Inauguration of New BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chigwell, UK

6 Sep 2018

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chigwell, UK

Anandswarupdas Swami blesses the newly named street plate, where the mandir is located

Anandswarupdas Swami blesses the new mandir sign

Anandswarupdas Swami blesses the plaque commemorating the oak tree planted by Mahant Swami Maharaj on 8 October 2017

Devotees welcome Harikrishna Maharaj and swamis for the mandir inauguration ceremony

Young dancers welcome Harikrishna Maharaj and swamis to the new mandir complex

Swamis perform the pujan of the murtis

Anandswarupdas Swami performs the pujan of the murtis

Anandswarupdas Swami performs the opening ceremony for the new mandir complex

Senior swamis perform the mandir inauguration mahapuja

Devotees participate in the mandir inauguration mahapuja

Children present an enlightening skit explaining the holistic benefits of the new mandir for the local community

Senior volunteers are felicitated for their efforts in helping bring the mandir complex to fruition

Dame Eleanor Laing, MP for Epping Forest and Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, felicitated by the congregation

Mayor of Chigwell, Cllr Darshan Singh Sunger, felicitated by the congregation

Anandswarupdas Swami graces the mandir inauguration assembly

Bhadreshdas Swami explains the theological significance of the mandir

Hundreds of local devotees gathered to celebrate and participate in the inauguration ceremony

Local dignitaries also attended the mandir inauguration ceremony