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Shree Prajapati Hindu Temple & Community Centre.
	Contact: Mr Balu Lad. Thornton Lane, off Little Horton Lane, Bradford, BD5 9DN. Tel: (01274) 578115 THEOLOGICAL BACKGROUND: The following deities are worshipped at the Mandir. Shri Ganapati - Prayers are offered to Shri Ganapati (the elephant-headed deity) before undertaking any endeavour so that it maybe brought to a successful conclusion without experiencing any impediment or obstacles. He is also known as Ganesh – the controller of obstacles. The deity of Shri ganesh teaches devotees through symbols to listen carefully, talk less, keep silence, note down list of jobs to be done, read carefully, have good diet, learn to defend oneself etc. Shri Ganesh is accompanied by a shrew.
Shri Durga Maata - riding a tiger is also known as Amba Maata – the Divine Mother of the material universe. Here, God is worshipped as the mother. Shri Bhagavan Krishna – God’s incarnation, has a flute in his hand and is accompanied by a devoted friend Shri Radha. Shri Krishna’s discourse in the battlefield forms the most popular Holy book of Hindus, Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, and is part of the epic story known as Mahabharata. Shri Krishna has the customary peacock feathers behind him. Shri Bhagavan Rama - Shri Bhagavan Rama with a bow in his hand is accompanied by his wife, Princess Sita, his brother Lakshman and Hanuman the monkey commander. Shri Rama is God’s incarnation and worshipped as God the King. Shri Rama lived the life of an ideal person to set an example so that humanity can follow the path of righteousness and lead a life of happiness. The epic narrative telling the story of Shri Rama’s life is known as the Ramayana. Shri Vishwa Karma - God is worshipped as the Divine Architect of the Universe the personification of creative knowledge. Shri Vishwa Karma is accompanied by a swan. Shri Shiva - Shiva means “Auspicious”. In personal form, Shri Shiva is worshipped as the great ascetic in meditation (Union with God). He is the Divine Incarnation as the Supreme Controller of the material universe and worshipped as the Divine Father. Shri Shiva worshipped through a symbol as Shiva Lingam in the abstract form of a pillar. Shri Shivas bull, Nandi represents Dharma, righteous duty. Shri Hanuman - He is the commander of the monkey warriors who offered to help Shri Rama defeat the demon King Ravana. He is revered as an ideal devotee of God. In India there is only one deity in each mandir (temple), but in Britain, there are many deities according to the choice of local devotees. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND MEMBERSHIP: The building was brought in 1980 and became a place of worship in 1983. Prior to that the Hindu community worshipped in houses. They required a larger place to worship as the community grew. The funds to purchase the building were raised from within the community. The building is both a mandir (Temple) and a community centre. The temple is used for worship by members of the Hindu community from all parts of Bradford in particular Lidget Green, Marshfields and West Bowling. MAIN ACTIVITIES: Worship, Cultural activities, Gujarati Classes for 150 Children every Sunday Elderly Day Care Centre every Friday, Youth activities (Sport).
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