Derby Hindu Temple
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About

Welcome to Hindu Temple Geeta Bhawan Derby

Founded in 1975, Hindu Temple Geeta Bhawan Derby stands as a spiritual, cultural, and community cornerstone for Hindus in Derby and the surrounding areas. What began as a modest initiative by a group of devoted individuals has grown into one of the region’s most respected and inclusive places of worship.

Our History

In the 1950s, the Indian community began to migrate to the UK. They carried the ambitions of Hindu culture and customs from India, with some of them remaining and establishing in Derby. In those days,Hindu family members held Satsang" in their homes because there were no places for the community to pray and worship. The number of Hindu families in Derby began to increase the 1960s, and in 1975, with the help of a small group of Devotees, an old building on Normanton Road in Derby was established into a Hindu Mandir and named Geeta Bhawan Derby.

Respected Hindu Members were elected to serve on a management committee and to oversee the institution's day-to-day operations and finances. The Hindu Community continued to grow, after we had been open for many years, we came to the stage where we needed to look at a new building to accommodate our community. The management and trustees put a lot of effort into raising money for the purpose of constructing a new temple in Derby. Due to a tragic incident that occurred in December 1992, the building caught fire, and a sizable amount of it was destroyed. However, a downstairs hall for more intimate public gatherings, including Kirtan and other events, was built because of community initiatives.

Thanks to the management committee's courage, perseverance, and collecting of contributions from the entire Indian community of Derby, In the year 2000, Land was sourced to build a new Mandir at Pear Tree Road. After overcoming several challenges and with the help of community members, goodwill, labour, and endurance, the temple was completed in 2009.

Community Service

Serving the Community

Welcome to Hindu Temple Geeta Bhawan, Derby Hindu Temple – a distinguished and purpose-built Mandir situated on Peartree Road, dedicated to serving the religious, cultural, and social needs of the Hindu community, while extending a warm welcome to all who are respectful of and interested in the Hindu Religion and tradition.

The Temple conducts daily Aarti (worship) twice a day and offers a range of regular activities including yoga sessions, Hindi language classes, Prasad Seva, and cultural education.

Throughout the year, Derby Hindu Temple hosts celebrations of significant Hindu festivals, charitable initiatives, exhibitions, and visits from highly respected spiritual leaders, fostering a space of devotion, learning, and inclusive community engagement.

At the moment, this is the only Mandir in Derby, and there are two buildings situated onsite The main building is divided into two sections: an upstairs worship and Kirtan Hall, and a downstairs community hall. The smaller building is used as a community hall, with private dwelling quarters above.

Both function halls small and large are available for public for private and puja functions at very reasonable prices that also includes the kitchen facilities for cooking and serving meals for the visiting guests. There are ample parking facilities for the visitors which is free of charge. School visits to our temple are a regular feature and we welcome such interest in gaining knowledge about the Hindu religion. We respect the peace and privacy of the residents in the locality and ask the same of visitors to our temple.

The temple has resident Pujari (Priest) who conducts regular Arti and Puja in the temple but he is also available on request to perform puja at individuals home where a small donation is made to the mandir. The temple pujari is also available on request to perform marriages and attend funerals and Hindu ceremonies for the family at passing away of their loved members. For funerals the main function hall is also available for use of the family and guests without any charges Currently, the temple is authorised to perform civil marriages and has a designated registrar with the authority to issue marriage certificates. In accordance with temple regulations, celebrations, engagements, and marriages may be held in the main or smaller hall.

The temple is registered charity body which provide services for welfare of the society and conducts various functions for Hindu community in UK. The temple has legal has body of trustees who are the legal guardian of the temple and has democratically elected management committee who looks after day to day running of the temple and maintenance of the building. The management committee Is elected by individual members of the temple. The temple membership is open to Hindu community of Derby and neighbouring cities and towns

Temple Vision

Our Vision

Rooted in the timeless wisdom of Sanatan Dharma, Hindu Temple Geeta Bhawan Derby aims to continue evolving as a beacon of faith, unity, and service. We are committed to nurturing spiritual growth, promoting cultural understanding, and strengthening the bonds that hold our diverse community together.