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19th Anniversary Celebrations
Since its inauguration by Pramukh Swami Maharaj in August 1995, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London (popularly recognised as the ‘Neasden Temple’) has provided worshippers, visitors and local residents with a profound sense of spirituality, community, peace and inspiration. This spirit …
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Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations
The Hindu festival of Janmashtami, marking the birth of Shri Krishna Bhagwan, takes place during the holy month of Shravan – considered to be one of the holiest months in the Hindu calendar. The occasion was devoutly celebrated at BAPS …
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Observing International Youth Day
In 1999, the United Nations General Assembly declared 12 August as International Youth Day, providing an opportunity to recognise the vital contributions young people make to our world and to celebrate their energy, imagination and initiative. BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), …
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Hindu New Year
The day following Diwali marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. It is one of the most auspicious days of the Hindu calendar and celebrated fervently with gifts, feasting and merriment. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden, London, hosts …
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Diwali
Diwali is one of the most important and colourful festivals of the Hindu calendar. It is a time when charity, goodwill, family values and the love of God are celebrated and reinforced.BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden, London, hosts the …
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International Academic Conference on Global Peace and Hindu Teachings
A three-day international academic conference on the theme of ‘Realising Global Peace: The Role and Impact of Hindu Teachings’ was hosted at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London from Tuesday 24 June to Thursday 26 June 2014. The conference aimed to …
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Observing World Environment Day
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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BAPS Annual Charity Challenge
Every year, almost 4,000 people of all ages and backgrounds come together around the country to participate in the BAPS Annual Charity Challenge. It is a chance to have fun, do something healthy, and most importantly, raise valuable funds for …
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Swaminarayan Jayanti
Bhagwan Swaminarayan manifested on earth in 1781 on the Hindu calendrical day of Chaitra sud 9. This year, that auspicious day falls on Thursday 30 March. It will be celebrated at the Mandir with a host of devotional festivities, including …
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International Women’s Day
For the past 13 years, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha’s women in the UK have hosted conferences and seminars to celebrate the United Nations International Women’s Day (IWD) throughout the country, leaving a lasting positive impact on the many thousands who have …
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Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri is special day in the Hindu calendar for offering reverence to Lord Shiva. Devotees flock to bathe the shivaling – a representation of the popular Hindu deity symbolising his energy and potentiality – with panchamrut (a holy mixture …
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The Swaminarayan School is Best Performing Independent School for GCSEs
The Swaminarayan School has topped the national performance table of independent schools for GCSEs. The table using data from the Department of Education is based on the average points score per pupil, which, for GCSE results at the School, was …
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Cleaning Brent Feeder Canal
Volunteers from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London and BAPS Charities teamed up with Thames21, one of the country’s leading waterway charities, to clean the local Brent Feeder Canal on Saturday 13 October 2012. The Brent Feeder Canal began to channel …
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