News & Events

Celebrating British Hindu Contributions
Friday 19 May 2023

  BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha organised an inspiring evening at Neasden Temple in the presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj on Friday 19 May 2023. It brought together over 110 diverse Hindu temples, communities and associations from around the …
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Neasden Temple Invited to be a Strategic Partner with Oxford University’s Centre for Research Equity
Wednesday 17 May 2023

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London – popularly known as ‘Neasden Temple’ – has been invited by Oxford University’s Centre for Research Equity (CfRE) to be a strategic partner for advisory support. The CfRE aims to improve and advance the understanding …
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Coronation ‘Big Help Out’ at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London
Monday 8 May 2023

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, continued to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III with a ‘Big Help Out’ community event on Monday 8 May 2023. The Mandir previously marked the official Coronation on Saturday 6 May and …
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Coronation ‘Big Lunch’ at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London
Sunday 7 May 2023

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, welcomed friends and neighbours from the local community for a Coronation ‘Big Lunch’ on Sunday 7 May 2023. The event formed part of the Mandir’s tributes to commemorate the historic coronation of His Majesty King …
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HH Mahant Swami Maharaj Leads Coronation Tribute to His Majesty King Charles III
Saturday 6 May 2023

 His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj led the tributes to commemorate the historic Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla on Saturday 6 May 2023 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London. As the country celebrated …
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Holi Celebrations
Monday 6 March 2023

Holi is one of the most colourful festivals in the Hindu calendar. It welcomes the onset of spring and celebrates the new life and vitality of all that follows. The beauty, energy and profundity of Holi were celebrated at BAPS …
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Maha-Shivaratri Celebrations
Sunday 19 February 2023

The festival of Maha-Shivaratri was celebrated on Sunday 19 February 2023 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London. Maha-Shivaratri is auspicious day in the Hindu calendar for offering reverence to Lord Shiva. Swamis began the festivities in the morning by performing …
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Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial Anniversary Celebrated at British Parliament
Monday 19 December 2022

 The centennial birth anniversary of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj was celebrated with a special commemorative event at the Palace of Westminster, home of the British Parliament, on Monday 19 December 2022. The event paid tribute to Pramukh Swami …
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Diwali & Hindu New Year Celebrations 2022
Monday 24 October and Wednesday 26 October 2022

 BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, brought together tens of thousands from the local community to experience the vibrant sounds, flavours and colours of Diwali – the Hindu ‘Festival of Light’ – and the Hindu New Year on Monday 24 …
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Prayers and Condolences from His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj to His Majesty King Charles III
Friday 9 September 2022

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday 8 September 2022 after serving the United Kingdom and 56 Commonwealth nations for 70 years with dignity, dedication and steadfast courage. She was 96. On behalf of the worldwide BAPS Swaminarayan …
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On The Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Thursday 8 September 2022

We at Neasden Temple as well as the BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu fellowship in the UK and around the world are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty will be warmly remembered as …
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27th Patotsav Celebrations
Sunday 21 August 2022

Pramukh Swami Maharaj (1921-2016) was one of the world’s great spiritual leaders and an inspiration to millions worldwide, guiding them to lead a spiritual and noble life. One of his greatest gifts to the UK is BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, …
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Shri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations
Friday 19 August 2022

Shri Krishna Bhagwan is one of the most revered 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 fell on Friday 19 …
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‘Festival of Inspiration’ at Neasden Temple
Friday 22 to Sunday 31 July 2022

 Over 75,000 members of the local community as well as visitors from across London and the UK experienced the historic ‘Festival of Inspiration’ at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London from 22 to 31 July 2022 as part of the …
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Devotional Procession through Streets of London Commemorates Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s Centennial Birth Anniversary
Sunday 17 July 2022

 A grand procession took place in London on Sunday 17 July 2022 to commemorate the birth centenary of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, one of the world’s great spiritual leaders and creator of the iconic Neasden Temple. The ‘nagar …
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Indian Cricket Legend Sachin Tendulkar Visits Neasden Temple
Wednesday 13 July 2022

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket, visited BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London – popularly known as ‘Neasden Temple’ – on Wednesday 13 July 2022. Mr Tendulkar and his family …
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Neasden Temple Marks International Day of Yoga with Indian High Commission
Tuesday 21 June 2022

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London – popularly known as ‘Neasden Temple’ – welcomed the Indian High Commission and several guests to celebrate the International Day of Yoga on Tuesday 21 June 2022. The event was held in front of the …
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