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Akshar-Purushottam Sanskrit Pathshala Inaugurated in London by Mahant Swami Maharaj
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News18•13-10-2026, 18:41
Akshar-Purushottam Sanskrit Pathshala Inaugurated in London by Mahant Swami Maharaj
- •Mahant Swami Maharaj inaugurated the new Akshar-Purushottam Sanskrit Pathshala at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London.
- •Nearly 350 young students enrolled to study Sanskrit even before the formal inauguration of the institution.
- •The pathshala continues a rich tradition of Sanskrit studies previously advanced by Yogiji Maharaj and Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
- •Mahant Swami Maharaj delivered his benedictory address in Sanskrit, encouraging everyone to learn the ancient language to strengthen their spiritual foundation.
- •The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha has a strong history of promoting Sanskrit education, including a Guinness World Record-winning scripture recitation.
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The Akshar-Purushottam Sanskrit Pathshala was inaugurated by Pujya Mahant Swami Maharaj at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, also popularly known as the Neasden Temple, in London.
Even before its formal inauguration, nearly 350 young students had already enrolled to study Sanskrit at the newly established institution.
On February 2, 2026, 12,723 children aged 3 to 13 simultaneously recited all 315 Sanskrit shlokas from Satsang Diksha, setting a Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous Hindu scripture recitation.
