Open Day 2026: Step Into Gurukul UK
Meet our teachers, join a taster class, and register for the new academic year — Hindi, Sanskrit and Rajasthani, for every age.
Upcoming Events
Hindi Diwas Celebration
Performances, poetry recitation and storytelling for the whole community.
Read MoreRajasthani Folk Evening
Stories, songs and costume from Rajasthan, for families.
Read MoreSanskrit Shloka Workshop
An introductory workshop on recitation and meaning, for beginners.
Read MoreOur Academic Year Courses
Open Class for New Students
New students wishing to join Gurukul UK should attend an Open (Foundation) class, where they'll be placed at the right level by the teacher.
Progressing to Advanced
Once a student has completed the Foundation year (or demonstrates the required standard), they move up through Development to Advanced level — literature, poetry and creative writing.
Short Courses & Workshops
Weekend Storytelling Workshop
A hands-on session in oral storytelling, for ages 7–12.
£25Shloka Recitation Intensive
Two-day intensive on Sanskrit pronunciation and rhythm.
£40Rajasthani Folk Craft
Craft and story session exploring Rajasthani folk tradition.
£20Meet Indu Bhano Ji
Writer · Educator · Community LeaderA lifelong writer in Hindi and Rajasthani, Indu Bhano Ji founded Gurukul UK to give children growing up in Britain a living connection to their mother tongues — through story, verse and celebration.
Kids Corner
Writing & Blog
Stories by our students, with a teacher's note.
Art & Gallery
Artwork from classes and festivals.
Achievements
Certificates and milestones.
Words That Preserve Culture
Yaadon Ki Diary
- Poetry · Hindi
Verse on memory and belonging.
Dharti Ri Kahani
- Folk Tales · Rajasthani
Retold Rajasthani folk stories.
"My daughter looks forward to Hindi class every week — the teachers make it feel like family."
"Sanskrit shlokas used to feel intimidating; now my son recites them with real confidence."
"A wonderful community — not just a class, but a place my children genuinely belong to."
Recognition
Community Language Champion
UK Heritage Languages NetworkHindi Literature Award
Hindi Writers' Forum UKCultural Preservation Award
Rajasthani Heritage SocietyWhat Gurukul UK Does
Language Education
Weekly classes across three languages.
Cultural Preservation
Literature alive in the diaspora.
Children's Development
Writing and confidence-building.
Literary Activities
Readings and storytelling circles.
Community Events
Festivals across the UK.
Intergenerational Learning
Families learning together.
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