Announcements

The Sai Mandir is open for devotees to visit from 9am to 9.30pm. The Merton Sai Centre live stream the Sunday bhajans from 3pm to 4pm via the YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/SaiMandir and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SaiMandirUK.

Announcements made on 14th April 2024

The Rama Navami celebrations will take place in this Mandir on Wednesday, the 17th of April from 7pm to 8pm, with a special bhajan. All are welcome.
The Region 1 Aradhana Mahotsavam will take place in the Sai Mandir, on Wednesday, 24th April from 6pm until 12 midnight. The programme will include Vedam, prayers and bhajans. All are welcome.
The National Easwaramma Day will take place on Saturday, the 4^th of May, from 10.30am to 4.30pm, at the Grange Academy in Bushey. The programme for the day will include the children’s procession and pledge ceremony, group devotional singing and performances.

Announcements made on 31st March 2024

On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council Overseas Medical Committee is organising a medical camp in Prasanthi Nilayam from 18th-22nd July 2024.

For medical doctors and allied healthcare professionals please register via this link: – Medical – https://forms.gle/vGBC5jFvArNuL6pU8
For non-medical volunteers, please register via this link: Non – Medical – https://forms.gle/6ZxgJd383YZNKEFF6

Once the form is completed, a confirmation message will be sent with a link to join the WhatsApp group for updates related to the camp. This is a wonderful and blessed opportunity of selfless service to the needy. On a related note, we are planning a UK medical camp in three villages about an hour drive from Puttaparthi from 15-17 July 2024. As soon as the arrangements are finalised, a separate email will be sent with details of how to join.

Announcements made on 10th March 2024

The Region 1 Office Bearers and Active Workers Conference will take place in this Mandir on Saturday, 23^rd March from 10am until 1pm. The conference will include talks and interactive workshops. All the Office Bearers and Active Workers are requested to attend. Please complete the registration via this form.
The Centre will be welcoming elderly guests, for an evening tea party, as part of the Age Link programme, on Sunday, the 24^th of March, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. If you’re interested in performing or helping out, please speak to Brother Sairaj.
The national Vedam learning programme aims to encourage spiritual sadhana through Vedam chanting. The course will comprise of a blend of online and face-to-face lessons, conducted at regional level, offering two classes: one for beginners and another for the more advanced participants. If you’re interested, the registration link can be accessed via this Link.

Announcements made on 25th February 2024

The Centre will be hosting the Region 1 Maha Shivarathri celebrations in this Mandir from 6pm on Friday, the 8^th of March until 6am on Saturday, the 9th of March. All are welcome.
Sri Sathya Sai Global Young Adults Conference will be held in Prasanthi Nilayan from 12th to 14th July 2024. The registration link and further details can be found at sssgyac.com.
The nationwide Veda learning programme has been announced. The primary objective of this programme is to promote spiritual sadhana through Veda chanting at all levels. The course will comprise a blend of online and face-to-face lessons conducted at the regional level, offering two classes: one for beginners and another for more advanced participants. If you’re interested, the registration link can be accessed via this Link.
The National UK Retreat 2024 will take place in Leicester from Saturday, August 31st, to Sunday, September 1st. Registration details and further information about the event will be available soon.

Announcements made on 4th February 2024

The Centre’s Annual Active Members’ Meeting will take place in this Mandir on Sunday, the 11th of February, from 4:30pm to 6pm. The meeting will include reports and presentations on recent activities and the plans for 2024. All are welcome to attend.
Sri Sathya Sai Global Young Adults Conference will be held in Prasanthi Nilayan from 12th to 14th July 2024. The conference provides an opportunity for every young adult globally to come together to Reconnect, Recharge, and Rejoice in SAI Love. The registration link and further details can be found at sssgyac.com.
The National Poster & Poem Competition has been announced to mark the National Easwaramma Day. The competition is open to all Bal Vikas children, and should be based on the theme, “100 Years of Pure Love”. All entries must be submitted to the Bal Vikas (SSE) Coordinators by Sunday, the 10th of March.
The Centre will be celebrating the Easwaramma Day with Bal Vikas (SSE) children’s plays. If you are interested in taking part in the plays, please give your name to your class teacher by Sunday, the 18^th of February.
We will have a study circle for parents of group 2 and group 3 children, on the first Sunday of each month, from 1:30pm to 2:30pm at the back of the temple. Please join the study circle taking place today.

Announcements made on 21st January 2024

The Region 1 Bal Vikas (SSE) teacher training for foundation level will take place in this Mandir on Saturday, the 27^th of January from 10am until 4pm. This training is open to all the current Bal Vikas gurus, teaching assistants and the parents.
The National Office Bearers and Active Workers Conference will take place on Saturday, the 3rd of February 2024, from 10am until 4:30pm in Stratford, East London. The conference will consist of inspiring talks, a music programme and interactive workshops. The registration link can be accessed via Registration Form.
The Centre’s Annual Active Members’ Meeting will take place in this Mandir on Sunday, the 11th of February, from 4:30pm to 6pm. There will be presentations from all four wings of the Centre. All are welcome.
The National Poster & Poem Competition has been announced to mark the National Easwaramma Day. The competition is open to all Bal Vikas children, and should be based on the theme, “100 Years of Pure Love.” The winning poster will be used for the flyer to announce this year’s National Easwaramma Day programme. The winning poem will be displayed on the SSSO UK website and social media platforms. Each entry must be supplied with the child’s full name, age, Centre and Region. All entries must be submitted to the Bal Vikas (SSE) Coordinator by Sunday 10th March.

Announcements made on 7th January 2024

Makara Sankranthi / Thai Pongal will be celebrated in this Mandir on Monday, 15th January from 7pm to 8pm with a special bhajan. All are welcome.
The National Office Bearers and Active Workers Conference will take place on Saturday, the 3rd of February 2024, from 10am until 4:30pm in Stratford, East London. The conference will consist of inspiring talks and interactive workshops, allowing us to share our experiences in ways to take our Organisation forward. It is important for all Office Bearers and Active Workers to attend the one-day conference. The registration can be accessed via Registration Form.

Announcements made on 17th December 2023

The Centre’s Christmas Celebrations will be held at this Mandir on Monday, the 25th of December, from 3 pm to 4:30 pm. The programme will include Bhajans, a Christmas play by the Bal Vikas (SSE) children, and Christmas carols. All are encouraged to attend.
The Centre’s New Year’s Eve Celebrations will be hosted in this Mandir on Sunday, the 31st of December, starting at 10:45 pm. The programme will feature special bhajans and will conclude with Mangala Arathi at midnight. All are welcome.
The Centre’s New Year Celebrations and the 43rd Anniversary of Sai Mandir Inauguration will be held in this Mandir on Monday, the 1st of January, from 2 pm to 4:30 pm. The programme includes Homam, Sri Sathya Sai Sahasranama Archanai, and Special Bhajans. All are welcome.

Announcements made on 10th December 2023

The National Christmas Celebrations take place next Saturday, 16th December at the Southborough High School in Surbiton from 11am until 4pm. The programme will consist of a Christmas Service, a Christmas Sermon, our Bal Vikas Children’s Nativity play and Christmas Carols. Registration is now open. All are welcome.
Merton Sai Centre’s Christmas Celebrations will take place in this Mandir on Monday, the 25th of December from 3pm to 4:30pm. The programme will include Bhajans, Bal Vikas children’s Christmas play and Christmas carols. All are welcome.

Announcements made on 26th November 2023

The National Christmas Celebrations take place on Saturday, 16th December at the Southborough High School in Surbiton from 11am until 4pm. The programme will consist of a Christmas Service, a Christmas Sermon, our Bal Vikas Children’s Nativity play and Christmas Carols. Registration is now open, and register via this online form..
The UK National Council has announced the first of many initiatives to mark Swamy’s 100th Birthday, in November 2025. The first project is to conduct 1,008 House (Community) bhajans starting from 23rd November this year. So, if you organise a house bhajan within the next two years, please could you let our spiritual co-ordinator, Brother Manoraj know. Please inform him about the date of when the house bhajan was held, the name of the town, and a photo of the altar, etc. The guidelines for organising the house bhajan can be found on our noticeboard.
We are collecting items for Christmas Hampers, for the elderly, living in local areas, as well as for a local foodbank, which serves individuals who are experiencing severe hardship. If you would like to contribute some items, please speak to our seva co-ordinator, Brother Mano, to obtain a list of required items. Please bring your contributions to the Sai Mandir by Sunday, the 10^th of December.

Announcements made on 29th October 2023

The National Birthday Celebrations, marking the 98th year of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s Advent will take place on Saturday, 4th November from 10.30am till 4:30pm in Sandbach. For further details, please see the noticeboard.
The Bal Vikas (SSE) graduation ceremony for the 2022 class of Group 3 Year 3 children will take place in this Mandir on Sunday, the 5th of November at 4pm after the children’s bhajan. All are welcome.
Merton Sai Centre will host the Region 1 Akhanda Bhajan for 24 hours in this Mandir, from 6pm on Saturday, the 11th of November until 6pm on Sunday, the 12th of November. All are welcome.

Announcements made on 22nd October 2023

Vijayadashami will be celebrated with a special bhajan on Tuesday, 24^th October from 7pm to 8pm. All are welcome.
The National Birthday Celebrations, marking the 98th year of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s Advent will take place on Saturday, 4th November in Sandbach. For further details, please see the noticeboard.

Announcements made on 10th September 2023

The enrolment is now open for new children aged 4-15 years to join Bal Vikas (Sai Spiritual Education – SSE). The classes have resumed today, 10^thof September from 12noon. For further details, please contact Sister Geetha or Sister Sashi.
The National Prayers for Universal Peace – Rudra Ekadashi will take place with the Rudra Homam and Musical Offering at the Sri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple in Birmingham on Sunday, the 17th of September from 8:30am until 4:30pm. Devotees will also have an opportunity to participate in a Paduka Puja (worshipping His Lotus Feet). The registration form can be accessed via this link.
The next webinar on Dementia will take place on Saturday, the 23^rd of September from 3pm to 4pm via Zoom. The registration form can be a Save ccessed via this link.

Announcements made on 3rd September 2023

Sri Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated in this Mandir with a special bhajan on Thursday, the 7^th of September from 6:45pm. All are welcome.
The enrolment is open for new children aged 4-15 years to join Bal Vikas (Sai Spiritual Education – SSE) from September 2023. The classes resume on Sunday, the 10th of September from 12noon and the children can enrol in-person. For further details, please contact Sister Geetha or send an email to merton@saimandir.org.uk.
The National Prayers for Universal Peace with Rudra Ekadashi, Rudra Homam and Musical Offering will take place at the Sri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple in Birmingham on Sunday, the 17th of September from 8:30am until 4:30pm. Devotees will have an opportunity to participate in a Paduka Puja (worshipping His Lotus Feet). In order to participate in the puja, please email to events@srisathyasai.org.uk with your details.
The registration form can be accessed via this link.

Announcements made on 6th August 2023

The National Sai Smaran event, which offers our deepest gratitude and love in the form of Bhajans to our Beloved Bhagawan, will take place on Saturday, the 2^nd of September from 10am until 4pm at the Oxhey Wood Primary School in Watford. All are welcome. If you are attending the event, the registration form can be accessed via this link.
The National Prayers for Universal Peace will take place at the Sri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple in Birmingham on Sunday, the 17th of September from 8:30am until 4:30pm. As a part of the proceedings, temple priests and the devotees will be chanting various sacred hymns including Rudram to glorify the Lord and to seek His Grace. All are welcome. The registration form can be accessed via this link.

Announcements made on 25th June 2023

Region 1 Guru Poornima celebrations hosted by the Bromley Sai Centre will take place on Sunday, the 2nd of July at 5pm at the Lewisham Sivan Temple. The evening will be filled with Bhajans, Musical Performances, Play by Bal Vikas Children and a talk by the Guest Speaker, Sai Siranjeevi (ex-student of Swami).
The Centre’s Guru Poornima celebrations will take place with a special bhajan in this Mandir on Monday, the 3^rd of July from 7pm to 8pm. All are welcome.
The Shree Ghanapathy Temple’s annual festival will take place from Sunday, the 9th of July till Wednesday, the 26th of July. The chariot festival would take place on Sunday, the 23rd of July. We will need volunteers for car park marshalling, food serving and also for general seva during the festival. If you are available to support, please speak to Brother Mano or Brother Ravi as soon as possible.

Announcements made on 18th June 2023

We are supporting the Faith in Action Merton Homelessness project. They in need of food donations, in particular: tinned pears, peaches and pineapple, tinned custard and UHT milk. They are also in need of: mens’ socks, shirts, t-shirts and trousers, disposable razors and toiletries. If you are able to support this project, please bring any donations to the Sai Mandir by Sunday, 18th June.
The Region 1 Sports and Family Values Day will be held on Saturday, the 24th of June from 12nnon until 4.30pm at Malmesbury Primary School in Morden. The day will be packed with sports activities, promoting five human values.
The Region 1 Guru Poornima celebrations hosted by the Bromley Sai Centre will take place on Sunday, the 2nd of July at 5pm at the Lewisham Sivan Temple. The evening will be filled with Bhajans, Musical Performances, Play by Bal Vikas Children and a talk by the Guest Speaker, Sai Siranjeevi (ex-student of Swami).
The Centre’s Guru Poornima celebrations will take place with a special bhajan in the Sai Mandir on Monday, the 3rd of July from 7pm to 8pm. All are welcome.
Sri Sathya Sai Global Council launched an initiative called Sri Sathya Sai Prema Tharu with a goal to plant 10 million trees as our offering to Bhagawan for His centenary celebrations. Devotees can plant any type of tree. To track and facilitate this green mission, a web app has been launched at www.sssprematharu.org, so that every person who plants a tree can register their trees.

Announcements made on 4th June 2023

The Shree Ghanapathy Temple in conjunction with the NHS and local GPs is running a 12-week women’s health and wellbeing course on Saturdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the temple. For further details, please speak to Sister Geetha.
We are supporting the Faith in Action Merton Homelessness project, which served over 4200 meals last year. They in need of food donations, in particular: tinned pears, peaches and pineapple, tinned custard and UHT milk. They are also in need of: mens’ socks, shirts, t-shirts and trousers, disposable razors and toiletries. They are appealing for our help, and if you are able to support this project, please bring any donations to the Sai Mandir by Sunday, 18th June.
Sri Sathya Sai Global Council launched an initiative called Sri Sathya Sai Prema Tharu with a goal to plant 10 million trees as our offering to Bhagawan for His centenary celebrations. Devotees can plant any type of tree. To track and facilitate this green mission, a web app has been launched at www.sssprematharu.org, so that every person who plants a tree can register their trees. For further details, please speak to Brother Mano.
The Region 1 Sports and Family Values Day will be held on Saturday, the 24th of June from 12nnon until 4.30pm at Malmesbury Primary School in Morden. The day will be packed with sports activities, promoting five human values. All are welcome.
The Region 1 Guru Poornima celebrations hosted by the Bromley Sai Centre will take place on Sunday, the 2nd of July 2023 at 5pm at the Lewisham Sivan Temple. The evening will be filled with Spiritual Chanting, Bhajans, Musical Performances, Play by Bal Vikas Children and a talk by the Guest Speaker, Sai Siranjeevi (ex-student of Swami). Registration form can be accessed via link.

Announcements made on 14th May 2023

The National Easwaramma Day will take place on Saturday, the 20th of May at the Grange Academy in Bushey. The programme will include children’s procession, group devotional singing and Children’s play performances. Registration is now open, and the form can be accessed via this link.
The next Sadhana Meeting for the National Pilgrimage to Prasanthi will be taking place on Saturday, the 3rd of June at Oxhey Wood Primary School in Watford from 10.30am to 4.00pm. The programme will include prayers, talks, Q&A and bhajans. There will also be breakout sessions for Bal Vikas, Vedam Chanting, Bhajan Singing and Service. It is open to all the members; however it is mandatory for all those going to the Pilgrimage in July. Registration form can be accessed via link.

Announcements made on 14th April 2023

The Region 1 Aradhana Day hosted by the Merton Sai Centre will be celebrated in this Mandir from 6pm on Sunday, the 23rd of April till 6am on Monday, the 24th of April with overnight prayers and bhajans. All are welcome to attend.
The Sadhana Day for Regions 1, 2 and 6 will take place on 29th April from 10.30am to 4.00 pm in the Sai Mandir. It is open to all the members of the centre, however it is mandatory for all those going to the Pilgrimage to Prasanthi in July. The registration link can be accessed via link..
The Centre’s Easwaramma Day will take place on Saturday, the 6th of May from 5pm to 8pm. The programme will include a special bhajan and Bal Vikas (SSE) children’s plays.
The National Easwaramma Day will take place on Saturday, the 20th of May at the Grange Academy in Bushey. Registration is now open, and the form can be accessed via this link. All are welcome.

Announcements made on 9th April 2023

The Tamil and the Sinhalese New Year will be celebrated in this Mandir with a special bhajan on Friday, the 14^th of April from 7pm to 8pm.
The Region 1 Aradhana Day hosted by the Merton Sai Centre will be celebrated in this Mandir from 6pm on Sunday 23rd April till 6am on Monday 24th April with prayers and bhajans.
The Centre’s Easwaramma Day will take place on Saturday, the 6th of May from 5pm to 8pm. The programme will include a special bhajan and Bal Vikas (SSE) children’s plays.
The National Easwaramma Day takes place on Saturday, the 20th of May at the Grange Academy in Bushey. The programme will include children’s procession, group devotional singing and Children’s play performances. Registration is now open, and the form can be accessed via this link. All are welcome.

Announcements made on 27th March 2023

The new committee for Merton Sai Centre has been announced: Brother Raju has been appointed as the Centre President; Sister Mala has been appointed as the Vice President; Sister Geetha and Sister Sashi have been appointed as the Joint Bal Vikas (SSE) Coordinators, and Brother Manoraj as the Spiritual Coordinator. Brother Mano has been appointed as the Service Coordinator, assisted by Brother Ravi, and Brother Sairaj has been appointed as the Youth Coordinator, assisted by Sister Janani. The new Committee looks forward to working with everyone.
The Rama Navami celebrations will take place in this Mandir on Thursday, the 30^th of March from 6:45pm to 8pm. The programme will include Gayathri Mantra chanting and special bhajans. All are welcome. For further details, please speak to Brother Manoraj.
We are collecting Easter Eggs for children who are staying at the Royal Marsden and St. Helier’s hospitals during the Easter period. If you are willing to support this project, please bring the Easter Eggs to the Sai Mandir by next Sunday, the 2nd of April. For further details, please speak to Brother Sairaj or Sister Janani.
Finally, if you wish to join the National Pilgrimage to Prasanthi, which is taking place from 31^st July until 6^th August, please complete the formal registration before the 30th of April 2023. The registration link can be accessed via saimandir.org.uk/announcements/. For further information, please speak to Brother Sakthi.

Announcements made on 19th March 2023

Every year we have the opportunity to light up a smile within a child at hospitals during Easter and this year, we continue to keep that warm of love shining. We would be grateful if you could kindly help us in collecting Easter Eggs for the children that would be offered to Royal Marsden and St. Helier’s hospitals. Please bring the Easter Eggs to the Sai Mandir by Sunday, the 2^nd of April.
Centre’s Annual Active Members’ Meeting is taking place in this Mandir today at 4:30pm. There will be presentations from Bal Vikas (SSE), Service, Spiritual and Youth wings. All are welcome. For further details, please speak to Brother Jeyakara.

Announcements made on 12th March 2023

Centre’s Annual Active Members’ Meeting will take place in this Mandir on Sunday, 19th March at 4:30pm. All are encouraged to attend. For further details, please speak to Brother Jeyakara.
The formal registration for the National pilgrimage to Prasanthi is open, and all devotees are requested to register if they wish to join the pilgrimage. The registration will close on 30th April 2023. Please fill in the form separately for each person. The registration form can be accessed via this link. For further details, please speak to Brother Sakthi.
The National Pilgrimage Meeting will be taking place on Saturday 25th March at Oxhey Wood Primary School from 10.30am to 4.30pm. The programme will include prayers, talks, Q&A and bhajans. There will also be breakout sessions for Bal Vikas, Vedam Chanting, Bhajan Singing and Service. The sadhana meeting is open to all including those not participating in the pilgrimage, however it is mandatory for those who have registered to attend the pilgrimage. The registration form can be accessed via this link.

Announcements made on 26th February 2023

We are pleased to announce that the formal registration for the National pilgrimage is now open and invite all devotees to kindly register if they wish to join the pilgrimage. Please note that the registration for Bal Vikas children and their parents will close on 5th March 2023, and for all other devotees, registration will close on 30th April 2023. We kindly request that you do not delay your registration and kindly do so as early as possible. Please fill in the form separately for each person. The registration form can be accessed via this link.
Due to the disaster that has recently ravaged both Turkey and Syria, we are supporting the national seva project that aims to assist Syria with humanitarian aid. Please contact Brothers Jeyakara or Sakthi for more details as all items will be procured centrally through a wholesaler. For the first shipment to Syria, the goods need to reach the charity by 3rd March 2023, so orders need to be placed with the wholesalers by no later than today.

Announcements made on 12th February 2023

Ekadasha Rudram chanting with special Linga Abhishekam to celebrate the auspicious occasion of the Maha Shivaratri will take place in the Mandir on Saturday, 18th February from 8am until 12noon. All are welcome.
Merton Sai Centre will host the Region 1 Maha Shivarathri celebrations in this Mandir from 6pm on Saturday, the 18th of February until 6am on Sunday, the 19^th of February. The programme will include Rudram, the chanting of Aum Sri Sai Sivalingeshwaraya Namaha, Linga Abhishekam & Lingashtakam, Sri Sathya Sai Ashtottaram followed by Special Bhajans. All are welcome. For more information, please speak to Brother Jeyakara.
The Bal Vikas (SSE) graduation ceremony for the 2021 class of Group 3 Year 3 children will take place in this Mandir on Sunday, the 19^th of February at 4pm after the youth bhajan. All are welcome. For further details, please speak to Sister Dina.
The Region 1 Office Bearers and Active Workers Conference will take place in this Mandir on Saturday, 25th February from 12noon until 4:30pm. The conference will include talks and interactive workshops. All the Office Bearers and Active Workers are encouraged to attend. Please complete the registration form. On the same day, the Sadhana meeting is organised in the morning from 10am until 12noon and it is open to all the members of the centre. It is mandatory for all those going to the Pilgrimage to Prasanthi in July. Lunch will be served between 12noon and 1:30pm. For more information, please speak to Brother Sakthi.

Announcements made on 5th February 2023

Merton Sai Centre will host the Region 1 Maha Shivarathri celebrations in this Mandir from 6pm on Saturday, the 18th of February until 6am on Sunday, the 19^th of February. The programme will include Rudram, the chanting of Aum Sri Sai Sivalingeshwaraya Namaha, Linga Abhishekam & Lingashtakam, Sri Sathya Sai Ashtottaram followed by Special Bhajans. All are welcome. For more information, please speak to Brother Jeyakara.
The Bal Vikas (SSE) graduation ceremony for the 2021 class of Group 3 Year 3 children will take place in this Mandir on Sunday, the 19^th of February at 4pm after the youth bhajan. All are welcome. For further details, please speak to Sister Dina.
The Region 1 Office Bearers and Active Workers Conference will take place in this Mandir on Saturday, 25th February from 12noon until 4:30pm. The conference will include talks and interactive workshops. All the Office Bearers and Active Workers are encouraged to attend. For more information, please speak to Brother Sakthi.

Announcements made on 15th January 2023

The National Council Members of the Sri Sathya Sai Organisation UK for 2023 have been announced: Brother Pratap Thakkar has been appointed as the National Council President; Brother Sakthi Shanmugathasan, an active member of the Centre, has taken up the role as the Joint Vice President; Sister Vasuki Easwarakumar, also an active member of the Centre will continue to serve as the Joint National Bal Vikas (SSE) Coordinator, and Brother Jitesh Patel has been appointed as the Region 1 President. Merton Sai Centre looks forward to working with the new Regional and National teams.
The National Pilgrimage to Prasanthi Nilayam will take place from 31st July to 6th August 2023. The programme will include a Bal Vikas (SSE) play, an offering by Young Adults and various devotional offerings. If you are interested in attending the pilgrimage, please complete the online form https://forms.gle/DxKPstENPqoS9y3v7 by Friday, 27th January. The first meeting with those who have registered will take place via Zoom on Saturday, the 28^th of January at 10am. For further details, please speak to Brother Sakthi.
The National Office Bearers and Active Workers Conference will take place on Saturday, 4th February from 10am until 4:30pm at The Grange Academy in Bushey. The conference will include talks, workshops, a musical programme and interactive sessions. The registration form can be accessed via https://forms.gle/T6JtmzwgYc4bHKXW7. The registration will close on the 1^st of February. For further details, please speak to Brother Jeyakara.

Announcements made on 1st January 2023

On behalf of the Shree Ghanapathy Temple and Sai Mandir, we would like to thank all of the volunteers who have helped with the New Year Celebrations at the Temple. We also wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous new year!
Makara Sankranthi / Thai Pongal will be celebrated in this Mandir on Sunday, 15th January from 3pm to 4:30pm with a special bhajan. All are welcome.
The Centre is supporting the Winter Night Shelter project, which is run by the Merton’s “Faith in Action” Homelessness initiative. It provides much needed emergency shelter, warm hospitality, and professional support for those who need it most in the coldest winter months. We will be providing meals on Wednesday evenings from 25th January until 15th March. For further information, please speak to Brother Biri or Brother Raju.
The National Office Bearers and Active Workers Conference will take place on Saturday, 4th February from 10am until 4:30pm at The Grange Academy in Bushey. The conference will include talks, workshops, a musical programme and interactive sessions. All the active workers and the office bearers are encouraged to attend. The registration link can be accessed via https://forms.gle/T6JtmzwgYc4bHKXW7. For further details, please speak to Brother Jeyakara.

Announcements made on 18th December 2022

Merton Sai Centre’s Christmas Celebrations will take place in this Mandir on Sunday, the 25th of December from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The programme will include Bhajans, Bal Vikas children’s Christmas play and Christmas carols. All are welcome.
Centre’s New Year’s Eve Celebrations will take place in this Mandir on Saturday, the 31st of December. It starts at 10:45pm and ends with Mangala Arathi at 12 midnight. The programme will include special bhajans and prayers. All are welcome.
Centre’s New Year Celebrations and the 42nd Anniversary of Sai Mandir Inauguration will take place in this Mandir on Sunday, the 1st of January from 2pm to 4.30pm. The programme includes Homam, Sri Sathya Sai Sahasranama Archanai and Special Bhajans. All are welcome.

Announcements made on 11th December 2022

Merton Sai Centre will be distributing Christmas Hampers for the Elderly living in the local areas. If you would like to bring any items for the Hampers, the list of items can be obtained from Brother Jeyakara. Please bring your contributions to the Sai Mandir by Sunday, 18^th
Merton Sai Centre’s Christmas Celebrations will take place in this Mandir on Sunday, 25th December from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The programme will include Bal Vikas children’s Christmas play, and Christmas carols. All are welcome.
The National Pilgrimage to Prasanthi Nilayam, which is organised by the Sri Sathya Sai Organisation UK will take place next year from 31st July to 6th August 2023. For more information, please contact Brother Jeyakara or Brother Sakthi.

Announcements made on 4th December 2022

The Founder’s Day in memory of Mr A.T.S Ratnasingham, the founder and first chief co-ordinator of the Shree Ghanapathy Temple takes place today from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. There will be a cultural programme of dance, drama, music and speeches by students from the temple and Sai Mandir, followed by dinner. All are welcome. For further detail, please speak to Sister Geetha.
We’re making Christmas Hampers for the Elderly living in the local areas. If you would like to bring any items for the Hampers, the list of items can be obtained from Brother Jeyakara. Please bring your contributions to the Sai Mandir by Sunday, 11^th
The National Christmas Celebrations take place on Saturday, 10th December from 11:00am to 4:00pm at the Southborough High School in Surbiton. Our Bal Vikas children will perform a play. Registration link can be accessed via https://forms.gle/BxhYCUrXvQTUQXqM9. For further details, please contact Brother Sakthi or Sister Vasuki.
The National Pilgrimage to Prasanthi Nilayam in India organised by the Sri Sathya Sai Organisation UK will take place next year from 31st July to 6th August 2023. We welcome all devotees to join this sacred pilgrimage. The registration link and details of Sadhana meetings will be provided in due course. For more information, please contact Brother Jeyakara or Brother Sakthi.

Announcements made on 27th November 2022

The National Christmas Celebrations take place on Saturday, 10th December from 11:00am to 4:00pm at the Southborough High School in Surbiton. The programme will consist of a Christmas service, Merton Bal Vikas (SSE) children’s nativity play entitled “the night before Christmas”, Christmas songs by the Bal Vikas children and the activities for children. Registration is now open, and the registration form can be accessed via https://forms.gle/BxhYCUrXvQTUQXqM9. For further details, please contact Brother Sakthi or Sister Vasuki. All are welcome.
The National Pilgrimage to Prasanthi Nilayam in India organised by the Sri Sathya Sai Organisation UK will take place next year from 31st July to 6th August 2023. We welcome all devotees to join this sacred pilgrimage, ‘Journey to Sai’ and offer our obeisance to our Beloved Bhagawan. The registration link and details of Sadhana meetings will be provided in due course. It was requested that devotees to arrive in Puttaparthi between 29th July and 30th July, so that appropriate accommodation can be secured. For more information, please contact Brother Jeyakara or Brother Sakthi.

Announcements made on 20th November 2022

As part of the London Borough of Merton’s Interfaith Week, the Shree Ghanapathy Temple and the Sai Mandir will be hosting the annual Interfaith Service today from 2.30pm to 4.45pm. This would include tree planting at the temple, Youth Bhajan, followed by readings, prayers, and songs by members of other faiths. All are welcome.
Swamy’s 97^th Birthday celebrations will take place in this Mandir on Wednesday, 23^rd The morning programme will take place from 6am to 7:30am and will include 21 Omkaram, Sri Sathya Sai Suprabhatham, Sri Sathya Sai Ashtottaram and Gayathri Mantra chanting. The evening programme will take place from 6:30pm to 9:30pm and will include vedam, an oonjal song, a special bhajan, devotional songs, the birthday song, cake cutting and the Mangala Arathi. All are welcome. If you would like to bring prasadam for birthday celebrations, please speak to Brother Jeyakara or Brother Raju.

Announcements made on 30th October 2022

The Sai Mandir is hosting around 24 elderly guests for evening tea party as part of Age Link, today from 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the middle hall. If you’re interested in performing or helping out, please speak to Brother Raju.
Swamy’s National Birthday Celebrations, marking 97th year of His Advent will be celebrated on Saturday, the 5th of November from 10am to 4:30pm at the Grange Academy in Bushey. The registration is now open at org.uk/nbc2022.
Merton Sai Centre will host the Region 1 Akhanda Bhajan for 24 hours in this Mandir on Saturday, 12th November from 6pm to Sunday evening at 6pm. All are welcome.
Ladies Day will be celebrated in this Mandir on Saturday, 19th November from 7pm to 8.30pm. The programme will include a special bhajan led by the ladies and a guest speech. All are welcome. For further details, please speak to Sister Vasuki.

Announcements made on the 9th of October 2022

National Birthday Celebrations, marking the 97th year of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s Advent will be celebrated on Saturday, the 5th of November from 10am to 4:30pm at the Grange Academy in Bushey. The registration will open in due course, and for further details, please speak to Brother Sakthi.
As part of the national seva project, we are providing a gift of essential items to the children of Romania and Moldova. Items should be new and suitable for either a boy or girl of the ages of 14 to 18 years. Items should be packed in a shoe box and should include toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, shampoo, shower gel, face towel, gloves, socks, beanie, pencils, colour pencils, sharpener, ruler, eraser, pencil case and a chocolate bar. The gift boxes should be donated before the National Birthday Celebrations on 5th November. For further details, please speak to Brother Jeyakara.

Announcements made on the 2nd of October 2022

Navarathri is being celebrated in this Mandir daily from 7 to 8pm, and concludes with a special bhajan for Vijayadashami on Wednesday, the 5^th of October. Bal Vikas children will do a presentation on Navarathri today at 4pm in the Mandir and will also do a presentation at the Temple tomorrow at 6.30pm with a special bhajan. All are welcome.
Next National Health and Well-being Webinar on the topic of Medications takes place on Tuesday, the 4th of October from 8pm to 9pm. The session covers various topics including how medications work, side effects, and myths concerning medications. Please join the webinar via srisathyasai.org.uk/live.
National Birthday Celebrations, marking the 97th year of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s Advent will be celebrated on Saturday, the 5th of November from 10am to 4:30pm at the Grange Academy in Bushey, with the theme of “Why Fear When I am Here”. The registration will open in due course, and for further details, please speak to Brother Sakthi.

Announcements made on the 18th of September 2022

Navarathri will be celebrated in this Mandir with a special bhajan from Monday, the 26^th of September until Wednesday, 5^th of October from 7 to 8pm. All are welcome. For further details, please speak to Brother Jeyakara.
In the lead up to Swamy’s 97^th birthday in November, Gayathri Mantra Chanting takes place in this Mandir from 7 to 8pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, it takes place from 6:45 to 7:15pm, and on Sundays from 4:30 to 5:15pm. All are welcome.

Announcements made on the 11th of September 2022

Temple will be undertaking essential works above the main shrine inside the temple. During the works you may not be able to walk around the main shrine – but other areas will remain open. The temple car park will be closed on 12th, 13th & 19th September. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
In the lead up to Swamy’s 97^th birthday in November, Gayathri Mantra Chanting takes place in this Mandir from 7 to 8pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, it takes place from 6:45 to 7:15pm, and on Sundays from 4:15 to 5pm. Everyone is welcome to participate. For further details, please speak to Brother Jeyakara.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch. Her devotion to duty remains an example to us all. During her reign over the last 70 years, she held Service very close to her heart, a quality which as we know as one of the teachings of our Dearest Swamy. Our deepest condolences are with the Royal Family.

Announcements made on the 4th of September 2022

The Balvikas (SSE) classes for the new academic year will start from next Sunday, the 11^th of September from 12noon for nursery and group 1 children, and from 1pm for group 2 and group 3 children. If you are new, and would like to join our Balvikas classes, please email merton@saimandir.org.uk.
In the lead up to Swamy’s 97^th birthday in November, Gayathri Mantra Chanting takes place in this Mandir from 7 to 8pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, it takes place from 6:45 to 7:15pm, and on Sundays from 4:15 to 5pm. Everyone is welcome to participate. For further details, please speak to Brother Jeyakara.

Announcements made on the 14th of August 2022

Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations will take place in this Mandir with a special bhajan on Friday, the 19^th of August from 7pm to 8pm. All are welcome.
A talk by Sister Rani Java organised by Region 1 takes place in this Mandir on Sunday, the 21^st of August at 4.15pm. Sister Rani is a well-known devotee of Bhagawan and has countless wonderful stories of her interactions with Swami. It’s an afternoon Satsang that is not to be missed! All are welcome.
The National Sai Smaran Bhajan takes place in Leicester on Saturday, the 10th of September from 10.00am till 4.00pm. If you wish to sing or play an instrument, please submit your recording to Region 1 Spiritual Coordinators by the 19^th of August. The registration is open on the National Website at srisathyasai.org.uk/ss22. For further details, please speak to Brother Sakthi.

Announcements made on the 31st of July 2022

Shree Ghanapathy Temple’s annual festival is ongoing, and the chariot festival takes place on Sunday, the 7^th of August from 8:30am onwards. We need volunteers for stewarding during the chariot festival, car park marshalling during the evenings and also for general seva during the festival. If you are available to support, please speak to Brother Jeyakara.
The National Sai Smaran Bhajan takes place in Leicester on Saturday, the 10th of September from 10.00am till 4.00pm to share the joy of offering our deep gratitude and love in the form of Bhajans (devotional singing) to our Beloved Bhagawan. The day will be filled by singing, listening, remembering and contemplating on Bhagawan’s Glory and Majesty. If you wish to sing or play an instrument, please submit your recordings by the 19^th of August to Region 1 Spiritual Coordinators – Brother Jaymini and Raghu. The registration is open on the National Website at srisathyasai.org.uk/ss22. For further details, please speak to Brother Sakthi.

Announcements made on the 24th of July 2022

Shree Ghanapathy Temple’s annual festival takes place from Sunday, the 24^thof July till Wednesday, the 10^th of August. It has commenced today with the Flag Hoisting Ceremony and the chariot festival would take place on Sunday, the 7^th of August. We need volunteers for car park marshalling in the evenings and also for general seva during the festival. If you are available to support, please speak to Brother Jeyakara as soon as possible.
We are providing the food aid to a charity called TEECH that deliver the services to the needy in Moldova and recently in Ukraine. They have requested our assistance because there is a desperate need not only in Moldova but for all the refugees from Ukraine that have come into Moldova. If you are interested in supporting this seva project, the food list can be obtained from Brother Jeyakara. The last date to bring the items to the Sai Mandir is Tuesday, 26^th

Announcements made on the 3rd of July 2022

Guru Poornima will be celebrated in this Mandir with a special bhajan on Wednesday, the 13^th of July from 7pm to 8pm. All are welcome.
The National Prayers for Universal Peace will take place at the Sri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple in Birmingham on Sunday, the 17th of July 2022 from 8:30am to 4:30pm. If you would like to participate, please email events@srisathyasai.org.uk. For further details, please speak to Brother Sakthi.

Announcements made on the 12th June 2022

The parents study circle takes place every two weeks via Zoom on Fridays at 8:30pm. All the parents are encouraged to participate. For further details, please speak to Sister Dina.
Region 1 Sports and Family Values Day will take place on Saturday, the 25th of June from 12noon to 4:30pm at Malmesbury Primary School in Morden. The day will be packed with sports activities promoting the five human values. All Bal Vikas children, parents, teachers and the devotees are welcome. For further information, please speak to Sister Vasuki.
The National Prayers for Universal Peace will take place at the Sri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple in Birmingham on Sunday, the 17th of July 2022 from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Devotees will have an opportunity to participate in a Paduka Pooja and Rudra Homam along with a member of their family. If you would like to participate, please email events@srisathyasai.org.uk. For further details, please speak to Brother Sakthi.

Announcements made on the 1st of May 2022

Region 1 Easwaramma Day will be shown via Region 1 YouTube channel on Bank Holiday Monday, the 2nd of May from 5.30pm. The programme includes vedam, bhajans and a play by Merton’s group 2 and group 3 boys, entitled “the golden mothers”.
Merton Sai Centre’s Easwaramma Day will take place on Friday, the 6^th of May from 7pm via Merton’s YouTube and Facebook channels. The programme will include live Sri Sathya Sai Ashtottaram, previously recorded bhajans, three pre-recorded plays from Bal Vikas (SSE) children and live mangala arathi.
The National Easwaramma Day takes place on Saturday, the 7^th of May 2022 from 10:30am to 4.30pm at the Bushey Academy near Watford. The programme will include children’s procession, group devotional singing and Children’s play performances. The registration is still open at srisathyasai.org.uk/ned22.

Announcements made on 17th April 2022

Region 1 Aradhana Mahotsavam hosted by the Merton Sai Centre takes place in the Sai Mandir from 6pm on Saturday, the 23^rd of April until 6am on Sunday, the 24^th of April. The programme takes the form of overnight bhajans and prayers. All are welcome to attend in person. For further details, please speak to Brother Sakthi.
The National Easwaramma Day takes place on Saturday, the 7^th of May 2022 from 10:30am to 4.30pm at the Bushey Academy near Watford. The programme will include children’s procession, group devotional singing and Children’s play performances. The registration is now open at srisathyasai.org.uk/ned22. For more information, please contact Sister Vasuki.

Announcements made on 10th April 2022

The Tamil and Sinhala New Year celebrations take place in the Sai Mandir on Thursday, the 14^th of April from 6.45pm. The programme includes Gayathri Mantra Chanting, Sri Sathya Sai Ashtottaram, Special Bhajan, Sri Sathya Sai Navaratna Mala and Mangala Arathi. All are welcome.
The Temple is hosting the first community-led health and wellbeing clinic on the Tamil New Year’s Day on Thursday from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. You will have the opportunity to know your risk score for diabetes, and check your blood pressure and heart rates. You could also have a one-to-one meeting with a health coach. All are welcome. If you are able to volunteer for the event, please speak to Sister Geetha.
The National Easwaramma Day takes place on Saturday, the 7^th of May 2022 from 10:30am to 4.30pm at the Bushey Academy near Watford. The programme will include children’s procession, group devotional singing and the play performances. The registration is now open at srisathyasai.org.uk/ned22.

Announcements made on 20th March 2022

In the view of ongoing unrest in Ukraine, and the suffering and the threats faced by the humanity, we are offering our collective prayers for universal peace by chanting Gayatri Mantra 9 times at 9pm every night. We kindly encourage all the devotees to participate in the prayers. May Swamy protect and bless one and all.
Due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, we are working with an International NGO in Romania that is heavily involved in refugees’ relief, both in Romania and Ukraine. We are collecting the following items to be sent to Romania on Monday, 21st March 2020 – Rice, Oil, Dried fruit (dates, prunes, etc), Croissants, Biscuits, Vegetable pies, Cereal bars, Cheese (can or vacuum packaged), Baked beans, Peas, Lentils, Chickpeas, Sweet Corn, Toothpaste (adult/children), Toothbrush (adult/children), Shampoo, Shower gel, Shaving gel, Disposable razor, Lip balm, Nappies, Wet/dry wipes, Sanitary pads.
With the grace of our beloved Swami, our class of 2020 Group 3 Year 3 will have their graduation ceremony today after the Bhajans. On behalf of Merton Sai Centre, we are wishing all the graduands warm congratulations with the blessings of our beloved Swami.

Announcements made on 27th February 2022

Region 1 Shivarathri celebrations are taking place in-person at the Sai Mandir from 6pm on Tuesday, the 1st of March until 6am on Wednesday, 2^nd of March. The programme will include Rudram, the chanting of Aum Sri Sai Sivalingeshwaraya Namaha 108 times, Linga Abhishekam & Lingashtakam, Sri Sathya Sai Ashtottaram followed by Special Bhajans. All devotees are welcome to attend. All attendees will need to book a place via https://saimandir.org.uk/events. The celebrations will be live streamed from 6pm to 9.30pm.
The next National Health and Well-being Webinar on the topic of Dementia takes place on Tuesday, the 8^th of March from 8pm to 9pm. The session covers various topics such as how to deal with dementia, early spot diagnosis, help and tips for managing dementia, and support for family. Please join the webinar via srisathyasai.org.uk/live.

Announcements made on 20th February 2022

Region 1 Shivarathri celebrations are taking place in-person at the Sai Mandir from 6pm on Tuesday, the 1st of March until 6am on Wednesday, 2^nd of March. The programme will include Rudram, Aum Sri Sai Sivalingeshwaraya Namaha (108 times), Linga Abhishekam & Lingashtakam, Sri Sathya Sai Ashtottaram followed by Special Bhajans. All devotees are welcome to attend. All attendees will need to book a place via https://saimandir.org.uk/events.
With the grace of our beloved Swami, our class of 2019 Group 3 Year 3 will have their graduation ceremony today after the Bhajans. On behalf of Merton Sai Centre, we are wishing all the graduands warm congratulations with the blessings of our beloved Swami.

Announcements made on 6th February 2022

We’re collecting “Dignity Bags” – bags with basic everyday items to support the National Seva project that aims to serve the vulnerable children that are affected by the war in Syria. Each Dignity bag will have new, unused items aimed at either a 12-year-old boy or girl. The list of items can be obtained from Brother Jeyakara or is available on the noticeboard. If you wish to support the project, please bring the items to Sai Mandir by Sunday, the 13^th of February.
The Centre’s Bal Vikas (SSE) wing is preparing for the annual Easwaramma Day play practices. The practices would initially take place on Zoom from March onwards with the face-to-face practices taking place in April. If you are interested in taking part in the plays, please give the name to your Bal Vikas teachers. For further details, please contact Sister Vasuki.
The national Bal Vikas wing activity and the National Poster & Poem Competition as part of the build-up to National Easwaramma Day 2022 have been announced with the theme of “Sacrifice – the Highest Virtue”, focusing on how we can give up our time or resources for others. Children from all Bal Vikas groups are all encouraged to participate, along with their parents and gurus. The Poster & Poem Competition is open to all Bal Vikas children and all entries must be submitted to the Bal Vikas Coordinators by Sunday 13th March. For further details, please contact Sister Mala or Sister Sujatha.

Announcements made on 23rd January 2022

The next National Health Webinar on the topic of Painful Shoulder takes place on Tuesday, the 1st of February 2022 at 8pm. The session covers causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of shoulder pain. Please join the webinar via srisathyasai.org.uk/live.
The National Office Bearers and Active Workers Conference takes place on Saturday, the 19th of February 2022 from 10am till 4:30pm in the Grange Academy in Bushey. All Office Bearers and the Active Workers are encouraged to attend. Please visit srisathyasai.org.uk for further details. Registration will close on 5th February 2022.

Announcements made on 16th January 2022

The National Council Members of the Sri Sathya Sai Organisation UK for 2022 have been announced with a few changes to the committee. Brother Rajendra Manandhar has stepped down from his role as the National Spiritual Coordinator. The three National Young Adult Coordinators – Ms Nirali Sisodia, Ms Kawita Gurung and Dr Dixa Thakrar have stepped down too. Bother Sakthi Shanmugathasan, an active member of the Centre has taken up the National Spiritual Coordinator role in addition to his current role as the Region 1 President. Sister Vasuki Easwarakumar, an active member of the Centre will continue to serve as the Joint National Bal Vikas (SSE) Coordinator. The details of the new National Young Adult Coordinators will be confirmed in due course.
The National Office Bearers and Active Workers Conference will take place on Saturday 19th February 2022 from 10am till 4:30pm in the Grange Academy in Bushey. All Office Bearers, Active Workers and the Bal Vikas teachers are encouraged to attend. Please visit srisathyasai.org.uk for further details and the registration. Registration will close on 5th February 2022.

Announcements made on 9th January 2022

Makara Sankranthi will be celebrated in this Mandir on Friday, 14th January from 7pm to 8pm. Programme will include Sri Sathya Sai Ashtottaram, Special Bhajans, Mangala Arathi and Divine Discourse. All are welcome.
We are doing the Hamper Collection for the charity called “The Passage’ that aims to provide resources which encourage, inspire and challenge homeless people to transform their lives. This year they need sleeping bags, men’s underwear and men’s socks. If you wish to support this project, please bring the items to the Mandir by Sunday, 16th January 2022. For further details, please speak to Brother Jeyakara.
The National Office Bearers and Active Workers Conference will take place on Saturday 19th February 2022 from 10am till 4:30pm in the Grange Academy in Bushey. All Office Bearers, Active Workers and the Bal Vikas teachers are encouraged to attend. Please visit www.srisathyasai.org.uk for further details and the registration. Registration will close on 5th February 2022.

Announcements made on 26th December 2021

The Merton Sai Centre’s New Year’s Eve Celebrations will take place in this Mandir on Friday, the 31st of December from 7pm to 8.30pm. The programme includes special bhajans and prayers. Please pre-book your attendance via org.uk/events/. All are welcome. The celebrations will also be live streamed via Centre’s YouTube and Facebook channels.
The Temple and the Sai Mandir will be open until 9pm on New Year’s Eve, Friday 31 December 2021 and devotees will not be able to attend the midnight pooja. However, the ceremony will be livestreamed via the Temple’s YouTube and Facebook channels from 10.30pm.
The Merton Sai Centre’s New Year Celebrations will take place in this Mandir on Saturday, the 1st of January from 2pm to 4.30pm. The programme includes Homam, Sri Sathya Sai Sahasranama Archanai and Special Bhajans. Please pre-book your attendance via org.uk/events/. All are welcome. The celebrations will also be live streamed via Centre’s YouTube and Facebook channels.
The Temple is operating a pre-booking facility for fast-track entry to the temple on New Year’s Day. The Temple will restrict the number of people in the worship space to allow for social distancing to be maintained. Please visit ghanapathy.com to book your fast-track entry.
The Merton Sai Centre thank everyone for all the kind support provided for the Christmas Hampers project this year. We have made 96 Christmas Hampers in total and delivered 66 hampers to Merton Council for distributing to the elderly in the community and the rest to the Wimbledon Food Bank. Thank you to all those who participated in this project.

Announcements made on 12th December 2021

We’re doing the Christmas Hampers for the Elderly living in the local areas. Last year we have donated 122 hampers with dry food items. If you would like to contribute to Christmas Hampers this year, the list of items can be obtained from Brother Jeyakara. Please bring your contributions to the Sai Mandir by Sunday, 19^th
The National Christmas Celebrations take place online on Saturday 18th December from 4pm to 6pm. Our Bal Vikas children will present a play titled “Elves & The Shoe Maker”. There will also be Bal Vikas procession, Christmas Service with Carols and Readings and Christmas Sermon. Please join the celebrations via srisathyasai.org.uk/live.
For the past two years, a few of our Merton Sai Centre volunteers have been cooking for asylum refugee families who have been temporarily housed in the London borough of Merton during the pandemic. Many have now been rehoused in different parts of England, but there are still about 50 children and adults who are still living in single room accommodation with no cooking facilities for the past two years, whilst we have all been struggling with covid-19. Many of the families are refugees fleeing persecution from Syria and Afghanistan and also some from Eastern Europe. None of them have family or a strong support network here, except for what the volunteers from various charitable organisations and places of worship such as ours can give to them. So the Merton Sai Centre thought that it would be nice to give each of them “A Box of Love” to make sure that they don’t feel left out during this special time. We are planning to create 50 “Boxes of Love” filled with sweets and treats and little gifts for 20 children and 30 adults. As we won’t know what age or gender the children receiving the boxes will be, they will need to be toys that are suitable for boys and girls of any age. And gifts for adults would need to be likewise. If you would like to donate bags of chocolates, sweets or small gifts/toys, please bring them to the temple before Christmas Day. Or for further details, please contact Brother Jeyakara or Brother Raju.

Announcements made on 5th December 2021

We’re doing the Christmas Hampers for the elderly living in the local areas. Last year we have donated 122 hampers with dry food items. If you would like to contribute to Christmas Hampers project this year, the list of items can be obtained from Brother Jeyakara. Please bring your contributions to the Sai Mandir by Sunday, 12th December.
The next National Health Webinar on the topic of “Emergency Medicine outside of the Emergency Department” takes place on Tuesday 7th December 2021 at 8pm. Please join the webinar via https://srisathyasai.org.uk/live/.
A national virtual course on key messages imparted by Swamy during the “Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990” discourses will take place fortnightly on Wednesdays at 8pm from 19^th January 2022 until 27^th April 2022 via Zoom. If you’re interested, please register via https://srisathyasai.org.uk/ss1990revisited before 31st December 2021.

Announcements made on 28th November 2021

Following the success of the Region 1 Christmas Toy Appeal last year where we donated 285 toys to under privileged children in Thurrock (Essex), we are fortunate to have the opportunity to do this service again this year. They are happy to take new toys for boys and girls up to age 11 and are especially in need of toys for boys aged 9-11. All toys will need to be brand new and do not need to be wrapped. The toys can be dropped off at the Sai Mandir by Friday, 3rd December 2021.
The next National Health Webinar on the topic of “Emergency Medicine outside of the Emergency Department” takes place on Tuesday 7th December 2021 at 8pm. Please join the webinar via https://srisathyasai.org.uk/live/.
A National Virtual Course which will delve into the key messages imparted by Swamy during the “Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990” discourses will take place fortnightly on Wednesdays at 8pm from 19^th January 2022 until 27^th April 2022 via Zoom. If you’re interested in this virtual course, please register via https://srisathyasai.org.uk/ss1990revisited/ before 31st December 2021.

Announcements made on 14th November 2021

Merton Sai Centre’s Ladies Day Celebrations will take place in the Sai Mandir on Friday, the 19^th of November from 7pm to 8.30pm. Programme will include Sri Sathya Sai Ashtottaram, Special Bhajans and Mangala Arathi followed by Talks by Alumni of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Anantapur Campus. If you would like to attend, please register at https://saimandir.org.uk/events/. The celebrations will be live streamed via Centre’s YouTube and Facebook channels.
The National Birthday Celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba take place online on Saturday, 20th November 2021 from 4pm to 7pm via http://srisathyasai.org.uk/live. Brothers Ravi Kumar, Amey Deshpande and Siddhartha Raju from the Prasanthi Mandir Group will join as guest speakers.
Merton Sai Centre’s 96th Birthday Celebrations will take place in the Sai Mandir on Tuesday, the 23^rd of November. The morning programme will take place from 6am to 8am and will include 21 Omkaram, Sri Sathya Sai Suprabhatham, Sri Sathya Sai Ashtottaram and Gayathri Mantra Chanting. The evening programme will take place from 6.45pm to 9pm and will include Vedic Chanting, Jula Songs, Devotional Songs, Special Bhajans, Birthday Cake Cutting and Mangala Arathi. If you would like to attend, please register at https://saimandir.org.uk/events/ as soon as possible. The celebrations will be live streamed via Centre’s YouTube and Facebook channels.

Announcements made on 7th November 2021

The 24-hour Akhanda Bhajans will take place in the Sai Mandir from 6pm on Saturday, the 13^th of November until 6pm on Sunday, the 14^th of November. Pre-booking will be required to attend the Commencement of Akhanda Bhajans from 6pm to 8pm and the Region 1’s Bhajans from 8pm to 9pm on Saturday. Pre-booking will also be required for attending Bal Vikas (SSE) Children’s Bhajans from 1.30pm to 3pm, Region 1’s Bhajans from 3pm to 4pm and the Concluding Session of Akhanda Bhajans from 4pm to 6pm on Sunday. These sessions can be pre-booked via https://saimandir.org.uk/events and will be live streamed via YouTube and Facebook channels. For further details, please contact Brother Jeyakara or Brother Sakthi.
The Ladies Day Celebrations will take place in the Sai Mandir on Friday, the 19^th of November from 7pm to 8.30pm. The programme will include special bhajans and the speeches from a number of guest speakers. The celebrations will be live streamed, and pre-booking will be opened shortly for those who would like to attend.
The Swami’s 96th Birthday Celebrations will take place in the Sai Mandir on Tuesday, the 23^rd of November from 6.45pm to 9pm. The programme will include oonjal song, special bhajans, devotional songs, birthday song and the cake cutting. The celebrations will be live streamed via YouTube and Facebook channels. For those who would like to attend, pre-booking will be opened shortly via https://saimandir.org.uk/events.

Announcements made 0n 17th October 2021

Avatar Declaration Day will be celebrated in the Mandir with a special bhajan on Wednesday, 20^th of October from 7pm to 8pm. Devotees can attend the celebration and they should pre-book via org.uk/events. For further details, please contact Brother Jeyakara. All are welcome.
Region 1 is starting a Vedam programme for Bal Vikas children and the adults from this month. The classes for Bal Vikas children take place online and the adult classes take place in the Sai Mandir. If you would like to join, please contact Brother Sakthi via Region1@srisathyasai.org.uk.

Announcements made in September 2021

The SSE classes are ongoing and are conducted online until further notice. If any of the children would like to enroll, please email MertonSSE2020@gmail.com.
Leading up to Bhagawan’s 96^th Birthday celebrations in November, we will be doing Gayathri Mantra chanting from Mondays to Saturdays from 7pm to 8pm, and on Sundays from 4.30pm to 5pm. If you like to participate in the chanting, please contact Brother Jeyakara via merton@saimandir.org.uk.
Devotees can attend the weekly bhajan on Sundays at 3pm, and they should pre-book via org.uk/events. Attendees will need to have a negative result from the lateral flow test. For further details, please contact Brother Jeyakara.

Announcement made on 8th of August 2021

Shree Ghanapathy Temple is observing the annual festival from 1^st of August until 18^th of August 2021. The number of devotees allowed inside the Temple will be restricted. If you would like to pre-book a guaranteed place, please visit ghanapathy.com. All the ceremonies will be live streamed via the temple’s YouTube and Facebook channels.
The chariot festival will take place within the temple grounds on the morning of Sunday, 15^th Regrettably the temple will only be able to accommodate those directly involved in the ceremony. Please watch the ceremonies via YouTube and Facebook channels. The temple will be open from 1pm to 6pm for general worship on the chariot festival day.

Announcement made on 11th July 2021

Region 1’s Guru Poornima Celebrations take place online on Saturday, 24^th of July 2021 from 5.30pm to 7pm via Region 1 YouTube Channel. The programme will include vedam, bhajans, a musical item and a guest speech by Mrs Vidyu Narayan.
Merton Sai Centre’s Guru Poornima Celebrations take place in the Sai Mandir on Saturday, 24^th of July 2021 from 7pm to 8.30pm. The celebrations will be live streamed via Centre’s YouTube and Facebook Channels. The programme will include vedam, special bhajans and a guest speech.

Announcement made on 20th June 2021

Sri Sathya Sai Organisation UK will be hosting next National Health Webinar on Tuesday 6^th July from 8pm to 9pm. The session will cover common paediatrics problems. Please join online at https://srisathyasai.org.uk/live.

Announcement made on 6th May 2021

Sri Sathya Sai Organisation UK is undertaking the “Sai Breath” project in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. This is to support the deployment of Oxygen Concentrators, Pulse Oximeters and PPE equipment in the needy areas; to provide dry ration to the needy; and also to support the hospitals in rural areas. For those who may be interested to participate in this project and join hands and hearts with our brothers and sisters in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka, please contact Brothers Jeyakara or Suresh via merton@saimandir.org.uk as soon as possible.

Announcements made on 30th May 2021

We have been given the opportunity to support the ‘Project Sai Breath’ initiative undertaken by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations India and Sri Sathya Sai Organisation Nepal. This is to support the deployment of Oxygen Concentrators, Pulse Oximeters and PPE equipment in the needy areas. For those who may be interested to participate in this project, please contact Brothers Jeyakara or Suresh as soon as possible.
Sri Sathya Sai Organisation UK will be hosting next National Health Webinar on the topic of Back Pain on Tuesday 1st June at 8pm. The session will cover causes of back pain, sign & symptoms, prevention and treatment. Please join online at srisathyasai.org.uk/live.

Announcements made on 23rd May 2021

We have been given the opportunity to support the ‘Project Sai Breath’ initiative undertaken by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations India and Sri Sathya Sai Organisation Nepal. This is to support the deployment of Oxygen Concentrators, Pulse Oximeters and PPE equipment in the needy areas. For those who may be interested to participate in this project and join hands and hearts with our brothers and sisters in India and Nepal, please contact Brothers Jeyakara or Suresh as soon as possible via merton@saimandir.org.uk.
The temple will be hosting a Covid vaccination clinic on Thursday, 27^th May from 5pm to 10pm. This can be either your first or second vaccination and the clinic will have both Pfizer and Astra Zeneca vaccines. If you have received a booking link from your GP or from the NHS, you can select “Shree Ghanapathy Temple” from their list of available vaccination site. To check if you are currently eligible for vaccination, please check online on the NHS website or follow the link on our Temple website. If you are an asylum seeker, unregistered, homeless or in a high-risk group you can be vaccinated if you are 18+ years. For further details, please contact Sister Geetha.