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Individuals
and Families
Everyone is welcome to visit the BAPS Shri
Swaminarayan Mandir. Individuals and families do not need to
book their visit. On arrival, please enquire at the reception
desk if a guide is available.
View
visitor opinions.
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School children study the intricate carvings
during a visit

Introductory talk

Exhibition – 'Understanding Hinduism'
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School
& Group Visits
Schools and groups are welcome to visit the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan
Mandir. Advanced booking is required for school and group visits
in order to make your visit comfortable. Visits are also entertained
on weekends and bank holidays subject to available visiting time
slots. View
school/group opinions.
There are five morning and four afternoon time slots available for school and group
visits during weekdays
Morning |
Afternoon |
| 1) 9.30am |
1) 2.00pm |
| 2) 10.00am |
2) 2.30pm |
| 3) 10.30am |
3) 3.00pm |
| 4) 11.00am |
4) 3.30pm |
| 5) 11.30am |
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Please
note that morning slots are recommended because the Aarti (service)
takes place at 11:45am. Also, afternoon visitors will need to
wait until 4.00pm (on weekdays) and 3.30pm (on weekends) to view
the sacred deities because the shrines are closed between 12.15pm
and 4.00pm (on weekdays) and between 12.15pm and 3.30pm (on weekends).
Schools/groups
should arrive at the mandir 10 minutes prior to their allotted
time slot.
It is advisable that the teacher should make a pre-visit to the
Mandir to plan the educational trip. Please contact Booking Office
for any assistance.
For a detailed view on what to expect during the visit, please
click here.
In summary, there are two types of visits to choose from:
1) The first consists of a 20-minute introductory talk
by a guide plus a question/answer session and visit of the Mandir.
This takes approximately one hour and is free of charge.
2) The second includes the above as well as a visit to an
enlightening and educative exhibition
named 'Understanding Hinduism' and a video presentation. This
takes about one and a half hours. There is a nominal charge to pay for this
type of visit. This visit is recommended for all school groups.
Mandir Worksheets
Worksheets on the Mandir for students of 3 different age groups can be downloaded. For educational value, teachers may find it useful to give a copy to each student prior to the visit.
Worksheet MA (6 to 10 years)
Worksheet MB (11 to 14 years)
Worksheet MC (15 years and above)
Exhibition Worksheets
Worksheets on the Exhibition for students of 3 different age groups can be downloaded. For educational value, teachers may find it useful to give a copy to each student prior to the visit.
Worksheet EA (6 to 10 years)
Worksheet EB (11 to 14 years)
Worksheet
EC (15 years and above)

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Presentation on Hinduism

Viewing
the sacred deities
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Booking
Procedure
The easiest way to book a visit is to fill in the online Booking
Form, which will then automatically be submitted via
email to the Booking Office.
Alternatively, please download
the Initial Booking Form from this website and fax or post it to
the Booking Office.
The form allows you to suggest
three preferred dates. Once the final details of the day, date and
time slot are confirmed by the Booking Office, your final booking
slot will be sent to you by email or fax within three working
days.
Cancellation Procedure
If you are unable to make it for any reason
after confirmation of the booking, please let us know by email
or fax so that your slot can be made available for another group.
Booking
Office
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
105-119 Brentfield Road
Neasden
London NW10 8LD
Tel: 020 8965 2651 Ext. 2406 (Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm).
Fax: 020 8965 6313
E-mail: booking@mandir.org
For directions to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, please click
here.
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Things
to Bear in Mind
Please ensure that the Information
& Guidelines are read carefully and adhered to at all
times.
Students are requested to bring necessary stationary i.e. pencil,
pen, clipboard, blank paper, etc. and any other educational materials
needed for their project/research.
You are visiting a Hindu place of worship. It is a sacred place
for Hindus. Silence should be maintained while visiting the inner
sanctum (main shrine) of the Mandir.
As marble has been used to cover the Mandir floor, please do not allow children to run. Take extra care while visiting the
main shrines when using the steps. Please do not touch the carvings and pillars.
Seating Arrangements
There are separate seating arrangements for men and women inside
the main shrine during the arti ceremony. All visitors are requested
to adhere to these arrangements during the arti ceremony.
Packed Lunch Arrangements
As the Mandir is a sacred place of worship, food or drink items
that contain meat, fish, eggs, animal products or alcohol are
not allowed inside the complex. Therefore, if visitors have such
products in their bags, they are requested to leave them behind
in the coach/car, etc.

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