SRI VENKATESWARA KALYANAM,starts at 9.45am on Saturday at our Preston Telugu Community Temple there will be Sri Alivelumanga and Padamavathi Sametha Sri Venkateswara Kalyanam (wedding) commences in the early morning. All the devotees’ who would to participate in this event and all couples who want to sit in this event there is a fee of £15 for those people would like to join please provide your details to the priest in advance and any contribution to priest is entirely your choice. Phone Landline 01772 798512 or Mobile: 07597021071.
Sameday evening 7pm srsivenkteswara swmivari Pushpayagam.
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 […]
9-5-2026 SRI VENKATESWARA KALYANAM
December 2nd, 2025 
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12-5-2026 Sri Hanumath Jayanthi
December 2nd, 2025 hari Sri Hanumath Jayanthi Vaisakha bahuladasami Tuesday Hanuman with betel leaf and sandal wood abhishekam (anointed), for those would like to participate in this ceremony bring flowers and betel leaves, always see priest available at the temple.
15-5-2026 Maasa Shiva Ratri Friday
December 2nd, 2025 hari Maasa Shiva Ratri Friday contact Pujari if you wish to join and perform Panchamrutha Abhishekam.
16-5-2026 3rd Saturday Special Suprabhataseva
December 2nd, 2025 hari Special Suprabhataseva at 11.20am then bhojana Prasadam will be served.
13-6-2026 Maasa Shiva Ratri Friday
December 2nd, 2025 hari Maasa Shiva Ratri Friday contact Pujari if you wish to join and perform Panchamrutha Abhishekam.
20-6-2026 3rd Saturday special Suprabhataseva
December 2nd, 2025 hari Special Suprabhataseva at 11.20am then bhojana Prasadam will be served.
27-6-2026 Sanitrayodasi Saturday
December 2nd, 2025 hari Sanitrayodasi, also known as Shani Trayodashi, is an auspicious Hindu day of worship dedicated to Lord Shani (the god of justice and karma) and Lord Shiva. It falls on the 13th lunar day (Trayodasi) of the waning fortnight (Krishna Paksha) when it occurs on a Saturday. Devotees worship Lord Shani to mitigate the adverse effects of Saturn (Sani Dosha) and to seek blessings for strength, stability, and prosperity.
Notice to All Members – From the Temple Committee
July 14th, 2025 hari Dear Devotees,
Over the past five years, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the committee was unable to personally approach members to collect membership fees. Even though the pandemic period has passed, we sincerely apologise for not being able to resume collections earlier.
We are thankful to those who voluntarily paid their membership dues—some by bank transfer, others by directly handing over payment. However, many members have yet to pay, and we kindly request everyone to regularise their payments.
In the coming days, committee members will be approaching devotees for membership fee collection. We extend our heartfelt thanks in advance to those who cooperate and pay promptly.
? Regarding Offerings of Food:
We kindly request devotees not to bring home-cooked food to the temple. Only fruits and flowers are permitted.
If anyone wishes to offer prasadam or snacks, they are requested to:
- Donate the amount to the priest
- The food will be prepared within the temple premises
- After puja and offering, it will be served as prasadam to devotees.
?? Regular Monthly Schedule:
- Every 3rd Saturday at 11:30 AM, a Special Suprabhata Seva is performed, followed by prasadam (lunch) for attendees.
- Those who wish to sponsor the meal for any month are kindly requested to inform the priest in advance to help us plan accordingly.
- Every Saturday evening, Bhajan sessions are held at the temple. Devotees are welcome to join.
? Membership Fee Update:
For the past 15 years, our membership fee remained unchanged. In 2010, the monthly fee was £5, and it has remained the same until now, despite rising expenses.
After careful consideration, the committee has unanimously decided to increase the monthly fee from £5 to £8.33, making it £100 annually, starting from January 2026.
We sincerely hope for your continued support and understanding.
With your generosity and cooperation, we are able to manage our temple and Telugu Jana Sangham activities smoothly. If there have been any mistakes, please do not hesitate to share your feedback or suggestions.
? Email: info@venkateswara.co.uk
If you’d prefer to receive our newsletter via email, please send us your email address. This helps reduce postal charges for the Sangham.
(If you’re not checking emails, there’s no need to notify us—we will continue to deliver your newsletter by post.)
? Receipt Reminder:
Those who have not yet paid the membership fee are kindly requested to pay it to the priest and collect a receipt.
? For puja details, please contact the temple priest.
With gratitude,
Temple Committee
Venkateswara Telugu Jana Sangham
Sunday, 6th July 2025 – Beginning of Tholi Ekadashi Festivities
July 14th, 2025 hari On Sunday, 6th July 2025, the auspicious Tholi Ekadashi (Ashadha Shuddha Ekadashi) marks the beginning of the sacred Ekadashi festivals.
Devotees are encouraged to observe the day with devotion and participate in the traditional rituals.
