Our children learn kirtan, moral stories and the foundations of our culture and religion — the identity we are entrusted to preserve. We also run sessions on Gujarati learning.
London · Kent · Norwich
20 Years ofSwaminarayan Satsang,A Lifetime of Seva
Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj Sevak Mandal UK gathers the Swaminarayan community in London, Kent and Norwich for sabha, kirtan, scripture and service.
About us
Our Journey Through Generations
Our spiritual journey began at Kanabha Gurukul under the guidance of Pujya Dhyani Swamiji. He entrusted this sacred responsibility to Pujya Shastri Swamiji, who continued the mission with great dedication and established a Gurukul at Anand Vaghasi. Today, this legacy continues through satsang, seva, education and the preservation of spiritual values.
Our mission is to live life to serve Bhagwan, Santo and Haribhakto. We follow dharma, gyan, vairagya and bhakti to reach Bhagwan's abode, Akshardham. Our purpose is moksha, and it is our duty to show that same path to others who seek it.
Lord Swaminarayan built nine mandirs to make devotional worship possible and encouraged a living scriptural tradition. He wrote the Shikshapatri in 1826 to teach us how to live with dharma in this Kalyug, and through the Lekh established the two gadis — Vadtal and Ahmedabad. Temples and organisations such as Kanbha Gurukul continue that work of promoting dharma, gyan, vairagya and bhakti.
Our guides
Under the blessings of our gurus
Our satsang is held together by the guidance of our acharya, sadguru and santos, who keep us rooted in scripture and seva.
Acharya Shree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj
Acharya, Vadtal Gadi
Sadguru Dhyani Swami
Our guiding sadguru
Shri Satsangbhushandasji Swami
Santo of the mandal
Our activities
Four sabha, one satsang
Our monthly in-person sabhas bring devotees together according to their location and age group. We also offer online sabha gatherings, making it easier for everyone to participate and stay connected. Connect via different WhatsApp groups.
Younger members discuss scripture, culture, education and the questions of modern life openly, and respectfully, together.
A space of their own for kirtan, scripture, discussion of dharma and the festival preparations that shape our year.
Our main sabha, hosted across London, Kent and Norwich — kirtan, dhun, bhajan, shastra reading, prasad and time together as families.
Photo diary
Moments from our mandal
Sabha, utsav and the journeys in between — a few frames from our year together.
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What's next
Gatherings on the horizon
Seva
The activities of GMSM UK are sustained through the spirit of seva and dasbhakti.
Devotees who wish to offer their contribution towards sabhas, shibirs, Annakut and other community activities can do so through the contribution button below. Every contribution is voluntary and sincerely appreciated.