Krishna Janmashtami
Monday 26 August 2024

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 August. It will be celebrated at the Mandir with a host of devotional festivities, including a ceremonial offering of food (the ‘annakut’), singing, chanting, and an arti signifying the auspicious birth.

Annakut Darshan

9.00am to 8.00pm

Rajbhog Arti

11.45am

Evening Arti

7.00pm

Assembly

8.00pm to 9.45pm

Arti Signifying Birth

9.30pm

Getting Here

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Contact Us

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Pramukh Swami Road
Neasden, London NW10 8HW, UK
T: +44 (0)20 8965 2651
F: +44 (0)20 8965 6313
E: info@londonmandir.baps.org

Visitor Information

Admission Free

General Opening Times

Mon to Sun: 9.00am to 6.00pm

Allow at least 2 hours for a complete tour

Murti Darshan Times

Guided Tours

Free public tours
Audio Tour Guides available

Accessibility

Wheelchair access and lifts available

Visitor Guidelines

Learn More

    Shri Krishna Bhagwan graced the world approximately 5,000 years ago.

    Though born into royalty, he was brought up as a cowherd. Thus, he is frequently seen pictured with cows and gopis (female devotees of the cowherd community).

    Playing the flute, he won the hearts and souls of devotees.

    His closest and dearest devotee is Shri Radha, who exemplifies unflinching love, total dedication and acceptance of the Divine Will.

    The teachings of Shri Krishna Bhagwan are documented within the Bhagavad Gita, in which he outlines the basic tenets of true spirituality and encourages Arjun to fight for the greater good by defending righteousness.