Pooja

At Ealing Shri Kanaga Thurkkai Amman Temple Trust, Pooja is at the heart of daily worship. Every day, devotees gather to offer prayers, seek blessings, and take part in sacred rituals dedicated to Sri Kanaga Thurkkai Amman and the temple’s other deities.
Pooja is a sacred Hindu ritual that expresses devotion to the Divine through prayer, offerings, mantra chanting, lamps, flowers, and prasadam. It is performed to seek blessings for health, protection, peace, prosperity, spiritual growth, and family wellbeing.

Whether you are visiting for your daily darshan, a special family occasion, or to fulfil a vow, the temple welcomes devotees from across London and beyond.

Pooja (also written Puja or Poojai) is a traditional Hindu worship ritual performed by priests before the deity. Offerings such as flowers, fruits, incense, coconut, and lamps are made while sacred mantras are recited.
Devotees participate in pooja to:

Seek the blessings of Amman and other deities
Pray for health and healing
Remove obstacles from life
Receive protection for family and home
Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions
Offer thanks after prayers are fulfilled
Mark important religious and spiritual milestones

Pooja is both a personal and community experience—bringing together faith, devotion, and tradition.

Temple opening hours may vary during festivals and special event days.

We offer a variety of pooja services for devotees throughout the year.

Vinayagar Pooja - பிள்ளையார் பூசை

Performed for Ganesha to remove obstacles, bring wisdom, and bless new beginnings.

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Amman Pooja - அம்மன் பூசை

Sri Kanaga Thurkkai Amman pooja is performed to seek divine protection and family wellbeing.

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Murugan Pooja - முருகன் பூசை

Dedicated to Murugan for strength, victory, protection, and spiritual growth.

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Sivan Pooja - சிவன் பூசை

Dedicated to Shiva Offered for peace, transformation, and blessings.

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Vishnu Pooja - விஷ்ணு பூசை

Performed for Vishnu to seek preservation, harmony grace.

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Navagraha Pooja - நவக்கிரக பூசை

offered to the nine planetary deities to seek balance..

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• Can I book pooja online?

  Yes. Devotees can book pooja online through the temple website from anywhere in the UK or abroad.

• Can pooja be performed for birthdays or anniversaries?

  Yes. Birthday, anniversary, and special occasion poojas are regularly performed at the temple.

• Do I need to bring offerings?

  You are welcome to bring your own offerings, but the temple can also arrange pooja items depending on the service booked.

• Can pooja be performed on behalf of family members?

  Yes. Poojas can be offered for individuals, couples, children, or the entire family.

• Which is the best day for pooja?

  Pooja may be performed on any day. Many devotees choose Fridays, Tuesdays, birth Nakshatra days, or festival days for special significance.