Do not book to have your wedding at this temple. Less than 3 months before my wedding last year I found out that they had booked another wedding on the same day. My parents booked a date for my wedding with the priests in 2021 and paid a deposit. They then visited the temple multiple times and spoke to various priests regarding the wedding and there was no mention of the double-booking. The temple staff then told us my wedding had been overlooked because it had been booked in the 2021 physical diary and not transferred to the 2022 diary, indicating that the double booking was simply due to a dismal lack of organisation rather than an intentional choice. However, they also mentioned to my parents that the other couple were doctors, and the groom was white, suggesting it was actually very much intentional. I do not understand why these facts were relevant, but you can draw your own conclusions as to what they are implying by bringing them up. They also lied about contacting my father earlier in the year regarding the mistake - there was no evidence of the call, and they ignored me when I asked them to provide the number they had contacted him on. After deciding to move my wedding to another venue and dealing with all the stress this entailed so close to my wedding date, I requested my deposit back from the temple and only received £450 of my £500 deposit. When I queried this via email multiple times I was ignored. I was then informed by my parents that the temple had called them to inform them that the £50 was an administration fee. Not only was this outrageous because all they did was book my wedding in the wrong calendar, but because they had clearly ignored communication with me and targeted my elderly God-fearing parents in a sly attempt to hold on to this £50. Throughout the whole incident it felt to me that profit was the priority for the management at Shree Gnanapathy Temple and not fulfilling worshippers’ dreams of getting married where they grew up worshipping.

Sree Ganapati Temple is a Hindu temple located in Wimbledon, London. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, who is revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and knowledge. The temple's architecture is inspired by traditional South Indian temple designs, with intricate carvings and colorful decorations adorning the exterior and interior of the building. Inside the temple, visitors can find a shrine to Lord Ganesha, as well as other deities worshipped by the Hindu community. The temple is an important cultural and religious center for the Hindu community in Wimbledon and beyond. It hosts a variety of events and ceremonies throughout the year, including religious festivals and cultural celebrations. Visitors to the temple can expect a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with friendly volunteers on hand to provide information and answer any questions. The temple also offers a range of services to the community, including language classes, yoga sessions, and counseling services. Overall, Sree Ganapati Temple is a significant and vibrant part of the Hindu community in Wimbledon, offering a peaceful and serene space for worship and reflection. Whether you are a devotee of Lord Ganesha or simply interested in exploring different cultures and traditions, a visit to this temple is sure to be a memorable and enriching experience.

The priest are nice, pooja perform is beautiful. This is why I have given Shree Ghanapaty Temple 4 stars. But last year I came across a rude staff member of the temple.( Lady in saree). It was during the light festival for 5 Saturdays I think. I went for my 1st Saturday then the 2nd week I got my period. Me,being honest I told the lady in saree who was selling the lamp that I got my period and if am I allow light the lamp today, she said " noooo, you shouldn't even be in the temple, stand outside". I felt so rejected all of a sudden, inside the house of God, who created me. I understand temple is a holly place thats why i asked if its allow. Okay, so I didnt leave the temple straight away I understand I can't light a lamp but cant i just sut down and pray for a little while then leave the temple. As soon as I sat on the floor i heard the lady calling me like " excuse me, excuse, go out you can't sit down here" everybody was looking at me like I commited a crime. I felt soooo bad.I wish I could speak to a priest about it but I was too scare the priest might refuse to talk to me or might ask me to go out too. Just to make things easy I went outside and prayed from there. But it will nice to allow people to pray. If I shouldnt go to the temple while am on my period can someone please educate me why u shouldn't.

I recently had the privilege of visiting Shree Ghanapathy Temple, and it was an incredible experience. From the moment I stepped inside, I was greeted with a sense of peace and tranquility. The temple's architecture is stunning, adorned with intricate carvings and vibrant colors. It truly reflects the rich cultural heritage of the community. The serene ambiance immediately put me at ease and allowed me to immerse myself in the spiritual atmosphere. The priests were welcoming and knowledgeable, guiding visitors through the rituals and traditions with warmth and patience. Participating in the puja ceremony was a memorable and meaningful experience. Moreover, the temple's surroundings were well-maintained, offering a beautiful garden area to sit and contemplate. It was a perfect spot to find some solitude and connect with my inner self. Overall, Shree Ghanapathy Temple is a place of spiritual solace and cultural significance. Whether you are a devotee or just seeking a peaceful retreat, this temple is definitely worth a visit.

The main deity of this temple is Lord Ganesha and we visited this temple during their annual Brahma Utsava period. We visited the temple around 6:30 PM and that's the time where Main Priest performs the Maha Mangalarathi and it's the best time to visit the temple. When we visited they performed Abhishekam, Paalaki Utsavam and Arathi to the main deity. It was a detailed Arathi and it took around 2 hours, It was a real treat to the eyes. They also served prasadam after the Arathi and it was also too delicious. If you are an Indian and if you are missing Indian rituals and temples then if you visit this temple then you feel like Home. We drove by car to the temple and there is no big parking option so you need to squeeze somewhere on the road.

Beautiful South Indian Ganesh Temple. Visited there during Chathurti 2021 and it had a very nice mixed crowd and peaceful atmosphere. …(xx) A GIFT TO PUTNEY AND WIMBLEDON AREA BHAKTS. ALL DEVATAS ARE THERE. TEMPLE WITH PANCHLOKA DWAJASTUMB. GANESA IS MAIN DEITY. SAIBABA IN A SEPARATE HALL. ALL CEREMONIES INCLUDING SHRARTH IS BEING PERFOMED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE KARTHA. ( I WAS TOO A LUCKEYENOUGH ONE IN THIS REGARD ON 20/5/22) SUBAKIRUTHU CALENDAR OF EVENTS ARE WELL PUBLIHED. AVAILABE IN THE TEMPLE.( ALSO POSTED ON SMALLVIDEO IN MY BRINDAVANA NEWS) JAI DEV JAIDEVA GANAPATHY.MATHA JADI PARVATI PITHA MAHESWARA BREAKING NEWS 26/2/22GAYATHIRI HOMA A RARE GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO GET UR SISTER GAYATRI MATA BLESSINGS.

This temple is a brilliant place of worship for HIndus or other religious people since it has recently been renovated which a very modern look in the inside. The main temple has many deities which are all beautifully decorated with even up to even 300 people visiting at a time. Many ceremonies such as weddings take place and even lessons about Hindu teachings and music lessons take place frequently. There are many sub room where the worship of idols and other Hindu deities take place as well as a small upstairs which more space to worship in a peaceful environment. Food is served here free of cost and taste very nice and overall this is an outsatnind temple.

It is a beautiful temple, well maintained and organised. However, candles, flowers, fruits or incense sticks were not allowed in the Sai mandir. While I understand and respect the health and safety requirements, not allowing the basic offerings to Saibaba and instructing visitors not to do so after the offerings were made felt impolite and disrespectful. A visible signage near the platform where the idols are kept or allowing offerings under supervision would have helped those who visited the Sai mandir. On a positive note, the main temple felt divine. The priests were helpful and the atmosphere was welcoming.

I couldn't visit Ghanapathy temple temple for a while due to the pandemic. But I was able to watch the life streaming of the Poojas. Thank you very much for all the people who made this to happen at this difficult time. Special thanks for the personal archanai performed on the on the day of Homum and the vedio clip you have sent to me. Special thanks to the Aiya who performed. For all our family, it was a privilege and heartwarming to watch the archanai from our home. Again a big heartwarming thanks to everyone who made this to happen. God bless you all.

This is one of the best temples in London. It’s beautiful, enchanting and serene. I feel very peaceful and come here every week to cast away all my troubles. I always leave the temple feeling better than when I entered it. There is positive energy in the temple and priests are polite and friendly. There are weddings at this temple as well, which is simply awesome! This temple is a hub for various cultural activities for children and it’s nice to see that they are encouraging the Indian culture and values. I will continue to visit it.

I was in for a treat when I visited the Beautiful Temple of Sri Ganapathy in Wimbledon. Because of Covid obviously the Temple was not as packed as usual, which meant I had more Space to imbue the Beautiful energy of the Deities. Even though the Temple has daily live streaming, nothing compares to honouring Sri Sri Ganapathy and all the other deities in Person the Aya kindly blessed all my items ❤ plus I was blessed with the gift of Prasad.

If you need peace of mind, the temple is one place where one can spend hours meditating. The priests are very helpful and very kind. Very neat and clean. If one wants to donate, then you can put the donation into the box, or you can even donate electronically as well. I go every Saturday and also donate fruits, milk, rice, lintel, sugar etc. No one compels you to donate. It's one's own faith and wish to donate.

Recently attended the Gayatri Horam at Ganapathy temple. Absolutely divine. As I am psychically aware I could feel certain energies clearing from my head during this most auspicious event. The chanting of Gayatri mantra along with priests (Ayars) was most beneficial. Highly recommend to all. You don't have to be Hindu to attend. All can benefit from this temple. Do not eat meat before going to temple.

One of the oldest consecrated hindu temple's in London, it is well worth a visit for a ganesha temple, but also for the sai baba here. It also gives you a bit of a understanding of how the community enriches the area. Well worth a visit. Tip. There is no direct office, just tell the priest you want to do a archana and give a donation at the machine to cover the cost to help the temple.

Visited here with family for the first time and we all enjoyed our trip. A very beautiful temple. A very calm, meditative tranquility inside. Ideal for prayer and meditation. Such a relaxing, comfortable atmosphere inside. You’re not rushed to move on like in other temples. The architecture and murtis are very ornate and very visually appealing. They are mind blowingly beautiful.

Very good temple but "Arrogant" priests The temple is extremely well built and gives a divine experience. But the priests however, though are very good in performing pooja don't respect the devotees. They would show aarathi only if you are known to them. This is very bad thing. But just have to ignore them and have the dharshan of Lord Vigneshwara.

First time visited this temple. Priest was helpful and social distancing observed by every one. Only thing would say during current circumstances of Coronavirus they need to give more details of the opening times on the website so no one has a wasted journey and then getting there find out about the opening hours.

Just wish they didn't take all the bays and park dangerously. The event happen after 6.30 yet residents can't park at all. Several times my car has been hit and looking for a lady who Reserved in to my parked car. The Temple need to enforce strict parking rules as if I get ticket it is because I don't have space.

A peaceful, South Indian style temple with a nice, inviting aura. The entrance is from the side. The temple also has a section dedicated to Sai Baba. The priests are polite and friendly. Not sure of the timings, but they did pooja for us at 8pm. The pooja lasts for around 20 minutes. Overall a nice temple.

First time visit to temple in the UK. We were visiting from Ireland. Great environment, friendly staff, organised and calming environment. Clean, and good ambiance. Called for directions and the staff member in charge explained the location well to us. Overall good experience. Priest was friendly too.

Started the new year with a prayer to Ganapati. Well organized and the archana basket was well set. We went during pooja time and given it's new year day, was crowded. On road parking too was full hence we parked in a parallel street and visited temple. Well kept and maintained temple.

Visited the temple for GaneshUtsav. They were getting ready for the pooja for the next day's festivities. South Indian styled temple. They have very good statues of gods and goddesses. Very restricted parking spaces. On road paid parking available. Great South Indian ambience.

Visited the temple a couple of days ago. It's a beautiful and peaceful place. Social distancing measures are followed very well here. The purohit at the temple is such a warm hearted person. Overall we had a great experience and plan to visit often going forward.

Very impressed both inside and outside. I have lived in the area for years and never knew we had a Hanuman temple near us. It is hidden on the ie road and residential area. There's not enough parking spaces. Give a thumbs up if you find this information useful.

A really spiritual abode - an Hindu temple that also has a separate hall and altar for Sri Sathya Sai Baba devotees. Dedicated priests and regular devotional singing in the Sai Baba Mandir on Thursdays and Sundays. Great place for all community gathering

A quiet Hindu temple near Wimbledon with Ganapathy as the main idol. Very pleasant temple for worship with an added advantage of Temple being open throughout the day. Except during lockdown period, temple remain open during the lunch time as well.

I love the temple. Living near Wimbledon have quite a few good temples around me. This one is my favorite. The sastri here is quite accommodating and the temple is a well organised ones. There is quite a few parking space for the devotees as well.

This Ganesh temple is amazing. Every visit is a spiritually uplifting and satisfying experience. The facilities at the temple are very good and Lord Ganesh has bestowed very kind and generous blessings on me and my family. Om Gan Ganpataye Namah!!

It's a nice temple but a bit disappointed with the service that seems a bit hasty on occasions. For example, after an entire day of fasting a bit disheartening to receive a basic sandlewood scented yellow thread without any knots... as the nool.

Very nice priests with a calm spiritual environment but the management is very bad. Especially the elderly man with a black body warmer is very rude and have no manners; as he shows an attitude as well as does not know how to talk with devotees.

One of the best places for Hindu worship. Has a calming influence. A Ganapathi Temple with other deities. Priests are from Tamilnadu, Andhra, Karnataka can perform all seva's/ poojas.. perhaps some Tamil Sri Lankans in managing the affairs?

Its purely a tamil temple. So if you are from any other part of India and want to visit this, you might not get a better treatment. But if you want to pray and try to get the peace, you can always visit the temple.

Ganesha is superb! Excellently maintained temple with lot of programmes and engagement with local community... Glad to hear that there is a Tamil language school at Merton conducting language classes every Sunday.

I'm so grateful to this temple, as it always enhances my spiritual wealth. One of my favourite places in London to re-energise my soul and calm my mind. Priests are always helpful and it is a stunning temple.

Its ok Not the best place to worship due to the rude employees especially the woman with short hair. Extremely rude. My younger brother is autistic and tends to be a bit hyper and she is very harsh with him.

Amazing, Simple, Divine, Calming and Peaceful place. Especially finding Lord Bappa in such a big city of London made me feel someone really close to the heart is around although I am staying far from family.

The interior of the temple was nice. Felt the temple was closed from the outside as the main door was shut, had to enter from the side door. Might be difficult for a new person if they don't know this

Love this temple.. pleasant place for a peaceful darshan! Would recommend them opt for a buggy park and parking.. as people randomly park their cars that we had struggled to get out of the temple!

Very nice spiritual ambience. Nice poojas and abhishekas to deities. But no proper personnel to guide us to what kind of poojas available and no office kind of thing, hence unsure whom to contact

Very nice Shree Ganesha temple, me and my family visit temple more often as this is nearest one from where we stay. A very silent place, not much busy, gives you much needed peace of mind.

One of the beautiful Ganapathy temple in this part of UK, you feel the great energy and the vibration once you enter the temple, when you visit London never miss Wimbledon GANESHA temple .

Great temple, not much parking, clean and simple , quiet, good priests and lots of functions organised very well. We are regulars there - going about once a month for the last 2 years now.

Visited with family had a peaceful darshan, must visit place. Best way I fell to reach from east Croydon will be getting tram till Wimbledon and take bus it’s just 30 mins max travel time

Beautiful temple clean and and incase you looking for a wedding ritual this is the place.The live telecast and the clarity including the priest and other volunteers is simply amazing

Small oasis of calm in Wimbledon. Hindu temple with enough space for quiet contemplation. Dedicated to Lord Ganesh, also has sanctums for all other major Hindu Gods. Worth visiting.

It is not a Pillaiyaar Temple it used to be. It did not feel and appear like being at a Saiva Temple. It is a shame that I no longer feel like in a Pillaiyaar Temple any more.

we visit here often, very clean and well maintained temple. All our poojas and rituals at home were performed by pujaris from this temple who have been always courteous and good.

Lovely temple with divine atmosphere. Maintained absolutely clean and COVID protocols maintained strictly. Purohit shastri ji is very professional and conducts ceremonies well.

A well maintained and well organised temple in Wimbledon, very clean and pooja is performed very well. There are few parking places available within the temple premises.

A very good Hindu temple with all deities in it. You will get a feel of South Indian temple as all deities have their gopuram. Really loved it. Must visit place.

Wonderful Ganesha temple typically south Indian. So we'll maintained and follow COVID protocols. Local volunteers so wonderful work for temple and community..

Amazing. I loved it. My sister who has been here for years wasn't aware of this one as she goes to east ham. I loved this place and my 1yr old loved it too.

Temple is well maintained and is a 15 mins walk from Wimbledon Station. Rituals are in Tamil. Lot of other cultural activities keep on happening.

One of my favourite temples in London. It's in a quite location but has so much to offer. There is some community event happening for everyone.

Ganesh temple is very nice. Poojas take correctly in sangadahara chuadurthi is good. Temple very neat all lords Murugan, Amma are good.

Beautiful South Indian Ganesh Temple. Visited there during Chathurti 2021 and it had a very nice mixed crowd and peaceful atmosphere.

Love the ambience, cleanliness and layout. Not very crowded most days except for special Pooja days. Good for peaceful meditation.

Great place for worshiping lord Ganesha, meditation and religious gathering. I have found my inner peace there. I love this place.

Such a divinely place. Very beautiful. Very less parking space. The Gods idols are so beautiful. Temple is clean. Must must visit.

Really peaceful Hindu temple , mainly Ganesh but most of the gods were present . Clean, well decorated. The " "Prasad" was tasty.

One of the most peaceful temples I've visited in the UK. Beautifully maintained and knowledgeable priests and staff. Thank you.

It is only a few minutes away from Wimbledon station. Divine South Indian Ganapathy temple and it's very well maintained.

Excellent Ganapati temple in Wimbledon. It's very clean and the priests are very nice. Donations can be paid via cards.

Nice and peaceful place... Various god and goddess but the main is ganesha. Set up is like temples in southern India.

Well organised and maintained great poojas and priests Owners are managing it will An asset to the all the community

Very pleasant, so calm, love to visit every time when get time, people around in temple are so kind and loving.

As usual temple. The temple is built by tamilians this temple is not only Ganesha nearly 6to 8 other gods also

Everyone must visit this temple , pillayar is my everything I love him so much Please visit …

We get peace of mind, and blessings of God Shree Ghanapathy . Temple has Good atmosphere, for prayer.

Lovely peaceful place to do prayers and perform rituals. Great spiritual place, run by lovely team

Excellent, felt like was in south india. All ditties well looked after. Must visit. …

Nice temple parking is available around the road 3£ par hours don’t parking on Residents bay

I like to come once I am nearby! Beautiful authentic interiors, great environment for prayer

Very Peaceful experience,calms the Mind and enriches the soul ,.Divine Energy can be felt

It's quite a peaceful place, it's better to travel by tube than by bus to this location

Nice to be at Ganapathy temple always for seeking Bappa’s blessings …

Really nice place for Worship with lot of volunteers to help. Good team work …

Manhattan New York amazingly beautiful place all places google maps works perfectly

Amazing Mandir. Fantastic Murtis. Brilliant staff. Heartily recommend a visit.

One of the most divine temples I have ever been to in the UK. Simply amazing.

Very beautiful place! Gives you peace of mind. I plan to visit every week ☺️

There are some free parking spaces.... In temple nice and clean and warm....

Very nice place , Hindu temple. They also have Saibaba Mandir

V well maintained temple with sathya sai baba temple inside.

Very beautiful, peaceful, and family friendly experience

I am a hindu I visit the temple on fridays with my wife.

Good place to pray and find peace.. Every one's welcome

Nice small temple.. Beautiful murtis.. Well maintained

Staff are helpful although it was getting crowded

Very well maintained and great place of worship

Beautiful place with warm and friendly people.

Nice place of worship. Not a lot of parking

Ganesh Temple built in a South Indian style

Super great ambience feels like ur in peace

It is a very nice and peaceful temple.

Well organised and peaceful temple

Beautiful and peaceful place

Nice temple. Good Ambience

Beautiful temple.

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