SUNDAY PRAYERS AT SRINIVASA TEMPLE
2026-02-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-22 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-08 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-22 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-29 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-05 10:00 - 13:00 UTC and 16 more dates | Srinivasa, Srinivasa, Alderford St, Halstead, CO9 3HZ, United Kingdom
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SUNDAY PRAYERS AT SRINIVASA TEMPLE
Please feel free to join at anytime. Note the below timings are for guidelines purposes.

10:00am Guru Abhishekam
10:30am Yagna, Kalash Puja & Vishvaksena Puja
11:30pm Deity Abhishekam
12:30pm Final Arati
1:00pm Lunch

ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE

Abhishekam is done every day to the deities of Srinivasa Temple. On the full moon, our regular morning prayer service is extended to include a special Maha Abhishekam on the large deities on the main altar followed by a Yagna. The whole event lasts about three hours. While the curtains are closed, and the deities are being dressed, you will hear satsangs on divine scriptures, enjoy singing and dancing to kirtans and feel the spirit of the community.
DID YOU KNOW?

Abhishekam is a beautiful bathing ritual where five different substances are poured onto the deity. These substances symbolise the five elements of our physical nature and our lower nature emotional qualities. Through the Grace of the deities, these elements, our five senses and the mind are purified and transformed in a positive way.

Milk/water element/ego is offered to be elevated into wisdom and selflessness.
Yogurt/earth element/pride is offered to be transformed to humility.
Ghee/fire element/karma is offered in hopes of being freed from the bonds of material desire.
Honey/air element/Maya is offered up so that we may transcend illusions and rise to attain the Divine.
Sugar/ether element/emotionality (in particular, jealousy) is offered to be balanced and harmonised so we can be uplifted into the sweetness of the Divine

A yajna is an ancient Vedic fire ceremony which has been practised for millennia. Yajna means to selflessly sacrifice for noble purposes. During the yajna we offer our prayers of love and gratitude to the deities for all that they do for us. Performing yajna is an act of worship, one where offerings are made into the holy fire which is seen as the mouth of the Divine.

MAHA SHIVARATRI AT SRINIVASA TEMPLE
2026-02-15 18:00 - 2026-02-16 06:00 (Europe/Paris)
DETAILS
When: Sunday 15 February 2026 (6:00pm) to Monday 16 February 2026 (6:00am)
Where: Srinivasa, Sible Hedingham, Essex
Free Admission – Donations are welcome
Register Below ⬇
WHAT TO EXPECT

Maha Shivaratri begins with evening celebrations start at 18:00 and last until the morning 6:00am. During the celebration there will be four rounds of puja, abhishekam to Shiva in the form of lingams. We will stay awake throughout the night praising Lord Shiva with Bhajans, 4 Aarti’s, Dancing, Meditating & Chanting.
Customarily, we wear white traditional clothing since this is the colour which pleases Lord Shiva 🤍

AWAKENING BHAKTI

Shiva is pure consciousness. He is the Supreme Lord’s greatest bhakta as he is always meditating upon Narayana. Known as the Lord of Destruction, he stands for the dissolution of the mind, which is exactly what we need in order for pure Love to awaken inside the heart. Through his Grace, Shiva destroys our pride and ego so that bhakti can grow in our hearts and we can rise to attain the Lotus Feet of Lord Narayana.

Shivaratri is when you forget about your mind and let your mind dwell only on the Divine. That’s what Shivaratri is – it is uplifting you and really awakening what is deep inside of you. – Paramahamsa Vishwananda

DID YOU KNOW
Shivaratri is a time to sincerely pray to Lord Shiva to ask him to install himself in our hearts. As we bathe him in the form of a lingam, he is cleaning our inner impurities and awakening the devotion within us, so that we can realise him in our hearts and see him everywhere.
BECOME A SPONSOR
Cost to cover the pujas – £36 per person
You can sponsor the puja’s this Shivaratri at Srinivasa (even if you are unable to attend). Your Offerings and support helps us to continue to serve the deities at our Ashram.
What will you receive as a Sponsor?

Your names will be added to Puja during Sankalpa (this ensures that all the prayers which take place you receive the punya/ merit for them)
You will receive Vibhuti (sacred ash) offered to Shiva Lingam.
Your names will be taken during Yajna
You will receive sacred blessed thread for protection.

So take this opportunity and come join us on this divine night where Mahadev will be invoked in our temple and in our hearts

ABHISHEKAM COURSE
2026-04-25 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Paris)
DETAILS
DEEPEN YOUR DEVOTION

Practising puja provides the unique opportunity to express your love and longing for the Divine in a very practical, tangible, and deeply profound way.
Abhishekam is a beautiful bathing ritual that allows you to deepen your relationship even more. The ritual represents the cleansing of our inner negativity and the balancing and purification of the natural elements of our body.

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL:

Discover the deeper meaning and value of this bathing ritual.
Learn about the connection between the natural elements and the offerings you make during the ritual.
Go through the ritual step-by-step and learn how to pronounce the mantras.

REQUIREMENTS:
To participate in this course, you must first have:
– Attended a Bhakti Marga Simple Puja Course
– Regularly practised simple puja for a minimum of 3 months

With the right knowledge, you dive that mind into the ocean of the heart, and when the mind dives into the ocean of the heart…you start to rise spiritually. – Paramahamsa Vishwananda

TEMPLE ANNIVERSARY AT SRINIVASA TEMPLE
2026-05-24 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Celebrating Four Blessed Years of Divine Grace
🗓 Date: Sunday 24 May 2026
📍 Location: Srinivasa Ashram, UK
🕕 Time: 10am – 5pm
On 28 May 2022, Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda opened the sacred doors of Srinivasa Ashram. Since then, this divine sanctuary—home to Satchitananda Vigraha Lakshmi Narasingadev and Ananda Murti Mohini – has been a beacon of devotion, transformation, and community for all seekers.
Join us as we come together to celebrate four years of spiritual growth, grace, and loving service with the Deities at Srinivasa Ashram
Śrī Satchitananda Vigraha Lakshmi Narasingadev Bhagavān and Śrī Ānanda Murti Mohini Devī.
Let us honour the journey so far, and the ever-deepening connection to the Divine that continues to unfold here.
✨ Program Highlights:

10:00: Guru Abhishekam
10:30: Yagna, Kalash Puja & Vishvaksena Puja
13:30: Deity Abhishekam & Talk (Satsang)
14:30: Final Arati
15:00: Lunch & Sharing

Let us gather in love and gratitude to mark this sacred milestone.
Everyone is welcome – bring your heart and join the celebration! Guests are welcome to bring along flowers and prasad for offering and sharing.
FURTHER DETAILS
To commemorate this special occasion, we will be performing a special Lakshmi Yagna. All are warmly welcome to join us and participate at any time throughout the day. Maha-Lakshmi is the Divine Mother and the eternal consort of Lord Narayana. She provides everything for Her children. Out of Her mercy, She protects them and bestows the boons of spiritual and material wealth to all those who sincerely pray to Her. Join us for this auspicious yajna, the holy fire ceremony, to venerate the Divine Mother and express gratitude for all She does. The Maha-Lakshmi Yajna is an act of worship and love, celebrating Her greatness and service to humanity.
Did you know?
A yajna is an ancient Vedic fire ceremony which has been practised for millennia. Yajna means to selflessly sacrifice for noble purposes. During the yajna we offer our prayers of love and gratitude to Maha Lakshmi for all She does for us. Performing yajna is an act of worship, one where offerings are made into the holy fire which is seen as the mouth of the Divine Mother Herself.
Maha-Lakshmi creates balance by uniting your body, mind and spirit, so that you can advance on your spiritual path.
Paramahamsa Vishwananda
BECOME A SPONSOR
This event a beautiful opportunity to offer your love and support in service. Below are a few ways you can contribute and be part of this sacred celebration:
General Sponsorship – £36
Your name will be read during the sacred Yagna, offering blessings for yourself and your family.
What will you receive as a Sponsor?

Your names will be added to Puja during Sankalpa (this ensures that all the prayers which take place you receive the punya/merit for them).
Your names will be taken during Yajna.
You will receive sacred blessed thread for protection.

Deity Clothes and Jewellery Sponsorship – £36
This seva supports the upkeep of the Deities clothing and jewellery, as well as the creation and purchase of new items. The Deities love trying on new outfits and jewellery and your contributions here will not go unnoticed by the Deities themselves.
One of the devotees, Shyamala, helps prepare the Deities clothing from fabric. If you are interested, this seva is also open to all who wish to participate. If so, get in touch with Narayani using the contact details below.
Full Temple Anniversary Sponsorship – £108
With a contribution of £108 or more, you will help support all aspects of the anniversary celebration.
In addition, your name(s) will be read every Sunday during the Yagna for the next three months.
If you would like further details or payment information, please contact the organiser, or the event organiser using the contact details at the bottom of this page.
Through your contributions, we are able to lovingly care for the Deities at Srinivasa and sustain the daily pujas, performed three times each day – Morning Puja, Lunch Puja, and Evening Puja with Shayan Aarti. This includes all necessary offerings such as prasad, fruits, flowers, the five sacred elements (ghee, milk, yoghurt, sugar, and honey), as well as Yagna items including coconut, wood, grains, and other essentials. Thank you in advance for all your continued support.
For more information: bhaktimarga.co.uk/srinivasa-temple-donations/

Paramahamsa Vishwananda's Birthday Celebrations at Srinivasa Temple
2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
DETAILS
Where: Srinivasa, Sible Hedingham, Essex
Date – Friday 13 June
Time – 1.00 pm to 3.30pm
Free Admission – Donations are welcome
Register Below ⬇
PREM MANIFEST

Join us as we celebrate the birthdayof our Beloved Gurudev! This is the time when Guruji’s bhaktas gather together to worship Him and pay tribute to all He has brought into our lives and to the world.
Let us fill the temple with our love, devotion, and joy!All are warmly invited – whether you are new or have walked this path for many years, this day is for all hearts drawn to the Divine through the Grace of the Guru.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Guru Abhishekam – a sacred bathing ceremony expressing devotion and reverence
Kirtan – singing the Divine Name to awaken the heart
Offering of Cake – in joyful celebration of the Guru’s presence in our lives
Satsang with Swami Anashuya – an inspiring sharing on the significance of the Guru
Evening Prayers & Aarti – closing with heartfelt offerings to the Divine

This is a beautiful opportunity to gather as one family and honour the One who constantly uplifts and guides us on the path of Love.

DID YOU KNOW
Paramahamsa Vishwananda was born God-realised on 13 June, 1978, on the beautiful island of Mauritius, off the coast of Africa. Almost immediately, people could see He was someone special. Even while very young, He enjoyed singing the Divine Names and inspiring all those around Him to love God. In truth, He has always been a living example of Bhakti Marga, the path of devotion.

I am born to remind people of the love of God, not just the superficial love of God, but as you love God, as you long for God, as you say, “Yes, I love you, God”, God loves you much more than that. And I have come just to remind this love of God, nothing else – Paramahamsa Vishwananda

Bhagavad Gita Retreat - Srinivasa
2026-07-03 17:00 - 2026-07-05 16:30 UTC
Living The Bhagavad Gita Retreat
Friday 3rd July 2026, Start 5pm – Sunday 5th July 2026, Departure 2.30pm (Optional Om Chanting at 3.30pm, if you would like to stay)
Cost:
£150.00 (Includes shared accommodation and all meals and the course)
£108.00 (Excludes shared accommodation but includes all meals and the course)
Location:
Srinivasa Ashram
Alderford Street
Sible Hedingham
CO9 3HZ
Free parking space available on site
Closing date for registrations is midnight Friday 26 June
Contact:
Lakshmi Dasi 07853071762
Hrullekha Dasi 07471889710
Shantaayai Dasi 07805039099
Asha Dasi 07490983998
Highlights
Come and join us on a lovely Bhagavad Gita Retreat. It’s open to all, and Newcomers are very welcome.
We will spend the weekend diving into the Bhagavad Gita’s timeless teachings, learning firstly ‘Who am I?’ and then, through various tools and techniques, how we can learn to build our own personal relationship with the Divine within.
This path is very much an experiential path, so we have many activities planned, e.g.: –

Short talks – ‘Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita’:
‘Who Am I? The Soul’s Journey’
‘The Importance & Techniques of Self Analysis’
Guided meditations
Mantra & Musical Movement
Japa walks
Om Chanting
Guru videos

Through the interactive activities, we aim to give a glimpse into how you can start to understand the teachings of Lord Krishna and how to become aware of the Divine in each and every moment of our lives.
These teachings bring inner joy, peace, acceptance and understanding to our lives, and this helps us to navigate our path. Through this short 701 verse conversation between Lord Krishna and His favourite disciple Arjuna (that’s us!). We learn how to bring these mystical teachings into our daily life, in a very simple and beautiful way.
Schedule
Friday

17:00–18:00 Arrival & Registration
18:00–20:00 Welcome Meeting
20:00–20:45 Dinner
20:45-21:00 Shayan Arati
21:00–21:45 Chat & Sharing

Saturday

06:00–09:00 Japa/nature walk @ 7.00am, then optional Morning Prayers / free time
09:00–10:00 Breakfast
10:00–11:30 Short Introduction to The Bhagavad Gita
Introduction: Journey of 40cm to The Heart
Activity: Who are you?
Share answers and group discussion
11.30-11.50 Tea Break
“Who Am I?”
11.50-12.40 Introduce Bhagavad Gita’s teaching of the soul
Bhagavad Gita Ch2 v10 – 30: Ch15 v7:
12.40-13.00 Watch Guruji Satsang “Soul” or “dust”
13:00–14:00 Lunch
14.00 – 15.00 Mantra walk option/free time
Inward journey begins
15.00-16.00 Om Chanting16.00-16.15 Tea Break
1615-17.15 Mantra music & dance
17.15-18.15 Guided meditation Activity – Bhagavad Gita Ch6 v10-17
Sharing and discussion
18.15 -18.30 Tea break
18.30-20.00 Self-Analysis & Reflection Time – Bhagavad Gita Ch1 v21
20:00–20:45 Dinner
20:45–21:00 Shayan Arati
21.00-22.00 Free time or Movie time

Sunday

08.00-9.00 Japa walk 8am
09:00–10:00 Breakfast
10.00.11.00 Summary of weekend, key takeaways and final sharing’s.
11:00–13:00 Join Prayers
13:00–14:30 Lunch / Departure
15:30–16:30 Optional – Om Chanting (optional)

FULL MOON ABHISHEKAM AT SRINIVASA TEMPLE
2026-07-05 10:00 - 13:00 UTC
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FULL MOON ABHISHEKAM AT SRINIVASA TEMPLE
Please feel free to join at anytime. Note the below timings are for guidelines purposes.

10:00am Guru Abhishekam
10:30am Yagna, Kalash Puja & Vishvaksena Puja
11:30pm Deity Abhishekam
12:30pm Final Arati
1:00pm Lunch

ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE

Abhishekam is done every day to the deities of Srinivasa Temple. On the full moon, our regular morning prayer service is extended to include a special Maha Abhishekam on the large deities on the main altar followed by a Yagna. The whole event lasts about three hours. While the curtains are closed, and the deities are being dressed, you will hear satsangs on divine scriptures, enjoy singing and dancing to kirtans and feel the spirit of the community.
FULL MOON ABHISHEKAM

During the full moon, the water element in our bodies is especially activated, which often leads to increased emotionality and negativity. Witnessing abhishekam, transforms this negativity and helps to balance and purify the natural elements of the body.

DID YOU KNOW?

Abhishekam is a beautiful bathing ritual where five different substances are poured onto the deity. These substances symbolise the five elements of our physical nature and our lower nature emotional qualities. Through the Grace of the deities, these elements, our five senses and the mind are purified and transformed in a positive way.

Milk/water element/ego is offered to be elevated into wisdom and selflessness.
Yogurt/earth element/pride is offered to be transformed to humility.
Ghee/fire element/karma is offered in hopes of being freed from the bonds of material desire.
Honey/air element/Maya is offered up so that we may transcend illusions and rise to attain the Divine.
Sugar/ether element/emotionality (in particular, jealousy) is offered to be balanced and harmonised so we can be uplifted into the sweetness of the Divine

A yajna is an ancient Vedic fire ceremony which has been practised for millennia. Yajna means to selflessly sacrifice for noble purposes. During the yajna we offer our prayers of love and gratitude to the deities for all that they do for us. Performing yajna is an act of worship, one where offerings are made into the holy fire which is seen as the mouth of the Divine.
