For membership fee we are unable to go around to collect but some members phoned and paid their membership and some people paid through their Banks; we are really appreciated and soon we will be going around to collect membership those of you who missed it.
We are accepting Debit/Credit card payments for Pujas or Donations or Membership at temple. Thank you all for your support. For the past 15 years we have not increased membership fee. Our temple utility bills 5times increased since 2010 so therefore our committee decided to increase membership from £5 per a week to £8.33 per a week which is equal to £100 per a year. We need your continued support to maintain temple and pujari. Thank You all for your support.
NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY FOOD FROM HOME BUT GIVE THE MONEY TO PRIEST AND HE WILL MAKE THE FOOD OFFERINGS FOR THE GOD and provide Consecrated Prasadam to the devotees.
ANYONE WISHING TO FOOD FEAST FOR EVERYONE AT THE TEMPLE ON 3RD Saturday after Suprabhataseva, DO GIVE MONEY TO PRIEST, HE WILL PROVIDE THE CATERING. THIS IS BOOKED in advance.This is once a month any one can contribute towards the cost of lunch. Ask Pujari for details.
WITH HELP OF EVERY MEMBER OF THE TELUGU COMMUNITY SUBSCRIPTIONS THE COMMUNITY RUNS. WE APPRECIATE THAT YOU WOULD ALL KEEP UP ALL YOUR YEARLY PAYMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY. WE ALSO RECOMMEND THAT YOU SEND YOUR CHILDREN TO THE TELUGU SCHOOL AND FOR ANY CONSULTATION OF PANCHAGAM SEE Pujari.
WE HAVE SUPRABHATA SEVA EVERYDAY MORNING. SPECIAL SUPRBHATASEVA ON EVERY THIRD WEEK OF BEGINNING OF THE MONTH AT 11.30AM SATURDAY. WE WISH THAT ALL ATTEND AND RECEIVE BLESSINGS OF LORD SRI VENKATESWARA.
Every Saturday evening from 7.30pm Bhajana’s performed in the temple. Interested devotees can join and perform or if they wish they can come for Darsanam and take blessings. Every Saturday in the afternoon there will be Telugu classes for the kids, and we request all parents to bring their children and learn Telugu not to forget our mother tongue.
ALL MEMBERS KINDLY PROVIDE THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS SO WE CAN SEND EMAILS FOR EVERYONE IT IS FAST AND COST EFFECTIVE FOR THE COMMUNITY.
WITH EVERYONE SUPPORT THIS COMMUNITY SURVIVES, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO CONTRIBUTE YOUR SUBSCRIPTIONS.
WE ARE TRYING OUR BEST OF ABILITY TO RUN THIS COMMUNITY AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR CONTRIBUTION, IF YOU HAVE ANY COMPLAINTS OR SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO IMPROVE, PLEASE EMAIL TO US AT: info@venkateswara.co.uk or vrpadala@yahoo.co.uk
Pujari mobile number 07597021071 Landline 01772798512
Thank you
THE COMMITTEE.

In England, New Year is celebrated on January 1st, which is a public bank holiday following New Year’s Eve on December 31st. Key traditions include singing the song “Auld Lang Syne” at midnight, setting off fireworks, and making New Year’s resolutions. Some older traditions include opening the back door at midnight to let the old year out and having the first person through the front door bring symbolic items like coal, bread, and salt.

Bhogi Panduga Makarasankramanam on Wednesday , Makara Sankranthi Uttharayanam commencing, on this day in the temple from 10am to 11:30am .
For everyone’s conveniencewe have arranged this big event on Sunday 18th Januay at CIVIC HALL LONGRIDGE .

“Pedda panduga” is a major festival of Sankranthi (also known as Makar Sankranti) in the Telugu language, meaning “big festival”. It is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh and is associated with the harvest, the sun’s journey into Capricorn (Makara Rasi), and the beginning of longer days. Activities include flying kites, traditional sports like bullock cart races, cultural events, and preparing special foods.

Kanuma Panduga is a festival celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, India, as part of the larger Sankranti harvest festival. It honors cattle, with farmers decorating and worshipping them to show gratitude for their role in agriculture. The festival involves rituals like Govardhan Puja, processions with decorated animals, and prayers to Lord Krishna and Gau Mata (Mother Cow).

Special Suprabhataseva at 11.20am then bhojana Prasadam will be served. Same day Masa shivaratri interested people can do Abhishaekam and those who are unable to attend for any reason but wish pujari to do on their behalf can give their names and gothranamams he can do that for you, there is a fee for this including puja items £10. Call pujari for any details or give youe name. Pujari mobile number 07597021071 Landline 01772798512

Sankranthi event Sunday from 10.30am to 11.30 am in temple puja and Bhogi manta then move to function hall.From 12pm there is celebration is held in the CIVIC HALL, CALDER AVENUE, LONGRIDGE PR3 3HJ. There will be children play, traditional dances, poetics, dramas and comedy will be performed, for those who would like to participate in the programmes; could you provide your names and what sort of act you would like to perform and submit before 25th December 2026 to set programme list for this event.
Entrance fee for non-member’s £10 PER PERSON OR FAMILY OF 3 OR 4 FOR £30 Which includes entertainment and Veg& Nonveg Food. Members will contribute as normal. Seats are limited first come first served others will have to stand on side or behind sorry.
RafleTickets available in temple ask pujari Garu if you wish to buy to raise money. There are many prizes. If you wish to bring any unused and unwanted gifts we can add them to the raffle ticket prizes Draw takes place on 18th January at Civic Hall Longridge
Any enquiries regarding Sankranthi please email to vrpadala@yahoo.co.uk

Ratha Saptami is a Hindu festival celebrated on the seventh day of the bright half of the month of Magha, marking the beginning of the sun-god Surya’s northward journey, known as Uttarayana. It is also considered the sun god’s birthday (Surya Jayanti) and is associated with the coming of spring, longer days, and better health. The festival’s name comes from the belief that the sun god’s chariot, drawn by seven horses, turns northwards on this day.

Bhishma Ekadasi on Thursday will be remarkable ceremonies is performed. on this dayLord Vishunu to be most auspicious day.

Magha Purnima is a Hindu full moon day in the month of Magha (January/February) that marks the end of the Magha Mela, a month-long holy gathering in Prayagraj. It is considered a spiritually significant day for performing holy baths, charity, and rituals to cleanse sins and gain blessings, especially by worshipping Lord Vishnu. The day is also known as Maghi Purnima and is celebrated with fasts, prayers, and donations.

Maha Shivaratri on Sunday: on this day Parama Shiva special Pancha Amrutha Abhishekam will be performed from 5am onwards. Contact priest for further details on 01772 798512 or Mobile 0759702171

Special Suprabhataseva at 11.20am then bhojana Prasadam will be served .

Holi is an ancient Hindu festival, also known as the “festival of colours,” that celebrates the arrival of spring, the triumph of good over evil, and the blossoming of love. It is primarily observed in India and Nepal but is celebrated by the Indian diaspora worldwide.

Masa shivarathri Tuesday contact Pujari if you wish to join and perform Panchamrutha Abhishekam.

Ugadhi festival. Sri Parabhavanama samvatsaram starts On this day, most auspicious ceremonies performed on Sri Venkateswara Swamy, thereafter, opening of new Almanac (Panchangam) for the new year horoscope. Please all devotees are welcome to attend. Starting time from 11am with neem pickle and prasadham, for further information contact priest.

Vasanthi Panchami Ammavari Vasantha navaratrulu from this day.

Special Suprabhataseva starts at 11.20am then Bhojana prasadam will be served.

SRI RAMA NAVAMI, on Friday Sri Seetharama Kalyanam at the temple will be performed, for those who would like to participate, contact priest for further details.

Masashivarathri Thursday contact Pujari if you wish to join and perform Panchamrutha Abhishekam.

Special Suprabhataseva at 11.20am then bhojana Prasadam will be served.

SRI VENKATESWARA KALYANAM,starts at 9.45am on Saturday at our Preston Telugu Community Temple there will be Sri Alivelumanga and Padamavathi Sametha Sri Venkateswara Kalyanam (wedding) commences in the early morning. All the devotees’ who would to participate in this event and all couples who want to sit in this event there is a fee of £15 for those people would like to join please provide your details to the priest in advance and any contribution to priest is entirely your choice. Phone Landline 01772 798512 or Mobile: 07597021071.
Sameday evening 7pm srsivenkteswara swmivari Pushpayagam.

Sri Hanumath Jayanthi Vaisakha bahuladasami Tuesday Hanuman with betel leaf and sandal wood abhishekam (anointed), for those would like to participate in this ceremony bring flowers and betel leaves, always see priest available at the temple.

Maasa Shiva Ratri Friday contact Pujari if you wish to join and perform Panchamrutha Abhishekam.

Special Suprabhataseva at 11.20am then bhojana Prasadam will be served.

Maasa Shiva Ratri Friday contact Pujari if you wish to join and perform Panchamrutha Abhishekam.

Annual General body meeting at 2.30pm

Special Suprabhataseva at 11.20am then bhojana Prasadam will be served.

Sanitrayodasi, also known as Shani Trayodashi, is an auspicious Hindu day of worship dedicated to Lord Shani (the god of justice and karma) and Lord Shiva. It falls on the 13th lunar day (Trayodasi) of the waning fortnight (Krishna Paksha) when it occurs on a Saturday. Devotees worship Lord Shani to mitigate the adverse effects of Saturn (Sani Dosha) and to seek blessings for strength, stability, and prosperity.

(Karthika Bahula Dwadashi), it is auspicious to perform Tulasi plant puja and offer Deeparadhana (lamp worship).

on the occasion of Kartika Purnima, there will be Kedareswara Swamy Varatam and decorative floral arch (Torana) arrangements.

on the occasion of Ekadashi, there will be a Suprabhata Seva for Lord Venkateswara at 9:00 AM, followed by a group Satyanarayana Swamy Varatam. Those who wish to participate are kindly requested to contact the priest. Prasadam (lunch) will be arranged after the puja.

Priest’s phone number: 07597 021071

Masa Shivaratri refers to the monthly observance of Shivaratri, a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva.

It is good to light lamps and also to serve home-cooked food to the guests.

On the occasion of Subramanya Shashti, an Abhishekam (ritual bath) was performed to the deity. Those who are interested can contact the priest for the rituals.

Dhanurmasam refers to the month of Dhanur, which is a significant period in the Hindu calendar dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu, and it often includes special rituals and observances.

Masa Shivaratri refers to the monthly observance of Shivaratri, a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva.

9.00 am Suprabhata Seva to Lord Venkateswara

The services below are only available to members of the Telugu Community Association. For details on other services or details on how to obtain membership please contact the TCA office on 01772 798512 or e-mail us at info@venkateswara.co.uk

Note: For home services, transportation for the priest should be provided by the devotee.