| Anoopam Mission UK |
Shree Thakorji Maharaj
at a temple of
Anoopam Mission, UK
Thakorji
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| The
Temple |
The
main hall on the ground floor of the building
was converted into the temple and 'pat murtis,'
- painted murtis of the deities were placed. In
1989,on the auspicious occasion of golden jubilee
celebrations of Guruvarya Param Pujya Saheb, the
garba gruh (inner sanctum) was built and marble
deities of Lord Swaminarayan, Gunatitanand Swami
and Gopalanand Swami were installed and consecrated
by Param Pujya Saheb, Param Pujya.Pappaji and
Param Pujya Hariprasad Swamiji.
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| History |
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Anoopam Mission UK was established in 1978.
At that time a small house in Wembley served
as the Mission's base and temple. The premises
soon became too small to accommodate the increasing
numbers and thereby in 1980 the search for a
larger place began.
Today Anoopam Mission stands on 14 acres of land.
The land and buildings were previously occupied
by an old peoples home. Once when passing this
particular piece of land, Pujya Sonaba had remarked
that an open piece such as this should be sought.
Later, an old lady who would often shop at Vinodbhai
Nakarja's store casually told him that the property
they were living in was to be sold. Upon enquiry
it was found to be the same piece of land that
Sonaba had pointed out. However, the land and
buildings were in such bad state that many had
reservations about buying the property. When Pujya
Dadukaka saw the property in 1981, he held Himat
Swami's hand and firmly told him, "You must
buy this, consider this to be Saheb's word".
The property was thereby procured in 1981. Through
the intense effort of all the devotees, and Guruvarya
Saheb's loving guidance, the whole building and
the grounds were transformed into the tranquil
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| Activities
: Spiritual Activities |
Anoopam Mission's
spiritual activities consist of the following:
Daily Mahapuja, chanting, meditation and prayers || Regular
Monthly Events |
Spiritual
camps
These camps are organized for all ages (age groups),
periodically throughout the year, aiming at upliftment
of life (soul) in all aspects. This is preached
by selfless service to God, one's family and our
community with highest values of religious tolerance
(charity/acceptance), non-violence and love.
Under the guidance of Guruvarya Param Pujya Saheb,
vratdhari sadhaks and disciples regularly undertake
religious tours to various pilgrim places across
the country.
Kirtan Aradhana
Vratdhari sadhaks and devotees of Anoopam Mission
orchestra an evening full of devotional singing
with harmonious music on 23rd of every month,
from 8.30 to 10.30pm Devotees from near by areas
gather for this event.
Celebration of religious festivals
Anoopam Mission celebrates with devotion, all
major Hindu festivals including auspicious days
of Swaminarayan saints and events. Annual
Events Calendar
Padramani, Mahapuja and Prayer
at devotees homes
- 'Padramanis' are personal visits made by
Guruvarya Param Pujya Saheb and Vratdhari sadhaks
to the homes and businesses of devotees. They
regularly travel across India for Mahapuja,
prayers and impart comfort and guidance where
required.
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Establishment and development of countrywide
centers
- Regular gatherings of
devotees are promoted locally across the country,
for prayer, chanting and reading of scripture.
- Activities between centers
are co-ordinated throughout the UK to assist
in their development.
- Countrywide centers serve as spiritual and
cultural bases for all devotees throughout the
UK, and serve also to keep children in touch
with spiritual and moral values.
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| Other Activities |
Containers
of Peace: Collection and shipment of clothing
from corporate sponsors such as JS Sainsburys, Marks
& Spencer etc, to India for distribution to
the needy.
Gujarati Classes: conducted
by Anoopam Mission volunteer on a weekly basis
Support of Charitable Causes: Anoopam
Mission UK has been active in mobilising support
for charitable causes such as child sponsorship
and relief projects.
Summer youth camps: To
promote spiritual and cultural values among youth
and families.
The Monte Memorial Tournament: An annual
football and netball tournament organised by youth
in memory of P.Manojbhai Kachela, a sadhak who
sacrificed his life saving another.
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| Contacts |
Anoopam Mission
Brahmajyoti
The Lea, Western Avenue
Denham (near Uxbridge)
Middlesex, UB9 4NA
Ph. : +44 (0)1895 832 709
Fax : +44 (0)1895 834 338
Email : amuk@anoopam-mission.org
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Charity
Reg. No. 274942- Company Limited by Guarantee - Company
No. 1340080
A Religious Charity Organisation |
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