News & Events

Collecting Food for the Homeless
December 2017

Volunteers from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London joined BAPS Charities in December 2017 to collect food for the homeless.The collection was part of the Mandir’s proactive and ongoing commitment to support and serve the needy. As part of this initiative, …
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Collecting Winter Clothes for the Homeless
December 2017

Volunteers from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London joined BAPS Charities in December 2017 to collect clothes for the homeless.The collection was part of the Mandir’s proactive and ongoing commitment to support and serve the needy. As part of this initiative, …
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Celebrating National Interfaith Week 2017
12-19 November 2017

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, joined hundreds of faith communities, interfaith bodies and various other commercial, educational, governmental and charitable organisations across the UK for a week-long programme to observe National Interfaith Week from 12 to 19 November 2017.Interfaith Week …
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Supporting Girl Empowerment through Kranti’s London Tour
Saturday 24 June 2017

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London welcomed Kranti (Revolution) for a tour of the Mandir and exhibition on Saturday 24 June 2017.Kranti is a non-governmental organisation that empowers girls born to workers from Mumbai’s red light areas to become agents of …
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Supporting ‘Saree in a Gadi’ for ‘Save Girl, Educate Girl’ Campaign
Sunday 7 June 2017

More than 100 women dressed in red sarees embarked on a car rally from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, on Sunday 7 June 2017 to raise awareness of the ‘Save Girl, Educate Girl’ women empowerment and education campaign.The campaign was …
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Prime Minister Theresa May Visits Neasden Temple
Saturday 3 June 2017

The British Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Theresa May, visited BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London on Saturday 3 June 2017.This was her second visit to the Mandir, having previously attended as the guest of honour and keynote speaker at the International …
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Observing World Environment Day
Saturday 3 June 2017

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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Observing Earth Hour 2017
Saturday 25 March 2017

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London joined iconic landmarks as well as communities and organisations from 187 countries by switching off its non-essential lights to observe Earth Hour at 8.30pm on Saturday 25 March 2017.Earth Hour – the world’s largest environmental …
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Celebrating International Women’s Day
Saturday 11 March 2017

Over 1,300 women came together at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, to celebrate its eighth annual International Women’s Day on Saturday 11 March. The event, themed ‘Celebrating Women: Inspiring Generations’, was aimed at breaking down the barriers of age and …
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Mahashivaratri Celebrations
Friday 24 February 2017

Mahashivaratri – the auspicious Hindu festival in reverence of Lord Shiva – was celebrated with piety at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London on Friday 24 February 2017. Sadhus at the Mandir began the festivities by performing the ritual bathing of the …
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Collecting Winter Clothes for the Homeless
November 2016

Volunteers from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir joined BAPS Charities to collect clothes for the homeless during the frigid winter period. This was a part of the Mandir’s on-going commitment to serving the needy in the local community.A variety of warm …
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