Jay Shree Swaminarayan!

As part of our ongoing series of events in celebration of SSYM Harrow's 25th Anniversary, we are hosting our traditional Movie Night!

An all time classic film, delightful snacks and the best company - what more do children need?

Our Movie Night will be taking place on Saturday 12th November and there are 2 different time slots as this year, we are opening this event to a slightly older age category.

Children aged 3-10 yrs will attend the first slot from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Children aged 11-17 yrs will be able to attend our second slot from 7:00pm to 9:30pm.

Food and snacks will be provided.

Please visit www.sksst.org/movienight to register a place. The link is also in our bio!

It's first come first serve - don't miss out!

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

You are cordially invited to grace the auspicious union between our beloved Lalji Maharaj and Tulsi Devi!

Join us on this royal celebration to celebrate the defeat of evil, power of good and the ultimate spiritual union!

We can't wait to see you there!

#WeddingOfTheYear #RoyalWedding

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

With the winter months approaching, what better time than now to spread the warmth this winter? We’ll be collecting new blankets, hats and gloves for those who would appreciate a helping hand.

Simply drop them to the Kothar during our temple opening times and you’ll see these being distributed on our social media platforms!

For more information about our charitable initiatives and how you can get involved visit sksst.org/charity

#SKSSTSadhavrat #SpreadTheWarmth

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

This year the solar eclipse lands on Diwali:

Eclipse Timings
- Tuesday 25th October
- Starts at 10:08am
- Full Eclipse will be at 10:59am
- Eclipse concludes at 11:51am

Fasting
Stop consuming food 12 hours prior. Therefore on Monday 24th October at 10:08pm
Children, elderly and those with illness should stop consuming food on Tuesday 25th October at 7:08am

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

This evening, on the momentous occasion of Diwali, we will be holding a Laxmi Poojan in the mandir from 7pm. For those partaking in the pooja at Mandir, the poojan items will be provided. Please bring the murti’s, account book(s) and a red pen.

You are also able to join in the Poojan from home by joining us virtually. Please find the above list of items you will require.

Finally, if you are joining us virtually please have a printed copy of the sheet (second image) as it will be required in the poojan.

In October we will be celebrating one of the most special occasions of the year!

Join us at SKSST Harrow as we celebrate the auspicious Diwali period and welcome in the New Year with our annual Ankoot Darshan.

Refer to the Diwali programme / schedule to find out more about the events and timings. If you are unable to join us in Mandir, you can join us online

Click on the poster for more details

Jay Shree Swaminarayan.

Ahead of the big day approaching, there are various seva opportunities you can get involved in. Please find attached the image showing everything going on around Mandir in the coming weeks!
If you have any questions please contact the mentioned number under the department!
We hope to see you all get involved!
#OneTeamOneDream

Jay Shree Swaminarayan!

The Gents Cultural forms are finally out! If you would like to take part please fill out the link in the bio and more information will follow.

DEADLINE - Thursday 13th October 2022

If you have any queries, please contact: +44 7816 135053

MINI TRIKON TRIFECTA IS BACK FOR THE YOUNGSTERS

How can we forget how much fun the kids had last time and as it was thoroughly enjoyed, we just had to do it again!

On Sunday 10th October, whilst the adults are cycling across London, our youth will transform Harrow Mandir into its own Mini Trikon Trifecta! They too will have the opportunity to run, walk and cycle and end the event by undertaking seva to give back to the community.

Online registration is now available at: sksst.org/minitrikon

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us:
Trikon Trifecta - 07875661002
Mini Trikon Trifecta - 07821579184

Lets make the 25th Anniversary of SSYM Harrow one to remember "Aapnu Bhavishya - Our Future"

#MiniTrikonTrifecta2022 #LiveToServe #YM25TrikonTrifecta #LiveToServe #SaveTheDate

TRIKON TRIFECTA IS BACK

To celebrate Shree Swaminarayan Yuvak Mandal’s 25th anniversary at SKSST Harrow and following the great success in 2021, we are re-launching our toughest physical challenge.

We will be bringing together our community by visiting various temples across London using three different physical sporting activities. You have the choice of either doing one event, two events or, if you feel brave enough, all three to achieve ‘THE TRIKON TRIFECTA’.

This year, along with the registration fee, we are encouraging you to give a little back to the community by undertaking a number of seva hours through activities such as Blood Donations, volunteering at temple events and our weekly Foodbanks, community clean-up schemes and serving the elderly etc. Let us unite and serve our community needs.

Sign up now on sksst.org/trikontrifecta

#TrikonTrifecta2022 #YM25TrikonTrifecta #LiveToServe #SaveTheDate

Jay Shree Swaminarayan!

It's that time of the year again! Time to get ready for our annual Ladies Cultural Evening! If you would like to take part please fill out the link in the bio and more information will follow.

DEADLINE - 6th October 2022

If you have any queries, please contact: +44 7454 341196 OR +44 7760 440531

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

We’ll be providing free flu jabs at the temple for over 18’s!

- Sunday 2nd October
- 11am - 2pm
- Shree Kutch Swaminarayan Temple, Kenton in Ghanshyam Hall

Dont forget your NHS number and GP details!

Please note this flu jab is vegetarian and egg-free.

#FluJabs #FluVaccine #Immunisation #ProtectingOthers #ProtectYourself #FluSeason #GetVaccinated #HarrowFluJabs

We are proud to announce that will be hosting a memorial service at SKSS Temple Harrow this Sunday.

- Sunday 18th September 2022
- 7:15PM-8:00PM
- Main Car Park

We'd like to ask you all to bring candles which will be lighted during the service, and flowers and tribute notes which will then be hand delivered to Buckingham Palace

Please see details about the itinerary for this event above.

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya, Glanirva Bhavathi Bharatha, Abhyuthanam Adharmaysya, Tadatmanam Srijami Aham. Praritranaya Sadhunam, Vinashaya Cha Dushkritam, Dharamasansthapnaya, Sambhavami Yuge-Yuge.'

'Whenever, O descendant of Bharata, righteousness declines and unrighteousness prevails, I manifest Myself. For the protection of the righteous and the destruction of the wicked, and for the establishment of religion, I come into being from age to age.' Krishna Bhagwan to Arjuna - Bhagvad Gita 4 - 7/8

Join us on this Friday 19th August to celebrate the appearance and life of Bhagwan Shree Krishna on the auspicious day of Janmashtami. Please see the poster for darshan times and the evening itinerary.

#Janmashtami #KrishnaJanmaUtsav

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

Lord Shree Swaminarayan has sung praises of the holy Shrimad Bhagwat so much so that in the Shikshapatri as per Shlokh 118 he asks us to arrange for a holy recital of the beautiful shashtra!

SKSS Temple are proud to announce a 7-day long Samuh Bhagwat Katha parayan utsav from Monday 25th July - Sunday 31st July 2022.

Rest assured this will be a grand utsav and one not to be missed! Santos will be present in large numbers and various mini-utsavs will be happening within the parayan week.

See above poster for further details if you wish to sign up as a Yajman. Please visit the Mandir Kothar for registration.

#ShrimadBhagwatKatha #Parayan #BhagwatKatha #BhaktiYog #SanatanDharma #Hinduism #OneJourney #LiveLearnInspire

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

#SaveTheDate - Sunday 10th July 2022

Ekadashi Udyapan Poojan

Our scriptures speak very highly of a special vidhi that should be conducted at the end of a Ekadashi vrat so that the punya (fruits) are retained.

On the pious day of Devshyani Ekadashi (start of Chaturmaas), we will be holding this vidhi from 8am - 3pm. If you cannot sit for that long, table and chairs are available.

Sign up in the Mandir Kothar and take this once in a lifetime opportunity.

What an amazing way to kick off Chaturmaas.

#EkadashiPoojan #ChaturmaasBegins #SpiritualCharged

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (London) Kenton, Harrow’s Annual General Meeting will be held on SUNDAY 10th JULY 2022 AT 4:30PM

All Ladies and Gents Satsangi members are requested to attend the meeting.

AGENDA

1. Last meeting minutes.
2. Reports from trustees.
3. Annual accounts, budgets, reports and approvals.
4. Seek opinion of the members for the vacant trustee post.
5. Executive Committee Election for the year 2022-2023.
6. Any other business, with the permission of the president.

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

It’s that time of the year where Sunday Bal Mandal classes and Wednesday SSYM classes get together and have a fun day out giving them a chance to bond and socialise.

We have organised a day trip to Twinlakes Park on Sunday 3rd July 2022. It will be a brilliant day out full of excitement for families and children of all ages!!

Sign up via: sksst.org/trip

The cost:
U16 years: £15
16 + years: £30

If you are interested please fill out the online form by 20th June 2022. Please note that Lunch, Snacks and Drinks will be provided.

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please complete your form and payment as soon as possible to ensure that your booking is confirmed.

Health checks are back! Due to last year's COVID-19 cancellation, we have brought back this event by popular demand!

The health check will cover health readings, pop up information stalls, various talks as well as a small workshop for the kids to be doctors for the day!

Bring a list of your medication with you on the day!

Please note that these health checks are only being provided for those who are aged 18 and above.

Click here to sign up:www.sksst.org/healthcheck

Jay Shree Swaminarayan!

Our annual Easter Event is making its GRAND return after a 3-year wait... presenting to you: The Balancing Act!

We have so many duties and responsibilities to juggle as well as trying to add Satsang to our already busy schedules and hectic lifestyles. Sometimes it may feel daunting, overwhelming, or feel like it's not actually possible... but it doesn't have to be that way!

Come along and immerse yourself in our special 3-Day event where we will be uncovering tried and tested techniques through round tables, debates and fun activities all to balance our act!

Block out the dates in your diary or reschedule your plans - this isn't an event you want to miss! See below timings & dates:

• Friday 22nd AprIl - Evening Session
• Saturday 23rd April - Evening Session
• Sunday 24th April- Full Day Session

Please read the poster for more information.

|| Jay Shree Ram, Jay Shree Swaminarayan ||

On Sunday 10th April SKSST welcomes you to come and join the festivities as we wholeheartedly celebrate the birthday of our beloved Ram Bhagwan and Swaminarayan Bhagwan this Ramnavmi and Swaminarayan Jayanti.

A day not to be missed as we have lined up an entire day of celebration and activities to show our love and appreciation towards Shree Ram and Shree Swaminarayan on their special day!

Itinerary details can be seen on the poster above!

#Ramnvami2022 #SwaminarayanJayanti #HariJayanti #BirthdayCelebrations #CharitaSud9 #Bhakti #Ramnavmi #JayShreeRam #ShriRam #SiyaRam

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

In celebration of 200 years of Narnarayan Dev @swaminarayantemplekalpur we will be holding a special 3-day recital of “Purshottam Charitra Pushpamala”.

See the itinerary of the event as outlined in the poster.

Please note that Mahaprashad will be served both morning and evening on Saturday 5th March.

#KalupurParva #NarNarayanDev200

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

Yesterday we proudly invited a representative Andy Bell from the Centre For Mental Health to present a cheque of the money we raised during our 25th Utsav!

Centre for Mental Health are dedicated to eradicating mental health inequalities and fighting injustice by changing policy and practice. The charity in conjunction with SKSS Temple embarked to provide bespoke packages to support the local and national community including schools and also strengthen their work related to 100s of other organisations affiliated to them.

#CentreForMentalHealth #VasudhaviaKutumbakam #TheWorldIsOneFamily #VK25

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

Saturday 5th February marks a special day in our Hindu Calendar as we celebrate Shikshapatri Jayanti, Brahmanand Swami’s Birthday and Vasant Panchmi.

We are proud to announce that after reevaluating the Covid rules, we will be reintroducing Raas and Dandvats for the first time this Saturday.

Join us as we celebrate these three auspicious occasions! See the timings below:

• 10am: Shikshapatri Pujan
• 11am- 12pm: Brahmanand Swami’s Kirtans
• 7pm: Dandvat Pranam & Raas
• 8pm: Shikshapatri Aarti

#ShikshapatriJayanti #VasantPanchmi #BrahmanandSwamisBirthday #SaraswatiJayanti

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

See below document further highlighting key COVID procedures information in relation to prior to and during 25th Utsav as well as Samatva Shibir.

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

September 2021 is all about Giving Back to the elderly - keep an eye out for all the different activites we have going on. Our elders are the firmest believers, motivators and supporters.

Simply register an elderly relative (65+) for a treat box by Sunday 12th Sept on www.sksst.org/givingback and collect it from the ladies side entrance on the dates/times below:

Friday 17th Sept - 4pm-5pm

Saturday 18th Sept - 10:30am-11:30am

For any further queries, email utsav@sksst.org

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

With our Trikon Trifecta being a great success earlier in the month, we'd like to thank all participants for your cooperation and heartfelt kind feedback.

SKSS Temple are proud to present the 'MINI Trikon Trifecta Challenge'. An event organised specially for you and your families where you can still RUN / WALK / CYCLE and help us achieve our August month target of 25,000 miles. All ages are welcome to take part in some Sunday family fun. See the poster for more details.

With limited spaces, use the link below to book your spaces. Warning: they will disappear fast!

Click here to sign up

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

Our Sunday Bal Mandal is back!

A place where many of our temple youth have taken their first steps in Satsang and made memories they will cherish forever.

We are calling all children aged 5 and above who wish to find their feet in spirtuality. Bal Mandal is full of fun activities and group based learning.

Join us from 9:30am for Aarti in Mandir then in the Education Building where you can fill out a registration form and enjoy the learning thereafter.

We look forward to welcoming you all

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

Whose ready to find THE TREASURE WITHIN?

Though the pandemic may have derailed many plans across the world .... The SKSST wheels are still going and we’re here to welcome you onboard to the spiritual train to Maharaj's 25th Anniversary with the BIGGEST event of the summer.

An event full of love, learning, fun and laughter! We’d hate for you to miss it.

So go on, what are you waiting for! SAVE THE DATES AUG 27-29 in your calendars and sign up by clicking here

An event so special there are a limited number of spots available! Sign up NOW to avoid disappointment.

We’ll see you on the other side

Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (London) Kenton, Harrow’s Annual General Meeting will be held on

SUNDAY 1st AUGUST 2021 AT 4:00PM. (subject to Government guidance on gatherings)

All ladies and gents satsangi members are requested to attend the meeting.

AGENDA

1. Last meeting minutes.
2. Reports from trustees.
3. Annual accounts, budgets, reports and approvals.
4. One Trustee position election for the period 2021-2023 (nomination form available from Kothar)
5. Executive Committee Election for the year 2021-2022.
6. Any other business, with the permission of the president.

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

We are happy to announce that as we begin to come out of the national lockdown and as per the Government guidelines, the temple will now be open in both the morning and evening with socially distanced seating arrangements.

The opening times will be as follows:

Mornings: 7am-11am

Evenings: 4pm-7:30pm

Safety measures set out by our temple will be mandatory when visiting.

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

In collaboration with Go Dharmic, we will be collecting basic necessities every weekend to help those who are in need of these everyday items which we easily take for granted. Together we can help those less fortunate than us and make a difference

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention” - Oscar Wilde

Download the Go Dharmic app from the App Store if you would like to learn more about their campaigns and how you can get involved!

Love all. Feed all. Serve all.

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

Whilst our restrictions have begun to lift here in the UK, there are still so many families that are being affected by COVID-19 around the world

We will be holding an hour long recital of the Janamangal Namavali every Sunday this month from 11am-12pm via our livestream

Join us from this Sunday as we pull together yet again through the power of prayer - one world, one family.

#BetterTogether #OneWorldOneFamily #ThePowerOfPrayer #VasudhaivaKutumbakam #TheWorldIsOneFamily

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

|| They shall devoutly observe the austerities on Ekadashi, Janmasthmi and other anniversaries such as Maha Shivratri and celebrate them with great reverence || Shikshapatri Shlokh 79

This Thursday we celebrate Maha Shivratri and honour Mahadev, the protector full of compassion and the destroyer of the sinful. Maha Shivratri celebrates the great night of Lord Shiva and his marriage with Parvati devi.

Our scriptures sing the praises of Lord Shiva such as in the Shikshapatri where Lord Swaminarayan mentions him frequently or in Vachanamrut Loya 1 where Lord Shiva is mentioned to be a master of Yoga.

Join us from 7.30pm for a virtual Shiv Poojan which will be followed by aarti.

Om Namah Shivaya!

#MahaShivratri #Celebrations #Mahadev

Jay Shree Swaminarayan!

Join us this Saturday to celebrate Maharaj's Saak Utsav from 6:30pm onwards live through our stream.

Don’t worry you wont be missing out on the lovely Rotlo or Ringra - Our video tutorial and ingredients list is available for you to make your own version at home. Click here to make your own dish.

Be sure to send us your photos and videos by messaging us on Facebook or Instagram and we'll upload it.

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

'Shokh Sabha' is still taking place online every Saturday from 5:00pm - 6:00pm.

Please provide the following details: Full name of the person reporting the death and their relationship to the deceased; full name of the person who has died, their gaam in India, place of death.

If you wish to write down a name of a loved one who has passed away, please contact us on one of the numbers or email us at info@sksst.org.

Jay Shree Swaminarayan!

We’re so excited to announce our agenda for our Patotsav this year! Although it will be a little different this year due to the government restrictions, this wont stop our Patotsav from going ahead!

We’ll be streaming all our usual entertainment on our YouTube platform to give all devotees a true utsav experience alongside a comedy night presented by our Bhuj Santos

Please note our temple will be closed

Please find all the relevant information on the poster and start filling your diaries

#24thPatotsav #VirtualUtsav #MissItMissOut

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

THE SEASON OF GIVING IS UPON US! This year, we have chosen to give aid to local Neonatal Intensive Care Units.

What is Neonatal?

This is an intensive care unit specialising in the care of ill or premature newborn infants.

In such times, Parents need only to spend time with their babies. What can we do to help? We can shower our love and care in abundance by gifting the items they may require the most.

It's been a difficult year so lets end it off by bringing the brightest of smiles to these precious souls and their parents.

We are collecting specific items (listed on the poster) or charitable donations for this wonderful cause!

Together we can do so much. Get involved and share the giving spirit

Jay Swaminarayan,

Give back to those who gave you the WORLD - our Elders!

They're our firmest Believers, Motivators & Supporters - at every point in our lives

During the season of giving, why not remind your elder relatives of just how much they mean to you, with something they'd appreciate?!

This is now closed

Deadline: Tuesday 10th November 2020.

Don't miss out on an opportunity to bring a smile on your elders faces this Diwali!

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

Please note that the Gujarati School will be partially closing for standards Pre-Ankodi - Std 2 who will receive online teaching through a combination of pre-recorded lessons and worksheets. Further information in relation to this will be sent out over the weekend.

Std 3 - GCSE students should continue to attend physical classes.

We hope to be able to safely re-open the Gujarati School for all students in due course.

Thank you for your ongoing co-operation

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

In light of the current outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Managing Committee of the Temple has decided to cancel the planned event on Sunday 8th March 2020 at Woodcock Hill Park, to celebrate Holi, as a precautionary measure.

Whilst this decision has not been taken lightly, it has been done so in the interest of the health and wellbeing of all devotees and visitors (especially the elderly and vulnerable).

Please note that the Temple will remain open for Aarti, Darshan and Sabhas as normal, until further guidance is issued.

We will of course continue to monitor the situation and update the public as we receive more information.

We thank you for your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Yours humbly,

Managing Committee

SKSS Temple (London), Kenton-Harrow

With the blessings of our beloved Maharaj, Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (Mandir) London will be hosting a memorable event this year as it marks the 23rd anniversary of the Temple.

Join us for our 23rd Anniversary Celebrations. The event will be graced by learned Saints from Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bhuj, who will recite the holy scripture Vachnamrut. Katha commences on Thursday 26th December 2019, with Abhishek on Wednesday 1st January 2020 from 7:00am onwards and other programmes throughout the week... Click on the posters to find out more!.

Jay Shree Swaminarayan,

Following the Tatvagrahan pooja at the end of June, work is fully underway in the construction of Ghanshyam Maharaj’s singhasan. A reinstallation of the murti will take place with the Punahpratistha ceremony on Sunday 28th July conducted by H.H 1008 Koshalendra Prasadji Maharaj and Bhuj Mandir Santos. In the lead up we also have a Bhajan show and Havan ceremony.