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Serene Vision of Jagannath Temple’s Peace

Building a Grand Jagannatha
Temple in UK

Shree Jagannatha Society, UK was established to build a grand temple for Lord Jagannatha Mahaprabhu in or around London, fulfilling the long-held desire of UK-based devotees. Announced on 20th June 2020, in the presence of dignitaries like the Governor of Odisha and King of Puri, the vision has gained strong support, and efforts are underway to secure land and approvals.
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Temple
Building a grand Jagannatha Temple in London for UK devotees.
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Thriving

Announced in 2020, the project is progressing with strong support.

Shree Jagannatha Society UK

About Us

Shree Jagannatha Society, UK has been set up with an objective of building a grand temple to serve Lord Shree Jagannatha Mahaprabhu in or around London to fulfil the long standing desire of entire Jagannatha devotees in the United Kingdom. The founder trustees comprise of many eminent people in the UK, who are long standing residents in United Kingdom. Official announcement of the creation of the Trust and our vision was unveiled in the presence of H.E. Governor of Odisha Shri Ganeshi Lal, Hon. Union Minister Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi & H.E. Gajapati Maharaja, King of Puri Shri Dibyasingha Deb and other members of global Odia diaspora on 20th June 2020. Our vision was enthusiastically welcomed by all the participants and we were assured of all support in future to fulfil our dream of having a grand Jagannatha Temple in UK. We are currently engaged with the process of identifying an appropriate site and acquisition of land for the temple. We are holding discussion with appropriate local authorities, central bodies and other eminent influential personalities to facilitate this goal.

OUR APPROACH

Our mission is to share the Good of Hinduism

We are a Hindu that belives in Lord Rama and Vishnu Deva the followers and We are a Hindu that belives in Lord Rama and Vishnu Deva.

Establish London as the central hub for Jagannatha Culture in Europe, fostering a vibrant community and cultural exchange.

Construct a dedicated Jagannatha Temple in or near London by 2024 to serve the community.

  • Selfless Service - निस्वार्था सेबा
  • Kindness for all - जीबे दया
  • Love & Compassion - प्यार और करुणा
  • Universal Equality & Harmony - जसार्बभौमिक समानता और सद्भाव
  • Devotion to the supreme soul - परमात्मा की भक्ति

SJS UK

Road Map

September 2020

In September 2020, the charity was officially registered to advance the mission of building the temple.

Charity Registration

Membership Drive

In May 2021, we launched a membership drive to expand support for our temple project.

May 2021

Fundraising Drive

In August 2021, we conducted a fundraising drive to support the development of our temple.

August 2021

November 2021

In November 2021, we identified a strategic site for the future temple's development.

Tactical Temple Site

Strategic Temple Site Land Identification

In 2022, we focused on strategically identifying and securing land for the future temple site.

2022

Site identification & Initiation of Temple Construction

From 2023 to 2024, we focused on site identification and initiated construction for the temple.

2023 - 2024

    SJS UK

    Core Team

    Dr. Sahadev Swain

    Chairperson

    Dr. Prakash Dey

    General Secretary

    Mr. Bhakta Panda

    Treasurer

    Mr. Sukant Sahu

    Corporate Outreach

    Ms. Subhashree

    Events Team

    Dr. Aditya Singh

    Community Outreach

    Dr. Chetan Shatapathy

    Media & Communications

    Mr. Bijoy Sahoo

    Membership Team

    Dr. Santosh Pattnayak

    Trustee & Communication

    Ms. Amita Mishra

    Trustee & Membership Team

    Mr. Anjan Mishra

    Finance & Event

    Mrs. Nidhi Kar

    Trustee & Global Fundraiser

    Constitution

    Draft constitution was submitted to charity commission of UK for registration in August 2020 and was accepted and approved in September 2020. Amended Constitution was approved and published in in December 2020 when the trust name changed to Shree Jagannatha Society UK.

    SJS UK

    Spiritual Guides

    Dr. C B Satpathy

    Brahmarishi Mohanji

    SJS UK

    Patrons & Advisers

    Mr Loknath Mishra (MD & CEO, ICICI UK)

    Financial Advisor

    Sabitha Sutrave (UK)

    Architect Expert

    Prof Sanjay Satpathy (Odisha)

    Shree Jagannatha Culture Expert

    Mr Arun Praharaj (Baharain)

    Patron

    Prof. Dr Harekrishna Satapathy (Odisha)

    Shree Jagannatha Culture Expert

    Mr Padmalochan Mohanty (Odisha)

    Patron

    Mr C B Patel (Cheif Editor Aisan Voice UK)

    Media, Community Expert

    Mr Sabyasachi Mishra (Odisha)

    Public & Media Relation

    Ar Ir. Subhranshu Panda (Hong Kong)

    Architect Expert
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