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Indian Association, Oldham, United Kingdom

Jay Shree Krishna - (Sri Radha Krishna Temple)

INDIAN ASSOCIATION OLDHAM

(Radha-Krishna Temple)

(ESTB. 1968)

SCHOFIELD STREET, HATHERSHAW, OLDHAM OL8 1QJ

OFFICE:- TEL 0161 633 0043 TEMPLE : - TEL:-0161 633 0863

Reg Charity No. 1006961

The IAO has come a long way since 1968, and its pioneering services are enjoyed by people from many backgrounds as well as from outside Oldham.

Vision

To work towards a vibrant and flourishing community participating in cultural and community activities in Oldham and the surrounding areas whilst developing a 'Centre of Excellence' open to all.

Mission

The IAO is created to do this through advancing and supporting the social, cultural, religious, leisure, welfare and educational needs of the community, especially those of Indian origin residing in Oldham; and promoting good relations between people of different backgrounds.

About Us

With its involvement in many charitable activities in the Oldham Metropolitan Borough, the Association has made a profound mark, and has gained respect from all quarters of the community of Oldham. The Association has proved itself to be highly responsible and respectable organisation with its remarkable work over the years. The Association is continuously engaged in the promotion of community welfare and generating goodwill, respect and harmony among all the communities of the Borough.

The fact that the IAO has no administration staff leads to a very busy schedule for the active executive committee members and the dedicated volunteers.

We sustain the core activities of the Dance classes, Youth Club, Luncheon Club, Saheli women’s group , Yoga classes as well as continuation of the Temple , Registry and religious activities’.

Building Project is now at a procurement stage as Town planning approval gained from the OMBC in 2010 through comprehensive submission.

Temple service:

The religious activities and celebration of the various festivals are provided by IAO where the Hindu community from Oldham, Greater Manchester, the UK and abroad visit the Temple for darshan. It is for the spiritual advancement of every soul to receive the visions of the divine deities of the Temple.

In maintaining the services for the Sanatan Hindu followers the IAO organizes annual festivals, Yagnas, poojas and various events. Devotees come for darshan, prashad and learning more about forthcoming activities and how they can participate in pujas. By doing this the devotees are able to heighten their spiritual consciousness and re-energized themselves. During the very auspicious month of Purushottam we organize a Bhagvad Saptaha for the benefit of the devotees. Listening to the katha gives profound insight and vision into the true meaning of atma, the soul and liberation from the cycle of birth.

Annual events such as Navratri and yagna, Diwali and Annkut, Tulsi Vivah, Jalaram Jayanti, Shivratri, Holi, Ram Navmi, Hanuman Jayanti, Hindola Mohatsav, Janmashtami, Radhaashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, to name a few are celebrated. The weekly bhajans are held on every Saturday evening at 7.0 to 9.0pm in the temple.

A daily service which takes place at Mandir is the complete Sewa offered to devotees. Devotees select a day of their choice (this can be a birthday, wedding anniversary or other memorable day/date) and a deity to perform this Sewa for a one off payment of £251.00 . Every year on the selected memorable day Arti is offered to that devotee.

At present , out of the 365 days in the year 239 are still available for devotees .

We sincerely appreciate all the help and support from the devoted community and volunteers for their time and energy and of course everyone’s financial support. We strongly acknowledge that the Mandir is OURS and it is every ones duty to regularly bring all the family members to the Mandir and participate in other activities to maintain our religion and rich culture.

Temple Timings:

Mandir Timings

Morning 09:45 A.M. To 11:30 A.M.

Evening 06:30 P.M. To 08:00 P.M.

Aarti Timings

Morning 10:00 A.M

Evening 07:00 P.M.

Religious Events:

Holi, Dasara, Diwali,

Pooja Samagri List:

GANESH PUJA LIST

Abil, gulal,Kanku ,tumric powder .Nara chhadi 1

Coconut 1

Sopari ( big one ) 1 packet

Whole wheat 500gm

Red material 1/2 yard

Gor [for Ganeshji ] 1 bowel

Plastic bowel 10 no.

Dry fruit –[almond, kaju, pista etc.]

Fresh fruit – orange , apple, banana ,etc

Puja na pan –10

Panchmrut -100gm

Steel plate small one –1

Loose flower [ for puja ]

Steel thali [big ] 4

Steel bowel –4

Rice –1 bowel

Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Puja and Katha:

SATYANARAYAN PUJA LIST

Abil,gulal Kanku , chandan Nadachhadinn

Sopari ( moti ) 1 packet

Coconut (1 )

Wheat grain (1 ratal )

Nagarvel pan ( 25 )

Kapoor goti

Dry fruit – [Badam , Kaju , drax , saker .]

Gor for Ganesha Plastic bowel -15

Red cloth (1 ) 1 yard

White cloth –1 one yard

Loose flowers for puja

Rice – 1 kg

Fresh Fruit

Panchamrut -250gm

( yogurt ,milk , ghee, honey, suger , )

Bajoth -2

Steel Thali 6

vatki 6

spoons 6

1 coper pot, napkin

Wedding Puja List:

Wedding puja list

Kanku , Rice -500gm

Kapoor goti - 1 packet

Coconut –3

Whole wheat –1 ratal

Sopari – 25 [ big one ]

Gor [ for ganesh ] -1 bowel

White tal –250 gm

Ghee -500 gm

Fire wood –1 packet

Match box –

Roo [ cotton ]

Puja na pan –35

Copper pot – 2

Steel bowel – 7

Steel thali – 7

Small steel plate – 2

Tea spoon – 5

Garland – for Bride & groom – 2

Losse flower for puja

Varmala – 1

Panchmrut – 200gm

Bajoth – 2

Patla – 2

Small napkin - 3

Kitchen rool - 1

Ponkhwani samagri – Chhera ganthan [ white material ] 80 cm square

Antar pat [ shawl] – 1

Sampoot [ mati na kodia nu ]

Nara chhadi dado –1

Navagraha Shanti Puja List:

Coconut - 1

Abil, gulal,

Sindoor, kanku, tumric

Nara chhadi – 1

Gor [ for ganeshji ] - 150 gm

Sopari [ big one make sure don’t buy small one ] -

1 packet

Kapoor goti packet – 1

Dry fruit [ almond, kaju , pista, etc.

Saker – 1 packet

Fresh fruit [ apple , orange, banana,

Puja na pan – 25

White tal – 500 gm

Jav - barley – 200 gm

Ghee – 1 kg

Fire wood – 3 packet

Loose flower [for puja ]

Saker – 1 packet

Panchamrut – 250 gm

Meendhal – 2 piece

Puja Samagri from Home:

Devotees taking part in this Yagna , Please bring following

items from home:

Ganeshji,and any mataji’s murti ,shivlinga, 1 Lotta/kalash 4

steel plate [ Thali ] 4 Bowls, 4 Spoons, 2 nepkins, Kitchen roll, some fresh fruits, dray fruits, Loose Flower for puja, and Aasna to sit comfortably. Other puja items will be provided by the Temple .

Commiittee Members:

President	Mr Bharatbhai Sisodia
Vice President	Mr Ravjibhai D Patel (Gorasia)
Vice President	Mrs Truptiben J Patel
General Secretary	Mr Jagdishbhai Patel
Asst. Gen. Secretary	Mr Sasi Patel
Treasurer	Mr Devshi Chothani
Asst. Treasurer	Mr Suresh Garara
Building Secretary	Mr Shashi Mohandas
Asst. Building Secretary	Mr Rameshbhai S Pindoria
Asst. Building Secretary	Mr Meghjibhai Premji Bhudia
Asst. Building Secretary	Mr Govindbhai Mistry
Main Hall Hirer	VACANT - Speak to Our Pujari for enquies
Asst. Hall Hirer	Mr Prakash Patel
Religious Secretary	Tejuben Vekaria
Asst. Religious Secretary	Mr Prabhudasbhai Pau
Social Secretary	Mrs Kalaben Chauhan
Asst.Social Secretary	Mrs Dakshaben Mistry
Luncheon Club Secretary	Mr Surajben Agravat
Asst.L C Secretary	Mr Ghanshyambhai Agravat
Youth Secretary	Mr Dipak Naran
Asst.Youth Secretary	Hariom Nimavat
Ntrya Jyoti Secretary	Mrs Taraben Mastery
Employment & Education Secretary	Mr Bhagwanjibhai Patel
Saheli Womens Group Secretary	Krishnaben Sisodia
Ex-Officio	Mr Harishbhai Panchani
Ex-Officio	Dr M M Gupta
Co-Opttee	Dharmeshbhai Trivedi (IT Secretary)
Advisor	Mr R S Kumpavat
Religious Sub Comittee	Mr Naranbhai Bhudia
	Mrs Manjuben Pau
	Mrs Ramilaben Saparia
	Mrs Bhartiben Parmer
	Mrs Ramilaben V Gorasia
	Mrs Premilaben N Gorasia
Trustees	Mr Bharatbhai Sisodia
	Mr Harishbhai Panchani
	Mr Ramsingbhai S Kumpavat
	Mr Ravjibhai D Patel (Gorasia)
	Dr M M Gupta
Temple Pujari	Sri Krushnakant Vyas

INDIAN ASSOCIATION OLDHAM

(Radha-Krishna Temple)

(ESTB. 1968)

SCHOFIELD STREET, HATHERSHAW, OLDHAM OL8 1QJ

OFFICE:- TEL 0161 633 0043 TEMPLE : - TEL:-0161 633 0863

Reg Charity No. 1006961

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