What is Religion?

People have always tried to understand the mysteries of the natural forces that affect their lives. Religions have helped many people understand these areas of life. In doing so, religions have shaped the world and the way people live.

Faith and Worship

Religious faith consists of a belief in god or many gods, or sometimes a Great Spirit or invisible power that influence a person's life. Most religions have special places where people go to pray or a secret natural site.

The stories and guiding rules of most religion are contained in writing that are considered sacred.

Many religions are based on the existence of a single God. Other have several Gods. In Hindu religion for example, has has many forms. There are often guides to help people understand their religion. Religions often have festivals to remember events or to worship special gods. Most people have ideas on what happens after death. In many religions prayer is the most important part of worship.

Our Main Objectives and Policies:

SNGM is serving in the U.K from 1978 and is a registered charity bearing Reg no.281388 since 1980.

Our main objective is to propagate the teachings and principles of Sree Narayana Guru. In other words, to work for the betterment of humanity as a single community irrespective of religion, race, caste, creed, language or ethnic origin.

We are strictly following the Equal opportunity Policy which is a direct implication of the principles of Sree Narayana Guru.

Our membership is open to different one who is a resident of the U.K and who accepts and follows the values of the SNGM.

Our membership includes people from any religion, race, caste, linguistic background, etc..

Our Current Regular Activities:

1. Guru Dharma Propagation/Spiritual and moral Educational Services:

The moral and spiritual development is the basic requirement for the betterment of humanity.

1.1 Daily prayer meetings: At our Mission Centre(16, Barking Road, E6), first floor from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

1.2 Monthly prayer meetings at East Ham: First Sunday of each month. At our Mission Centre(16, Barking Road, E6), first floor - from 3.30pm to 4.00pm at first floor and then from 4.00pm to 5.30 pm on the ground floor Hall with lectures based on the Guru’s life and teachings and also introducing guest speakers on social and moral values for the betterment of humanity.

Light vegetarian refreshments are normally served at the end of this meetings. For advance booking to sponsor this prayer meetings can contact Guru Dharma sub-Committee chairperson.

1.3 Monthly Prayer meetings at Croydon: Second Sunday of each month. At Cornerstone House(CVA Hall), Wellis Road, Croydon CR0. From 3.30pm to 5.30 pm

1.4 Quarterly Prayer meetings at Southall: Once in three months, the dates are published in advance. Venue: Parish Church of Christ, 299, Allenby Road, Southall, Middx UB2.

2. Educational Services:

Tuition services are given at special concession rates aiming at the Guru’s principle of ‘Get enlighten through Education’.

2.1 Tuition classes at East Ham: At the Mission Centre

On Saturdays from 10am to 1pm
On Sundays from 10am to 2pm

Tuition classes up to GCSE level and also for A-level selected subjects.

2.2 Free Malayalam Mother tongue classes: At the Mission Centre.

On Saturdays from 11am to 12 noon.
On Sundays from 11am to 12 noon.

2.3 Tuition classes at Croydon: At the CVA Hall, Wellis Road, Croydon.

On Sundays from 10am

2.4 Free Malayalam Mother tongue classes: At the CVA Hall, Croydon.

On Sundays from 2pm

2.5 Awards for the best GCSE Student of the year: This award is presented based on the best result of the GCSE exam results to the children of our members.

3. Social Service Activities:

European Coach Tour every year during the Summer time.

Onam Sadhya: Traditional Kerala feast during mid August to mid September every year; conducted at Croydon and East Ham.

Children’s Party: Conducted at East Ham and Croydon every December

Christmas Celebration : During the weekend before Christmas, celebrating at the Mission Centre.

Food Tasting event: Every year during Winter time. This is a challenging competition and awards are presented to the winners.

4. Services for the Elderly:

Day Centre for the Elderly. At the Mission Centre. The Centre opens daily from 10 am to 12.30pm and from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Facilities include free library service, reading Malayalam news papers, magazines, light refreshments, Speicial Kerala style rice soup(with side dishes) on Tuesdays during lunch time, free view of Asianet and Kairali, indoor games of Snooker and chess, Social advice and information service, etc..

5. Arts and Cultural Activities:

Dance Classes for children Drama presentation. Six to eight hours cultural programmes every year during the Guru Jayanthi Celebration hiring a hall with a capacity of 500-800 audience, promoting artistic talents among children and adults. Also bring professional artists and celebrities from India.

6. Sports and Health Services:

Annual sports and family fun day will be conducted during the early Summer time and the prizes are awarded during the Guru Jayanthi Celebration.

Facilities for indoor games are used by teenagers and children.

Yoga classes at East Ham and Croydon

7. Hall lettings :

As a charitable service, the main hall of the Mission Centre is available for lettings at very reduced rate. Only vegetarian food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed.

8. Other Charitable Services:

We help for natural disasters and calamities. We have recently raised funds for Tsunami relief and also we helped the blind in the past. We had raised the fund and donated for Gujarath Earthquake disaster as well as Orissa flood relief in the past. The most deserving assistance were also given on individual basis.