About the Association
The Hindu community has a long history in Wellingborough with the first settlers coming to the town from 1960 onwards. As the community grew regular events were organised and celebrated in local schools. A group of community volunteers started the Wellingborough District Hindu Association (WDHA) in the early 1970s. A constitution was adopted which laid the foundation for the management of the Association. Subsequently, a building was purchased to convert it into the first Hindu Mandir in the county.
Hindu Mandir
The Hindu Mandir was inaugurated in 1977 and has continued to serve the community in Wellingborough and across Northamptonshire for over 45 years, hosting numerous religious events and educational programmes for children, families and local schools.
Hindu Community Centre
The Association has continued to grow and develop its activities with establishing the Hindu Community Centre in 1992, offering space for sports, cultural and educational activities. The Hindu Community Centre has become a popular place for families…
Fully Equipped Commercial Kitchen
Our fully functioning commercial kitchen provides essential cooking facilities to host our religious, cultural and community events. We are fully compliant with regulatory requirements.
Latest blog posts
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Navratri 2024
Wellingborough District Hindu Association Navratri Festival Navratri means “nine nights.” These nine nights are counted from the day after the new moon day or Amavasya. These first nine days of… Continue reading Navratri 2024
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Highfield Table Tennis Club
Join Today – Registration for the 2024/25 season is open for existing and new club members. Use the QR code or this link https://forms.office.com/e/9yryks2eeG.
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WDHA: Asthi Visarjan – Hindu Ceremony of Immersing the Ashes
The attached document outlines the details of Asthi Visarjan – Hindu Ceremony of Immersing the Ashes.
Donate
Wellingborough District Hindu Association (WDHA) is a registered UK Charity registered with the Charities Commission (Reg No. 276747). All donations can be Tax-Deductible. Your donations help pay for monthly operating expenses of the temple that include utilities (electricity, internet, phone, water, gas and waste disposal etc.), insurance, taxes and salaries/ benefits for priests. Thanks for supporting your temple.
