Community Life
Festivals & Gatherings
Join us throughout the year for worship, festivals, discourses and the shared joy of community.
Historical Events
Sacred milestones in the life of Shivalaya — the consecrations that shaped our temple.
15th–16th March 2024
Srī-Chakra Maha Meru Prāṇa Pratiṣṭhā
& Srī Ādi Śaṅkarācārya Swamy Vigraha Prokṣāṇa
Friday 15th March 2024
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- 08:30 AMJyoti Praagatya, Shree Ganapathi Puja, Punyahavachanam
- 09:15 AMSodash Matrika, Vasordhara
- 10:15 AMBrahmana Varun
- 10:30 AMVastu Kalasha Puja
- 10:45 AMAgnistapana, Navagraha Puja
- 10:45 AMSri Chakra Puja, Agnistapana, Homam
- 1:45 PMMahaprasadham (Lunch)
- 2:00 PMYagna (Havan), Sri Lalitha 1,000 / 300 / 108, Sri Suktam
- 5:30 PMSayan Puja, Aarati, Nitya Aarathi, Pancha Parayanam
Saturday 16th March 2024
7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- 07:30 AMSuddikarana, Shree Ganapathi Puja, Nyasam for Meru
- 08:00 AMVishesha Rudrabhishekam for Sri-Chakra Maha Meru & Sri Adi Shankaracharya, Kala Puja, Navavarna Puja
- 09:15 AMSthira Prana Pratishtha for Meru
- 09:30 AMNyasam, Khadga Mala Archana
- 10:00 AM1008 Mula Mantra Japam, Anga Prayanga Mantra Japam
- 11:00 AMNitya Shivalaya Aarathi
- 11:15 AMSthapita Devata Homam, Saptashati Parayanam
- 1:45 PMUttar Puja, Balidan, Purnahuti, Aarathi
- 2:15 PMMahaprasadham (Lunch)
- 3:00 PMKalasha Udvasanam, Lalita Trishati Archana, Bhajan, Pravachan, Aarathi
Past Events
Jaya Pārvatī Vrat Pūja (Vow-Worship of Goddess Pārvatī)
With the divine blessings of Śrī Narmadeśhvara Mahādeva (the Great Lord manifest as the Narmadā Liṅgam) and Mātā Pārvatī (Mother Goddess Pārvatī). Shivalaya Mandir – The Leicestershire Brahma Samaj warmly invites all devotees to participate in the sacred Jaya Pārvatī Vrata Pūjā (auspicious vow and worship of Goddess Pārvatī). Jaya Pārvatī Vrata (the "Victory to Pārvatī" vow) is a revered observance dedicated to Mātā Pārvatī and Bhagavān Śiva (Lord Śiva), undertaken with devotion for family harmony, prosperity, marital bliss (saubhāgya — marital well-being), and spiritual well-being. All devotees are warmly welcome. Contact: Shivalaya Mandir 0116 251 2541 · Pt. Madhubhai Shastri 07763178628
Shiva Katha Saptah
With the divine blessings of Bhagwan Shiva and Mata Parvati, you and your family are warmly invited to a sacred Shiva Katha Saptah in support of our Community Hall Project. The Shiv Katha is being performed by Pujya Shri Giri Bapu with heartfelt devotion for the construction and development of our Community Hall. Runs daily from Monday 15/06/2026 to Sunday 21/06/2026, 4 pm to 7 pm. Let us come together with heartfelt devotion in the grace of Lord Shiva, to support the development of our Community Hall, serve the community and uphold the eternal values of Sanatan Dharma. For donations or to participate as Yajmaan, call the Temple Office on 0116 2512541 or Pt. Madhubhai Shastri on 07763 178628.
Purushottam Maas – Shree Maha Vishnu Puja & Yagya
Hosted with the Federation of Hindu Priests (UK). Purushottam Maas is one of the most sacred months in Sanatan Dharma and is especially dear to Lord Vishnu — a rare and blessed time for prayer, chanting, fasting, charity, seva and devotion. Spiritual efforts made during this holy month are believed to bring multiplied merit, inner peace, family well-being and the divine grace of Shree Purushottam Bhagwan. Programme: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Shree Maha Vishnu Puja & Yagya 1:00 PM onwards: Maha Prasad 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Purushottam Maas Mahatmya May Lakshmi Narayan bless all devotees with peace, devotion, prosperity and spiritual upliftment. To participate as a Yajman, please contact Pt. Madhubhai Shastri on 07763 178628.
Shrimad Bhagavat Katha Mahotsav
You are cordially invited to the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha, performed by Shri Kalpeshbhai Purohit, who will narrate the divine stories with devotion in aid of the construction and development of our Community Hall — in the holiest month of Adhikmaas. Held from 31st May to 6th June 2026, daily 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. 7-Day Katha Schedule: Day 1 – Sunday 31st May: Pothi Yatra and Mangalacharan Day 2 – Monday 1st June: Shukdevji Pragatya and Parikshit Raja ni Katha Day 3 – Tuesday 2nd June: Kapilnarayan Avatar and Narsinhnarayan Avatar ni Katha Day 4 – Wednesday 3rd June: Shri Krishna Janm ni Katha Day 5 – Thursday 4th June: Giriraj Pragatya, Yamunaji ni Loti and Annakut Day 6 – Friday 5th June: Rukshmani Vivah Day 7 – Saturday 6th June: Sudama Charitra and Katha no Viram To donate or participate as a Yajman, please contact the Mandir Office on 0116 2512541 or Pt. Madhubhai Shastri on 07763 178628.
Sri Shankara Jayanti — Vedanta Shravana
Sri Shankara Jayanti 2026 in the UK — a celebration of Sanatana Dharma. An introduction to Vedanta as a way of life delivered by Vidvan Dr. Vishwanath M V. Topic: 14 pitfalls a Sadhaka must avoid.
Sri Rudra Homam
Organized by UKTBC in association with The Shivalaya Mandir, TLBS. A FREE event (registration required). 9:30 AM Sri Rudra Homam by Brahma Sri. Siddhartha Sarma, followed by Prasada Vitharana. 11:30 AM Musical devotion from visiting artists from Bharat.
Shiva Parvati Vivah
With the divine blessings of Sri Minaksi Sametha Narmadesvara Swamy and Sri Guru Govinda Swamy Mettam (SGGS), the sacred and auspicious Shiva Parvati Kalyanam — the celestial wedding of Lord Paramesvara and Divine Mother Parvati Devi.