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East London's Swaminarayan Temple to host Patotsav – Manthan Mahotsav

East London's Swaminarayan Temple to host Patotsav – Manthan Mahotsav

The Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (SKSST) – East London will mark its annual Patotsav – Manthan Mahotsav with a special evening of devotional activities, cultural events, and community spirit on Friday (15).

Members of the Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Parivar UK (SSGP-UK) have confirmed they will attend to show their support and join in the festivities. The programme will begin at 5:30 pm at Swaminarayan Sports World, Blake Hall Road, Wanstead, London E11 2QW. Attendees will be treated to a communal dinner before the India Independence Day celebrations commence at 7:00 pm.


Organisers say the evening will combine traditional religious observances with patriotic pride, offering an opportunity for devotees and the wider community to come together in a spirit of unity and joy. The event is open to all, and guests are encouraged to bring friends and family to share in the celebrations.

Free on-site parking will be available, making it easier for visitors from across London to attend. The organisers look forward to welcoming everyone to what promises to be a memorable and uplifting occasion.

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ISKCON London has successfully reacquired 7 Bury Place, the original site of its first UK temple, at auction for £1.6 m marking what leaders call a "full-circle moment" for the Krishna consciousness movement in Britain.

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The building holds deep spiritual importance as ISKCON's UK birthplace. In 1968, founder A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada sent three American couples to establish a base in England. The six devotees initially struggled in London's cold, using a Covent Garden warehouse as a temporary temple.

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