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Over 100 people celebrate International Women’s Day at Preston’s Hindu temple

International Women's Day. Pic: Kailash Parekh Over 100 women of all ages and backgrounds celebrated International Women’s Day at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Preston, a sacred Hindu place of worship. The programme, called ‘Celebrating Women: […]

7 days ago
Tree planted in Avenham Park to mark His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s birth centenary

Preston City Council representatives at the tree planting Preston City Council has marked the birth anniversary of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj – creator of the iconic Neasden Temple in London – with a special tribute of planting […]

1 year ago
Preston Hindu temple brought community together for joyous celebrations

BAPS Hindu temples around the country will donate food items to local foodbanks and shelters supporting those impacted by the ongoing cost of living crisis October was a joyous and festive month for the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir. The local community across Preston got together to celebrate the Hindu New Year and Diwali at the […]

1 year ago
In Case You Missed It: Five stories from Preston this week June 4 to 10

Preston skyline Pic: Mick Gardner After a busy bank holiday weekend celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Preston residents submitted their street party photos, with people enjoying food and drink with their neighbours across patriotically decorated communities. […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston Hindu temple lights beacon to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Preston’s BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir joined thousands of celebrants last weekend by lighting a beacon to mark the Jubilee. On Thursday, 2 June 2022, the temple joined others across the UK […]

2 years ago
Platinum Jubilee beacons lit in and around Preston

Queen's Platinum Jubilee beacon was lit on Harris Museum Piic: Michael Porter Photography During Thursday evening a series of events took place across Preston where beacons were lit up to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. On Thursday June 2, Mayor of councillor Preston Neil […]

2 years ago
Preston Hindu temple holds four-day festival for His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s birth centenary

The congregation marks His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj's birth centenary BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Hindu Temple) near Preston city centre has commemorated the birth centenary of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj by bringing together members of the community for a […]

2 years ago
Part of street renamed in honour of Preston temple’s inspirer

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Part of the Preston street that is home to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir has been renamed in honour of the temple’s inspirer. 89m of Ribble Bank Street is now called […]

2 years ago
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