ISKCON London Radha-Krishna Temple, United Kingdom
ISKCON London Radha-Krishna Temple, United Kingdom

United Kingdom temple timings

Home to Europe's first traditional stone Hindu temple, a landmark of London's diaspora community since 1995.

This directory currently lists 6 temples across 6 cities in United Kingdom. Every listing below carries its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and sourcing notes; open a temple to see the full page.

Neasden, London

Neasden is a suburban area in the London Borough of Brent, in northwest London.

Watford

New city for the UK on the site, added for ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor, one of Europe's most visited Hare Krishna temples.

Leicester

New city for the UK on the site. Leicester has the UK's largest Hindu population outside London; Shree Sanatan Mandir is added as a major regional hub temple.

Soho Street, London

The original ISKCON temple in the UK, at 10 Soho Street in central London near Oxford Street. Distinct from and predates Bhaktivedanta Manor in Watford.

Tividale, Birmingham

Home to the UK's first traditional South Indian (Dravidian) style Hindu temple, near Oldbury in the Black Country, greater Birmingham area.

Manchester

ISKCON Manchester (Hare Krishna temple) is a well documented, active Hindu temple located in the Whalley Range area of Manchester, distinct from the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in nearby Ashton-under-Lyne.

Circuits and deities represented here

Frequently asked questions about United Kingdom's temples

How many temples does this dataset cover in United Kingdom?

This directory currently lists 6 temples across 6 cities or towns in United Kingdom. It is not an exhaustive list of every temple in the state, just the ones documented here so far.

Which cities or towns are covered for United Kingdom?

Neasden, London, Watford, Leicester, Soho Street, London, Tividale, Birmingham, Manchester.

What is United Kingdom known for in terms of temples?

Home to Europe's first traditional stone Hindu temple, a landmark of London's diaspora community since 1995.

Which deities are most represented among United Kingdom's temples in this dataset?

Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna, Hanuman, Ganesha, based on the temples currently listed.

Are any major pilgrimage circuits represented in United Kingdom?

Yes: Navagraha Sthalam. See each circuit's page for the full list of member temples.

Is entry free at temples in United Kingdom?

Of the 6 temples listed, 2 explicitly document free general entry; most others still offer free darshan alongside a paid special-darshan option. Check each temple's own page for specifics.

Is this list of United Kingdom temples complete?

No. This is a working, growing directory built from public sources, not an official or exhaustive register. If a well-known temple in this state is missing, that reflects a gap in this dataset, not a judgement on the temple.

How do I find the opening hours for a specific temple in United Kingdom?

Open its listing below. Each temple page gives its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and a live-updating open or closed indicator based on the temple's own local time.

How was the information for United Kingdom's temples sourced?

Each temple lists the public sources its facts were drawn from, along with a confidence rating, on its own page. See the About page for the full methodology.

Do timings change during festivals in United Kingdom?

Yes, commonly. Festival-day hours are usually longer, and sometimes the temple runs on an entirely different schedule. Each temple's festival table flags the dates this applies to.