Shree Sanatan Mandir

Hindus have settled in Leicester since the 1950s. At first there were only Bhajan Mandals, where Hindus met at people’s homes on auspicious days, and therefore there was a need for a permanent temple for Hindu worship.

In 1969, prominent preacher Ram Bhakta arrived in Leicester and formed a group to start work on a temple. He became a founder patron member of the temple. In 1974 Radha Krishna Murtis were installed. This took place with the installation of Ganeshji and Hanumanji Murtis. In 1977 Lord Shiva, Amba Ma and Ved Bhagvan shrines were installed. In 1984 Ram Darbar Murtis were installed with Jalarambapa arriving in 1985.

These extensive years saw a complete temple established for full worship by the Hindus of Leicester and it soon became centre of worship recognised all over the United Kingdom.

Full renovation and expansion in May 2001 has made it a very attractive and inviting place for devotees and visitors. The marble temples housing the deities have specially been designed and transferred from India. The intricate patterns, designs and symbols all tell a story of their own. Today it is a large, extraordinary and beautiful temple designed for all forms of congregational worship and also serving wider functions.