News & Events

Annual Review 2021
Saturday 1 January 2022

Despite another challenging year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 2021 proved to be filled with inspiring events, heartfelt devotion and new milestones for BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha in the UK and in Europe, headquartered at Neasden Temple in London. We remain …
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Pramukh Swami Maharaj 100th Janma Jayanti Celebrations
Sunday 12 December 2021

His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj was an inspiration to millions worldwide. Personifying his motto, “In the joy of others lies our own”, he dedicated his entire life to serving and inspiring others for the greater good of humanity. Throughout his …
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Diwali & Hindu New Year Celebrations 2021
Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 November 2021

 Diwali is one of the most vibrant and meaningful festivals of the year for millions of Hindus around the world. The dispelling of darkness with light symbolises the triumph of good over evil. As the world continues to grapple …
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Prime Minister and Home Secretary of United Kingdom Visit Neasden Temple for Diwali
Sunday 7 November 2021

 The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP, Secretary of State for the Home Department, celebrated the vibrant Hindu festival of Diwali and the Hindu New Year with …
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New Educational Video to Celebrate Organ Donation Week
Monday 20 September 2021

 In celebration of Organ Donation Week that began on 20 September 2021, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) has launched a new educational video about organ donation and why it is so important to have the conversation with one’s family about …
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Neasden Temple Participates in Interfaith Charity Run
Monday 30 August 2021

Volunteers from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir joined thousands of runners at the inaugural London Interfaith Fun Run held on Monday 30 August 2021 at the StoneX Stadium in Barnet. The event brought together many different faith groups to send a …
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Temple Volunteer Receives Brent Youth Leader Award
Tuesday 17 August 2021

Dev Patel, a young volunteer at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London – popularly known as ‘Neasden Temple’ – was presented with the Young Leader Award at the Pride of Brent Youth Awards on 17 August 2021. The Pride of Brent …
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Neasden Temple Vaccination Centre Delivers More Than 80,000 Doses to Local Residents
Thursday 1 July 2021

More than 80,000 doses of the Covid vaccination have been delivered so far at an NHS vaccination centre opened by BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London. The centre is housed on the Mandir’s premises at The Swaminarayan School on Brentfield Road …
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Neasden Temple Donates 33 Oxygen Concentrators to Nepal for Life-Saving Covid Relief Work
Monday 28 June 2021

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir – popularly known as ‘Neasden Temple’ – donated 33 oxygen concentrators to the frontline in Nepal on 28 June 2021. Nepal is experiencing an unrelenting surge in infections and deaths from the coronavirus pandemic which has …
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Covid Relief Work for India by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
Saturday 5 June 2021

 India has been experiencing an unrelenting surge in infections and deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, with its hospitals coming under extreme pressure from shortages of oxygen and critical care beds. Under the guidance of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, …
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Neasden Temple donates 24 tonnes of flour to The Felix Project
Monday 24 May 2021

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London – popularly known as ‘Neasden Temple’ – has donated 24 tonnes of flour to The Felix Project. The Felix Project collects fresh, nutritious food and delivers this to charities and schools so that they can …
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Oxygen Concentrators Reach Patients at Rural Clinics and Health Centres in India
Sunday 16 May 2021

Oxygen concentrators and other life-saving equipment sent by Neasden Temple and BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) in the UK have reached patients in rural clinics and health centres in India to help the fight against the devastating second wave of Covid-19 …
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Neasden Temple Sends Oxygen Concentrators and Emergency Medical Equipment to India on Special British Airways Relief Flight
Wednesday 5 May 2021

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, has sent 54 oxygen concentrators and various other emergency medical equipment to the front line in India on a special British Airways relief flight on Wednesday 5 May 2021. Around 27 tonnes of equipment, including …
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Cycle Challenge Raises Over £600,000 in Six Days for India’s Covid-19 Relief Work
Saturday 1 May to Monday 3 May 2021

BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha in UK & Europe raised over £600,000 in six days to support BAPS’s Covid-19 relief work in India. India is experiencing an unrelenting surge in infections and deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, with its hospitals coming under …
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Our Relief Work So Far in India
Friday 30 April 2021

Here’s a summary of the BAPS relief work in India so far. Thanks to everyone’s generous support, together, we are making a real difference. ● 30,000 litres of medical oxygen gas provided for patients ● 130 oxygen concentrators supplied to …
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UPDATE: BAPS Covid Relief Work in India
Thursday 29 April 2021

 Thanks to thousands of supporters, together, we have been able to make a real difference to the relief work in India as it fights the deadly coronavirus pandemic. Through Neasden Temple’s network of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha temples and hospitals …
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‘Cycle to Save Lives’: New Cycle Challenge to Help Covid Relief in India
Wednesday 28 April 2021

The devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in India is unrelenting. Hospitals are under extreme pressure with shortages of oxygen and critical care beds. The situation is dire and critical. Thousands are dying daily. With the expected peak of the …
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