Performances of All Bands (2011 - Present)

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band performs at Carnival of Nice

Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Survana Mahotsav

To celebrate 50 years since Gurudev Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa gave a physical embodiment to Shree Swaminarayan Gadi, with the divine blessings of Ved Ratna Acharya Shree Purushottampriya Swamishree Maharaj, a grand festival has been inspired by Acharya Shree Jitendriyapriya Swamiji Maharaj, which will take place in Maninagar, Ahmedabad, India from 19th -25th September 2022. Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band from all 5 regions will perform at the grand celebration.

India Day Parade - Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

On Sunday, August 21th 2022, Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band USA marched in the India Day Parade in New York City to celebrate India's 75nd Independence Day - Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Indian Independence Day

Inaugurating performance of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipeband new members

5k Charity Walk at Leverhulme Park Bolton

Shree Swaminarayan Temple - Florida Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band leads Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration

Acharya Swamishree Maharaj's 80th Sadbhav Parva Celebration at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bolton

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Maninagar 78th Patotsav

New Years Day Parade London

His Divine Holiness Shree Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree Asthi Suman Visarjan - Lake Windermere

Adoration to Vishwa-Vatsalya-Mahodadhi Swamishree Maharaj's divine ashes at the shores of Mandvi - AM

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Delhi Patotsav

Swamibapa Jayanti

Largest Online Patriotic Festival

On Sunday 15 August 2021, India celebrated the completion of 74 years since Independence and the start of its 75th year. In celebration of this historical occasion, Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan organised a magnificent online patriotic festival. This event was part of the 'Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav' launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modiji.

Ved Ratna Acharya Swamishree Maharaj’s First Purnyatithi at Maninagardham

Thursday 5th August 2021 marks precisely one year according to the Samvat calendar, since Ved Ratna Acharya Swamishree Maharaj willed to withdraw His human darshan on Samvat 2077, Ashadh Vad 11.

Acharya Shree Purushottampriya Swamishree Maharaj Smruti Satra

eta charset="UTF-8" />In remembrance of Ved Ratna Acharya Swamishree Maharaj, His spiritual successor, Acharya Shree Jitendriyapriyadasji Swamiji Maharaj has inspired a special period of commemoration to be held over five days. The Smruti Satra takes place from Friday 12 March 2021 until Tuesday 16 March 2021. This will coincide with the 77th patotsav ceremony of Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj – Lord Shree Swaminarayan presiding in Maninagardham.

Fort Jesus Tattoo - Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band Nairobi

eta charset="UTF-8" />On 21^st February 2020, Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band Nairobi was invited to Mombasa for a chartable event organized by East Africa Womens’ League. This is a charitable organization which raise funds to help women and orphaned children. It provides text books, food and other basic necessities to women and children.

New Years Day Parade - London

Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa 112th Anniversary Celebrations - London

India Independence Day

Gurupoonam

Acharya Swamishree Arrives In Bolton

Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj Amrut Mahotsav

Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa established the Headquarters of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan, Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Maninagar and installed the divine murti of Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj on Samvat 2000 Falgun Sud 3, Saturday 26th February 1944. 

The Amrut, 75th anniversary, of this auspicious event will be celebrated with great honour and ceremony. His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree Maharaj has inspired a magnificent 5-day festival to be held from the 5 to 9 March 2019. Thousands of disciples from around the world will gather in Maninagar to experience these festivities.

New Years Day Parade - London

Armistice Centenary Event 'People's Procession'

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London was one of only six civilian bands who had the honour of commemorating war heroes past and present, as part of the Nation’s Thank You procession along Whitehall on the Centenary of the Armistice.

Swamibapa Pragatya Jayanti

Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa 111th Anniversary Celebrations - London

Inauguration of Mahatma Gandhi Smruti Chowk and ‘Unseen Drawings of Dandi March’

Lake District Windemere

Independence Day

Divya Shakotsav in New Loya - North America

Acharya Swamishree re-enacted the famous Shakotsav episode for the first time in North America, on Saturday, August 4th, 2018, at Shree Swaminarayan Temple – Secaucus, New Jersey. Disciples from all over North America and the world gathered for this event hosted in New Jersey in celebration of the temple's 17th Patotsav. The event was called “Divya Shakotsav” or “Divine Shakotsav,” as all the episodes performed by the Lord and His Satpurush are truly divine. Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band USA performed a riveting stage show for the Lord and Acharya Swamishree. The band members were dressed in traditional ethnic regalia, and they incoroprated Indian dhols and dholaks into their bagpipe tunes. 

Gurupoonam

The auspicious day of Gurupoornima fell on Friday, July 27, 2018, and the disciples of North America had the great blessing of being able to celebrate this important occasion in the presence of His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree. The celebrations took place in Big Flats, New York, near the town of Horseheads, New York, where several families of disciples reside. Disciples from all across North America and all over the world had gathered together for the event.

The Sibiu International Theatre Festival

The Sibiu International Theatre Festival

Acharya Swamishree Arrives in London

Hundreds of eager disciples gathered at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury from the early hours on Wednesday 6th June, awaiting Acharya Swamishree Maharaj’s arrival to London for His 2018 UK vicharan.

Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj blesses thousands in Central London parade

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London’s 2018 kicked off early as they once again took to the streets of Central London for the annual and world famous London New Year’s Day Parade.

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band - Maninagar perform at the Toursim Awards 2017

The Gujarat Tourism Awards included performances by Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band Maninagar. The prestigious event was held at the Blue Lagoon - The Cultural Saga in Ahmedabad on the 4th October 2017.

Gurupoonam

Ashad sud poonam is the auspicious Gurupoonam, one of the 3 main annual festivals of the Swaminarayan sampradaya. On this day, devotees gather and pay homage to Gurudev Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa.

The bands of Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan will be performing during the celebrations.

Gurupoonam Celebrations at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bolton

This year, the day of Gurupoonam was held at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bolton on Sunday 9th July 2017 marked Ashadh Sud Poonam, Gurupoonam, a day dedicated to one’s Guru.

Fund Raising for the victims of the Manchester Attack

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band and the British Red Cross Helped raise money to support the victims of the Manchester attack.

5K NJ Sharing Network

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band USA is invited to start the annual 5K walk and race in New Providence, NJ.

Bharasar Mahotsav 2017

A grand procession was held from the main village square of Mankuva. Four regal elephants carried Lord Shree Swaminarayan, Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree, Gurudev Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa and Acharya Swamishree Maharaj

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band Performs at Paris’s New Year’s Day Parade

The London and Bolton branches of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band were amongst the leading features of this year’s La Grande Parade de Paris on New Year’s Day.

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Smruti Mandir Rajat Mahotsav

All 5 bands will be coming together to celebrate a grand festival marking the Silver Jubilee of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Smruti Mandir in Godasar.

India Day Parade NYC

On Sunday, August 21, 2016, Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band USA was again invited to play in the largest India Day Parade outside India, in New York City, NY. Since 2006, Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band USA has been invited every year to celebrate India's independence, and this year marks the band's tenth year playing at the annual parade.

Organ Donation 5K Walk

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band USA was invited to start the annual 5K walk and race in New Providence, NJ. The band started the beginning of race with an honorable tribute to all donors and their families with Amazing Grace.

Memorial Day Parade - Secaucus, NJ

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band had the honor of playing throughout this year’s Memorial Day Parade in Secaucus. Band members marched the two-mile parade, playing patriotic tunes such as “God Bless America” and “America the Beautiful.”

Sports Relief 2016, London

Members from Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury joined forces with the local community in support of this year's Sport Relief campaign. Well over one hundred runners young and old turned out in force on Sunday 20th March for the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile to raise vital funds for this national charity with international reach.

New Year's Day Parade in City of London

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band will take part in the London's New Year Day Parade which starts at 12 midday on Piccadilly at the junction with Berkeley Street and finishes at 3.30 pm in Parliament Square.

Wildlife and Environment conservation Rally in Narok, Kenya

The usually sleepy Narok Town in Narok County came to life on 29th December 2015 as Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Bands entered the town with great pomp and colour to mark 60th Anniversary of its establishment.

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band Nairobi in New Scottish Uniform

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band Nairobi appear in their Scottish uniform for the first time.

Mombasa Vicharan 2015

Acharya Swamishree travelled to Mombasa from Nairobi for a period of 7 days, from the 30th of November to the 7th of December. There he accepted the prayers of the devotees and blessed them by dining at their homes and consecrating their homes with peace.

Labh Pancham in Maninagar

The official end of the Diwali festivities is known as Labh Pancham, the auspicious day from when businesses resume working after the recess. As implied by the name, it falls on the fifth day of the New year. This year, Labh Pancham fell on Monday 16 November 2015.

9/11 Memorial Day

Color guards from the fire and police departments will be in attendance and the Swamibapa Pipe Band will play. Taps will be played after reading of the names of the people from Secaucus who passed on 9/11.

Fire Dept Monument - Dedication to Fire fighters in Secaucus

SECAUCUS - Mayor Michael Gonnelli, town council members and Secaucus firefighters dedicated a monument this morning to firefighters at Buchmuller Park.

Jeevanpran Swamibapa Jayanti - 2015

urudev Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa 108th manifestation day was celebrated at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Maninagar, in the divine presence of Acharya Swamishree Maharaj on Monday 12th October 2015.

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir London - Patotsav

Music by Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band was provided during the flag raising ceremony during which the Mandir flag was raised by Acharya Swamishree Maharaj.

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bolton 15th Patotsav

Celebrating 15 Years of Arts & Culture in Bolton

Gurupurnima 2015 celebrations at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bolton

This year, the day of Gurupoonam was held on Friday 31st July 2015 marked Ashadh Sud Poonam, Gurupoonam, a day dedicated to one Guru.

Gurupoonam at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Maninagar

Adlington Carnival

Adlington Carnival

SwaminarayanGadi Convention USA

Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan (MSSGS) held its inaugural North America Convention from July 1st through July 5th, 2015, right outside the windy city of Chicago, Illinois, at the JSMC Community Center. After a full year of planning and coordination by over 200 dedicated volunteers, with Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa and His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree Maharaj blessings, over 1200 pre-registered participants attended, with an additional 500 walk-in registrants. Despite being scheduled on a very important long holiday weekend, the exceptional turnout spoke volumes about the importance and significance of the event.

Horwich Parade

Horwich Parade

St Lukes Hospice

Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band entertained the crowds that gathered at the start of the Midnight Walk route at Harrow Leisure Centre, whipping up an electric atmosphere and raising the spirits of the crowd before the long walk ahead.

Manchester Day Parade

Manchester Day Parade

Acharya Swamishree Maharaj's Arrival in Bolton

Acharya Swamishree Maharaj fulfilled the prayers of His disciples residing in the UK, arriving in London on Monday and then in Bolton on Tuesday 26th May. He arrived at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bolton at 3pm.

Acharya Swamishree Maharaj's Arrival in London

Hundreds of disciples and neighbours gathered at Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Complex, eagerly awaiting Acharya Swamishree Maharaj arrival. Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band, included the young Cadets, led the parade all the way into the Mandir.

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury Mobilises to Raise Vital Funds to Aid the Nepalese Relief Efforts

Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band will be playing in Central London (over the Bank Holiday weekend, 2-4 May) to raise funds as part of our wider global efforts in delivering aid to the Earthquake-stricken region.

Sarvopari Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kalol, Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav

Sitting on the banks of the Sabarmati River, in the Gandhinagar district of Gujarat, is the industrial city of Kalol. Kalol is central to Gujarat 3 major cities Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Mehsana. Therefore, it is a very important rail and road transportation hub. For many years, the devout disciples of Kalol had been searching for suitable land within the city for a new Mandir to be built. Finally, with the blessings of Acharya Swamishree Maharaj, a large plot of land was purchased on the main artery road of Kalol, and on Monday 24 March 2014, Acharya Swamishree Maharaj performed the Shilanyas Ceremony of the new Mandir. Within just 12 months, construction of the magnificent Mandir was completed, and a 3 day festival was held from 23 to 25 March 2015, to mark its grand opening.

Inauguration of Sabhramati Mahatmay by Acharya Swamishree Maharaj

On Sunday 22 February 2015, a special event was held on the banks of the Sabarmati River at which a very special and important manuscript describing the history of Ahmedabad Sabarmati River was inaugurated by Acharya Swamishree Maharaj in the presence of the Mahant of Jagannath Mandir, Shree Dilip Dasji Maharaj. A special letter of congratulations to Acharya Swamishree Maharaj for inspiring such an important event was sent by the Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarati, Shrimati Anandiben Patel. Dr Shri Rizwan Kadri, one the book co-authors was master of ceremonies over the proceedings.

Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band Bolton Perform at the Bolton FA Cup Match

Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band, performed at the fourth round of the FA cup, where Bolton Wanderers Hosted Liverpool at the Macron Stadium.

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Viramgam - Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav

Viramgam is the largest city within the Ahmedabad District of Gujarat. It is approximately 65km away from Ahmedabad, and is situated on the intersection of routes heading towards Kutch and Saurashtra when travelling from Ahmedabad.

New Year Celebrations Parade in Rome, Italy

Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band London kicked off 2015 in style with high-profile performances in Rome, Italy, during the country New Year celebrations.

Remembrance Day Parade

 Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band led the Remembrance Day Parade.After a multi-faith Remembrance Sunday Prayer Ceremony, the hundreds that had gathered impeccably observed two minutes of silence at exactly 11.00 am.

Labh Pancham in Maninagar

Modi Welcome Performance, Madison Square Garden, NYC

When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the United States for a meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House, he made a stop at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 28 to address nearly 20,000 Indian Americans. There he was greeted by a bagpipe band one trained and headquartered in Secaucus. The Swamibapa Pipe Band, known as North America first Indian American bagpipe band, played in a VIP area on the second floor, greeting senators, congressmen, and other officials, while attendees filed past on their way up the escalators to their seats.

Jeevanpran Swamibapa Jayanti - 2014

Gurudev Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa 107th manifestation day was celebrated at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Maninagar, in the divine presence of Acharya Swamishree Maharaj on Wednesday 24th September 2014.

Welcome Ceremony of Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra modi

Lake District

On Sunday 31 August, hundreds of disciples of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan from all over the world gathered in the Lake District town of Bowness-on-Windermere, UK to celebrate the life and times of our beloved Gurudev Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa. 2014 marks 35 years since Jeevanpran Swamibapa departed this world in 1979 - with His last days spent in this tranquil town, making it a sacred site of pilgrimage for His disciples the world over.

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury - Grand Opening

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band had performed daily for Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury Grand Festival Opening.

Central London Parade

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury Grand Opening, a magnificent Nagaryatra (procession) was held through the streets of Central London in which the melodious bagpipers and drummers participated in a parade of passion, strength and unity.

Shree Swaminarayan Temple, New Jersey - 13th Patotsav

It is hard to believe thirteen years have passed since the historic Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav and Suvarna Tula of Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey in 2001. As a part of the thirteenth annual Patotsav celebrations, various religious and cultural programs were held on Saturday, August 2, 2014.

Gurupoonam at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir

Shree Swaminarayan Temple - Toronto, Canada Murti Pratishtha

When our beloved Gurudev Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa toured North America in October of 1970, He made a visit to world-famous Niagara Falls and consecrated the waters of the falls and the river. Standing on the New York side of the falls, He gazed across to the Canada side and proclaimed that one day, Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa would make the country of Canada His eternal home through temples of Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan.

HDH Acharya Shree Purushottampriyadasji Maharaj Arrival in New Jersey

Aaj-Tak News Interview

Aaj-Tak News Interview

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Sukhpar - Sanskar Kendra Mahotsav

Lord Shree Swaminarayan visited the village on numerous occasions and it is said that He gave the name, Sukhpar the village of happiness. Sukhpar is situated approximately 5 miles from Bhuj, in the Kutch district of Gujarat.

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kheda - Pragatyadham Patotsav

After celebrating the glorious Amrut Mahotsav from 1-3 March 2014, Acharya Swamishree Maharaj went to the auspiscious village of Kheda, the manifestation site of Gurudev Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa.

Mombasa International Cultural Festival

After recently witnessing a stunning performance by H.H Swamibapa Pipe Band during the Ekta (Unity) convention in his own county, the governor of Mombasa, Ali Hassan Joho, sent a heartfelt invitation to the band to perform during Mombasa International Cultural Festival which was conducted in Mombasa on the 21st December 2013.

Rememberance Day Parade

Members of Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band laid a poppy wreath at the memorial, and prayed for the spiritual peace of the deceased souls.

Labh Pancham in Maninagar

The last day of the Diwali festival is known as Labh Pancham, the auspicious day from when businesses resume working after the recess. As implied by the name, it falls on the fifth day of the New year.

Jeevanpran Muktajeevan Swamibapa Jayanti

Friday 4 October 2013, Swamibapa Jayanti, was celebrated with appropriate grandeur at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Maninagar, in the divine presence of Acharya Swamishree Maharaj.

Welcome Ceremony, Acharya Swamishree from Nairobi

India Day Parade New York City

Since 2006, Swamibapa Pipe Band has been invited to play in the largest India Day Parade that takes place each year in the United States to celebrate India's independence. On August 18, 2013, Swamibapa Pipe Band had the privilege of leading the entire parade, including the parade committees and guests of honor through the streets of New York City. In addition to leading the parades, Swamibapa Pipe Band had the honor of playing the Indian national anthem in front of the parade grandstands. These performances were broadcasted live on many Indian television channels and also covered by both Indian and American national news channels.

Shree Swaminarayan Temple, New Jersey - 12th Patotsav

As a part of Acharya Swamishree's three-week 2013 vicharan in the United States, a three-day festival was held at Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey to celebrate two very special occasions - the temple's 12th patotsav and Swamibapa Pipe Band's 10th anniversary. From Friday, August 2, 2013, through Sunday, August 4, 2013, disciples from all across the United States came together for the celebrations in the presence of His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree and sants.

Gurupoonam at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir

Kenyan President Swearing-in ceremony

Swearing-in ceremony of the fourth president of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta. On Tuesday, 9th April 2013, H H Swamibapa Pipe Band was invited to perform and entertain an estimated 60,000 people at the Kasarani Sports Complex for swearing-in ceremony of the fourth president of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta. About a dozen African leaders and a number of foreign diplomats were present to witness this historical event. The Band represented Nairobi County and gave an outstanding performance of something unique from the rest of the counties; a different blend of music from what Kenyans are normally used to traditional ngoma. A vast majority of the audience had never before experienced or heard live blend of Scottish instruments. (9th April 2013)

Police Stadium Shahibaug

First Performance at the JD Nagarwala Police stadium

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Jayanti Celebrations In Bolton, UK

On Monday, 15th October 2012, the disciples at Shree Swaminarayan Siddhant Sajivan Mandal Bolton gathered to celebrate the 105th manifestation day of our beloved Gurudev Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa.

India Day Parade, New York, NY

The New York City parade, organized by the Federation of Indian Associations, is the largest celebration of Indian independence outside of India. Hundreds of thousands of people filled up the sidewalks of the parade route along Madison Avenue from 39th Street to 17th Street in the heart of Manhattan. Organizations from all over America represented themselves in the parade, ranging from private businesses to spiritual organizations such as our own. The parade featured a record 70 fantastic floats. Guests of honor included Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan as well as cricketer Anil Kumble. New York City was an ocean of the tricolor and the Indian culture. Thousands and thousands of patriotic Indians happily waved the Indian national flag and were d

India Day Parade, Edison, New Jersey

Over 10,000 people from all over the country had gathered to march in and watch the Edison parade, which featured many unique floats and hundreds of marchers proudly displaying the tricolor and Indian pride. This year Grand Marshall was Bollywood actress Suhasi Goradia. The parade, organized by the Oak Tree Indian Business Association, took place on the well-known Oak Tree Road, one of the main streets in Edison that is lined with dozens of Indian shops, grocery stores, and restaurants.

Shree Swaminarayan Temple, New Jersey - 11th Patotsav

Sunday, August 5th, 2012, was the fourth and last day of the Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Platinum Tula Mahotsav, and it was the day for which everyone had been eagerly awaiting for months. On this day, for the first time outside of India and for the first time since 1967, the Platinum Tula of our beloved Gurudev Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa would be performed.

The Olympic Torch Journey Through Bolton

The Olympic Torch started its 70-day journey on May 19 and will end at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, travelling the length and breadth of the UK before the Olympic Games, Bolton was chosen as just one of seven places in the North West where it would stay overnight; this was a huge honour for the town. The Mayor of Bolton, Councillor Guy Harkin, told the crowds in Victoria Square that it was a proud day for Bolton.

Gurupurnima Celebration

In Hinduism, Ashadh sud poonam (the full-moon day in the Hindu calendar month of Ashadh) is observed as the auspicious day of Gurupoornima. On this day, all Hindus worship and honor their Gurus. Gurupoornima is one of the three main annual festivals in the Swaminarayan Sampraday. His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree, sants, and disciples all take this day to gather and pay respect to our Gurus, Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa and Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa.

Barnet's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

Celebrations across the country for the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II were centred on the official Jubilee weekend of 2 to 5 June 2012.

Shree Swaminarayan Siddhant Sajivan Mandal, Mid-Atlantic, Delaware Temple Opening

Since 2004, under the guidance and blessings of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa and His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree, the disciples residing in the states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and southern New Jersey - the Mid-Atalantic region of the United States, have held gatherings at the homes of various disciples across the region for Ekadashi, Diwali, Janmashtmi, and other important religious holidays. They went to each other homes to sing kirtans together in praise of the Lord, to recite religious scriptures to please the Lord, to perform utsavs and aartis, and to offer thaal to the Lord. For grander celebrations such as Diwali and sabhas in the presence of Acharya Swamishree, gatherings were held in large community halls where hundreds of disciples and local community members attended to celebrate these auspicious occasions.

Memorial Day Parade, Secaucus

Memorial Day is an important federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May each year to recognize those heroes who risked their lives serving in the United States Armed Forces throughout the nation history to protect America, its people, and their freedom and to remember those fallen heroes who lost their lives doing so. On this day, school is canceled for students, many stores are closed, and workers are given a day off to spend the day remembering these wonderful men and women. Memorial services and parades featuring living heroes and soldiers are held to celebrate this holiday. Depending on the state or town, celebrations may be held on the actual date of the holiday or throughout the week preceding or following the holiday.

Shree Ghanshyma Maharaj Suvarna Jayanti (Golden Jubillee) Mahotsav

Golden Jubilee festival of Bhuj Mandir. A grand procession was held in the streets of Bhuj. Various stage performances and dhol fusion were performed during the 7 day celebrations.

Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band Goes the Extra Mile for Sports Relief 2012

On Sunday 25th March 2012, Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band performed in Manchester encouraging over 6200 runners that ran the Sports Relief Mile, one of many events that were held nationwide to help raise money for Sports Relief. People ran either one, three or six miles to help. Money raised from Sport Relief goes to UK charities as well as development and humanitarian relief charities helping children and adults suffering in some of the world's most challenging conditions. This year Sports Relief has raised over 52 million pounds and counting!

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Panchmahal Padarpan Shashtipurti Mahotsav

To mark the sixtieth year since Jeevatnpran Swamibapa divine feet first graced the soil of Panchmahal, the Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Community living there are celebrating a magnificent festival. The five day festival to demonstrate their sincere devotion towards Jeevanpran Swamibapa and Acharya Swamishree has been named, Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Panchmahal Padarpan Shashtipurti Mahotsav.

Fusion Awards 2011

Shree Swaminarayan Temple Arts and Culture Centre were nominated for a Fusion award 2011 in the Community Group of the year.

Shree Swaminarayan Temple, New Jersey - Dashabdi Mahotsav and Patotsav

In 1970, Gurudev Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa and sants first stepped foot on soil of the United States of America, and they planted the seeds for Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan in this nation. Jeevanpran Swamibapa brought the satsang to the United States when there were very few disciples residing here. He gave them blessings and imparted wisdom to them to help the satsang grow through the years. It was Jeevanpran Swamibapa dream to build a temple and to have the satsang strongly flourishing in the United States one day.

Memorial Day Parade, Secaucus

The city of Secaucus, home to Shree Swaminarayan Gadi headquarters temple in the United States, Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey, held its annual Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 21st, 2011. Memorial Day is a federal American holiday. It is observed on the last Monday of May each year to recognize those who lost their lives serving in the United States Armed Forces throughout the country history.