हिंदू मंदिरHindu Mandirand Community Centre, Sheffield

वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्

The world is one family.

From the Maha Upanishad

For forty years, the Hindu Samaj has been dedicated to promoting the Hindu faith, culture, arts, and languages within Sheffield and our neighbouring districts. We are deeply committed to advancing education and fostering mutual understanding and harmony within our wider community.

We are raising funds to add 3,000 square feet.

Support the refurbishment

Open now, until 8:30 pm

Morning darshan
7:00 – 8:00 am
Evening darshan
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Aarti, daily
7:30 pm
Wednesdays
Evening only, from 6:30 pm
Plan a visit

दर्शनVisiting

Address
21 Buckenham Street, Sheffield S4 7JQ
Getting here
Ten minutes from the city centre. Street parking.
Footwear
Removed at the entrance.
Cost
Entry to public events is free of charge.
Booking
Not needed for darshan or public events.
Groups
Families and school groups welcome.

Bringing prasad

Our sattvic kitchen welcomes fresh, whole, plant-based food, including fruit, coconut and dairy.

See what is and is not permitted

Welcome

  • Fresh whole fruit, cleaned
  • Seasonal fruit and coconut
  • Plain dry fruit, uncoated
  • Legumes and grains
  • Milk, butter and ghee
  • Mild herbs and natural sweeteners

Not permitted

  • Anything with egg, including bakery mithai
  • Chocolate, snack bars and biscuits
  • Confectionery and lollipops: choking and gelatin
  • Processed, intoxicating or non-vegetarian food

Nut and sesame allergies are common here.

विस्तारThe refurbishment

Help us to grow, and to serve the community better.

9,000square feet today
3,000added
12,000 square feet once built. Drawn to scale.

The building is in increasing use, including by students and worshippers with different prayer and ritual needs. Nine thousand square feet is no longer sufficient.

The planned expansion from 9,000 to 12,000 square feet will provide additional room for worship, community activities and future growth, while improving accessibility, sustainability and the overall visitor experience.

Through this project the centre aims to become more welcoming, better equipped, and more capable of serving families, students, partners and the wider South Yorkshire community.

Support the refurbishment
A cutaway drawing of the refurbished building, showing solar panels, a skylight, cross ventilation, insulation, triple glazing and rainwater harvesting.Expand

The drawings

Our vision of a refreshed, expanded Sheffield Mandir: a beautiful, functional space for everyone.

See the full renders (PDF)

उत्सवThe festival year

Next event

नवरात्रिNavratri

September into October, in Ashvina

Nine nights of garba, fasting and puja.

Dates follow the lunisolar Vikram Samvat calendar and move each year.

  1. महाशिवरात्रिMaha Shivratri Phalguna

  2. होलीHoli Phalguna

  3. हनुमान जयंतीHanuman Jayanti Chaitra

  4. सीता राम कल्याणम्Sita Rama Kalyanam Vaishakha

  5. योग दिवसInternational Yoga Day 21 June, fixed

  6. जन्माष्टमीJanmashtami Shravana

  7. गणेश चतुर्थीGanesh Chaturthi Bhadrapada

  8. नवरात्रिNavratri Ashvina

  9. अय्यप्पा शरणम्Ayyappa Sarnam Margashirsha

Also: an Annual Cultural Day, and Bhajan Jamming evenings. See what is on and book tickets

Murtis dressed for Navratri, garlanded with marigolds against a vermilion and saffron backdrop.

सेवाWhat we offer

For families, students, schools, and anyone needing a hall.

Hall and room hire

Two halls and smaller rooms. Member and non-member rates.

Classes

Shloka Pathshala for children. Language, arts and culture for all ages.

School visits

Guided visits for school groups, built around the curriculum.

Priest

Pujas, samskaras and life ceremonies, here or at home.

अनुभवIn their words

  • A very peaceful experience. You can spend time here for peace of mind. A good place to worship.

    Mandir member

  • My first visit to a temple since coming to the UK a year ago. After so long, I felt that spiritual connection again.

    Mandir member

  • A beautiful, well-maintained place. Thanks to the management for arranging festivals, which are very well organised.

    Mandir member

A woman holding an aarti thali with a lit lamp and roses.

सहभागिताGet involved

Give once, or every month.

The Sheffield Mandir is member-run and supported.

Donate
Become a member
Set the centre's direction. Member rates on hall hire.
Volunteer
Festivals, the kitchen, classes, daily running.