by | Jan 24, 1992 | Board 2, Exhibition, Migration of Hindus

1992 BAPS NEASDEN Construction on the Neasden Bochansanwasi Aksharpurushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Swaminarayan Mandir begins. The Mandir and adjoining Haveli were funded entirely by the Hindu community from the area and across the UK. The Mandir was completed...

by | Jan 24, 1992 | Board 2, Exhibition, Migration of Hindus

1992 MANDIR ATTACKS In late 1992 and 1993, over 50 Hindu mandirs and Hindu-owned businesses within the UK are attacked, with more than £2 million of damage sustained. Following the attacks, many Hindu organisations ally under the banner of “Hindus of UK”...

by | Jan 24, 1991 | Board 2, Exhibition, Migration of Hindus

1991 HINDU MARATHON The Hindu half-marathon is held in Birmingham, attracting 2072 runners.  It is at this marathon that a National Hindu Students Forum (UK) stall is set up, advertising to young Hindus who are about to attend university. This marks NHSF (UK)’s...

by | Jan 24, 1989 | Board 2, Exhibition, Migration of Hindus

1989 VIRAT HINDU SAMMELAN Virat Hindu Sammelan is held, making it the largest Hindu gathering outside of Inda with 120000* Hindus attending in Milton Keynes. Over 300 Hindu organisations came together for this momentous event. It was a milestone, bringing together the...

by | Jan 24, 1984 | Board 2, Exhibition, Migration of Hindus

1984 HINDU MARATHON The first Hindu half-marathon is held in Bradford. During this time, it is the third largest road race in the country, and is subsequently run for 12 years. It is the finale of the wider Hindu Sangam event. The half-marathon brings together...

by | Jan 24, 1980 | Board 2, Exhibition, Migration of Hindus

1980 SRI LANKAN MIGRATION Sri Lankan Tamil refugees fleeing the civil war in Sri Lanka start migrating to the UK – this continues throughout the 1990’s as they escape the ravages of...