First generation of Hindu community 1965-to-1974
26th February 2018
First generation of Hindu community arrived in Preston- Pictures from 1965 to 1974. They arrived from east Africa or India on the bases of “COMMONWEALTH IMMIGRATION ACT 1962” The majority came as single young men with no families aged between 10-25 years.
Read morePurchase of school building & development of GHS Center 1975-1980
26th February 2018
GHS committee purchased school building and various development activities at GHS Center started during these years. Youth activities started in GHS and first ever Hindu wedding took place in the year 1977.
Read more1981- Gita Hall officially opened by HRH Prince of Wales
16th April 2018
To provide Gujarati language teaching, the Society built an extension with classrooms. Called Gita Hall, it was established at the back of the centre. On 31 May 1981 it was officially opened by the HRH Prince of Wales.
Read moreYouth participation involvement with GHS 1975-77
12th May 2018
Since the opening of centre in 1975, youths were encouraged to engage in all activities arranged by society. Preston youths took a lead in joining hands with Sanatan Mandir Leicester and Bramah Samaj Leicester to arrange the first Youth Festival over a full weekend.
Read moreGHS participation in Preston Guild celebrations 1972, 1992 and 2012
12th May 2018
Gujarat Hindu Society has played an active role in the mainstream activities in Preston and Lancashire; such as Preston Guild, cultural presentation at various local functions, participation in Preston Mela, Folklore festival.
Read moreRamayan Recitation by Shri Morari Bapu for drought relief 1988
12th May 2018
Pujya Sant Shree Morari Bapu is a well-known preacher of Shree Ramayan Katha all over the world. Preston joined force with all the temples from Northwest and took a delegate to Bapu to give North an opportunity to host his recital. In 1988 Preston was able to host the first…
Read moreFoundation stone laying ceremony – 24th & 25th Aug 1997
12th May 2018
The backbone of the GHS is the blessings of the many saints of India who visited the UK and particularly Preston. They were received with lots of respect and their discourses attracted thousands of devotees to come to the temple. During the redevelopment of the new centre, we were blessed…
Read moreMillenium funded Redevelopment project – April 98 – December 99
12th May 2018
Oct 1997 Purchase of 48 West cliff derelict building to satisfy car parking requirements at an extra cost of £250,000 + £150,000 to refurbish and home for next 2 years. • Nov 1997 Millennium Commission made an announcement of the grant of £1.64 Million towards the total cost of £3.28…
Read moreMurti Pratishtha Mahotsav 24th & 25th August 2000
12th May 2018
PranPratishtha Mahotsav was carried out by our learned priest Ratilal Maharaj & other Bhudev from the UK. All the dignitaries associated with GHS were present from all over the UK. Murti Pratishtha of Lord Ramdarbar, Goddess Amba, Ganapati Maharaj and Hanumanji took place by yajaman. Over 1000 devotees came together…
Read moreGHS Publications 1975 – 2015
13th May 2018
Since the establishment of GHS at St. Stephen’s School in 1975, several publications have been produced to capture the milestones of the society’s achievements and also produced several reports of projects undertaken by young people and women on issues of health & wellbeing in partnership with various external organisations. In…
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