Category: | Hindu temple, |
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Address: | Mandir Lane, Chigwell IG7 6ED, UK |
Postal code: | IG7 6ED |
Phone: | 020 8500 7400 |
Website: | http://www.baps.org/chigwell |
Monday: | 7:30 – 8:00 AM, 7:30 – 8:00 PM |
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Tuesday: | 7:30 – 8:00 AM, 7:30 – 8:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:30 – 8:00 AM, 7:30 – 8:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:30 – 8:00 AM, 7:30 – 8:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:30 – 8:00 AM, 7:30 – 8:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:30 – 8:00 AM, 7:30 – 8:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:30 – 8:00 AM, 7:30 – 8:00 PM |
In what used to be a rural part once upon time in NE London the village of Chigwell, now home to expensive homes and their discerning well to do residents are fortunate to have the presence of a new temple.
This is not an ordinary temple but belongs to a great institution BAPS (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Sanstha), well known all over the world supported by dedicated volunteers and worshippers. The Neasden temple in NW London is now featured in travel sites for visitors, coach loads doing so on a daily basis. The Sanstha originated from Bhagwan Swaminarayan, followed by Gunatitanand Swami, Bhagatji Maharaj, Shashtriji Maharaj, Yogiji Maharaj, Pramukh Swami Maharaj and now headed by Mahant Swami Maharaj who established the Chigwell temple on 8th October 2017.
The building was a former school, tastefully refurbished by a local Indian contractor Vascroft employing diligent craftsmen to bring the ambience and spiritual experience one enjoys whilst visiting the temple. The official opening took place on 9th June 2018 under the auspices of Shri Anadswarup Swami (Mahant, BAPS Akshardham Gandhinagar, India). The hallmark of any BAPS event is the discipline, timing, cleanliness and enthusiasm not only of regular worshippers but younger participants.
Divine place of worship
Its a spacious temple and a very quiet place. The staff was welcoming and is open to visitors. If you want to go for darshan then go either between 7.30am-12.15pm or between 4pm-8.30 pm.
Very peaceful place
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Pramukh Swami Maharaj Invitation Mandir Murti Pratishtha in the presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir 34 High Road, Chigwell, Essex IG7 6DW T: 020 8500 7400 E: info.eastlondon@uk.baps.org Inspirer: His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj