BAPS Chigwell

🚶BAPS Annual Charity Challenge 2026 – Sunday 5 July 2026 Our Annual 10K Charity Challenge takes place to this weekend! A big thank you to all that have registered and have started to raise funds for all the noble causes that our Mandir supports. This year we are also supporting Epping Forest Heritage Trust and Samaritans. There is still time to participate if you haven't registered. Tap here for more details. 🖋 Registration: 10.15am (please do not arrive before this time to register). 🥁 Opening Ceremony: 11:00am 🏃‍♂️ Challenge: 11.15am to 2.00pm (Grange Farm) 📍 BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Mandir Lane, Chigwell IG7 6ED 🚌 Shuttle services to/from Chigwell Station will run from 10.00am to 11.15am, and after the event. 🍽 Light lunch will be provided after the challenge. ❌ Due to this event, there will be no sabha taking place on Sunday 5 July. ❗️Tap here to view important instructions for all participants.

Vadil Mandal Margate Trip Timings All those that have registered please note timings below: 💻 Darshan & Registration: 8.15am 🚍 Depart from Chigwell Mandir: 9.00am 🚌 Return back to Chigwell Mandir: 7.30pm There are still a few spaces remaining for those that wish to take part. Tap here for details.

Vadil Mandal Margate Trip Timings All those that have registered please note timings below: Arrival, Darshan & Registration: 8.15am

Vadil Mandal Margate Trip Timings All those that have registered please note timings below:

PARIS MANDIR MAHOTSAV Registration Update Deadline Jay Swaminarayan and Bonjour! ⏳ If you have registered for the Festival of Culture (Step 1) and any of the specific events, such as the Jal Yatra, Vedic Mahayagna and Palkhi Yatra (Step 2), please note that the deadline for confirming your days of attendance and travel and accommodation details (Step 3) is Sunday 12 July. 🚨 Due to venue capacity and event planning requirements, entry to the Festival Grounds cannot be guaranteed to anyone who has not completed Step 3 Registration by Sunday 12 July. 🔗 Tap here to log in to your account and update your registration TODAY. We look forward to welcoming you to Paris!

👆52 years ago today in East Ham, East London

Saturday 29 June 1974 Ashadh sud 10 London Visit to Bible Societies. Evening sabha at East Ham Town Hall, East London.

Thank you to both Bhavinbhai and Bharatbhai for today’s insightful presentation on the discovery of Gopal Yogi’s Ashram and Navlakha Parvat, both sanctified by Bhagwan Swaminarayan as Nilkanth Varni. Tap on the links below to view video highlights of these discoveries: Gopal Yogis Ashram Navlakha Parvat

Vadil Mandal Margate Trip Jay Swaminarayan. A special trip to Margate beach has been organised for all vadils aged 50 and above. 📅 Saturday 4 July 2026 🎫 £26 per person Please sign into myBAPS and then go to Events Registration, select 'Chigwell Vadil Mandal Margate Trip' to register and make payment online. If you have trouble registering online, then you can also register and make payment at the Donation Desk on Sunday during sabha times. Spaces are limited so register as soon as you can!

Gentle reminder to join us for this weekend’s special sabha! Tap here for more details.

❗️ROAD CLOSURES: Wednesday 24 June to Friday 26 June 2026 Please take note of the following road closures over the next few days that will restrict access to Mandir Lane. Location: A113 High Road in Chigwell, specifically from Chigwell Rise and Grange Farm roundabout. Schedule: Works are scheduled for three nights starting Wednesday 24 June 2026 from 8.00pm to 5.00am. Impact: A full road closure will be in effect during these hours.

HOT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS 🌞 The Met Office has just issued a Red warning of extreme heat in South East England for Wednesday and Thursday this week. There is also an Amber warning in other parts of the UK, as well as high heat levels across Europe. Please take care. ✅ Stay Cool & Protected • Wear sunscreen, a hat, and light clothing • Drink plenty of water • Rest in shade or cool areas ⚠️ Watch for Heat-Related Illness • Tiredness or dizziness • Headache or nausea • Pale, sweaty or clammy skin • Heat rash • Muscle cramps • Fast breathing or heartbeat • High temperature • Feeling very thirsty or weak 🚨 If Someone has Heat Exhaustion • Move to a cool place • Remove excess clothing • Give cool water to drink • Cool skin with damp cloths or cold packs (armpits/neck) ℹ️ Learn more: GOV.UK: Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather

👆 Invitation for East London Mandir Mahotsav given to Mahant Swami Maharaj, 9 years ago today.

Join us for a special presentation as we retrace the extraordinary journey of Shri Nilkanth Varni, reliving the remarkable discovery of Navlakha Parvat. 🗻 📅 Sunday 28 June 2026 🍽  Mahaprasad: 2:00pm – 3:45pm 🎤 Sabha: 4.00pm – 5.30pm 📍 BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Mandir Lane, Chigwell IG7 6ED

🎉 Be a part of the Nagar Yatra (open to all) or Palkhi Yatra (for mahilas only) as a part of the Paris Mandir Mahotsav. 🔗 Register for participation here.

Kishore-Kishori Mandal Parents’ Seminar Reminder all parents of Kishores & Kishoris to register for this special seminar in the presence of Pujya Santos. Parents of Balaks and Balikas in years 6 & 7 are also welcome to attend.