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Introduction and History in Brief
Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (also commonly known as the neasden temple) is a hindu temple in neasden, london, england. built entirely using traditional methods and materials, the swaminarayan mandir has been described as being britain’s first authentic hindu temple.[1] it was also europe’s first traditional hindu stone temple, as distinct from converted secular buildings. it is a part of the bochasanwasi shri akshar purushottam swaminarayan sanstha (baps) organisation and was inaugurated in 1995 by pramukh swami maharaj. the temple complex also consists of a permanent exhibition entitled “understanding hinduism” and a cultural centre housing an assembly hall, gymnasium, bookshop, and offices.
The Mandir and Haveli were built and funded entirely by the Hindu community, and the entire project spanned five years, although the construction itself was completed in two-and-a-half years. Building work began in August 1992. On 24 November 1992, the temple recorded the biggest-ever concrete-pour in the UK, when 4,500 tons were laid in 24 hours to create a foundation mat 6 ft (1.8m) thick. The first stone was laid in June 1993; two years later, the building was complete.
The mandir is the focal point of the complex. Designed according to the Shilpa-Shastras,[2] a Vedic text that develops Hindu architecture to metaphorically represent the different attributes of God, it was constructed almost entirely from Indian marble, Italian marble, Sardinian granite and Bulgarian limestone. No iron or steel was used in the construction, a unique feature for a modern building in the UK.
From the conceptual design and vision of Pramukh Swami, the architect C. B. Sompura and his team only used stone for its construction. It is a shikharbaddha mandir: seven tiered pinnacles topped by golden spires crowd the roofline, complemented by five ribbed domes. The temple is noted for its profusely carved cantilevered central dome, believed to be the only one in Britain that does not use steel or lead. Inside, serpentine ribbons of stone link the columns into arches, creating a sense of levitation.
Light cream Vartza limestone from Bulgaria was chosen for the exterior, and for the interior, Italian Carrara marble supplemented by Indian Ambaji marble.[1] The Bulgarian and Italian stone were shipped to the port of Kandla, Gujarat, where most of the carving was eventually completed by over 1,500 craftsmen in a workshop specially set up for the project. More than 26,300 individually numbered stone pieces were shipped back to London, and the building was assembled like a giant three-dimensional jigsaw.
The mandir was inaugurated on 20 August 1995 by Pramukh Swami Maharaj,[5] the spiritual leader of BAPS, the organisation behind the temple.
The entire mandir complex represents an act of faith and collective effort. Inspired by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, more than 1,000 volunteers worked on the building, and many more contributed and solicited donations, or organised sponsored walks and other activities; children raised money by collecting aluminium cans and foil for recycling.
The mandir serves as the centre of worship. Directly beneath each of the seven pinnacles seen from the outside is a shrine. Each of these seven shrines houses murtis (sacred images of the Deities) within altars. Each murti is revered like God in person and devoutly attended to each day by the swamis (monks) who live in the temple ashram.
Beneath the mandir is the permanent exhibition, “Understanding Hinduism.” Through 3-D dioramas, paintings, tableaux, and traditional craftwork, it provides an insight into the wisdom and values of Hinduism. Visitors can learn about the origin, beliefs and contribution of Hindu sages and how this ancient religion is being practised today through traditions such as the BAPS Swaminarayan Sampraday.
The mandir is open to all people regardless of religion or nationality. Entrance is free, except for the £2 fee to see the Understanding Hinduism exhibition.
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Presiding Deity
Shri Swaminarayan 🙏
Swaminarayan with weapons
Be A True Devotee
Worship your Isht in your tradition .
But passive worship is a total waste of your time and energy .
For True Worship ,a devotee MUST master the use of weapons the Deity bears.
Sword is the weapons of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
Remember, for a Sanatani, Shastra (Weapon) and Shaastra (Holy Book) go together 🙏
A devotee must be learnt to use the respactive deity’s weapons like Sword,Gada, Trishula etc..
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Timing
Open all days – 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (UK Time Template)
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Aarti Timing
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Basic Facilities
Drinking Water, CCTV Security, Prasad, Puja Samagri, Satsang Hall, Shoe Store, Wash Rooms.
Activities
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Festivals
Krishna Janmashtami
Radha Jayanti
Ram Navami
Sita Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti
Durga Pooja
Navratris
Bhairav Pooja
Swaminarayan Jayanthi
Maha Shivaratri
Diwali
Holi
Temple Anniversary
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603 Harrow Rd, Wembley HA0 2HH, United Kingdom
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Miscellaneous information
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Legal information
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Facilities to hold Functions
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Library
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Akharas
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Mehants, Pujaris, Archakas and Sewayats
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Langar Sewa
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Modes of Travel
The temple is close to the North Circular Road, and can be reached by bus or on foot from Wembley Park, Stonebridge Park, Harlesden, and Neasden Underground and Overground stations.
The proposed West London Orbital railway would serve the temple
- By Tube- The closest station to Variety Silk House is Alperton station which is on the Piccadilly line. Once you exit Alperton station, turn left and continue walking along the road for 10 minutes to reach us.
Wembley Central station (on the Bakerloo line) is a 10 minute walk away. Upon exiting the station onto Wembley High Street, turn left and keep walking straight. Turn left onto Ealing Road, and continue straight to reach us.
Wembley Park underground station is a 25 minute bus away at peak times. Wembley Park is on both Metropolitan and Jubilee lines.
- By Overground Trains
Wembley Central station is a 10 minute walk away. Upon exiting the station onto Wembley High Street, turn left and keep walking straight. Turn left onto Ealing Road, and continue straight to reach us.
- By Car
We are easy to reach by car as well. Just input the our postcode HA0 4PY into your satnav.
- Our top places to park are:
1. On the residential roads around Variety Silk House there are pay and display parking spaces available. Earlier in the day (before 12) there is ample parking available.
2. Ealing Road Temple (Shree Sanatan Hindu Mandir) has a car park service. It is very easy to park here with no restrictions on how long you want to park, plus it is a short walk to us from here (3-4 minutes). Address: Shri Sanatan Hindu Mandir Wembley, Ealing Road, Wembley, Middlesex HA0 4TA.
3. There is also a car park on Montrose Crescent which is situated off Ealing Road. This is a 5-10 minute walk to Variety Silk House and it is easy to park here for the whole day. Address: Wembley Central Car Park, Montrose Crescent, HA9 7EX.
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Address for Visiting and Donation Purpose
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London
Pramuh Swami Rd, Neasden, London NW10 8HW, United Kingdom
+44 20 8965 2651
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