Performances of Bolton Band (2011 - Present)

Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Survana Mahotsav

To celebrate 50 years since Gurudev Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa gave a physical embodiment to Shree Swaminarayan Gadi, with the divine blessings of Ved Ratna Acharya Shree Purushottampriya Swamishree Maharaj, a grand festival has been inspired by Acharya Shree Jitendriyapriya Swamiji Maharaj, which will take place in Maninagar, Ahmedabad, India from 19th -25th September 2022. Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band from all 5 regions will perform at the grand celebration.

Indian Independence Day

Bolton Hospice Virtual Charity Walk

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band leads Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration

New Years Day Parade London

His Divine Holiness Shree Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree Asthi Suman Visarjan - Lake Windermere

Smruti Vaan Opening - PM

Asti KarasYatra

New Years Day Parade - London

Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa 112th Anniversary Celebrations - Bolton

Gurupoonam

Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj Amrut Mahotsav

Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa established the Headquarters of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan, Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Maninagar and installed the divine murti of Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj on Samvat 2000 Falgun Sud 3, Saturday 26th February 1944. 

The Amrut, 75th anniversary, of this auspicious event will be celebrated with great honour and ceremony. His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree Maharaj has inspired a magnificent 5-day festival to be held from the 5 to 9 March 2019. Thousands of disciples from around the world will gather in Maninagar to experience these festivities.

Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa 111th anniversary celebrations Bolton

Independence Day

Gurupoonam Celebrations at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bolton

This year, the day of Gurupoonam was held at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bolton on Sunday 9th July 2017 marked Ashadh Sud Poonam, Gurupoonam, a day dedicated to one’s Guru.

Fund Raising for the victims of the Manchester Attack

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band and the British Red Cross Helped raise money to support the victims of the Manchester attack.

Bharasar Mahotsav 2017

A grand procession was held from the main village square of Mankuva. Four regal elephants carried Lord Shree Swaminarayan, Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree, Gurudev Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa and Acharya Swamishree Maharaj

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Smruti Mandir Rajat Mahotsav

All 5 bands will be coming together to celebrate a grand festival marking the Silver Jubilee of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Smruti Mandir in Godasar.

Diamond Jubilee of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band Nairobi

In December 2015, Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band, Nairobi - Kenya celebrates its 60th anniversary. Acharya Swamishree Maharaj has inspired a festival that includes a city parade where the Nairobi Band will be joined by its sister bands from UK, USA and India to perform as a mass pipe band of Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan. Many thousands of people from all around the world will attend these celebrations.

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Jayanti Celebrations In Bolton, UK

On Monday 12th October 2015, the disciples at Shree Swaminarayan Siddhant Sajivan Mandal Bolton gathered to celebrate the 108th manifestation day of our beloved Gurudev Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa.

Gurupurnima 2015 celebrations at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bolton

This year, the day of Gurupoonam was held on Friday 31st July 2015 marked Ashadh Sud Poonam, Gurupoonam, a day dedicated to one Guru.

Horwich Parade

Horwich Parade

Bolton Hospice Midnight Walk

Bolton Hospice Midnight Walk

Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band performs at Radcliffe Carnival

The Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band Bolton was invited to play for the local community carnival in Radcliffe.

Disciples of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bolton Collect for Nepal Earthquake Victims

Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band performed in Bolton Town Centre to help raise money for the Nepal Earthquake Appeal (British Red Cross). In addition to the pipe band there were other performances including dhol and a variety of different dances by the younger disciples. Additionally raffles, henna - mehendi, and face painting were also available for the local public to participate in.

Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band Bolton Perform at the Bolton FA Cup Match

Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band, performed at the fourth round of the FA cup, where Bolton Wanderers Hosted Liverpool at the Macron Stadium.

Lake District

On Sunday 31 August, hundreds of disciples of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan from all over the world gathered in the Lake District town of Bowness-on-Windermere, UK to celebrate the life and times of our beloved Gurudev Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa. 2014 marks 35 years since Jeevanpran Swamibapa departed this world in 1979 - with His last days spent in this tranquil town, making it a sacred site of pilgrimage for His disciples the world over.

Central London Parade

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury Grand Opening, a magnificent Nagaryatra (procession) was held through the streets of Central London in which the melodious bagpipers and drummers participated in a parade of passion, strength and unity.

Gurupoonam Celebrations 2014 - Bolton

This year, the day of Gurupoonam was held on Saturday 12 July 2014 marked Ashadh Sud Poonam, Gurupoonam, a day dedicated to one Guru.

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. To commemorate this achievement the current band members organised a celebration by creating a video montage of some of the venues and events they have performed at. It was a potted history showing the original members through to the current membership.

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Jayanti Celebrations In Bolton, UK

On Monday, 15th October 2012, the disciples at Shree Swaminarayan Siddhant Sajivan Mandal Bolton gathered to celebrate the 105th manifestation day of our beloved Gurudev Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa.

The Olympic Torch Journey Through Bolton

The Olympic Torch started its 70-day journey on May 19 and will end at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, travelling the length and breadth of the UK before the Olympic Games, Bolton was chosen as just one of seven places in the North West where it would stay overnight; this was a huge honour for the town. The Mayor of Bolton, Councillor Guy Harkin, told the crowds in Victoria Square that it was a proud day for Bolton.

Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band Goes the Extra Mile for Sports Relief 2012

On Sunday 25th March 2012, Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band performed in Manchester encouraging over 6200 runners that ran the Sports Relief Mile, one of many events that were held nationwide to help raise money for Sports Relief. People ran either one, three or six miles to help. Money raised from Sport Relief goes to UK charities as well as development and humanitarian relief charities helping children and adults suffering in some of the world's most challenging conditions. This year Sports Relief has raised over 52 million pounds and counting!

Fusion Awards 2011

Shree Swaminarayan Temple Arts and Culture Centre were nominated for a Fusion award 2011 in the Community Group of the year.