Thursday 4 March 2021 | Maha Vad 6, Samvat 2077

Thu 4 Mar 2021

Image Gallery: New Year's day - evening celebrations

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Aarti is offered to the Lord
Thousands of visitors and disciples take part in the hourly aartis offered to the Lord throughout New Year's day
The mandir is continually filled with new visitors and disciples visiting throughout the day
The mandir is continually filled with new visitors and disciples visiting throughout the day
Local MPs and Councillors arrive to celebrate new year's day at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury
The mandir is continually filled with new visitors and disciples visiting throughout the day
Disciples prepare paint for children who are visiting to paint diva pots
Children paint diva pots
Disciples skillfully apply henna and paint
Sants bathe the Lord - just one of the many warming displays
Thousands of visitors and disciples take part in the hourly aartis offered to the Lord throughout New Year's day
Disciples skillfully apply henna patterns
Shree Purushottam Mahal is transformed into a series of wonderful stalls and a centrepiece especially for the evening programme
Disciples greet local MPs and Councillors
All are keen to take their personal photos to remind them of this wonderful occassion
Local MPs and Councillors visit the Arts & Crafts stall
Disciples greet many local visitors and honoured guests
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury lit in green
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury lit in blue
Children paint diva pots
The various Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury infomartive publications
The Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band stall
Young disciples dressed in uniform speak to visitors about Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band
Visitors perform the darshan of the divine scenic displays
Visitors continue to arrive through the evening
Visitors making their own rangoli patterns from prepared raw materials
Visitors making their own rangoli patterns from prepared raw materials
An intricate henna design
Honoured guests and visitors in front of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury
Honoured guests and visitors in front of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury
Honoured guests and visitors take photos in front of the divine scenic displays within Shree Purushottam Mahal
Disciples greet and welcome all honoured guests and visitors
Disciples greet and welcome all honoured guests and visitors
Visitors are offered traditional Indian sweet and savoury snacks
Honoured guests and visitors in front of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury
Honoured guests and visitors in front of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury
Honoured guests and visitors take photos in front of the divine scenic displays within Shree Purushottam Mahal
Honoured guests and visitors in front of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury
Honoured guests and visitors are offered to try out the bagpipe - one of the most difficult instruments to play
Honoured guests and visitors take photos in front of the divine scenic displays within Shree Purushottam Mahal
Disciples run the arts and crafts stall
Visitors are offered the chance of playing traditional Indian musical instruments such as the Harmonium
Visitors are offered the chance of playing traditional Indian musical instruments such as the dholak
Visitors are offered the chance of playing traditional Indian musical instruments such as the dholak
Honoured guests and visitors are given the opportunity to take a professional studio quality photo inside the photo stall
Honoured guests and visitors enjoy the live performances put on by disciples showcasing the diverse talent and skill of the different academies within the organisation
Honoured guests and visitors enjoy the live performances put on by disciples showcasing the diverse talent and skill of the different academies within the organisation
Honoured guests and visitors enjoy the live performances put on by disciples showcasing the diverse talent and skill of the different academies within the organisation
Shree Purushottam Mahal is filled with honoured guests, visitors and disciples
Disciples serve many Indian sweet and savoury snacks throughout the evening programme
Disciples serve many Indian sweet and savoury snacks throughout the evening programme
Disicples greet all honoured guests
Disciples play various dhol compositions
The art of henna
Young visitors enjoy the evening programme activities
Honoured guests and visitors in front of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury
Young visitors play the bass drum
Indian snacks
The children enjoy the activities within the arts and crafts stall
Young visitors get a taster of tabla
All are keen to capture the wonderful memories of the evening programme - either photo or video on their phones
Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band, Shree Muktajeevan Drum Corps and Shree Muktajeevan Dhol Academy perform fusion to the delight of all
All are keen to capture the wonderful memories of the evening programme - either photo or video on their phones
All are keen to capture the wonderful memories of the evening programme - either photo or video on their phones
Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band, Shree Muktajeevan Drum Corps and Shree Muktajeevan Dhol Academy perform fusion to the delight of all
Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band, Shree Muktajeevan Drum Corps and Shree Muktajeevan Dhol Academy perform fusion to the delight of all
Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band, Shree Muktajeevan Drum Corps and Shree Muktajeevan Dhol Academy perform fusion to the delight of all
Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band, Shree Muktajeevan Drum Corps and Shree Muktajeevan Dhol Academy perform fusion to the delight of all
Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band, Shree Muktajeevan Drum Corps and Shree Muktajeevan Dhol Academy perform fusion to the delight of all
Divine darshan of Lord Shree Swaminarayan seated in the magnificent golden chariot
The fantastic model of the beautiful Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury
The side view of the fantastic model of the beautiful Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury
Honoured guests and visitors take the opportunity of a photo on the stage within Shree Purushottam Mahal
Honoured guests and visitors take the opportunity of a photo on the stage within Shree Purushottam Mahal