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Mahila Celebrations | London Mandir 25th Anniversary, UK & Europe

15 Aug 2020

The Mahila Celebrations webcast was part of a series of devotional programmes celebrating the 25th anniversary of London Mandir

Balikas commence the programme with devotional singing

As part of the documentary, a senior mahila devotee, Chanchalben, recounts her experiences of early satsang in the UK

Savitaben, a senior mahila devotee, recounts her experiences of early satsang in the UK

An archive shot of Brahmaswarup Pramukh Swami Maharaj giving blessings in 2004

A senior mahila devotee, Madhuben, reminisces on the various seva opportunities whilst London Mandir was being built

A senior mahila devotee, Nimben, reminisces on the various seva opportunities whilst London Mandir was being built

A senior mahila devotee, Jayshreeben, reminisces on the various seva opportunities whilst London Mandir was being built

A senior mahila devotee Vimlaben, with her daughter-in-law Kalpnaben, reminisces on the various seva opportunities whilst London Mandir was being built

An archive shot of mahilas from around the UK making puris during the build-up of the opening of the Mandir

A mahila devotee, Kalpanaben, recounts her experiences whilst doing seva for London Mandir

An archive image of mahila devotees involved in kitchen seva at the Meadow Garth hari mandir

A mahila devotee, Anjenaben, joyfully recounts her seva experiences during the building of London Mandir

A mahila devotee, Sonalben, joyfully recounts her seva experiences during the building of London Mandir

A kishori participates in a video montage depicting the aluminium can recycling project for fundraising

Many devotees and well-wishers were involved in collecting over 1,000 kilos of aluminium cans as part of the fundraising activities for London Mandir

Mahila devotees who were part of the fundraising musical productions of Shraddhani Jyot and Haar-Jeet enjoy watching old footage together

A mahila devotee, Sanjitaben, shares her experiences of doing seva during London Mandir Mahotsav in 1995 and the week leading to the opening of the Mandir

A mahila devotee, Dakshaben, shares her experiences of doing seva during London Mandir Mahotsav in 1995 and the week leading to the opening of the Mandir

An archive image of mahila devotees polishing the ornately carved marble pillars of London Mandir

Mahila devotees involved in seva during London Mandir Mahotsav, August 1995

A mahila devotee, Ushaben, shares her experiences of doing seva during London Mandir Mahotsav in 1995 and the week leading to the opening of the Mandir

An archive image of mahila devotees participating in the Nagar Yatra during the grand Mandir Mahotsav celebrations

String art depicting London Mandir beautifully put together by a kishori

A hand- drawn image depicting Brahmaswarup Pramukh Swami Maharaj performing the murti pratishtha ceremony of London Mandir in 1995

A mahila devotee, Manjulaben, recounts her personal experiences of doing seva for London Mandir

A mahila devotee, Induben, recounts her personal experiences of doing seva for London Mandir

A mahila devotee, Shobnaben, recounts her personal experiences of doing seva for London Mandir

Devotees and well-wishers arriving for their first darshan at London Mandir, August 1995

The Right Honourable Priti Patel, Home Secretary of the UK, shares her best wishes on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of London Mandir

Carolyn Downs, CEO of Brent Council, shares her experiences and best wishes on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of London Mandir

Dawn Butler, MP for Brent, shares her experiences and best wishes on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of London Mandir

An archive image of Dame Cressida Dick, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service, performing abhishek at London Mandir

'What London Mandir means to me?' from the perspective of the younger generation

An artistic impression of the sense of unity cultivated at London Mandir. Part of a story about how the Mandir has helped individuals

An artistic impression of family harmony at London Mandir

Young balikas participate in the celebrations by sharing what London Mandir teaches them

An archive image of community outreach activities carried out by young volunteers at London Mandir

An archive image of mahila devotees engaged in the arti ceremony at London Mandir

An archive image of Brahmaswarup Pramukh Swami Maharaj, as mahilas offer a prayer of gratitude for his vision and inspiration that created the Mandir