Hindu Temple Hiring Religious Worker (Saiva Tradition)

Job Opportunity: Hindu Temple Religious Worker (Non-Pastoral) – Ordained Priest (Saiva Tradition)

Organization: Shree Ghanapathy Temple Location: Wimbledon, South-West London, UK

Job Overview Shree Ghanapathy Temple, the first fully consecrated South Indian-style Hindu temple in Europe dedicated to Lord Ganesha (Ghanapathy), has an urgent vacancy for a full-time Hindu Temple Religious Worker (Non-Pastoral) to support the senior priests in daily temple rituals and ceremonies (both in-temple and off-site where required). This role is in the Saiva (Shaivite) tradition and involves assisting with religious duties under the supervision of existing Ministers of Religion.

Key Responsibilities

• Waking up and tending to the Deities, performing daily rituals including pooja, bathing (abhishekam), and alangaram (dressing and decoration).
• Chanting traditional Sanskrit Vedic mantras, slokas, and texts.
• Maintaining cleanliness and tidiness of the deities, altars, and related areas.
• Organizing and arranging cupboards for deities’ clothing, pooja items, and accessories on a daily basis.
• Supporting senior priests in basic traditional ceremonies (temple and off-site).
• Other associated religious duties (note: no preaching or leading congregational prayers involved).

Requirements and Qualifications

• Ordained/conferred to Kurukkalship (Veda Agamas) in the Saiva tradition.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience working in a Saiva Hindu Temple.
• Ability to recite/chant Vedic mantras and slokas fluently.
• Ability to perform basic traditional Saiva ceremonies independently (without supervision from senior priests).
• Fluency in Tamil (essential for communication and rituals).
• Recognized training in Hindu Vedas and Agamas (acceptable to the temple’s selection panel).
• Willingness to learn and develop English language skills.
• Preferred: Brahmin lineage.

Additional Notes

• This position is exempt from certain equality laws due to genuine occupational requirements related to religion.
• Accommodation is provided on or near the temple premises (residence in the vicinity is a condition of employment).
• Benefits include discounted/free food and on-site accommodation.

Contract Details

• Full-time, Fixed Term (typically 2 years, under Religious Worker category).
• Salary: Competitive (details available on enquiry).

How to Apply Interested candidates should visit the official careers page: https://www.shreeghanapathy.co.uk/careers/ for full details. To apply or request further information, email: enquiries@ghanapathy.com

Shree Ghanapathy Temple is a prominent Saiva Hindu institution committed to religious worship, education, and community service. Suitable for ordained Saiva priests seeking to serve in a consecrated traditional temple in the UK.

Posted for www.hindutone.com – Apply promptly as this is an urgent vacancy!

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