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Sevas & Offerings

5 sevas performed daily at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir — sponsor one in the name of a loved one or as a gesture of gratitude.

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Abhishek of Nilkanth Varni

Morning ritual bath of the child-form Bhagwan Swaminarayan — devotees may perform the abhishek themselves with guidance from sadhus.

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11:45 AM & 12:00 PM

Shangar & Rajbhog Aarti

The Lord is dressed in that day’s shringar and offered rajbhog (full meal); main midday arti performed by sadhus.

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7:00 PM & 8:15 PM

Sandhya & Shayan Aarti

Sunset aarti and the final "sleeping" aarti before the sanctum closes — the most peaceful darshan time.

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Diwali / Gujarati New Year

Annakut Seva Sponsorship

Sponsorship of the famous Neasden Annakut of over 1,200 vegetarian dishes — one of London’s most iconic religious events.

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Nitya Puja guidance

Sadhus help families set up home altars and perform their own Nitya Puja correctly — a service unique to BAPS mandirs.

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Annual Calendar

Festivals at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Sacred celebrations drawing devotees from across the world.

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   Oct / Nov

   Diwali & Annakut

   Neasden hosts the largest public Annakut in the UK with over 1,200 vegetarian dishes offered — attended by the Mayor of London and diplomats annually.

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   Apr (Chaitra Sud 9)

   Swaminarayan Jayanti

   Birth of Bhagwan Swaminarayan celebrated with all-night bhajans, special shringar and elaborate abhishek.

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   Aug / Sep

   Janmashtami

   Lord Krishna’s birth with raas-garba in the Haveli, dahi handi and midnight abhishek — draws 10,000+ devotees.

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   July

   Guru Purnima

   Special satsang and guru-pujan for Mahant Swami Maharaj and the Gunatit Guru lineage.

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   Dec (annually)

   Pramukh Swami Maharaj Birth Centenary

   The founding guru’s birth is observed with special pujas, youth assemblies and a cultural yatra through London.