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Andy Akinwolere of Blue Peter visited BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden, on the evening of Saturday 27 January 2007 to launch BAPS’ charity drive for the Blue Peter ‘Shoebiz Appeal’. The appeal, in support of a worldwide UNICEF campaign, is aimed at helping needy children in Malawi orphaned through AIDS.
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Sebastian Coe, Chairman of London 2012, accompanied by Olympic champion Jonathan Edwards, visited BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, on the evening of 23 January 2007.
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This is the profound message that is instilled in the young generation by their spiritual leader His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj and it is this message that inspired the children and volunteers of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (UK) to participate in the BBC ‘Children in Need’ programme – a nationwide charitable event that raises funds every year for unfortunate children.
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Annakut Celebration

Diwali Celebration

From Ashadh Vad 2 to Shravan Vad 1 of the Indian Calendar (12 July – 10 August 2006), the Hindolã Festival is celebrated. Various decorated swings are created in which the image of God is gently swung with love by the devotees.
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The Rath Yatra (Festival of Chariots) was celebrated on Saturday 1 July 2006 at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden, London.
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In keeping with the national Heart and Diabetes Awareness Week, the Akshar Health Committee hosted a series of ethnic-specific seminars and screenings. A whole host of volunteer medical professionals were on call to offer their advice.
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The Right Honourable Tony Blair MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom visited BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden, the largest traditional Hindu Mandir in Europe, on Tuesday 25 April 2006 with his wife Mrs. Cherie Blair.
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On Thursday 6 April 2006, numerous devotees visited BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden, London to celebrate the sacred festival of Shri Swaminarayan Jayanti and Ramnavmi. To mark this auspicious occasion, grand annakuts was offered to the deities.
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The BAPS Annual National Sponsored Walk was held on Sun 2 April 2006 at all BAPS Swaminarayan Mandirs and Centres across the UK in London, Leicester, Ashton, Birmingham, Wellingborough, Loughborough, Nottingham and Cardiff.
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Sunday 26 February 2006 marked the celebration of ‘Maha-Shivratri’ at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden, London. The day began with the sacred abhishek of the Shivalinga amidst the chanting of Shiva Mahima Stotram by the sadhus.
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Wednesday 2nd November 2005 heralded the start of the Hindu New Year. Devotees arrived at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden, from early morning to behold the beautifully adorned deities in the sanctum sanctorum. The first arti – the Mangala Arti – of the New Year (Vikram Samvat 2062) was performed at 5:30am. After the Shangar Arti, a special Mahapuja ceremony was held in which prayers for world peace were offered.
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The last day of the Hindu year is considered to be one of the most auspicious and is celebrated with Diwali – the ‘Festival of Lights’. Today, business owners open new books as their existing accounts are closed during the Lakshmi Pujan – Chopda Pujan – ceremony.
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The culmination of activities for the consolidation of Satsang across Europe was celebrated on Saturday 20th August 2005 as, exactly 10 years ago, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj performed the inauguration of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden, London.
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From Ashadh Vad 1 to Shravan Vad 1 of the Indian Calendar (22 July – 20 Aug 2005), the Hindolã Festival is celebrated. Various decorated swings are created in which the image of God is gently swung with love by the devotees.
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Sunday 10 July 2005 saw the Annual Sponsored Walk being held in the UK at BAPS Mandirs around the country in London, Leicester, Ashton, Preston, Birmingham, Wellingborough and Loughborough.
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