Temple facing closure if £900k not raised in two months - 'urgent' plea issued

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        September 29, 2026

Temple facing closure if £900k not raised in two months - 'urgent' plea issued

Good Morning Hertfordshire — 2026-09-29

Watford Velmurugan Temple must raise a £900,000 deposit by November or could face closure after its site was put up for sale.
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Temple facing closure if £900k not raised in two months - 'urgent' plea issued
• Watford Velmurugan Temple must raise a £900,000 deposit by November or could face closure after its site was put up for sale.
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