London Institute of Vedic Education is delighted to join hands with Wilson PFA’s Swimathon 2024 to raise funds for the expansion of Coulsdon Sanatan Mandir and Community Centre at 108 Chipstead Valley Road CR5 3BA. Within a short span of time since its inception in 2022, it has become an integral part of local communities’ lives.

Please donate generously to support our cause to expand your Mandir.

The Mandir organises a variety of events, including Sanskrit lessons, Indian music lessons, and Indian dance lessons, welcoming participants from the broader community, irrespective of faith. Additionally, the Mandir actively collaborates with local schools to enhance their Religious Education (RE) programmes. This partnership involves either visiting schools or hosting school children at the Mandir, where they learn about Hinduism and its values through engaging storytelling. This year alone, the Mandir has visited 80 schools, hosted 14 school visits, and over 22,000 schoolchildren of different faiths have participated in these RE sessions, enjoying the enriching experience.

Furthermore, the Mandir maintains a close relationship with local food banks, collecting essential items from its devotees for donation. A dedicated team of volunteers also works with local charities to provide hot meals to the homeless at regular intervals. Last year, the Mandir delivered numerous loads of items to Purley Food Bank and Croydon Night Watch and served over 800 hot meals to those in need.