BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir London
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (also commonly known as the Neasden Temple) is a Hindu temple in Neasden, London, England. Built entirely using traditional methods and materials, the Swaminarayan mandir has been described as being Britain's first authentic Hindu temple. It was also Europe's first traditional Hindu stone temple, as distinct from converted secular buildings. It is a part of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) organisation and was inaugurated in 1995 by Pramukh Swami Maharaj. The temple complex also consists of a permanent exhibition entitled "Understanding Hinduism" and a cultural centre housing an assembly hall, gymnasium, bookshop, and offices.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir London | |
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
Deity | Swaminarayan, Radha-Krishna, Rama-Sita, Shiva-Parvati |
Location | |
Location | Neasden, London, NW10 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Location in Greater London | |
Geographic coordinates | 51°32′51″N 0°15′42″W |
Architecture | |
Type | North Indian |
Creator | Pramukh Swami Maharaj / BAPS |
Date established | 1982 (in Neasden) |
Completed | August 20, 1995 |
Website | |
http://londonmandir.baps.org/ |
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