Company description ID AHTT Hindu Priest 2024
Aberdeen Hindu Temple Trust is a charity serving the spiritual, cultural and religious needs of Hindus in North East of Scotland. It operates the Aberdeen Hindu Temple based at Bucksburn, Aberdeen.
Job description
Aberdeen Hindu Temple Trust, a registered charity, was incorporated in 2014 as an interface organisation for various Hindu organisations in Aberdeen such as Aberdeen Hindu Association, Indian Association of NE Scotland, Nepalese association, Brahmakumaris and many more. The primary purpose of this trust is to serve the spiritual needs of the Hindu religious people in Aberdeen.
The Trust operates the Aberdeen Hindu Temple located at (Old Stoneywood Church), Bankhead Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, AB21 9HQ and promotes religious, spiritual, cultural, educational, social, and humanitarian needs and commitments for the benefits of its members and community.
The Temple now requires a Hindu Priest / Religious Worker, who come from Traditional Indian Priestly order, must have undergone formal training under reputable and Govt approved Saiva/Vaishnava Hindu Organisation with qualification such as Saiva Agama pravara course/ Vaikanasam. Applicants must have extensive (at least 10 years of experience as qualified priest) proven experience, must be a strict vegetarian. Applicants must be of Hindu religion and satisfy the religious requirements of the role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK or be eligible for sponsorship under the relevant UK visa route. The Trust is committed to Fair Work First principles, including payment of at least the Real Living Wage and fair working practices.
§ Location: Bucksburn, Aberdeen, AB21 9HQ
§ Salary: £
§ Employment terms: Full-time / Temporary
§ Hours of work: 33/week (split hours)
Flexible working from Monday to Sunday.
1. A minimum of ten years previous experience as a Priest.
2. Certification and training in Vedic and Agama (Karana and Kamiya Agamas) from a Hindu religious organization is essential.
3. Trained in offering Kerala Tantrik religious services
4. Shall be trained and skilled in the rites and practices set out in the Kamika and Karana Agamas as observed in the Saivite Hindu tradition, including Homam and Kumba Abhishekam and Temple Poojas and rituals.
5. Expert in chanting Vedas and Upanishads.
6. Skillful in alankaram, making garlands and decoration of deities in various forms during temple functions and major festivals.
7. Trained / well-versed and adept in performing Vaidika Karyakramas including the jatakarma, namakarana, annaprasana and vidyarambha samskaras; the punniyaka vachanam and the varushabthikam, srartham and dharpana ceremonies.
8. Additional qualifications including Samaya Vishesha Deeksha and other are preferred.
9. General communication skills are required for the congregation
10. Prior experience of working in the United Kingdom, preferably Scotland is desirable.
Conduct Hindu Temple rituals such as Abishekam, Homam, Alangaram to all deities, Officiating Weddings and special prayers for Family events.
§ Should recite Vedic Mantras and Slogas
- Conduct religious ceremonies reflective of all auspicious days as per the Hindu calendar.
- Recite Hindu religious songs and Bajan etc during the poojas (Prayers)
§ Perform Hindu Pooja and prayers regularly in and out of the premises.
§ Applicant is expected to teach the meanings of Hindu religion to the devotees and should also motivate and encourage the devotees to participate regularly in the temple activities.
§ Proven experience in making flower garland, decorating the deities, and preparing Holy foods for rituals offerings.
§ Maintain the sanctum.
§ Polishing of the metal deities using Temple Assistants/volunteers, disposal of all used flowers, arranging the deities’ clothing and Pooja items in the appropriate storage locations.
§ Report / Liaise with the Temple Administrator and chairperson of the Pooja Committee or other designated representative of the employer.
§ Offer counselling and welfare support to the faith members.
§ Provide religious education and discourse for children and adults.
§ Must assist our congregation in the achievement of their spiritual goals, to preach the Hindu doctrine and to perform religious prayers and ceremonies according to the Hindu Vedic way of life.
§ The applicant must provide the President, chairperson of the temple where they are assigned &/or their authorised designate with a list of all the religious events that should be performed throughout the year in the temples.
§ Applicant will need to provide documentation, which demonstrates his eligibility to work in UK.
§ Help in the maintenance of cleanliness of the temple and ground floor hall hire
§ Adhere to temple rules, processes, procedures, and policies.
§ Able to work independently, and guide assistant priest(s)/volunteers as required.
§ Be of exemplary character befitting the position of the Priest in a Hindu Temple and should be vegetarian and abstain from alcohol, tobacco or other recreational substances.
§ Application closing date: …………………….. 28th June 2026
If this opportunity interests you, and you meet all of the above requirements, please submit your resume and a cover letter by email to us at [email protected] or sending a post with your CV/written application to the Secretary Aberdeen Hindu Temple Trust (Old Stoneywood Church), Bankhead Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, AB21 9HQ; We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £21,811.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Hindu Priest Occupations: 10 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- certification of vedic training (required)
Work Location: In person
