Shubh Deepavali! Diwali is on Sunday 8 November 2026 · The five days of Diwali
Croydon Durga Mandir TrustCroydon & South London
Worship · Festivals · Pandit Services

Jai Maa Durga

Croydon Durga Mandir Trust serves the Hindu community of Croydon and South London with pujas, festivals, pandit services, and cultural gatherings rooted in devotion and tradition.

Welcome

A spiritual home in Croydon

Croydon Durga Mandir Trust is a registered charity serving the Hindu community of Croydon and South London. Our purpose is to preserve and share Hindu religious traditions, culture, and values, and to offer a welcoming place of worship for families and devotees of all ages.

Each month we hold a satsang led by our well-renowned pandit, Pandit Yougal Sharmah Ramkissoon, beginning with the recitation of mantras and a traditional puja. This is followed by devotional bhajans and kirtans performed by our members and invited guests. Every devotee and family is warmly invited to offer their own prasad to the deities, and each gathering concludes with mahaprasad shared by all.

Throughout the year we also celebrate major festivals, including Durga Puja and Saraswati Puja, and our pandits are available to conduct ceremonies and home rituals.

Pandit Yougal Sharmah Ramkissoon
Pandit Yougal Sharmah RamkissoonLeads our monthly satsang
Saturday24 Oct

Next event: Durga Puja

Saturday 24 October 2026 at Beddington Village Hall. Our biggest celebration of the year — everyone is welcome.

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Festival of Lights

Shubh Deepavali

Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil — Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya, welcomed by rows of glowing diyas, and the blessings of Maa Lakshmi for health, harmony and prosperity.

From all of us at Croydon Durga Mandir Trust, we wish you and your family a joyful and blessed Diwali.

  1. Fri 6 NovDhanterasWelcoming prosperity into the home
  2. Sat 7 NovNaraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali
  3. Sun 8 NovDiwali · Lakshmi PujaThe main festival night
  4. Mon 9 NovGovardhan PujaAnnakut & the new year
  5. Tue 10 NovBhai DoojHonouring brothers & sisters

What We Offer

A pandit performing a puja with a lit diya

Pandit Services

Qualified pandits available for weddings, griha pravesh, naming ceremonies, satyanarayan puja, last rites, and other home or temple rituals.

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Maa Durga decorated for Durga Puja

Festivals & Puja

Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja, and other seasonal celebrations bringing the community together throughout the year.

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Devotees singing bhajans together

Community & Culture

Cultural events, devotional singing, and gatherings that promote Hindu heritage and values in Croydon.

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Visit Us

Our gatherings and events are held at:

Beddington Village Hall
1-5 Beddington Lane
CROYDON
CR0 4TG

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