September 2025 Events
Background
Chichester Vedic Cultural Society (CVCS) is Hindu religious and Cultural society in Chichester set up in 2009. We work together with the local community for a good cause and hold cultural events and also do charitable work.
Although have started as a common platform for all Asian Hindu community in this beautiful countryside of the United Kingdom, we aspire spreading the millennium old Vedic Sanatan values to the wider community. We have started involving the local society for last few years. We have been consistently receiving positive supports from the Hon. Mayor of Chichester, Hon. Mayor of Crawley and Hon. Chairman of West Sussex County Council. With the wider support we have now initiated free cultural and educational awareness sessions for small children.
There are curently no places for Hindu worship (Temples/Mandir) in Chichester. We need the support of the community to help us accomplish this dream in future. However, the nearest temple (Mandir) from Chichester is at Havant. This is BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir situated at 9 Leigh Road, Havant PO9 2ES. Prayers every Tuesday eve. Whereas, Neasden Temple is situated 105 Brentfield Road, Neasden, London NW10 8LD. Vedic Society Hindu Temple is in Southampton (SO14 0PS).
Aims of the Society
We believe in BE GOOD and DO GOOD
- To bring peace, prosperity and cross cultural awareness to improve the ethics and values in the society we live in.
- To organise events for spiritual upliftment of the society irrespective of religions, culture and ethnic background.
- To keep the younger generation aware of the art and culture of one of the oldest civilisations of the world.
- To inspire people to get involved in our charitable initiatives aimed at improving quality of life, education and health of people in need.
Evolution of the Society
Year 2009 - 2012
Started as a Small family event, involving about 5 to 6 families (Budding Stage)Â as seen in picture.
Year 2013
This was mainly a a small event, but the number of families grew to about 10 families.
Year 2014
- More people (about 120) joined and the Society invited Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Chichester as their Chief Guest for the first time.
- Initiated cultural events like Indian Classical Dance and Music performed by well known artists.
Year 2015
- Established as a large community event
- Mayor of Chichester joined
- Hampshire & West Sussex Hindu Samajam supported us.
- Balagokulam was integrated.
- People attended from Crawley Temple and made the event a great success.
- Gurdwara Nanaksar Southampton also contributed magnificently to the event.Â
Year 2016
- Inviting local community (massive turnout)
- Invited Mayor of Chichester
- Invited Mayor of Crawley.
- Organised Art and Craft workshop for the local community.
- Cultural programme partnered with Brighton & Hove Hindu community.
Year 2017 & onwards
- CVCS has been holding Yearly Navratri festivals on a regular basis which is well supported by the local community and Mayors of Chichester and Crawley.
- Year 2018 saw celebrating festival of colours ”HOLI” during the month of March. It was a great excitement especially for children. Various activities included face painting, playing with colours, henna art.
Gallery - Past Events
Intl. Yoga Day
Navaratri 2019 Gallery
Navaratri 2018 Gallery
Navaratri 2017 Gallery
Navaratri 2016 Gallery
Navaratri 2015 Gallery
Fundraising Party 2014
Navaratri 2014 Gallery
Navaratri 2013 Gallery
Mayors Messages
Chichester City Council
24 Sept 2017
Crawley & Sutton, UK
11 Oct 2016
Chichester District Council
2 Oct 2014
Past Events
Navaratri 28 Sept 2025
Donnington Hall
Chichester
Navaratri 27 Sept 2025
Donnington Hall
Chichester
VOICES FROM THE KILN
Chichester Festival Theatre
Oaklands Park, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6AP
Poorna – Indian Classical Dance
The Hamblin Centre
Bosham, Nr Chichester
Navaratri 2019 Festival
Donnington Hall
Chichester
Intl. Yoga Day 2019
Warblington School
Havant
Navaratri 2018 Festival
Donnington Hall
Chichester
Happy Holi 2018 Festival
Donnington Hall
Chichester
Navaratri 2017 Festival
Donnington Hall
Chichester
Navaratri 2016 Festival
Donnington Hall
Chichester
Navaratri 2015 Festival
Lavant Hall
East Lavant











