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SPECIAL NOTICE 2026
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 […]
1-1-2026 English New Year on Thursday
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 […]
14-1-2026 Bhogi Panduga Makarasankramanam on Wednesday
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 .
15-1-2026 Peddha pamduga on Thursday
“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, […]
16-1-2026 Kanuma panduga Friday
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 […]
Sri-Ramnavami on 10/04/2011 Sunday
March 27th, 2011 
hari Sri-Ramnavami is dedicated to the memory of Lord Rama. It occurs on the ninth day (navami). The festival commemorates the birth of Rama who is remembered for his preperous and righteous reign.
Sri Rama Navami will fall on Tuesday, 12th April 2011.
This year Ugadi falls on Monday, 4th April 2001.
Ugadi & Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam will be celebrated on Sunday 10th April 2011.
Poojas will commence 10:00am followed by panchangam sravanam for the forthcoming year.
Ugadi Celebrations on 10/04/2011 Sunday
March 27th, 2011 hari Ugadi is the Telugu New Year and marks the beginning of the Sri Khara Nama Samvatsar, Chaitra Shudda Padyami.
This year Ugadi falls on Monday, 4th April 2011.
Also on this day the Vasanta Navarathrulu will start. Devalayam Sri Alivelu Manga Padmavathi Sametha Sri Venkateswara Swami Varulaku & Durga Deviki, special poojas will be performed.
Sri Rama Navami will fall on Tuesday, 12th April 2011.
Ugadi & Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam will be celebrated on Sunday 10th April 2011.
Poojas will commence 10:00am followed by panchangam sravanam for the forthcoming year.
శివరాత్రి మహోత్సవం 02-03-2011
January 27th, 2011 hari స్వస్తిశ్రీ చాంద్రమాన శ్రీ విక్రుతనామ సంవత్సర మాఘ బహుళ చతుర్ధశి అనగా 02-03-2011
బుధవారం మహాశివరాత్రి అయినది ఈ సందర్భంగా దేవాలయంలో ఉదయం 4.00 గంటల నుండి సాయంత్రం
9.00 గంటలవరకు అభిషేకములు నిర్వహించబడును అభిషేక కాలంలో పాల్గొనే భక్తులు పూజారి
గారిని ముందుగానే సంప్రదిం చవలెను .రాత్రి 9.00 గంటల నుండి 12.00 గంటల వరకు
లింగోద్భవ కాల సందర్భంగా అభిషేకములు చేయబడును ఈ లింగోద్భవ కాల అభిషేకాలకు పాల్గొనే
భక్తులు మరియూ మహాశివరాత్రి జాగారం చేయు వారూ పూజారిగారిని సంప్రదించవలెను. ఈ మహా
శివరాత్రి జాగార కాలంలో శివ కల్యాణ౦ విడియో పిలిం వేయబడును.
SANKRANTHI PROGRAMES SCHEDULE – 16/01/2011 Sunday
January 10th, 2011 hari [mappress mapid=”2″]
1.) 9.00 AM SUPRABHATHA SEVA AT TEMPLE 28 ST MARY ’S STREET, PRESTON PR1 5LN and Rongoli by Joti Satti.
2.) 9.45 AM SANKRANTHI POOJA AT TEMPLE
3.) 11.00 AM GO TO LONDON ROAD LABOUR CLUB
4.) 11.30 AM WELCOME ALL GUESTS TO THE HALL ,AND SPECIAL GUESTS ON TO STAGE .
5.) SPEECH ABOUT SANKRANTHI BY PANDIT SRI VEMURI VENKATESWARA SARMA IN TELUGU FOLLOWED BY ENGLISH SPEECH BY KRISHNAVENI PADALA.
6.) MAYOR OF PRESTON ALBERT RICHARDSON SPEECH
7.) MP MARK HENDRICK SPEECH
8.) INESPECTOR PROCTOR’S SPEECH
9.) LUNCH TIME AT 12.00PM
10.) CULTURAL PROGRAMES BIGINS AT 12.25PM
11.) MUSICAL SONGS BY DR. ROHINI AND DR. SRINIVAS AND REX JOES
12.) 1.00 PM GARABA.
13.) 1.12 PM SPEECH BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER.
14.) 1.20 PM PIYANO PLAY BY MISS.SASHI TADI
15.) 1.30 PM SONGS BY DR.ROHINI
16.) GROUP DANC E BY MISS KRISHNAVENI PADALA, MISS VARALAKSHMI SATTI, AND MISS LAKSHMI MEDAPATI.
17.) SONGS BY DR.ROHINI GROUP
18.) COMEDY BY BHIMA
19.) BOLLYWOOD GROUP DANCE BY NANDINI GROUP
20.) SONGS BY DR. ROHINI GROUP
21.) PRESENTATIONS TIME
22.) 4.30 PM RAFFLE TICKETS DRAW TIME
23.) 4.55 PM JANAGANAMANA
24.) 5.00 PM VOTE OF THANKS.
SANKRANTHI PARTY RAFFLE TICKET PRIZES DETAILS (16/01/2011)
December 30th, 2010 hari 1ST PRIZE 2 TICKETS TO FRANCE WEEKEND TRIP ON 06th August 2011 BY COACH
2ND PRIZE CANNON DIGITAL CAMERA 10 MEGA PIXELS.
3RD PRIZE RICE COOKER.
4th Prize 1 x set of 3 cosmetic bags,
5th Prize 1 x Benneton COLD perfume (100ml)
6th Prize 1 x bath set
Other Prizes worth £15 or above each:
Marks & Spencers Gold Plated Necklace.
Identity London Ladies Diamond Watch and Pendant Gift Set.
Marks & Spencers Sensuale Perfume Set.
Cool Blue Shower Gel/Eau de toilette.
Mirror Photo Frame.
RAFFLE TICKETS ARE PRICED @ £1-00 EACH
(MORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT 07725174564)
Subramanya Shasti (11/12/2010)
November 11th, 2010 hari Subramanya Shasti falls on Saturday 11th December 2010. Abhishekams will be performed from 5:00am to 10:00am. After this Sri Vali Subramanyeswara Swami Kalyanam will be performed. Lunch will be served in the afternoon. Devotees are requested to bring some prasadams.
Mokkoti Ekhadasi (17/12/2010)
November 11th, 2010 hari For Mokkoti Ekhadasi, on Friday, 17th December 2010, Sri Alivelu Manga, Padmavathi, Venkateswara Swami Abhishekam, Sahasra Namarchana will be perfomed with a variety of flowers.
Hanuman Vratham (19/12/2010)
November 11th, 2010 hari On Sunday 19th December 2010, Hanuman poojas will be performed. Devotees are requested to contact poojari garu on 01772 798512.
Makara Sankranthi (16/01/2011)
November 11th, 2010 hari Makara Sankranthi will be celebrated on Sunday 16th January 2011. This is a big event in the Telugu Calendar and will be celebrated grandly at the London Road Labour Club with various cultural songs and other performances. If you would like to participate in any of the performances please come forward and contact poojari garu or e-mail us or contact us through website. We will aim to respond to all e-mails by the same day.
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