple Address
Nath ji Sanatan Hindu Mandir,
Leytonstone,
London.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Peace of mind
Shlokas
Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha
Meaning -According to this sloka, God is the isolated and aloof strength of the controlling and virtuous craving in men.
Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi
Meaning -According to this sloka, though the only source of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obsessive and dark) elements is God, they are not present within the God or the deity.
Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam
Meaning -According to this sloka, the entire world doesn't recognize the eternal God beyond them, because they are consumed by the elements of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obssessive and dark).
Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te
Meaning -According to this sloka, the heavenly maya of God is very complicated, but those who worship God will be able to overcome it.