Kharwastan Temple History

The temple had its humble beginning in a small wood & iron building in Quail Street and served the local farming community. In 1935 this structure was destroyed by a severe rainstorm. In 1940 another wood & iron building was erected on lot 326, 20 Erica Ave. This property was eventually purchased from fixed properties in 1955 at a cost of R450. This temple, with minor improvements to its structure, served the Hindu community for some 39 years. Since this site at Erica Ave was declared residential, no alterations or additions in the structure were permitted by the Durban City Council. In 1975 an alternate site at 3 Oak Ave was purchased at a cost of R3500. A temporary wood & iron building was erected at 3 Oak Ave to serve as a temple. In 1993 the trustees initiated an extensive program of alteration and additions to the existing temple.
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Resident Priest
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Temple
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Temple Entrance
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Trustees

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Kavady

The Thai Poosam Kavady prayer is centered around the worship of Lord Muruga who symbolizes intelligence, beauty, love, courage and who frees the penitent from the shackles of suffering. Muruga is the Lord of the Universe and Mother Adhie Parasathie is the Mother of The Universe. Lord Muruga is the beauty of the six senses "SARAVANBAVA" Sa- Eyes, Ra- Ears, Va- Smell, Na- Speech, Ba- Touch and Va- Understanding.
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Kharwastan Temple Hall Hire

Due to Covid 19 the Kharwastan Temple Hall now conducts full package weddings for 150 and 250 guests.


Our hall boasts an extremely ambient setting for packaged deal table seated weddings in the traditional form
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Congratulatory Area

 
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Table Layout

 
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Bridal Couple Table

 
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Wedding Set Up

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Parking Facilities With Wheelchair Ramp

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Hall Entrance

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Main Stage

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MC & Speakers Area

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Outside Overflow Parking

Community

A Few Of Our Community Awards
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Rotary Club
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Registered NPO
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Tamil Federation
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Tamil Woman Progressive Movement
Catering
Appetizers, Breyani, Soji and Refreshments
Parking
Ample Safe Parking available
Decor
Full stage Decor, Table Setting and Hall Decor
Priest
Resident Priest for all ceremonies
Kharwastan Temple Hall

Contact Us for Bookings

Please contact us for bookings.

Following is available in our packages:

Full Catering

Decor

Parking

Priest

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