Section 106 Land: A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity for a Sacred Waterside Temple
A Sacred Chance to Secure Our Future
Northstowe Phase 1 includes designated Faith & Community Land — a precious opportunity created through Section 106 planning agreements. South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) is now accepting applications from eligible faith and community groups for this land.
This isn't merely an allocation; it's a divine opening for our community to plant roots.
This isn't merely an allocation; it's a divine opening for our community to plant roots.
This represents a once-in-a-generation, sacred chance to establish a permanent spiritual home for Cambridgeshire's Hindu community, uniquely positioned near a water body considered very auspicious in our religion. Such a profound opportunity is extraordinarily rare and fleeting. We are called, as a united community, to seize this moment with unwavering belief and full backing, for it will shape our legacy for centuries.
Strong Community Bid
HSN is preparing a comprehensive, community-backed application demonstrating our need, commitment, and vision
Your Support Matters
Pledges, donations, and involvement directly strengthen our case and show united community backing
Cambridgeshire's First Temple
This land could become the permanent home of our region's first dedicated Hindu Temple
Why This Matters Right Now: Our Collective Call to Action
The Section 106 land allocation process demands a clear demonstration of genuine community need, widespread support, and unwavering organisational readiness. This is our moment to rise: every single pledge strengthens our application, every donation showcases our collective financial commitment, and every volunteer demonstrates the profound dedication of our community.
A Moment We Cannot Miss
The Faith & Community Land window closes in January 2026, when our bid is submitted. This is the crucial period when the council looks for real community activity, signatures, pledges, donations, and visible support.
Every action taken now strengthens our application and shows we are ready for a Temple in Cambridgeshire.
A Beautiful, Auspicious Lakefront Setting
Northstowe Section 106 Opportunity: Watch Our Explainer Video!
What Hindu Samaj Northstowe Is Doing
For over four years, Hindu Samaj Northstowe (HSN) has been strengthening Hindu community life across Cambridgeshire through festivals, seva, children’s activities, and cultural gatherings.
Why HSN Is Leading This Application
HSN is the local registered charity based in Northstowe, which is a key eligibility requirement for applying for the Faith & Community Land under Section 106. This makes HSN the appropriate organisation to submit the bid.
But the Temple is not a Northstowe only project.
HSN is applying on behalf of every Hindu family across Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, St Ives, Ely, and beyond, uniting our wider community behind a single shared vision.
HSN is applying on behalf of every Hindu family across Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, St Ives, Ely, and beyond, uniting our wider community behind a single shared vision.
Our Community Activities: A Tapestry of Joy and Togetherness
HSN has been a vibrant force, weaving Hindu families across Cambridgeshire into a beautiful tapestry of shared experiences and spiritual growth through:
- Cultural & Religious Festivals
Igniting our community with spectacular celebrations like Navratri, Diwali, and Holi, ensuring our ancient traditions blaze brightly and joyously in our local landscape.
- Dharma Club (Children & Youth Activities)
Sparking wonder and connection in our young minds, offering a nurturing space for children to explore Hindu values, rich culture, timeless stories, and cherished traditions, grounding them in their heritage.
- HSN Seva
Embodying the spirit of selfless service through heartfelt, volunteer-driven initiatives that radiate compassion, strengthen unity, and uplift all members of our community.
- Community Gatherings
Fostering deep bonds and heartwarming connections with regular meet-ups, uplifting satsangs, and vibrant cultural events that cultivate a strong, joyful, and deeply connected Hindu Samaj.
- Awareness & Temple Campaigns
Mobilising our collective voice with powerful Signature, Pledge, and Donation Campaigns, alongside inspiring awareness videos that vividly paint our Temple vision and illuminate the incredible Section 106 land opportunity.
- Temple Bid Preparation (Section 106)
Meticulously crafting a compelling, community-backed proposal for the Faith & Community Land in Northstowe, seizing this once-in-a-generation chance to establish a permanent, sacred Mandir for all of Cambridgeshire.
Community-Led, Community-Built
While HSN diligently provides the organizational framework and meets the eligibility criteria for the Section 106 bid as local organization, this Mandir is truly a spiritual home for all of Cambridgeshire, woven from our collective dreams and devotion. It is through your voice, your unwavering pledge, and your passionate involvement that we will transform this shared vision into a vibrant, living reality for generations to come.
How You Can Help Make History
Make a Pledge
Your pledge is not a payment now, but a commitment of future support, only requested if we secure the Faith & Community Land.
By pledging today, you help strengthen our bid and show that Hindu families across Cambridgeshire stand united for a Temple for future generations.
By pledging today, you help strengthen our bid and show that Hindu families across Cambridgeshire stand united for a Temple for future generations.
Donate
Donations help fund the Temple campaign right now, including awareness efforts, community activities, and preparations for the Section 106 proposal.
Every contribution, large or small, supports the movement and brings us closer to building a spiritual home for future generations.
Donate Today
Signature Campaign
Signing the Signature Campaign is one of the most important voluntary actions you can take.
Your signature shows SCDC that our community genuinely wants a Temple and that there is broad public interest.
Your signature shows SCDC that our community genuinely wants a Temple and that there is broad public interest.
Sharing the campaign with friends and family further strengthens our collective voice.
Sign the Campaign