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Job Description:

We have an urgent need to employ a full-time Priest (Religious Worker) to work with our existing team of priests and the management committee. Ordained Hindu Priests (of a Brahmin lineage) undertake specific duties in support of the senior priests and the religious activities related to our method/form of worship.

The successful individual will be qualified to; have in-depth knowledge, expertise and experience of conducting traditional Hindu ceremonies both within the temple and off-site where required. They will have a well-established background and proven experience in undertaking the duties listed below.

• Conduct and lead traditional Hindu ceremonies (including daily poojas, abishekham, homum and other similar ceremonies) – essential for this role
• Setup Abishekham, Homum and Pooja / preparation for daily and special ceremonies
• Alangaram – decoration to all Deities
• Archanai – Conduct personal ceremonies of dedication
• Chanting of traditional mantras and texts
• Other associated duties

Prerequisites:

• Must be Ordained/conferred to Kurukkkalship (Vedaagamas)
• Must be able to perform basic traditional ceremonies without direction or supervision from a senior priest
• Must be able to recite/chant vedic mantra’s and Slokas
• Must have 2+ years’ experience working at a Saiva Hindu Temple
• Must have strong communication skills and be able to converse in Tamil
• Should be willing and committed to learn English as part of their personal development

This vacancy is exempt from the: Sex Discrimination Act 1975, (SDA) Section 7(II)(e); the Race Relations Act (RRA) and Equality Act 2010 due to genuine religious requirements. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to reside within the vicinity of the temple premises (in accommodation provided by us).

Benefits:

• Discounted/free food
• Accommodation provided

Salary:

£17,940 per annum

Experience:

• Priest: 2+ years (Required)

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (Preferred)
• Conferred to Kurukkkalship (Vedaagamas)

Language:

• Fluent Tamil (required), other languages desirable

Contract:

Type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (2 years)

Posted Date: 30^th August 2024
Closing Date: 29^th September 2024

Please contact enquiries@ghanapathy.com to apply or for further information before the application closing date.