Mata Ki Chowki
An evening sitting of Maa’s bhents and pooja (around 3 hours) — Ganpati and Navgrah pooja, the lighting of Maa’s jyot, chunni and prasad. Sponsored by families for birthdays, new homes and answered prayers.
Karamkand · by our priest
Pooja & priest services
From a newborn's first blessing to the rites of remembrance — the mandir's priest performs the ceremonies of a Hindu life, at the mandir or in your home.
How it works: call or email the mandir with the ceremony you need and your preferred dates. We will confirm the muhurat (auspicious timing), give you the simple samagri list of items to bring, and arrange everything else. Services are offered on a donation basis — please ask when booking. No family is ever turned away for inability to give.
Jagran (Jagrata)
The all-night vigil — jyoti prachand, bhents through the night, Maa’s katha and maha aarti at dawn. The chowki’s greater form: sunset to sunrise in Maa’s praise.
Chandi Path & Havan
Recitation of the Durga Saptashati — the 700 verses of Maa’s glory — with havan. The most powerful Devi rite, for protection, new beginnings and the removal of obstacles.
Kanya Pujan
The veneration of young girls as forms of the Devi, especially on Ashtami and Navami of Navratri. Families are asked to register their kanjaks in advance.
Devi Abhishek & Shringar
Ceremonial bathing and adornment of Maa — including the offering of a new chola on the fulfilment of a vow.
Akhand Jyot
Sponsorship of Maa’s unbroken flame, especially through the nine nights of Navratri.
Rudrabhishek
Abhishek of the Shivling with Rudri recitation — for Mahashivratri, Sawan Mondays, or whenever the family seeks Shiv Ji’s blessing.
Navgraha Shanti Havan
Pacification of the nine planets — traditionally performed before weddings or at times of repeated difficulty.
Ganesh Havan
The auspicious opening of any major undertaking.
Griha Shanti Havan
For peace in the household — often at a new home or after a difficult season.
Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap
The great healing mantra, recited for recovery from illness and for protection.
Sunderkand Path
The beautiful chapter of Hanuman Ji’s leap — sung for courage and the resolution of troubles.
Satyanarayan Katha
The beloved katha of gratitude and wish-fulfilment, traditionally on Purnima (full moon).
Hanuman Chalisa Paths
Group recitations of 11, 21, 51 or 108 Chalisas.
Naamkaran
The naming ceremony — with traditional guidance on the auspicious first letter (naam rashi).
Annaprashan
Baby’s first solid food, blessed before the deities.
Mundan
The first haircut, offered in fulfilment of a vow — a rite with deep roots at Devi mandirs.
Vidyarambh
A child’s first letters, written before Maa Saraswati — beautifully done at our mandir, where Saraswati Maa is enshrined.
Janeu (Yagyopavit)
The sacred thread ceremony with havan.
Godh Bharai
Blessing of the mother-to-be.
Birthday & Anniversary Poojas
Ayushya pooja for long life — first birthdays, 16th, 60th, and milestone anniversaries.
Chura & pre-wedding ceremonies
Punjabi wedding traditions honoured — chura, roka, sagai and mehndi blessings.
Griha Pravesh
Entering a new home — kalash, Ganesh-Navgrah pooja and havan. For homes bought, built or rented, and business premises too.
Vahan Pooja
Blessing of a new vehicle — a short ceremony at the mandir car park.
Business Opening & Chopda Pujan
New ventures blessed; account books honoured at Diwali.
Bhoomi Pujan
Ground-breaking worship before building work begins.
Antim Sanskar support
Our priest performs the final rites at home and at the crematorium, in coordination with your funeral director.
Chautha / Uthala
The community prayer gathering — the mandir hall is available for families.
Shraddha & Barsi
Annual remembrance poojas, and the observances of Pitru Paksha.
Asthi Visarjan guidance
Guidance on the respectful immersion of ashes in the UK, and priestly accompaniment where wished.
For guidance on auspicious timings (shubh muhurat) for weddings, griha pravesh, mundan, journeys and new ventures — or for the preparation of a child's janam patri (Vedic birth chart) as part of the naamkaran ceremony, and traditional kundli matching for families arranging a marriage — please speak with our Pandit Ji. Consultations are private and confidential, and offered in the spirit of Hindu tradition.
Arrange a pooja
Speak to the mandir about dates, muhurat and what to bring.