A Sacred Home
in Leicester
Abode of the Narmadeshwara Lingam in the heart of Leicester — where the timeless tradition of the Brahma Samaj endures.
Since 3rd October 1970
A sanctuary of devotion, scholarship and community in the heart of Leicester, established in 1970.
During the sixth and seventh decades of the last century, a few Brahmin families migrated to Leicester and resolved to make it their home. To fulfil the missing needs of religious education, culture and community cohesion, a group of passionate members founded The Leicestershire Brahma Samaj on the 3rd October 1970.
On the 20th April 1977, a building on Belgrave Road was acquired at auction by the hard-working, foresighted members of the Samaj — establishing a permanent home in the heart of Leicester, which is also the heart of England.
The Sacred Arrangement
Shiva, the Sage & the Sacred Geometry
The Guardians
Our Trustees
The custodians who safeguard the lineage, mission and sacred trust of Shivalaya.
Pt. Madhu Shastri
Vedic Purohit
A learned priest steeped in the Vedic tradition, Pt. Madhu Shastri leads the temple's liturgical life — performing the daily abhisheka, samskaras and seasonal rites with scholarly precision and devotion.
Dr. Hemant Trivedi
GP (Retired)
A respected GP who served the Leicester community for decades, Dr. Trivedi brings measured wisdom and a lifetime of service to the stewardship of the Samaj.
Dr. Jaydeep Joshi
Ayurvedic Doctor
A practitioner of Ayurveda, the science of life, Dr. Joshi bridges the temple's spiritual mission with the holistic wellbeing of the community it serves.
Madhu Jayesh Shastri
Senior QA Engineer
Representing the next generation of custodians, Madhu Jayesh Shastri carries the lineage forward — uniting professional rigour with a deep commitment to tradition.
Dr. Heena Trivedi
GP
A practising GP devoted to the welfare of others, Dr. Heena Trivedi lends compassion and care to the governance of Shivalaya and its community programmes.
