Our Beautiful Mandir

(Celebrating 26 Years of Divine Service)

Upon a hill in South London’s heart,
Where ancient trees their blessings impart,
There shines a jewel of sacred grace —
A Mandir divine, a timeless place.

Born on the eve of radiant Diwali,
When lamps of wisdom lit every valley,
She rose — Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan,
Where light of knowledge knows no waning sun.

Here hearts awaken, minds are freed,
And love of Dharma sows its seed.
From tiny tots to seekers old,
All bathe in truths the sages told.

Children’s laughter fills the air,
Their prayers as pure as morning’s prayer;
Volunteers with folded hands,
Offer their sewa — love that stands.

From wedding vows to soulful chants,
From Vedic hymns to knowledge grants,
Each hall resounds with sacred tone,
Where Bhakti and Jnana are one.

The weary find their peace restored,
The learned find the one true Lord;
The faithful bow, the doubter sees —
A heaven sheltered by ancient trees.

For truly, this Mandir is no mere shrine,
It is the pulse of the Divine;
A lotus blooming midst the grey,
Guiding countless souls each day.

Oh noble Souls, humble and wise,
You serve Her feet where glory lies;
Through you Her mission shines so bright —
A beacon of Dharma, Love, and Light.

Twenty-six years — a sacred flame,
Unbroken, pure, in Lakshmi’s name;
May its radiance ever expand,
Blessing hearts across this land.

So on this blessed Diwali morn,
We bow in thanks where Light was born;
“Our Beautiful Mandir,” hearts proclaim,
A heaven on Earth, in Lakshmi’s name.

Happy Divali to All

Acharya Bankim Gossai and the MLVB Team.