National Council of HINDU PRIEST UK (Federation, Union, Confederation, Association)

The National Council of Hindu Priests UK

Namaste & Suswagatam

The National Council of Hindu Priests UK (NCHPUK) is to promote the Hindu religion (HINDUISM) and advancement education for Hindus. We work for the improvement of inter-faith relationships, education of our young school going children.

It is also our (HINDU PRIEST COUNCIL) aim to use this website to provide reference material for educational purposes & guidance on religious and spiritual matters.

The objectives of the council are:

to set database of resources such as temples and/or priests in your locality
to provide listing of festivals and events (in the form of a calendar)
to provide forum for discussing religious and spiritual issues and much more
to promote or carry out research
to provide advice, support and practical assistance
to publish or distribute information
to co-operate with other bodies including liaising with Hindu temples in the UK
to raise funds (but not by means of taxable trading)
to borrow money and give security for loans (but only in accordance with the restrictions imposed by the Charities Act 1993)
to acquire or hire property of any kind
to let or dispose of property of any kind (but only in accordance with the restrictions imposed by the Charities Act 1993)
to set aside funds for special purposes or as reserves against future expenditure
to deposit or invest funds in any lawful manner (but to invest only after obtaining advice from financial expert and having regard to the suitability of investment and the need for diversification)
to insure the council's property against any foreseeable risk and take out other insurance policies to protect the Council where required
subject to clause 9.2, to employ paid or unpaid agents, staff or adviser
to enter into contracts to provide services to or on behalf of other bodies
to do anything else within the law which promotes or helps to promote the objectives.

News & Announcements:

Hindu Brahmin Priests who perform Pooja Archana, Maha Yagya, Hindu Weddings, Chanting Sanskrit scriptures religious festivals for pan-Indian community in UK.

Hindu Festivals Calendar

NCHP UK Photo Album

Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan - परम पूज्य आचार्य धर्मदत्त वशिष्ट जी महाराज जी की ओर से सुनिए यह शुभकामना संदेश

Hindu Leaders lunch reception at Lambeth Palace on Monday 22nd November 2021

Archbishop of Canterbury and Acharya Dharm Dutt ji at Lambeth Palace

Acharya Dharm Dutt ji was invited to a Hindu Leaders lunch reception at Lambeth Palace on Monday 22nd November for a meeting with The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury.

2019 Chaturved MahaYagya, Birmingham, West Midlands

RFA Wave Ruler hosts Hindu religious ceremony

Members of the British Hindu community gathered aboard a Naval Service ship for an historic ceremony at sea. Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Ruler hosted members of the Armed Forces Hindu Network and some of the congregation from a Hindu temple in Birmingham for the immersion of an idol.

The first time such a ceremony has taken place aboard a Naval Service vessel. Representatives of Hindu communities throughout England also attended the ceremony, which saw a 5ft tall 800kg white marble figure Lord Narayana laid to rest off the Dorset coast.

The idol immersion ceremony known as Murti Visarjan was requested by members of the Shree Geeta Bhawan Hindu Temple. The idol was damaged and, according to Hindu tradition, should be immersed in free, flowing water where it will not be recovered or used for any further purpose.

Acharya Dharm Dutt Vasistha doing the last Rituals before Murti Visarjan

On Thursday 12 May 16, the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary facilitated a Hindu Murti Visarjan (idol immersion) ceremony at sea on-board RFA Wave Ruler, in partnership with Shree Geeta Bhawan Hindu Temple, Birmingham.
This is a unique and historic occasion and we are so grateful to the Naval Service for this wonderful ceremony.
Before embarking on the Fast Fleet Tanker at Portland, members of the Hindu community held a fire service in the pouring rain on the dockside. As Wave Ruler headed out to Weymouth Bay, the visitors gathered on the deck for the ceremony, conducted by the Hindu Chaplain to the Armed Forces, Acharya Krishan Kant Attri ji, accompanied by the Birmingham temple's priest Acharya Dharm Dutt Vashista ji.

Hindus then offered Chrysanthemums and water to the idol before the senior Royal Naval officer present, Commodore Dain Morritt, was asked to smash a coconut on the deck of the ship – the fruit has a deep meaning to the religion as it represents food, water and space. Six members of Wave Ruler's crew then carried out the immersion, lifting the ornately decorated idol on a board by crane and gently lowering it over the side. The sun broke through the grey clouds as the idol was released into the sea.
"This is a unique and historic occasion and we are so grateful to the Naval Service for this wonderful ceremony," said Acharya Krishan Kant Attri ji.
Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Manish Tayal, chair of the Armed Forces Hindu

Network, who organised the event, said:
"The ceremony honours the relationship between the Maritime Services and the British Hindu community, part of a long and proud tradition of Hindu contribution to UK maritime defence."

Lord Narayana is one of the many names of Vishnu, the Preserver or Overseer within the Hindu Trinity, who supports the entire universe. At times of troubles, Narayana is believed to manifest on Earth to destroy evil and uphold virtue.

Commodore Morritt said: "I think this is a piece of history. It is fantastic seeing members of the Hindu community on board. The Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary are inclusive organisations."

VEDIC HOMATMAK MAHA RUDRA YAGA JUNE 2013 @ SHREE GEETA BHAWAN BIRMINGHAM

NCHPUK - The National Council of HINDU PRIEST UK

Multifaith Peace Conference at Shree Geeta Bhawan

Acharya Dharm Dutt Vasistha successfully hosted Multifaith Peace Conference on Thursday 19th March 2015.

In the conference several important factors for Peaceful coexistence were highlighted such as freedom of religion, variety of faiths, beliefs, convictions and we have to come together to learn from each other.

Speakers includes:

Lord Lieutenant Mr. Paul Sabapathy CBE
Judy Foster
Khalid Mahmood MP
Dr Andrew Smith
Dr Iqtidar Karamat Cheema
Dave Boucher
Arun Photay
Acharya Krishan Kant Attri MBE

Kiran Patel
Rajesh Mehta
Ann Lovelock
Bini Brown
Harish Mohan Jain
Jane Chapman
Hamid Malik
S K Sharma MBE, DL