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20 July 2009
The first executive committee
Devotees in Coventry formed the temple's first executive committee — the beginning of everything that followed.
Design concept · not the official website · the temple's live site is coventrypillaiyar.com
Coventry, UKEst. 2009Reg. charity 1144183
கொவன்றி ஸ்ரீ சித்திவிநாயகர் தேவஸ்தானம்
Eighteen shrines, worship twice a day, and a congregation that has kept the lamps lit on George Eliot Road since 2009.
Notices
Each notice opens as published by the committee. Choose the language you would like to read.
Today at the temple
All times are Coventry local time.
The day at the temple, hour by hour: 09:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00. Daily pooja: 12:00, 19:00.
Morning
Prayer & worship
09:00 – 14:00
Evening
Prayer & worship
17:00 – 21:00
Daily poojas
Nithya pooja
12:00 & 19:00
Archanai
Every shrine
After nithya pooja
Europe/London · confirm festival timings with the temple office
Darshan · 18 shrines
From Sidhi Vinayagar at the entrance to Sandesvarar, who receives the last report of the day.
Poojas & services
Services are arranged through the temple office. Call during opening hours, or send the details by email and the priests will come back to you.
Watch
A film about the consecration, made by London View KP. Nothing is requested from YouTube until you press play.
Film by London View KP
Maha Kumbabishekam, 2012
Photographs of the consecration — the kalasam procession, the sacred waters, and the crowd that filled George Eliot Road.
The temple's story
01
20 July 2009
Devotees in Coventry formed the temple's first executive committee — the beginning of everything that followed.
02
27 February 2010
The building on George Eliot Road that the temple still occupies today was bought by the community.
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13 March 2010
The auspicious day on which Shri Sidhi Vinayagar Devasthanam was founded and came into existence.
04
2 July 2012
The consecration ceremony — மகாகும்பாபிஷேகம், குடமுழுக்கு விழா — was performed, bringing the shrines to life.
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1 May 2013
The temple's first Mahotsavam ran for ten days. It was, in the committee's own words, a grand celebration.
06
2024
Twelve years on, the temple undertook its second consecration — the occasion for the appeal below.
Reviews
Left on Google by people who have visited the temple.
“This temple is conveniently located close to the city center, making it perfect for a quick visit. While the space isn't large, it offers a simple and serene environment where you can relax and enjoy some peaceful moments.”
“Very nice temple it has all major sanadhis, navagraha sanadhi too; outside there is a big shiva white colour statue which is attractive and divine. On special occasion they serve free food as well”
“Good temple in Coventry. Great parking available as well. If you are visiting for the first time with your car, the entrance can be a bit confusing, bear with it. Jai Ganesha!”
“A nice place to worship. I feel like am in my home country.i went the temple for giving food for my 5 month old baby..”
“Such a beautiful vibe(same vibe like my hometown) while entering this temple❤️purohits are so humble, nice”
“The ambiance inside the temple is both peaceful and vibrant, setting the perfect tone for prayers.”
“The temple is nice . Lord Ganesha, Vishnu ,shiva,kalabhairava and many gods are there.”
“Nice temple. Felt like in India doing all pojas and archana. Very peaceful place.”
“I love the temple. Its very clean, very friendly. I love to go the temple”
“Gives the vibes of India, a good place to have some spiritual space.”
“Love this place, should go more often, spirituality up lifting.”
“A peaceful and great place to worship lord Ganesha…!!!”
“Good hospitality, food for everyone. 🙏🏾🙏🏾✅”
“Beautiful south Indian temple!”
Support the temple
மகாகும்பாபிஷேகம்
Be a part of this holy journey and receive the blessings of Shri Sidhi Vinayagar. Donation from the community and devotees is what keeps the daily worship, the priests and the building going.
Find us
A few minutes north of the city centre, with parking on site.
Serve the temple
Help is always welcome with the upkeep of the temple. No experience is needed — the committee will show you what to do.
The temple has advertised a vacancy for a Hindu temple priest. The full notice is published by the committee in English and in Tamil.