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The Swaminarayan School Day, London, UK

29 Sep 2017

The Swaminarayan School Day was reflected in the decoration of each mandir shrine...

... as well as in Harikrishna Maharaj's adornments...

... and the backdrop at the Abhishek Mandap

Pupils of The Swaminarayan School greeted Mahant Swami Maharaj early in the morning

En route to his puja, Swamishri inscribed an inspiring message for the pupils

The Swaminarayan School, the first independent Hindu school in the West, was founded by Pramukh Swami Maharaj in 1992

Pupils presented during Swamishri's puja

Swamishri blessed the pupils in the morning

Swamishri arrived in the evening assembly, escorted by two young pupils of the School

Swamishri performed the arti of Harikrishna Maharaj

Swamishri commenced the evening assembly by ringing the school bell

Swamishri presided over a variety of performances by pupils of all ages

The pupils held a class in Swamishri's presence

Pupils from the Preparatory and Senior School participate in the presentations

Pupils sing Sanskrit verses before Swamishri

Pupils perform Hindu prayers to the accompaniment of musical instruments

Young pupils perform yoga exercises before Swamishri

Swamishri observed with interest

Pupils from the Nursery School also presented before Swamishri

Swamishri engages with a young pupil as a part of his skit

A senior student presents before Swamishri

Senior students present a skit

A senior student leads the class with Swamishri

A senior student presents a speech

Swamishri listened attentively to all the presentations

Members of staff appreciated Pramukh Swami Maharaj's values, inspiration and personal interest as the guiding force behind the School's success

Mr Umesh Raja, Head of the Preparatory School

Mr Nilesh Manani, Head of the Senior School

An alumnus student shares insights into the invaluable character development made possible by the School's Hindu ethos

Pupils enjoyed the various performances

A young pupil enjoying the evening programme

Parents and devotees also enjoyed the evening programme

Swamishri addressed the assembly with his blessings

Swamishri emphasised the need for value-based education

Swamishri affectionately engaged with the pupils before departing