BAPS Annual 10k Challenge, UK

18 Jun 2017

Param Pujya Mahant Swami Maharaj inaugurates the 'BAPS Annual 10k Challenge'

Swamishri blesses the 'BAPS Annual 10k Challenge' T-shirt

Swamishri flags off the 'BAPS Annual 10k Challenge'

Participants register for the 'BAPS Annual 10k Challenge'

Alzheimer's Society, this year's charity partner with BAPS, had an info bus set up in the Mandir courtyard to raise awareness about dementia

The 'BAPS Annual 10k Challenge' commenced in the presence of Harikrishna Maharaj

The 'BAPS Annual 10k Challenge' commenced with traditional Hindu ceremony

Participants make their way to Gibbons Park, opposite BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London

BAPS Annual 10k Challenge, London

The participants observed a minute's silence in tribute to the victims of the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in London

The hundreds of participants observed a minute's silence in tribute to the victims of the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in London

Mahant Swami Maharaj arrives in Gibbons Park

Swamishri greets the participants with folded hands

BAPS Annual 10k Challenge, London, UK

Jeremy Hughes, CEO of Alzheimer's Society, praised the efforts of BAPS in raising funds and awareness for dementia

Mr Hughes is greeted by Atmaswarup Swami

Muhammed Butt, Leader of Brent Council, thanked the Mandir for its vital role in working for the wider community

Dawn Bulter MP, Rev. Rose Hudson-Wilkin and other dignitaries were also present for the charity event

Swamishri addressed the assembly, emphasising Pramukh Swami Maharaj's message of 'In the joy of others lies our own'

Mahant Swami Maharaj had also signed up for the 'BAPS Annual 10k Challenge'

Participants receive their certificate