Shree Hindu Temple & Community Centre Leicester

Factory conversion recorded twentieth-century industrial artefacts; no earlier archaeological deposits were identified. Subsequent works follow structural monitoring and heritage statements filed with the council ([3]).

Key projects: 1998 community centre extension, 2006 marble sanctum and copper kalash installation, 2016 glass atrium and accessibility upgrades, 2019 solar PV deployment, 2022 kitchen modernisation and broadcast studio refresh ([3][4]).

Leicester Hindu Community

The temple’s structural core comprises reinforced concrete columns and beams inserted into the former hosiery factory shell, supporting precast floors that were later clad with Italian marble, ornately carved teak arches, and gilded shrines fabricated in Gujarat ([1][2]). Copper kalashas crown the façade’s stucco shikhars, each anchored to steel cores that brace against wind loads. The 1998 expansion added a steel-framed community centre with brick cladding and composite slabs, while the 2016 renovation introduced a glass atrium and accessibility lift linking the Darbar hall, library, and gymnasium. Mechanical plant rooms deliver hydronic heating, VRF cooling, and heat recovery ventilation through concealed ductwork, with smart lighting, CCTV, and fire suppression integrated into suspended ceilings. Commercial kitchens were rebuilt with stainless steel suites, induction wok ranges, grease management, and HACCP-compliant cold storage; roof spaces host solar thermal collectors and PV panels powering the IT lab and radio studio ([3][4]).

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Reinforced concrete frames and composite slabs share loads with retained brick walls; steel cores tied to the shikhara anchors stabilise ornamental towers. Mechanical systems include condensing boilers, VRF units, energy recovery ventilators, and BMS-controlled HVAC balancing humidity to protect marble and murals. Electrical systems incorporate redundant distribution boards, UPS-backed broadcast rack, and LED smart lighting. Fire safety upgrades include pressurised stairs, sprinklers, aspirating smoke detection, and CCTV integrated with the city’s control network. Condition surveys schedule re-grouting, façade cleaning, and roof maintenance under the trust’s facilities plan ([3][4]).

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Visit weekday mornings for peaceful darshan and annadhanam preparations, or Sunday evenings when bhajans, Garba practice, and language classes fill the campus before sandhya arti ([1][3]).

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Dress modestly covering shoulders and knees; remove shoes before entering temple hall; no meat, alcohol, or tobacco on campus; photography restricted in sanctum; drones prohibited without prior consent ([1][2]).

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