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Shree Jalaram Prarthana Mandal is a Hindu temple dedicated to Jalaram Bapa who was an Indian saint, located on Narborough Road in the West End of Leicester, England. [1] [2] [3] [4] According to the official website, the foundation stone was laid on a Monday. [5]
In December 2016, over 50 people from the South Asian community were identified as being at high risk of having Diabetes after a screening held at the temple. [6]
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