News & Events

Carers UK Produce Gujarati Guidebook for Caring with BAPS Partnership
Thursday 8 November 2018

Carers UK have launched their popular ‘Looking after someone’ guide in Gujarati. It is a product of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha’s ongoing partnership with Carers UK which began during the Annual Challenge in April 2018 where more than 3,000 enthusiastic participants …
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Hindu New Year Celebrations
Thursday 8 November 2018

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, heralded the Hindu New Year, Samvat 2075, on 8 November 2018. The Hindu New Year follows the day after Diwali and is one of the most auspicious days of the Hindu calendar, celebrated joyously with …
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Mayor of London Visits to Celebrate Hindu New Year
Thursday 8 November 2018

The Mayor of London, Rt. Hon. Sadiq Khan, joined thousands of devotees and visitors at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, on Thursday 8 November 2018 to celebrate the Hindu New Year.This was Mr Khan’s third visit to the Mandir, following …
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Diwali Celebrations
Wednesday 7 November 2018

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, welcomed tens of thousands of people to celebrate the traditions, colours and rich culture of Diwali on Wednesday 7 November 2018. Visitors arrived throughout the day to offer their prayers and respects.Diwali at the Mandir …
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Poppy Installation Pays Tribute to WWI Soldiers
Thursday 25 October 2018

Photo Credit: The Royal British LegionBAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London paid tribute to the heroes of the First World War by installing a poppy display outside the Mandir.The poppy was adopted as a symbol of remembrance after the War to …
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Interfaith Peace Walk and Tree Planting
Sunday 30 September 2018

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London joined community leaders and residents of various faiths to participate in a Peace Walk passing through diverse communities and places of worship in Brent on Sunday 30 September 2018.The event was organised by the Brent …
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Open House London
Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 September 2018

More than 1,300 people visited BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, on the weekend of 22-23 September 2018 as part of the Mandir’s participation in this year’s ‘Open House London’ initiative – an annual architectural festival celebrating London’s buildings and design.The …
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£20,000 Cheque Presentation to Carers UK
Saturday 8 September 2018

BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha presented a cheque for £20,000 to Carers UK during a special evening assembly on Saturday 8 September 2018 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London. The funds were raised during the BAPS Annual 10K Challenge, which brought together …
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23rd Anniversary Patotsav
Wednesday 5 September 2018

His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj inaugurated BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London on the Hindu calendric day of Shravan Vad 10 (Sunday 20 August) in 1995. Since that historic day, the internationally acclaimed Mandir has inspired millions of worshippers, visitors and …
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Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations
Monday 3 September 2018

The birth celebrations of Shri Krishna Bhagwan were piously observed in the presence of Sadguru Pujya Tyagvallabh Swami as well as senior swamis visiting from India at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London. Shri Krishna – an avatar of Vishnu and a …
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Neasden Temple Featured on BBC’s Gardeners’ World
Friday 17 August 2018

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London was featured in a special edition of the BBC’s Gardeners’ World programme on Friday 17 August 2018.Gardeners’ World is a gardening show providing ideas, tips and advice from experts on how to get the most …
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Observing World Environment Day
Tuesday 5 June 2018

5 June is World Environment Day (WED). It is the United Nations’ most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Since it began in 1974, it has grown to become a global platform …
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Neasden Temple Enters TripAdvisor ‘Hall of Fame’
Wednesday 23 May 2018

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London – popularly known as the ‘Neasden Temple’ – has been awarded a ‘Certificate of Excellence’ from TripAdvisor for the fifth consecutive year, entering the Mandir into the TripAdvisor ‘HALL OF FAME’.TripAdvisor is considered the world’s …
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Community Safety Day with Brent Safer Neighbourhood Board
Saturday 19 May 2018

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, organised a community safety day on Saturday 19 May 2018 for the local borough of Brent. The event was delivered in partnership with the Brent Safer Neighbourhood Board (SNB) – a body of various community …
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Annual Charity Challenge
Sunday 29 April 2018

More than 1,500 people in London – from toddlers through to senior citizens – joined the BAPS Annual 10K Challenge on Sunday 29 April 2018. The annual charity Challenge organised by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) brought together more than 3,000 …
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Senior Health Convention
Saturday 14 April 2018

A health convention was organised at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, for senior members of the fellowship.The event, attended by over 200 people, was in response to growing concerns about health and fitness amongst 40- to 55-year-olds, and provided valuable …
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Ben Davies Visits from Tottenham Hotspur Foundation for Wellbeing Programme
Wednesday 11 April 2018

Tottenham Hotspur’s Ben Davies visited BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir on Wednesday 11 April 2018 for ‘Wellbeing 4 You’, a physical fitness programme that the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation is running in partnership with the Mandir. The programme, which is delivered all …
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