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BackgroundIn 1982, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution declaring an International Day of Peace. In 2001, the General Assembly adopted 21 September as the permanent date for this annual event. The Day is envisioned to provide “an opportunity …
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London participated once again in Open House London, the capital’s annual festival of architecture, by welcoming hundreds of visitors over the weekend of 22-23 September 2012.  The Mandir joined over 700 buildings, including private homes, commercial …
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A Diabetes Care programme was launched at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London on Saturday 15 September 2012. The programme organised by BAPS Charities in conjunction with the Royal Free Hospital of London incorporates multi-disciplinary clinics for diabetic patients with the …
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden, London has been presented with an ‘Outstanding Achievement Award’ in the ‘Brent in Bloom’ garden competition for 2012.  ‘Brent in Bloom’ is an annual competition held by Brent Council recognising the local community for …
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The Paralympic Torch was welcomed to the London Borough of Brent at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden on the morning of Wednesday 29 August as part of a joyous community celebration.  Despite the relay running two hours behind schedule, …
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From its inauguration in August 1995, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London (popularly recognised as the ‘Neasden Temple’) has brought a profound sense of peace, inspiration and devotion to its community and beyond. This spirit of religiosity and service to society …
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The month of Shravan in the Hindu calendar is considered to be one of the holiest of the year. It hosts many different festivals, and one of the most significant is known as Janmashtami, marking the birth of Shri Krishna …
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