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Record GCSE & A Level Results at The Swaminarayan School
The Swaminarayan School in London has a longstanding record of exceptional GCSE and A Level results and the 2013 sitting continued to post above-average results for both stages. At the GCSE level, the A*-A tier this year was 65% – …
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Janmashtami Celebrations
The 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 celebrated with great piety at …
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Krishna Janmashtami
Shri Krishna Bhagwan is one of the most popular deities for Hindus around the world. He manifested on earth thousands of years ago on the Hindu calendrical day of Shravan vad 8. This year, that day falls on Monday 26 …
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Hindola Utsav (Swing Festival)
In the Hindu devotional tradition, the month from Ashadh vad 2 to Shravan vad 2 of the Indian calendar is celebrated as the Hindola Utsav, or ‘Swing Festival’. Decorated swings of various shapes and forms are created in which an …
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Rath Yatra Celebrations
Every year around July, Hindus celebrate the Rath Yatra festival with great artistry and devotion. (‘Rath’ means chariot, and ‘Yatra’ means pilgrimage or procession.) This ‘Festival of Chariots’ marks the ritual procession of the sacred images at Puri in Orissa, …
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Vatican’s Interfaith Head Visits for Hindu-Christian Seminar on Compassion
Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, the President of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, visited BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London on Thursday 13 June 2013. As Protodeacon of the Roman Catholic Church, the Cardinal announced the appointment of the new pope …
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National Diabetes Week Seminar
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir hosted a seminar on Sunday 9 June 2013 for National Diabetes Week. It was organised by BAPS Charities and Diabetes UK to highlight the importance of diabetes research amongst Asians. Diabetes UK has been making breakthroughs …
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Celebrating 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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Annual Charity Challenge Raises Funds for Needy Children
More than 3,000 people across the UK participated in the BAPS Charities Annual 10K Challenge to raise funds for KIDS as well as various other charities and good causes. In London, the Challenge was hosted at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir …
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Swaminarayan Jayanti and Rama Navmi Celebrations
The festivals of Swaminarayan Jayanti and Rama Navmi were joyously celebrated at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London on Saturday 20 April 2013 (this year coinciding with the actual birthdate according to the Hindu calendar). The festivities began from the morning …
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Rama Navmi
Shri Rama is an avatar of Vishnu and a popular deity for Hindus around the world. He manifested on earth thousands of years ago on the Hindu calendrical day of Chaitra sud 9. This year, that day falls on Thursday …
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Children Participate in Road Safety Course
Around 60 children aged between 13 and 15 from the Children’s Forum at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London participated in a road safety initiative called ‘RoadSense’. Facilitated by the Mercedes-Benz DrivingAcademy, the course took place at The Swaminarayan School opposite …
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Holi Celebrations
The Hindu festival of Holi was celebrated at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London on Tuesday 26 March 2013. Holi (Fagun sud Punam) is popularly referred to as the ‘Festival of Colours’, and marks the joyous arrival of Spring. The sacred …
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BAPS Charities Annual 10K Challenge
Every year, almost 4,000 people of all ages and backgrounds come together around the country to participate in the BAPS Charities Annual 10K Challenge. It is a chance to have fun, do something healthy, and most importantly, raise valuable funds …
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Lights Out for Earth Hour 2013
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London joined millions of supporters in 7,000 cities, towns and municipalities across more than 150 countries and territories around the world to observe Earth Hour 2013 on Saturday 23 March. Iconic buildings small and large across …
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