Diwali is one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals of the year, where charity, goodwill, family values and the love of God are reinforced. These traditions were joyously celebrated at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London on Wednesday 11 November 2015. …
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Prime Minister David Cameron celebrated the Hindu festival of Diwali at 10 Downing Street, his official residence and office, on Tuesday 10 November 2015.Trustees of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir were amongst the various British Hindus who had been invited to …
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As young children chant Vedic peace prayers, from the sacred pit of the yagna, a young girl carries a flame out of the hall – igniting an auspicious atmosphere to begin the grand women’s celebrations for the 20th anniversary of BAPS …
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Background In 1982, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution declaring an International Day of Peace. In 2001, the General Assembly adopted 21 September as the permanent date for this annual event.The Day is envisioned to provide “an opportunity …
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir once again participated in the ‘Open House London’ architectural festival, over the weekend of 19 and 20 September 2015.Open House London is “the capital’s greatest architectural festival… celebrating the buildings, places and neighbourhoods where we live, …
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BAPS Charities presented a cheque for £10,000 to Rosa: The UK Fund for Women and Girls at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London on Saturday 19 September 2015.Earlier this year, BAPS Charities organised its Annual Challenge where over 3,000 participants walked …
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London hosted the Breast Awareness Roadshow on Saturday 19 September 2015.Breast Cancer Care and The Football Association (FA) are working in partnership to raise national awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, as early …
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London hosted a seminar for more than 80 dental professionals on Tuesday 17 September 2015.Organised by BAPS Charities, the event was co-sponsored by Septodont and brought together a diverse group of dental professionals, including therapists, undergraduate …
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In August 1995, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj inaugurated BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London – bringing to fruition years of sacrifice and devotion for thousands of worshippers and well-wishers.Following a year of inspiring festivities to mark the 20th anniversary of …
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Shri Krishna is an avatar of Vishnu and a popular deity for Hindus around the world. He manifested on earth thousands of years ago on the Hindu calendarical day of Shravan vad 8. The festival marking his birth this year …
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The former President of India, the late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, was honoured in a special memorial assembly at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London with the launch of his final book, Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji, on Wednesday …
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BAPS Charities presented a cheque for £25,000 to the British Heart Foundation at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London on Saturday 29 August 2015.The funds were raised by thousands of people of all ages – from young children through to senior …
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A young boy holds a decorated oil lamp to the shrine of the Mandir. The doors open and the divine and resplendent murti of Bhagwan Swaminarayan is witnessed on the giant screen by thousands gathered inside the assembly hall – …
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Rath Yatra, the Hindu ‘Festival of Chariots’, was joyously celebrated at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir on Saturday 18 July 2015 with chanting, music, and the traditional pulling of the murtis on an elegantly decorated chariot.

As part of its ongoing 20th anniversary celebrations, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir welcomed BAPS Charities and various leading healthcare charities for an interactive community health fair on Saturday 11 July 2015. More than 475 people attended.A key objective of the …
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Since its opening in August 1995, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London has organised many events to bring the local community together. Over the past 20 years, the annual Swaminarayan School Summer Fair has provided a cultural and entertaining day …
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Every year, 5 June is celebrated by millions internationally as World Environment Day (WED). Established in 1972 by the United Nations, WED is one of the principal vehicles through which the UN stimulates worldwide awareness for the environment and encourages …
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