This is a small group tour to the stunning white limestone mandir, a sacred place of Hindu worship. It is one of the largest and most beautiful mandirs in the Midlands.

Featuring a style of temple architecture found across northern India, the stonework was created by craftsmen in Gujarat, and then brought to Leicester and assembled on site, culminating in consecration and opening in October 2011.

Exquisite carvings with both religious and cultural motifs can be found throughout the building and lotus flowers and peacocks, both symbolising peace and beauty, are carved into the stonework. The domes, pillars and carvings all make this a temple built to impress and adding to the dramatic effect are the three shikhar towers with gold painted pinnacles rising out of the roof. These towers represent the mountain peaks of the Himalayas.

Details will be emailed to members. We will meet at 10:00 for a 10:30 start.