Reading Hindu Temple

Reading Hindu Temple is located in Reading, United Kingdom on 112 Whitley St. Reading Hindu Temple is rated 4.7 out of 5 in the category hindu temple in United Kingdom. Reading Hindu Temple, Reading, Berkshire – Reading Hindu temple is the centre for the Hindu community in and around Reading, Berkshire    HinduTemple Reading Hindu temple is the centre for the Hindu community in and around Reading, Berkshire   Home About Us Donations Festivals     Services Gallery Contact Us     Reading Hindu Temple As part of the Reading Hindu Centre, The Temple is a centre for all Hindus from all walks of life. We are located on Whitley Street, a stone’s throw from the town centre and is easily accessible. The Temple is located in a building which is over one hundred years old. We have a lively congregation and a Pandit who is a singer trained by Shri Anup Jalota. Why not drop in and experience the new prayer hall and Marble Mandap in our Mandir. The month of July  2020 special announcement re Coronavirus (Covid-19) watch the video click Here This is a short message for our devotees to advise them that we have great pleasure in announcing the re-opening of the Mandir. We sincerely hope that you are all keeping well and safe and welcome you to the Mandir when we open our doors once again on Saturday 4th July Due to the circumstances we are limiting the opening times from 60pm till 80pm We have had to introduce some restrictions and safeguards in this early period and would ask that you follow the measures that have been put in place. For Your safety Please do not come to the temple if you have any of the following: High temperature Cough Diarrhea or vomiting You are feeling generally unwell Have experienced any of the above symptoms in the past 7 days Had contact with persons who have any of the symptoms listed above in the past 7 days we will be taking a note of your name, your telephone number and email address this is so that we are able to contact you if needed should a case of contamination occur your details will be held for 21 days after which they will be safely deleted Waiting outside There may be a queue before you enter the building, so we would ask that you can be patient and allow persons to exit and take turns in coming in. Please be courteous and maintain 2m distances between yourselves and others in the queue. There are no markings to follow outside but please estimate the distancing and ensure you are not blocking the footpath for the public to pass in both directions. Bringing Prasad or items for the temple To maintain safety and avoidance of handling prasad and flowers etc, we will not allow any items into the building for offering purposes. Prasad will also not be offered to the congregation Monetary donations can be accepted, however these will need to placed in the donation box in the prayer hall. Receipts for donations cannot currently be written. We do however encourage electronic donations, for details of how to make an electronic donation, please use the link below. Entering the building From the entrance door you will see that we have added markings on the floor which will assist you in distancing, and we have retained the 2m spacing which we would ask you to please stick to. Shoes The shoe rack has been divided into 4 zones so that up to 4 persons can safely have space to either take off their shoes on entering, or to put them on when leaving.  Washing hands The wash basin has been divided to two spaces, so please use the two end taps, and wash your hands using the handwash for at least 20 seconds before entering the building Narrow corridor We are asking you to not queue within the narrow corridor as this should be a passing area. Please wait for anyone in front to pass or for anyone in the opposite direction to have passed before you go further. Use of the disabled lift This is only for the elderly and the disabled Please alert one of the committee members if you require assistance One way route We have restricted the entrance from the temple door as this will be exit only, please do not enter from this door Please follow the floor marking with arrows directing you to the dining hall Within the dining hall there is a clear central route leading you to the back stair access to the prayer hall. Please do not stray out of this area and stay within the 2m markings on the floor. Please follow the route up the stairs maintaining the 2m distances, and enter the Mandir at the top of the stairs near the saints housings. Within the mandir Please follow the barriered off route You will not be able to touch the Murtis or offer any items to the gods. The Shivling , Navgraha and Oily Hanuman are not to be accessed during this time. Please wait for persons in front of you to complete their prayers before moving on or past them Please await your turn and be patient for others to finish before you go further. Please keep your prayers short to avoid lengthy delays to others. Exiting the mandir Please take the stairs down to the lobby whilst maintaining the 2m distancing and allow others to pass within the narrow corridor. Please allow others to finish in the shoe area before going on to leave the building. Arti and Pujas During this time, and as we are not allowed to congregate, Anilji will perform the Aarti upon the closure of the mandir, and without the congregation present. Please ensure you leave the building in good time to allow Anilji to perform the aarti We are extremely happy to be able to open the temple once again, even though we will need to follow the control measures that have been put in place for everyone’s safety. Please do come to the temple with your family and we will welcome you once again. A gentle reminder…During these times of social distancing and in certain cases of self-isolation, please look after your family and friends, especially elderly and those in need. Please stay safe and well by washing your hands, staying indoors, and standing two meters apart, when out for shopping basic necessities – food and medicines only! Also, many of you expressed your wish of offering donation to the Temple…and we request you to do that by bank transfer using following details: Name of the account: Reading Hindu Centre Bank: Lloyds Account number: 04076038; Sort code: 30-91-31 As always, your generosity would be greatly appreciated…                        Additionally, during these testing times, if you are interested in volunteering for helping out those in needs, then you can join a local group by contacting: 07740183311, 07791258762 or post it to: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GrpCLYwKxDo6EwTdW2aHDz Shri Ram, Jay Ram, Jay-Jay Ram… Stay Well and Stay Blessed The Executive Committee Reading Hindu Centre It has been further decided that formal  gatherings are cancelled at the temple. We will review and inform you of the status of other upcoming events nearer the time We ask for your support in ensuring everyone’s safety     Usual Temple Opening times Morning 10.30 am till 10pm Evenings 60pm till 80pm ( Except Tuesday evening  60pm till 90pm with bajans and arti at 8.30pm ) Temple & Priest Services Charges Click here to download the charges schedule Pay Pal Donation Thank you for all your support. If you would like to donate, then please click on the DONATE link below Subscribe to our news & events Subscribe now (click here) to stay in touch with temple News and Event notifications Suggestions welcome – use the form below Social Contact Us Tel: 0118 9751067 Address: 112 Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EQ Berkshire e: [email protected]   ©2020 Reading Hindu Temple All Rights Reserved. Designed and Maintained by WSI   menu Home About Us Donations Festivals Services & Facilities Gallery Contact Us More ×