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Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Bolton
(Shree Swaminarayan Sidhant Sajivan Mandal, 161 Deane Road Bolton)
Shree
Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan
Shree Swaminarayan Sidhant Sajivan Mandal
161 Deane Road
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL3 5AH
Shree Swaminarayan Sidhant Sajivan Mandal
161 Deane Road
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL3 5AH
Shree
Swaminarayan Temple Bolton Mahamandir Mahotsav and Tula
Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bolton To celebrate this auspicious occasion, with the immense divine blessings and encouragement of His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree, the disciples of Bolton have organised a magnificent 5 day festival, the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bolton Mahamandir Mahotsav and Survarna Tula, from 13th August to 18th August 2013.
By weighing our Gurudev Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa, who is "Shreeji-Sankalp-Murti" or the will-manifest of Lord Shree Swaminarayan, we are in fact weighing Lord Shree Swaminarayan Himself. We recognize and understand that Lord Shree Swaminarayan, as the creator and cause of all things, is "atul" or incapable of being weighed. Quite simply, Lord Shree Swaminarayan and His will-manifest are incomparable. By performing the Gold Tula, we are attempting that which cannot be done. Gold, one of the most precious materials in the world, is symbolic of our love – our love for our Gurudev who has shown us the divine path to oneness with Lord Shree Swaminarayan, the very love that our Gurudev has unselfishly instilled in us. With Lord Shree Swaminarayan’s blessings, may our love prove to be comparable.
The Gold Tula will take place at Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Bolton, UK, on Sunday August 18th 2013. It will be performed inside the temple facility in the presence of His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree, respected Sants of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi, and disciples from throughout the world. The programme will also be broadcast live worldwide on the internet.
All disciples of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi at Shree Swaminarayan Siddhant Sajeevan Mandal Bolton warmly invite everyone to attend this once-in-a-lifetime event, witness the historic Gold Tula, and receive the divine blessings from Acharya Swamishree.
History:
With the divine
blessings of Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree and Sadguru Shree
Ishwarcharandasji Swamibapa, many disciples traveled to East Africa from the
1920s onwards. During the early 1960's Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa
encouraged the migration of many of the disciples to the United Kingdom. Some
devotees arrived and settled in the industrial town of Bolton, Lancashire. At
first, they held congregations in the front room of a disciple's home. As
numbers increased, this became inadequate. With the divine blessings of
Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa the devotees purchased a property on
Deane Road, to convert into a Temple and in 1974, Jeevanpran Swamibapa
inaugurated the Temple for the spiritual, cultural and social welfare of the
residents of Bolton. Under the merciful divine vision of Lord Swaminarayanbapa
Swamibapa, the assiduous devotees prospered using their manual and
entrepreneurial skills to become mainstays of the Bolton community.
With an ever-growing congregation, it became necessary for the congregation to find larger and more purpose built accommodations. By the grace of Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa the devotees did not need to look further than across the street, where a disused church had become available. In 1996 renovations began to transform the dilapidated buildings into a Temple and community hall for the local neighbourhood. On Sunday the 15th of June 1997, following another three-day Festival, the Temple was inaugurated by His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree Purushottampriyadasji Maharaj.
The devotees of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan in and around Bolton continued to practise their unique blend of Swaminarayan spiritualism and Indian culture. With the divine vision of Acharya Swamishree Purushottampriyadasji Maharaj, Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Arts and Culture Centre was established.
With an ever-growing congregation, it became necessary for the congregation to find larger and more purpose built accommodations. By the grace of Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa the devotees did not need to look further than across the street, where a disused church had become available. In 1996 renovations began to transform the dilapidated buildings into a Temple and community hall for the local neighbourhood. On Sunday the 15th of June 1997, following another three-day Festival, the Temple was inaugurated by His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree Purushottampriyadasji Maharaj.
The devotees of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan in and around Bolton continued to practise their unique blend of Swaminarayan spiritualism and Indian culture. With the divine vision of Acharya Swamishree Purushottampriyadasji Maharaj, Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Arts and Culture Centre was established.
Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bolton
Mahamandir Mahotsav and Tula
To celebrate this auspicious occasion,
with the immense divine blessings and encouragement of His Divine Holiness
Acharya Swamishree, the disciples of Bolton have organised a magnificent 5 day
festival, the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bolton Mahamandir Mahotsav and Survarna
Tula, from 13th August to 18th August 2013.
About Us:
In the year 2000, His
Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree held a magnificent festival at the Temple
and inaugurated the Arts & Culture Centre. The Temple ceiling has been
transformed into a 3000 square foot canvas, with paintings of the divine
episodes of Lord Swaminarayan and Jeevanpran Swamibapa. Visitors to the Mandir
have commented that Bolton now has an art gallery of world renown. Some have compared
the splendid scenes to the Sistine Chapel in Rome. The centrepiece of the
prayer hall is a breathtaking sinhasan, intricately carved from wood and
meticulously leafed in gold. The jewels in this crown are the murtis of Lord
Swaminarayan, Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree and Adya Acharya Pravar
Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa.
Visitors are welcome
to visit the temple at all times. Visits during the day from groups will need
to be pre-agreed so appropriate facilities can be arranged. School tours are
especially welcomed.
Cultural Activities of the Temple
include: • Gujarati and Religious Education.
• Devotional Indian Dance.
• Traditional Indian Devotional Music.
• Religious Drama Productions.
• Indian Traditional Needlework.
• Yoga and Meditation Classes.
• Sports Activities.
Charitable Activities of the Temple include:
• Collection of funds, clothing etc. for famine, drought and earthquake relief.
• Blood donation campaigns.
• Campaign to encourage enrollment onto the Organ Donation Register.
• Anti-addiction awareness campaigns.
Temple Etiquette
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Ensure that you are wearing appropriate
clothing
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Everyone who enters the Temple must
remove their shoes. Shoe racks are provided in the cloakrooms at the entrances
of the Temple
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Smoking is not permitted on the
premises
Opening Times:
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The General Public is welcome to come into the Temple when it is open. Special visits can be arranged for other times by prior notification. Click here for contact details.
Events of Interest
Parayan, Nagaryatra, Benevolence and Aid for the Needy
Latest News:
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Shakotsav In Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bolton 2014
To celebrate Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj Amrut Mahotsav, the 70th anniversary of the opening of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Mandir in Maninagar, the disciples of Bolton UK held a Shakotsav enacting the divine deeds of the supreme Lord Shree Swaminarayan; who Himself performed a glorious Shakotsav festival in the village of Loya, during the period of Dhanurmas. 17 Mar 2014 Jeevanpran Abji Bapashree Jayanti 2013 -Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bolton On Wednesday 13 November 2013, Kartik sud Ekadashi, Shree Abji Bapashree Jayanti celebrations was held at Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bolton. 21 Nov 2013 Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Arts and Culture Centre - Bolton, UK - Diwali and New Year Celebrations 2013 The festival of Diwali and Shree Sadguru Din Commemorations was celebrated on Sunday 3rd November 2013. New Year, Samvat 2070 with the Annakutotsav was celebrated on this day Monday 4th Novemeber 2013. 09 Nov 2013 Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Jayanti Celebrations In Bolton, UK On Friday, 4th October 2013, the disciples at Shree Swaminarayan Siddhant Sajivan Mandal Bolton gathered to celebrate the 106th manifestation day of our beloved Gurudev Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa. 14 Oct 2013 Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band 10th Anniversary Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band has reached its first major milestone, it is ten years old". It seems like yesterday when the band was formed but time waits for no one. 05 Sep 2013 Education Awards And Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree's Jeevan Charitra Drama Performances Friday 30th August 2013, Gujarati Class Devotees & Achievement Awards were presented to children in passing their exams. Children from the Gujarati classes performed a play from "Abji Bapashree Jeevan Charitra". 03 Sep 2013 Samuh Raas On Thursday 29th August 2013 a samuh raas eveing was held. Swamibapa's talented sants and devotees sang kirtans and played musical instruments throughout the night. Acharya Swamishree swayed along with the music and lovingly smiled upon sants and disciples as they danced all evening. 03 Sep 2013 Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bolton Mahamandir Mahotsav and Tula - Patotsav and Suvarna Tula The final day of the Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bolton Mahamandir and Suvarna Tula Mahotsav had arrived. After Acharya Swamishree performed the anniversary ceremony, Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa was weighed against pure gold (Suvarna Tula) for the first time in the UK. Acharya Swamishree then showered all with His divine blessings. 20 Aug 2013 Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bolton Mahamandir Mahotsav and Tula - Day 5 The fifth day of the Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bolton Mahamandir and Suvarna Tula Mahotsav began with Sants concluding the scripture recitals of "Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Granth", followed by the Kanka Abhishek ceremony. 18 Aug 2013 Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bolton Mahamandir Mahotsav and Tula - Day 4 The fourth day of the Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bolton Mahamandir and Suvarna Tula Mahotsav began with Sants and disciples singing devotional songs accompanied by taditional musical instruments in celebration of the conclusion of the 'hindola'. 17 Aug 2013 |
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Shree Swaminarayan Art Gallery Bolton
- New Building:
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Shree
Swaminarayan Sidhant Sajivan Mandal Bolton under the guidance and
blessings from Shree Purushottam Priyadasji Swamiji Maharaj has embarked on the
extension of the Temple and the Art Gallery.
The project started in September 2012 and is expected to be completed in July 2013 in time for Acharya Swamishree visit to the UK in August 2013.
The extension work will provide superior facilities for all the people who use the Temple or visit the Temple to see the fabulous Art Gallery. The worship area will almost double in size, the Art Gallery will almost double in size. Facilities to cater for the 3000 visitors to the Temple and new state of the art classrooms for the various clubs, classes and activities that take place within the building.
The project started in September 2012 and is expected to be completed in July 2013 in time for Acharya Swamishree visit to the UK in August 2013.
The extension work will provide superior facilities for all the people who use the Temple or visit the Temple to see the fabulous Art Gallery. The worship area will almost double in size, the Art Gallery will almost double in size. Facilities to cater for the 3000 visitors to the Temple and new state of the art classrooms for the various clubs, classes and activities that take place within the building.
Contact:
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Ghanshyam Vekaria Kanji Halai |
+44 (0) 1204 651 934 +44 (0) 161 280 3508 Bolton@SwaminarayanGadi.com |
Shree
Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan
Shree Swaminarayan Sidhant Sajivan Mandal
161 Deane Road
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL3 5AH
Shree Swaminarayan Sidhant Sajivan Mandal
161 Deane Road
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL3 5AH
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London Euston - Virgin Trains > Manchester Piccadilly - First North Western > Bolton.
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National Express Service number: 540
LONDON , Victoria coach station, Greater London.
Golders Green, LT bus station, Greater London.
MILTON KEYNES , coachway, M1 motorway junc 14, Buckinghamshire.
MANCHESTER CENTRAL, coach station, Chorlton Street, Greater Manchester.
Bolton, Moor Lane bus station, Greater Manchester.
National Express Service number: 422
MANCHESTER CENTRAL, coach station, Chorlton Street, Greater Manchester.
Salford , University, Greater Manchester.
Bolton , Moor Lane bus station, Greater Manchester.
From > To
London Euston - Virgin Trains > Manchester Piccadilly - First North Western > Bolton.
Coach
National Express Service number: 540
LONDON , Victoria coach station, Greater London.
Golders Green, LT bus station, Greater London.
MILTON KEYNES , coachway, M1 motorway junc 14, Buckinghamshire.
MANCHESTER CENTRAL, coach station, Chorlton Street, Greater Manchester.
Bolton, Moor Lane bus station, Greater Manchester.
National Express Service number: 422
MANCHESTER CENTRAL, coach station, Chorlton Street, Greater Manchester.
Salford , University, Greater Manchester.
Bolton , Moor Lane bus station, Greater Manchester.
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