Our journey began in 2005 when we started renting Shree Shakti Mandir on Friday evenings. The temple was established with the aim of providing a spiritual and cultural space for the Tamil Hindu community, rooted in South Indian and Sri Lankan traditions, values, and principles. 

In 2006, it became clear that we needed a dedicated place of worship where devotees could attend daily. We successfully secured a property to lease and, with the generous support of our community, began renovation works. Following the completion of these works, we moved into the temple and conducted our first consecration ceremony (Noothana Kumbabishekam). 

Over the following years, we continued to develop the temple, establishing dedicated shrines for our deities and enhancing the facilities for worship and community activities. A significant milestone was reached on 25 April 2010 when we celebrated our Maha Kumbabishekam. This was followed by our first Mahotsavam, including a Ther Thiruvizha (Chariot Festival), marking an important chapter in the temple’s history. 

On 12 April 2011, the temple became a registered charity, further strengthening its foundations and commitment to serving the community. 

Over the years, the temple became firmly established in Leicester, attracting devotees from across the United Kingdom. It also became a welcoming spiritual home for students attending Leicester’s universities, providing a place of worship, cultural connection, and community support. 

Today, we continue to serve the spiritual and cultural needs of our devotees while actively working towards our long-held vision of securing a permanent home for Lord Murugan and our other deities. With the continued support of our community, devotees, and well-wishers, we hope to realise this dream in the near future and create a lasting legacy for generations to come.