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CHCS Temple, London, UK
Carribean Hindu
Cultral Society
16
Ostade Road, Brixton Hill
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ABOUT CHCS Temple
The Caribbean Hindu Cultural Society (CHCS) in South London – though founded by Guyanese and Trinidadians – is open to people of all nationalities. The CHCS seeks to address the spiritual, social, and cultural needs of the growing Hindu community in England.
In May 1959, a group
of young immigrants came to the UK to further their academic and professional
studies and held an inaugural meeting to establish a Hindu Organisation in
London...today we carry this proud heritage on.
Mission
First and foremost
aim of the CHCS is to promote Hinduism within but also to the wider community.
Secondly we hold proud the advancement of Education.
Particularly in (but not limited to);
Art
Hindu Traditions
History
Language,
Literature
Music
and Philosophy.
Secondly we hold proud the advancement of Education.
Particularly in (but not limited to);
Art
Hindu Traditions
History
Language,
Literature
Music
and Philosophy.
Description
In May 1959, a group
of young immigrants who came to the UK to further their academic and
professional studies, held an inaugural meeting to establish a Hindu
Organisation in London. This was successfully achieved and they named it the
“HINDU DHARMA SABHA”. In 1961, the name was changed to “CARIBBEAN HINDU
SOCIETY”.
From 1959 to 1972, Committee Meetings of the group were held in their rented living accommodation whilst AGM’s and major religious festivals such as Divali, were held either at Hammersmith or Lambeth Town Hall.
In 1966 the first Constitution of the Society was prepared and in 1967 it was approved by the Charity Commission and Charity status obtained.
Fund raising to purchase a building was seen as a priority and in 1967, chartered flights to Guyana were organised. These proved to be very popular and therefore successful. However, in 1969 this operation had to cease because Charity Law did not permit permanent trading. By this time the management committee had acquired £11,000.00 for the purchase of a building.
In 1972 a bid of £6,500.00 cash was made for the purchase of 16 Ostade Road. The building was last used by the Federation of Boys Scouts Incorporated but when it was obtained, it was in a derelict state and almost completely destroyed by fire some time previously .Refurbishment was started by the members. In 1978 a successful grant application was made to Lambeth Council and in 1982 building works were completed and the Temple became fully operational.
In September 1983, the Singhasan in the upstairs Pooja room was commissioned and Murti Prana Pratishta (installation) performed on 22nd. September 1985.
The Singhasan in the main hall was commissioned on 26th August 1987 and Prana Pratishta for the first set of Murtis performed on 3rd April 2008 and on 15th August 2010 for the second set. In 2000, the name of the Society was changed to “Caribbean Hindu Cultural Society”.
The C.H.C.S. was formally registered with Lambeth Council as a Place of Worship and as a place for the Solemnisation of Marriages on 30th January 2001.
From 1959 to 1972, Committee Meetings of the group were held in their rented living accommodation whilst AGM’s and major religious festivals such as Divali, were held either at Hammersmith or Lambeth Town Hall.
In 1966 the first Constitution of the Society was prepared and in 1967 it was approved by the Charity Commission and Charity status obtained.
Fund raising to purchase a building was seen as a priority and in 1967, chartered flights to Guyana were organised. These proved to be very popular and therefore successful. However, in 1969 this operation had to cease because Charity Law did not permit permanent trading. By this time the management committee had acquired £11,000.00 for the purchase of a building.
In 1972 a bid of £6,500.00 cash was made for the purchase of 16 Ostade Road. The building was last used by the Federation of Boys Scouts Incorporated but when it was obtained, it was in a derelict state and almost completely destroyed by fire some time previously .Refurbishment was started by the members. In 1978 a successful grant application was made to Lambeth Council and in 1982 building works were completed and the Temple became fully operational.
In September 1983, the Singhasan in the upstairs Pooja room was commissioned and Murti Prana Pratishta (installation) performed on 22nd. September 1985.
The Singhasan in the main hall was commissioned on 26th August 1987 and Prana Pratishta for the first set of Murtis performed on 3rd April 2008 and on 15th August 2010 for the second set. In 2000, the name of the Society was changed to “Caribbean Hindu Cultural Society”.
The C.H.C.S. was formally registered with Lambeth Council as a Place of Worship and as a place for the Solemnisation of Marriages on 30th January 2001.
London’s Caribbean Hindu Cultural Society dedicated to spirituality
The Caribbean Hindu Cultural Society (CHCS) in South London – though founded by Guyanese and Trinidadians – is open to people of all nationalities.
The CHCS seeks to address the spiritual, social, and cultural needs of the growing Hindu community in England.
The society was founded to develop a better understanding of Hinduism and to give greater significance to this knowledge over rituals, as well as to educate the larger society about Hindu values. It helps to foster the development of spirituality and culture within the Hindu community in England.
The cultural aspect of Hinduism is encouraged through singing, dancing, drama, and other related activities. The members of the society, comprising diverse nationalities, work harmoniously for their benefit and the larger Hindu community.
The organisation was founded in May 1959 by a group of young immigrants, mostly from Guyana and Trinidad, who came to the UK to further their academic and professional studies. They named it “Hindu Dharma Sabha”. In 1961, the name was changed to “Caribbean Hindu Society”. It was one of the earliest Hindu organisations in England for the promotion of Hinduism and Hindu culture.
From 1959 to 1972, the group held meetings in their rented living accommodation, while major religious festivals, such as Diwali and Holi, were held in rented rooms, including at Hammersmith and Lambeth Town Hall.
Charity status
In 1966, the first constitution of the society was prepared and in 1967, it was approved by the Charity Commission, granting it charity status. Fundraising to purchase a building was seen as a priority.
In 1967, chartered flights to Guyana raised significant funds. These were repeated for the next two years. However, in 1969, this operation ceased, because charity law did not permit permanent trading in economic enterprises. The management committee had acquired some £11,000 for the building fund.
In 1972, a bid of £6500 cash was made for the purchase of 16 Ostade Road that was used by the Federation of Boys Scouts Inc. When it was obtained, it was in a derelict state and almost completely destroyed by fire. Refurbishment was started by the members – with many volunteers and community members donating materials and labour to realise the dream of a temple in London.
In 1978, a successful grant application was made to Lambeth Council and, in 1982, building works were completed allowing for activities and rituals celebrating various festivals.
Members say that the building has provided a conducive environment for worshipping, and learning and practising the teachings of the scriptures.
In 2000, the name was changed to “Caribbean Hindu Cultural Society” to make it more broad-based in its activities. It caters to both Sanatanists and Aryan forms of worshipping with pandits from both sects attached to the society.
On January 30, 2001, the CHCS was formally registered with Lambeth Council as a place of worship and as a place for the solemnisation of marriages. Membership to the society is open to the diverse communities in England providing a range of benefits to members and participants.
Awareness building
Over the years, CHCS has reached out to the wider community in greater London, providing a range of cultural programmes and activities for all. Members say that the society has helped to maintain Indian culture.
Since the early 1980s after completion of the building, there has been a Sunday Havan service as well as the observation of Hindu festivals.
Cultural programmes include music, dance, Hindi, religious and music classes. The CHCS is also involved in a variety of activities that benefit the large Guyanese and other Hindu populations settled in England.
At its weekly (Wednesday) social, members sing old-time Indian songs accompanied by traditional Indian music.
The harmonium, tabla, dholak, dhantal, and majeera are played in accompaniment to the singing, as people join the chorus. It is an informal meeting of the community members, where they sing, eat, laugh, and converse.
Events:
Sri
Krishna Janmashtami:
Date to
remember krishna Janmashtami 17th Aug at the CHCS Temple start at 7.00pm
Janmashtami,
the birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm
in India in the month of July or August. According to the Hindu calendar this
religious festival is celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksh or the 8th day
of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadon
Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in India in the month of July or August. According to the Hindu calendar this religious festival is celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksh or the 8th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadon.
Sri Krishna is considered as the one of the most powerful human incarnations of the Lord Vishnu. He was born around 5,200 years ago in Mathura.
The sole objective of Sri Krishna's birth was to free
the Earth from the evilness of demons. He played an important role in Mahabharata and propagated the theory of bhakti and good karma which are narrated deeply in the Bhagwat Geeta.
Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in India in the month of July or August. According to the Hindu calendar this religious festival is celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksh or the 8th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadon.
Sri Krishna is considered as the one of the most powerful human incarnations of the Lord Vishnu. He was born around 5,200 years ago in Mathura.
The sole objective of Sri Krishna's birth was to free
the Earth from the evilness of demons. He played an important role in Mahabharata and propagated the theory of bhakti and good karma which are narrated deeply in the Bhagwat Geeta.
Hanuman
Jayanthi:
Join us as we celebrated Hanuman Jayanti on Tuesday 15th April at
CHCS from 7.30pm.
Hanuman
is the symbol of strength and energy. He is said to be able to assume any form
at will, wield rocks, move mountains, dart through the air, seize the clouds
and rival Garuda in swiftness of flight.
Happy Hanuman Jayanti and may he bless you all with his strength and energy.
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Hanuman Ji, the monkey God. He is the symbol of strength and energy.
Hanuman said "I am a humble messenger of Sri Rama. I have come here to serve Rama, to do His work. By the command of Lord Rama, I have come here. I am fearless by the Grace of Lord Rama. I am not afraid of death. I welcome it if it comes while serving Lord Rama."
Happy Hanuman Jayanti and may he bless you all with his strength and energy.
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Hanuman Ji, the monkey God. He is the symbol of strength and energy.
Hanuman said "I am a humble messenger of Sri Rama. I have come here to serve Rama, to do His work. By the command of Lord Rama, I have come here. I am fearless by the Grace of Lord Rama. I am not afraid of death. I welcome it if it comes while serving Lord Rama."
Navratri:
Please
join us has we celebrate Navratri from the 31st of March to 8th April. On the
8th is also Rama Nayami.
The festival is dedicated to Durga, the mother goddess who also represents power. Durga annihilated the demon Mahishasura after a relentless battle lasting nine days and nights.
During this period Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati are worshipped as three different manifestations of Shakti.
Also the goddess Durga took nine form the nine forms of manifestation are:
Shailaputri
Brahmacharini
Chandraghanta
Kushmanda
Skandamata
Kaalratri
Mahagauri and Siddhidaatri
Together worshipped during the Navratri (Nine Divine Nights)
The festival is dedicated to Durga, the mother goddess who also represents power. Durga annihilated the demon Mahishasura after a relentless battle lasting nine days and nights.
During this period Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati are worshipped as three different manifestations of Shakti.
Also the goddess Durga took nine form the nine forms of manifestation are:
Shailaputri
Brahmacharini
Chandraghanta
Kushmanda
Skandamata
Kaalratri
Mahagauri and Siddhidaatri
Together worshipped during the Navratri (Nine Divine Nights)
Contact us
16
Ostade Road, Brixton Hill
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