I would like to thank you, Dr IP Patel and the Trustees for arranging the visit of our members on Wednesday last. Although, for a variety of personal reasons, our numbers were not as large as I had hoped, those of us who experienced the tour were delighted and enthralled by the magnificence of the Mandir and the Haveli and the total spirituality which embraced all of us.

Your friendship in welcoming us and the sharing of knowledge of the Hindu faith and the background to the creation of the Temple in Neasden opened our eyes.

I am grateful to you, also, for the photograph of our party which I have just received as I was about to write to you.

We carried away with us treasured memories of our visit and I know most of our members will want to come again – as will those who, regrettably, missed out on this occasion.

Len Snow
London Labour Mayors’ Association
London
21 March 2007

Just a note to say how much our group of home educated children (and the parents!) enjoyed their visit to the Mandir today. Everything was beautifully presented and you were all so welcoming, it was a joy to be with you. We were glad we went into the exhibition which was both eye-catching and informative. Please pass on our thanks to all your staff and volunteers for all they did to make our visit comfortable and enjoyable.

Helen Burnett
The Home Educators
Surrey
28 February 2007

Seventeen people from our group The Berkshire Environmental Association visited the Temple on Saturday 17th February. Thank you for organizing our visit to the Temple so efficiently; everything went very smoothly. We were greeted on arrival and our guide could not have been more helpful, welcoming and knowledgeable. He answered our many questions competently and patiently. We viewed a video about the building of the temple and saw the amazing haveli prayer hall and were privileged to attend a service. The exhibition gave us an insight into the history and development of Hinduism. There was a lady in a wheelchair in our party who was well catered for. One of our group broke her spectacles, and the members of staff in the shop were most helpful using cellotape and glue to repair them, thus enabling her to drive home. The members of our group found the visit interesting and informative and I would certainly recommend it unreservedly to others.

Thank you once again for your hospitality and helpfulness.

Carole Hickman
The Berkshire Environmental Association
Berkshire
17 February 2007

I write on behalf of the association to express our gratitude to you for your very kind attention to us last Saturday. The members were all agreed that the visit was extremely enlightening and most enjoyable. We were amazed at the temple, the sacrifice and dedication that enabled its construction and through these examples you gave us a very clear picture of the importance of the Hindu Faith.

We feel that the world “International Community” has much to learn from Hinduism.

We certainly learned a great deal and I am sure that many of our group will visit again and hopefully bring others. I know that I will come again!

Sandra Dorsett-Bailey
The Wall Hall Field Group
Herts
2 February 2006

I am just writing this letter to thank you for a very welcoming way and hospitability that you provided to our group (over 55 group) on Thursday 1st December 2005.

We all appreciate what you did for us on that day. All the women really enjoyed the day; the Mandir was very nice and clean. This is the first time to see such a nice place and huge in middle of London.

Our entire group again sent many thanks to you for every thing the Mandir did for us. Thank you for the calendar you gave to the group and for the very good care for the whole group.

Intlak Al Saiegh
Al-Manaar
The Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre
London
5 December 2005

I am writing on behalf of the members of the London Appreciation Society to say how very much they enjoyed their visit. I am sure you’ll be pleased to know the visit gained top marks equalling excellence, so we do thank you for making it so successful.

Eric Blackham
The London Appreciation Society
20 Dickensons Lane,
Woodside Green
London
SE25 5HJ
22 June 2005

The students very much enjoyed your talk and the chance to ask you questions. All in all they had a very rewarding and interesting morning, which gave them an insight into Hinduism that they could not have got just from reading their textbooks.

Dr. Hugh Beattie
Open University
25 Worts Causeway
Cambridge
CB1 8RJ
15 June 2005

On behalf of the LRAC, may I thank you for the warmth and hospitality extended to our students during our visit to the Mandir on 11 May. We were all stunned by the beauty of the carving.

Barry James
London Region Arts Club
29 Ludgate Hill
London
EC4M 7JE
23 May 2005

I am writing to thank you and your colleagues for all you did to make our visit to Neasden Temple pleasant and memorable. Our diverse group of 28 participants found the visit to Neasden Mandir informative, interesting, full of new experiences, enlightening and knowledgeable.

Ashi Dhillon
Ethnic Minority Advocacy Group
111A Kneller Road, Whitton, Twickenham
Middlesex
TW2 7DT
27th April 2005

I came to visit the temple a week ago with a few of my friends from my own Catholic Church. We were interested to get to know about other religions. We thought your temple was absolutely beautiful and everyone made us feel very welcome.

Andrea Grace
25 April 2005

Our group marvelled at the splendour of the Mandir and the organisation supporting this unique venture. We were able to get a small insight in to Hinduism and we came away much wiser than we when we arrived. I cannot finish this letter without saying that all of the people we spoke to gave us a very warm welcome and assistance. The whole experience was uplifting and left a marked respect for your religion.

Ken Budd
West Worthing Probus Club
2 Beach Crescent
West Sussex
BN17 5NT
15 April 2005

It’s always a pleasure to visit the Temple and this occasion was no exception. We had a really interesting morning and especially enjoyed the Arti ceremony. We do appreciate your giving up time to speak to us and make us so welcome and also for answering so many questions. Please thank everyone at the Temple for their kindness. I hope to bring another group to visit later this year.

Sylvia Sheridan
Community Events Coordinator
Southgate & District Reform Synagogue
120 Oakleigh Road North
Whetstone
London
N20 9EZ
12 April 2005

I am writing to say thank you for our recent study visit to the Mandir, and to say how much my students enjoyed and appreciated the tour. They particularly commented on how enjoyable and informative the talk by our guide was. Naturally, they were also very struck by the beauty of the building itself.

Dr. Paul Hedges
Herstmonceux Castle International Study Centre
Queen’s University (Canada)
Hailsham, East Sussex
BN27 1RN
East Sussex
19 March 2005

I am writing to say how much my group enjoyed their visit to the temple today. Your welcome, kindness and attention were all greatly appreciated.

Mrs. Julia Durbin
Walton-on-the-Hill Decorative & Fine Arts Society
Rutland House
16 Cheyham Way
Cheam
Surrey
SM2 7HX
9 March 2005

Our group had a wonderful visit to your temple yesterday. We were honoured to be part of the puja ceremonies, and found the exhibition on Hinduism fascinating and enlightening. We also thank all your staff who were so friendly and welcoming.

Elizabeth Riminton
Interfaith Seminary Group from Sussex
C/o. The Light House, Beaconsfield Road,
Chelwood Gate, Sussex
RH17 7LF
7 March 2005

Just to say how much we appreciated our visit to your Temple on Saturday. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. As a group of Christians, we can see what a wonderful man your leader is, and your way of life is a great impact to the people. Thank you for building a wonderful Temple in London. Perhaps, through it, more people will come and share your way of life.

Miss M Soulby
Tour Organiser
95 Old Park Avenue
Enfield
EN2 6PN