Welcome
His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj is one of the most respected Hindu leaders in the world today. He is gracing London to bless the people of UK and Europe.
Everyone is welcome to visit BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir – popularly known as ‘Neasden Temple’ – to receive his darshan and blessings. No registration is required for entry.
Kindly note that seating within the main assembly hall is limited. Hence, certain events will have priority seating for registered participants, for example, children on Bal-Balika Din. Nevertheless, others are also welcome on this and other days. If the hall’s capacity is reached, overflow seating is available where visitors will be able to enjoy the programme on large screens.
Thank you for your cooperation. We hope you have a spiritually enriching experience.
Timings
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Timings
Puja Darshan
6.00am to 7.30am (Doors open from 5.00am) Only on the days indicated here.
Evening Programmes
5.30pm to 8.00pm (Doors open from 4.30pm) Only on the days indicated here.
Mandir Murti Darshan
7.30am to 12.15pm
4.00pm to 6.00pm
Arti at 11.45am and 7.00pm
Nilkanth Varni Abhishek
Monday to Friday:
9.30am to 11.00am
4.00pm to 6.00pm
Weekend & Bank Holidays:
9.30am to 11.00am
Getting Here
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Pramukh Swami RoadNeasden, London NW10 8HW, UK
020 8965 2651
We encourage visitors to utilise public transport. The closest Underground stations are Wembley Park and Neasden, while the 224 and 206 buses stop on Brentfield Road right outside the Temple.
Plan your journey to Neasden Temple with up-to-the-minute travel information using Transport for London’s Journey Planner, or call London Travel Information on 020 7222 1234.
ULEZ: Please note that the Mandir falls within the Transport for London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Vehicles that do not meet the required standards and which are not exempt will incur a charge to drive inside the zone. Further information is available on the TfL’s website here.
Parking
Parking
Limited parking is available across the road to the Mandir complex.
Additional parking will be available at satellite sites, as indicated in the tables below, from where a shuttle service will operate to and from the Mandir, with shuttles in operation until 10.00pm.
Kindly cooperate with the parking volunteers when directed to park at external sites.
Car sharing and public transport are encouraged.
Weekends & Bank Holidays
| Car Park | Open | Close | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opposite the Mandir Off Brentfield Road, London NW10 8PH |
5.00am | 10.00pm | Map |
| IKEA 2 Drury Way, North Circular Road, London NW10 0TH |
4.30am | 8.30am* | Map |
| 3.00pm | 10.00pm |
Car parks are expected to be extremely busy at weekends and on bank holidays.
A shuttle service will operate to and from the Mandir from 4.45am to 8.30am and 3.15pm to 10.00pm.
IKEA Car Park
* All vehicles must be removed from IKEA by 8.30am at the latest for those attending Puja Darshan in the morning.
Vehicles parked in IKEA must display a Vehicle ID Card, obtainable from volunteers.
Accommodation
No accommodation is available at the Mandir. However, a number of hotels and rental lodgings, of varying price ranges, are available in the vicinity. These can be searched and booked using online services such as Booking.com, Hotels.com, and others.
Hotels Near the Mandir (Within 2 Miles)
North Circular Road, Ealing 
08719 846466
Hotel Near the Mandir (Within 5 Miles)
Visitor Guidelines
The Mandir is a sacred house of God and a place of daily worship. In the interest of preserving its sanctity and ensuring worshippers can enjoy the spiritual ambience, all visitors are requested to bide by the following guidelines applicable in all areas of the Mandir complex.
Dress Code
Tops must cover the shoulders, chest, navel, and upper arms. Leg-wear must be at least below knee-length.
Bags & Purses
Small (palm-sized) purses and wallets are allowed into the building. Large bags and cameras are not.
Please deposit all large bags and cameras in the Baggage Cabin in Yogi Hall opposite the Mandir on Brentfield Road prior to entering the complex.
Please remember to collect your belongings when you leave.
Shoes
It is customary to remove footwear upon entering any part of the Haveli complex. Shoe racks are provided within the complex.
Seating
Seating within the main assembly hall is limited. Hence, seats, especially chairs, will be allocated strictly on a first come, first served basis.
Overflow seating will be available where visitors will be able to enjoy the programme on large screens.
All visitors are requested to respect the seating arrangements as guided by volunteers.
Children
Children are welcome. However, visitors aged 16 or under must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
No Food or Drink
No food or drink is allowed on the premises. Please discard chewing gum prior to entering.
No Photography or Videography
Photography, videography and audio recording within the Mandir complex is strictly prohibited.
Cooperation
Please respect and cooperate with the volunteers on hand who are serving to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.
The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to those who do not follow the guidelines, including those who may be inappropriately dressed.
Entry to the Mandir complex may need to be closed at short notice if full capacity is reached.
For Parents & Children
Children are more than welcome at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir! His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj believes that the Mandir belongs to them just as much as it does to anyone else.
To ensure that we can provide the best possible experience to them as well as their parents, please bear in mind the following guidelines and information.
Safety Notice
Please do not leave young children unattended! Children who are left unattended will be returned to their parents immediately by volunteers.
Nursing Room
The small crèche near the mahila foyer is available as a nursing room for nursing mothers and babies. Only mothers are permitted to enter this room.
Children’s Play Area
The Reception Hall is available as an un-supervised children’s facilities area for fathers, mothers and children to use freely – for changing, feeding, and for young children to have space to play. A microwave is also available here, if required.
Baby Bags
Baby bags are not permitted in the assembly hall. Please store these in the small crèche (nursing room) or in the Reception Hall (children’s play area). A small bag for toys and essentials may be taken into the assembly hall, provided it can easily fit in your lap.
Prams
Please fold away prams when storing them in the Mandir – pram storage is in the Reception Hall – to allow as many prams as possible to be safely accommodated.
Reserved Seating
There is a reserved seating area for mothers with babies in the assembly hall during daily Puja Darshan and most evening programmes. Please find this nearest to the doors of the mahila corridor for ease of entry and exit.
Feeding Area
There is a special artificial grass area in the mahaprasad marquee for children to eat on.
Thank you for your cooperation. We hope you and your children have an enjoyable experience.
Security Guidelines
