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This basic presentation provides an update – as of 14 March 2020 – about the global pandemic of COVID-19 as well as important steps that the public can take to help contain its spread and ensure general public health and …
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In the interest of public health and the safety of all devotees and visitors due to the escalating global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, all BAPS Swaminarayan mandirs across the UK and in Europe will be closed from 8:00pm on Friday 13 …
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  This basic presentation provides an update about the global outbreak of COVID-19 as well as important steps that the public can take to help contain its spread and ensure general public health and safety. Any information in the slides …
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In light of the current global situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj’s scheduled visit to the UK, Europe and North America in 2020 has been postponed. Further information will be shared on baps.org in due …
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In view of the current situation in the UK and Europe regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, in the interest of the health of all devotees and visitors (in particular, the elderly and vulnerable), events and sabhas (religious assemblies) at BAPS …
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In the interest of public safety, we share some updated information on coronavirus (COVID-19 SARS-COV-2). Based on current evidence, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) presents with flu-like symptoms, including a fever, a cough, or difficulty in breathing. The current evidence is …
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The ‘BAPS Annual Charity Challenge’ was launched on the evening of Saturday 15 February 2020 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London – popularly known as the ‘Neasden Temple’. The official partner for this year’s charity Challenge, which takes place on …
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London – popularly known as the ‘Neasden Temple’ – joined a cast of over 300 performers from schools, dance clubs and community groups across Brent to take part in RISE, the opening event of Brent’s year …
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BAPS Charities presented a cheque for £5,000 to the Brittle Bone Society and a further £5,000 to my AFK (formerly known as Action for Kids) at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, on Sunday 12 January 2020. The funds were donated …
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir helped BAPS Charities collect winter clothing and food for the homeless in December 2019 as part of its on-going commitment to serve the needy in the local community. A variety of warm pieces of clothing – …
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London – popularly known as the ‘Neasden Temple’ – on Saturday 7 December 2019. The visit coincided with the 98th birthday celebrations of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the inspirer and …
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BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha presented a cheque for £10,000 to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) during a special evening assembly on Saturday 23 November 2019 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London. The funds were raised …
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The healthcare team at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir was presented with the ‘Community Project of the Year’ award by Brent Council in recognition for its community cardiovascular screening programmes organised by BAPS Charities. The award is part of the ‘Pride …
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir hosted a community cancer awareness roadshow on Saturday 9 November 2019, organised by Cancer Research UK (CRUK), one of the UK’s leading cancer research and awareness charities. A team of advisers and specialist cancer nurses spoke …
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More than 1,300 people visited BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, on the weekend of 21-22 September 2019 as part of the Mandir’s participation in this year’s ‘Open House London’ – an annual architectural festival celebrating London’s buildings and design. The …
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, hosted a conference on ‘Preventing Cardiovascular Disease’ organised by BAPS Charities, in collaboration with The Royal Free Hospital and The Lipid Association of India, on Saturday 1 June 2019. The event marked 10 years of …
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, hosted hosted a Dementia Awareness Conference on Tuesday 21 May 2019. The event was organised by BAPS Charities in partnership with Community Action on Dementia (CAD) and the Brent Clinical Commissioning Group, and formed part …
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