Vacancies
PUJARI (Non-Pastoral Religious Worker)
The Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (London) in accordance with Vedic Hindu rituals, idols (murtis) of Hindu deities have been installed. Accordingly murtis require a certain level of care and attention to ensure there purity for God Almighty to reside in them and it is customary for rituals to be performed on a daily basis. Thus, the pujari must have been instructed in performance of the duties in India under training from Swamis (Saints).
Role Profile & Responsibilities
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Prepare all murtis for darshan by 7:30am and 4:30pm daily
- Waking each individual murti of each God whilst also reciting the appropriate mantra.
- Bathing mentally and physically (according to each murti) per the Vedic method whilst also reciting the appropriate mantra.
- Dressing each individual murti of each God appropriately for morning darshan, afternoon darshan and evening darshan
- Performing the aarti for each individual murti of each God whilst also reciting the appropriate mantra.
- Appropriately preparing and then offering to each individual murti of each God food and water, four times during the day, whilst also reciting the appropriate mantra.
- Finally in the evening placing each individual murti of each God to sleep whilst also reciting the appropriate mantra
- Prepare all items for puja in readiness for all religious events according to the Hindu calendar with special attention to the Swaminarayan Sampraday, as directed by the Temple Management.
- Accompany the murti of God which followers and non-followers request visit their home to celebrate/occasion good luck, reciting the appropriate mantra at their homes, as directed by the Temple Management.
- Recite divine/Vedic blessings/mantras at special occasions such as; marriage, illness, bereavement etc, in consultation with the temple management.
- Keep the murti showcase (sinhasan) in good order and clean and inform Temple Management regarding repairs and renewals requiring attention.
- Self-contained accommodation shall be provided on Temple premises and the Pujari shall reside therein as an integral part of the appointment.
- Clothing and meals are provided by the Temple from its own resources and the Pujari shall have a free hand at meal preparation. Clothing shall be provided appropriate to the office of Pujari.
Metal Artisan - Sculpting Precious Metal works on Wooden Structure
An opportunity has arisen for a fixed four-month term contract for a precious Metal Artisan with experience in sculpting metals on to a wooden structure in a Hindu place of worship. As the location will be a temple candidates will be required to abide by the strict Hindu religious practices as required.
Role Profile & Responsibilities
- Work with local carpentry team and wood artisans to prepare metal sheeting for fusion and affixation to the structure.
- Prepare metal sheeting to required measurements and specifications for the wood artisans to complete the affixation
- Perform quality checks on metal finishes and ensure that the fusion process is to the required specification to ensure a quality/fault-free finish
- Use tools and fusion/press machinery as may be required to ensure that metal sheets meet the design requirements
- Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements and maintain COSHH records of any chemicals used in the process
Wood Artisan - Wood Carvings and Sculpting
Role Profile & Responsibilities
- Work with local carpentry team and metal artisans to prepare woodwork for plating and affixation to the structure. Using Vedic crafting and sculpting techniques to achieve a quality finish
- Provide measurements and specifications for the metal plating affixation
- Perform quality checks on finishes and fabricated wood and metal prior to affixation
- Polishing and preparation of gilding surfaces
- Use hand tools and machinery as may be required to define carvings and ensure that they meet the design requirements and assemble with crafted joints, nails and dowels
- Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements and maintain COSHH records of any chemicals used in the process