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.

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

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)

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.

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.