Hindu Mandir Trip
“The trip all in all was another fantastic day out at the Hindu Mandir in Neasden. We travelled on the tube for the first time and although the walk was a little further than first anticipated, the weather held out and we had well placed sign posts to direct us there.
The staff were, as usual, informative, interesting and gave the students an in-depth knowledge about the temple and it’s position in the community. They began the day by watching a short film presenting facts and figures about the site, construction of the temple, and a brief overview of information regarding the volunteers that not only help to carve the marble and wood, but that also helped to assemble the materials into the temple you see today. They experienced a worship ceremony which was open to members of the public and were also offered a blessing as they travelled around the inner hall to observe the decorated gods in their individual stations. Following this they had a quick look around the museum and then the day was finished off with a question and answer session with one of the Hindu volunteers who work in the Temple.”
Ms Massey