London Shri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple

Address

London Shri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple

Dudley Rd E, Tividale, Oldbury B69 3DU,

United Kingdom

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Shri Venkateswara (Balaji)

Introduction

• The Shri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple is one of the largest functioning temples in Europe, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his form of Venkateswara (Balaji).
• Located in Tividale, West Midlands, England, the temple is situated between the suburbs of Tipton and Oldbury, northwest of Birmingham.
• The temple’s design is inspired by the Tirupati Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Puranic Significance:

• The temple was consecrated and opened to the public in August 2006, with the primary deity being Venkateswara, a well-known manifestation of Lord Vishnu.
• Shrines within the main temple complex also include:
  • Padmavati (Alamelu), the consort of Lord Venkateswara.
  • Other major deities such as Hanuman, Shiva, Karthikeya, Ganesh, Ayappan, and the Navagraha (nine planets).

Educational and Cultural Activities:

• The temple operates the Balaji School for Culture & Education, which provides a spiritual and cultural foundation for children. The school offers classes on Vedic scriptures, music, and more.
• The temple also hosts a large Community Hall for various events and activities.

Community Services:

• The temple runs Annadhanam services, offering free meals to visitors, funded by donations.
• It receives significant foot traffic, with up to 1,500 visitors on weekdays and around 2,500 visitors on weekends.
• The temple also supports the community by:
  • Welcoming special interest groups from across the UK and Europe.
  • Hosting school trips.
  • Organizing and conducting cultural events.
  • Offering Vedic studies and Sanskrit classes for young people.

Additional Facilities:

• The temple complex includes a large community centre, a gatehouse, and a Gandhi Peace Centre.
• It provides Matrimonial services to help individuals find suitable marriage partners.

Non-Profit Status:

• The temple operates as a non-profit organization and is a recognized charity in the UK, playing a vital role in supporting the local community.

Century/Period

2006

Nearest Bus Station

Tividale

Nearest Railway Station

Sandwell & Dudley

Nearest Airport

Birmingham Airport

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