AUM VEL MURUGA
Welcome to the official Highgatehill Murugan temple website.
About Murugan
Lord Murugan is son of Lord Shiva who is the main God in Hinduism. Lord Murugan has many names such as Kantha, Kumara, Karthigeya, Arumuga(6 Faces)and many more.
History of Temple
The temple was built according to the ancient Saiva(Hindu)scriptures and architecture. It was opened on the 2nd of December 1979 with a grand ceremony attending more than 700 people.
Cultural Programs
“The Maha Kumbabhishegam” – “Consecration Ceremony” was held in June 1986,attended by over a thousand devotees. It was the culmination of 20 years of single-minded dedication and hard work of Late Sri Sabapathipillai.
Charity
The temple is a registered CHARITY in the name of Brittania Hindu (Shiva) Temple Trust, registered in 1974.Also registered in the “Places of Worship Register” in 2020. The temple is governed by seven Trustees and it’s governing document “Constitution”. The original constitution was drafted by Late Sri Sabapathipillai in 1974.
Cultural Programs
Queen Elizabeth II visited the Highgatehill Murugan temple on the 6th of June 2002, in her first major engagement after the “Golden Jubilee” celebration. Highgatehill Murugan Temple is the first Hindu temple to be visited by the British monarch in the British history. Accompanied by Prince Philip, the Queen spent about 45 minutes at the temple and a “Special Pooja of blessings” was performed during the visit.
Beginners Classes
Place
The temple is located on the A1 road in Highgate, North London, it is easily accessible by tube or bus.
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Meditation Class
The temple is open 7 days a week. Extended timings will be followed on Festival & Special Auspicious days.
Pooja: 08.00am - 11.30pm & 05.00pm - 08.00pm
Temple Guided Tours
More information
Donations are welcome
Genaral Information
- Devotees who wish to make any donation to the temple you are welcome. we accept Credit cards or Bank transfer
- Devotees who wish to perform any Poojas, or Upayams for special days please see page “Services” and see the Calendar of Events.
- The temple provide home visit Priest Services for devotees who wish to perform Poojas at home.
- The temple has two halls to hire for Weddings or any other services.
- Contact us via email admin@highgatehillmurugan.org, or phone 0208 348 9835
Account Details for donations
- Bank Name: BARCLAYS
- Account Name: BRITTANIA HINDU (SHIVA)TEMPLE TRUST
- Account Number: Call us
- Short Code: Call us
Thank you for your generous donation
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