The committee members unable visit to collect any membership, but few members phoned and paid the membership and few sent the direct payment to the bank. We kindly request any members that are not paid please pay us soon as possible to continue to maintain out community.

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 Prasadam for devotees.

Anyone wishing to donate food feast for everyone at the temple on 3rd Saturday after Suprabhada Seva do give money it to priest, he will provide the catering. This is once a month anyone can contribute towards the cost of lunch. Ask Pujari for details.

With help of every member of the Telugu community subscriptions the community runs. For the last 15 years we haven’t increased the subscription for the community as you will have noticed that everythings are increased by 5 times, therefore the community has decided to increase by £8.33 pence which equates to £100 per year, the subscription fee will change from January 2026, we hope that you will all understand and give your support. 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 almanac (Panchagam) see priest.

We have Suprabhata Seva everyday morning. Special Suprabhata Seva 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.

On Sunday’s there will be Telugu language classes for all children, for timings of the classes speak to the priest he is the tutor of the class. There is no fee for the class it is free. For those who want their children to learn the language you can use this facilities.

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.

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MaasaShivaratri: Monday on this day on Shiva’s Linga there will be Panchaamrutamulu Abhishekamulu will be performed, if any struggle to get job and would be interested in performing this ceremony on monthly basis, there will be fee of £10, and the priest will be performed on your behalf if you give your details. If anyone interested contact the priest on 07597021071

This is 3rd Saturday and there will be morning prayers at 11:20 and food will be served on thereafter.

On this sacred day, it is believed that Lord Vishnu goes into a deep cosmic slumber (Yoga Nidra) on the serpent Shesha, resting in the ocean of milk. He wakes up four months later on Prabodhini Ekadashi.

Wednesday is Guru Pournami on the mornings from 11:00 there will be Abhishkem and Bhajans will be performing.

MaasaShivaratri: Monday on this day on Shiva’s Linga there will be Panchaamrutamulu Abhishekamulu will be performed, if any struggle to get job and would be interested in performing this ceremony on monthly basis, there will be fee of £10, and the priest will be performed on your behalf if you give your details. If anyone interested contact the priest on 07597021071

India’s Independence Day and flag commemoration and salutations will be performed.

This is 3rd Saturday and there will be morning prayers at 11:20 and food will be served on thereafter.

NagaPanchami on this day there will be rituals on lord Subramanayam Swamy, for those who have issues regarding on the Horoscope, Birth, Marriages and Health, the prayers will eliminate and yield good results.

Managala Gowri Vratam for the females for longevity.

VaaraLakshmi Vratam on Friday for special ceremonies those of you would like to take priest home please book in advance.

RakhiPournami and Jandhayala Pournamion on Thursday praying Lakshmi Devi would be auspicious.

Sree Krishna Janmashtami: Krishna birth falls on Friday but for convenience it will be celebrated on Saturday evening 17:30 with Sri Krishan Pooja and prasadam will be served. There will be kid’s musical chairs and breaking Perugu Muntha (Yoghurt Pot) and lots more fun activities. We would like everyone to bring their children and participate this wonderful event and celebrate.

MaasaShivaratri: Wednesday on this day lord Shiva’s Panchaamrutamulu Abhishekamulu.

VinayakaChavithi on Monday, the Lord Ganesh is born. From this day onwards starts Sri Ganapathi Navaratrulu for 9 days (until 22-09-2026). There will be every day regular rituals performed on early morning and evening. If anyone interested in regular attendance for the puja can do so; there is fee of £10 for 9 days applicable and £20 for non-members. If devotees unable to attend but require the puja to be done on you and your family; they can give their details of name and gothram to the priest to perform for 9 days – fee applicable. On the last day Sri Ganapathi Nimjanam in the river, anyone would like assist on this day please ask priest for details.

RushiPanchami is a Brahmins Day for people to donate food for the priests will rinse any sins.

This is 3rd Saturday and there will be morning prayers at 11:20 and food will be served on thereafter.

Annatha Padamanabha Vratam: the rituals are performed on lord Vishunu for wealth benefits.

MahaLayaPakshalu: from 27th September till 10th October is Bahulu Poudayami till Amavayasa for 15 days MahaLayaPakshalu or knows as Pitruakshulu basically means remembering for those dead loved ones, giving food for the black crows would be give redemption from sins.

This is 3rd Saturday at 11:20am on this day shiva’s abhishekam performed and suprabhata seva on lord Balaji.

DeviNavaratrulu commences. Every morning 5.00am to 10am and 4.00pm to 9.00pm everyday Sri Durga Pooja and Kumkum archana performed. We wish all devotees to taking blessings of Goddess Durga and live in prosperously. Any devotees interested in participating would welcome, if any reasons those who cannot attend, such as work related, they can give their names and gothram name to priest with fee of £10 for duration of nine days for members and £20 for non-members. For other requirements please contact Priest at the temple on 01772 798512.

Saraswati Puja is a vibrant Hindu festival dedicated to the Goddess of knowledge, music, arts, and wisdom. For students, it is an auspicious day to seek blessings for academic success, focus, and creativity. Traditionally, students place their textbooks, pens, and instruments near the goddess to be blessed

This is 3rd Saturday at 11:20am on this day shiva’s abhishekam performed and suprabhata seva on lord Balaji.

MahaNavami on Monday on this day the mother Devi’s special pooja ceremony.

VijayaDasami on Tuesday on this day mother Rajaraeshwari pooja ceremony.

SamiPooja on the evening 5pm there will be pooja and lucky ladoo raffles takes place.

Sami Pooja is a significant Hindu ritual dedicated to the sacred Shami tree (Prosopis cineraria). It is predominantly performed on Vijayadashami (the culmination of the Navratri and Dussehra festivals)

ShaniTroyadasi a special ritual performed on lord Shiva.

AtlaThadhi on Wednesday special for young lassies and single females.

NarkaChatrudasi special day for performing lord Shiva with Panchamrutalu, contact priest for details.

Deepavali on this all the devotees are welcome for the fireworks. Please note: the celebration takes place in the evening 6pm till late, on this day there will be Lakshmi Pooja and Fireworks. Please bring your own fireworks.

Commencing of KarhtikaMaasam, everyday there will AkaasaDeepam (Sky Lamp) will be lit every day for all whole month of KarthikaMaasam.

BhaganiHastha Bhojanam on Wednesday for siblings to celebrate.

NaagulaChavithi for two days there will be Abhishekamulu on Subramanyam Swamy.

KsheeeraAbidhi Dwadasi today on Tulasi plant DeepaArdhana (oil lamp luminaire)

This is 3rd Saturday at 11:20am on this day shiva’s abhishekam performed and suprabhata seva on lord Balaji.

Karthika Pournami (or Kartik Purnima) is a highly auspicious Hindu festival celebrated on the full moon day of the lunar month of Kartika. It is widely observed across India by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains as a day of lights, holy baths, and prayers.

MaasaShivaratri on Monday on this day there will be special performances on the lord Shiva with Panchamrutalu.

PoliSWargam on this all devotees should donate vegetables to priest for good auspicious.

Subramanyam Swamy Sashti special rituals and ceremonies, contact priest for further details.

“Dhanusu Sankaranam” refers to Dhanu Sankranti, the precise moment in Vedic astrology and the Hindu calendar when the Sun transitions into the zodiac sign of Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi). It marks the beginning of the auspicious Dhanurmasa (or Marghazhi in Tamil tradition).

This is 3rd Saturday at 11:20am on this day shiva’s abhishekam performed and suprabhata seva on lord Balaji.

Mukkoti Ekadasi (also known as Vaikunta Ekadasi) is one of the most highly auspicious Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Celebrated during the lunar-solar month of Dhanur, it marks the opening of the Vaikunta Dwaram (the gateway to heaven) and represents a sacred opportunity for devotees to achieve spiritual liberation and prosperity.

Gita Jayanti celebrates the day Lord Krishna revealed the eternal wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Falling on Mokshada Ekadashi (the 11th day of the waxing moon in Margashirsha), it is observed by reading key passages, chanting, and performing sacred homas.

Hanumad Vratham (or Hanumath Vrata) is an auspicious Hindu fast and ritual dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is observed to seek his blessings for health, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles. It is distinct from Hanuman Jayanti (the birth anniversary) and is primarily celebrated in South India.

Dattatreya Jayanti is a sacred Hindu festival commemorating the birth of Lord Dattatreya. Celebrated on the full moon (Purnima) of the Hindu lunar month of Margashirsha (typically in November or December), it honors the deity who embodies the ultimate divine trinity: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.

Christmas Day is a Christian festival and global cultural holiday celebrated annually on December 25th that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is observed worldwide through a blend of religious services, festive family gatherings, gift-giving, seasonal meals, and symbolic decorations like the Christmas tree.

Anaghashtami is a sacred Hindu ritual (vratam) dedicated to Goddess Anagha Devi and Lord Anagha (the householder form of Lord Dattatreya). The word Anagha means “one who is sinless” or “the destroyer of sins”. Believers hold that performing this ritual purifies past sins, brings immense prosperity, and grants spiritual wisdom and peace of mind.

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.