Since being established in 1991, the Sri Lankan Tamil Community of London has made great strides in its mission to build and operate a Hindu Temple in Ealing, which led to construction of the Sri Kanaga Thurkkai Amman Temple in Ealing, London. During 1991-1992 the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee acquired the land on the Chapel Road, Ealing. These acquisitions were made possible with a combination of significant donations and loans by devotees, many of whom made our community proud with their dazzling entrepreneurial skills. The temple's Kumbhabhishekam (Consecration) was celebrated in 1999. The Temple has been built to authentic specifications in the best of traditions, and is one of the few Hindu Temples in London that offers comprehensive services for ritualistic worship of Hindu deities (Homas, Abhishekas, Archanas, etc). The Amman Temple has evolved into a permanent feature of the West London landscape, promoting Hindu religion and culture. The Temple is a shining example of what a community could accomplish collectively in order to sustain its religious and cultural roots. The number of devotees visiting the Temple increased dramatically. On some occasions (New Years Day and Pongal) more than 5000 people visit the Temple and during Mahothsavam around 10,000 people do visit specially on Chariot Festival. Sri Kanaga Thurkkai Amman Temple Trust (SKTATT) was started to help orphanages in Sri Lanka and SKTATT is funding over 20 orphanages, and successfully running schems for orphanages for displaced Children. We welcome all of you to join us on this journey as we strive to preserve and protect our glorious legacy.