Archive · 1 Oct 2026
BAPS Saints Honor Ramniklal Solanki During Neasden Visit
Senior leaders from Asian Media Group visited a BAPS temple in Neasden, north London.
They met Mahant Swami Maharaj, a spiritual leader of BAPS.
Two senior BAPS saints remembered Ramniklal Solanki with special tributes.
Solanki started Asian Media Group and the Garavi Gujarat newspaper.
They spoke about his work helping the community and journalism.
They also remembered a special Garavi Gujarat issue from 1970.
Mahant Swami Maharaj arrived at the temple on September 16.
A month-long celebration called Satpurush in London 2026 is taking place across the UK and Europe.
Many devotees are gathering at the temple for talks, prayers and blessings.
Senior Asian Media Group directors visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden on Sunday, September 27.
Pujya Viveksagar Swami and Pujya Yogavivek Swami paid tribute to late journalist and community servant Ramniklal Solanki.
Solanki founded Asian Media Group and Garavi Gujarat.
BAPS saints recalled Garavi Gujarat’s 1970 commemorative issue marking Yogiji Maharaj’s visit to London.
The Satpurush in London 2026 celebration continues across the UK and Europe through October 13, with thousands attending events in Neasden.
- Who
- Senior Asian Media Group directors, Pujya Viveksagar Swami, Pujya Yogavivek Swami and Mahant Swami Maharaj were involved.
- What
- Asian Media Group directors visited the BAPS temple, where senior saints paid tribute to Ramniklal Solanki.
- When
- The visit took place on Sunday, September 27; the wider celebration runs through October 13, 2026.
- Where
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden, north London, as part of events across the UK and Europe.
- Why
- The visit recognized Solanki’s contribution to community service and journalism and formed part of the Satpurush in London 2026 spiritual celebration.
- Visit location
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden, north London
- Visit date
- Sunday, September 27
- Honored person
- Ramniklal Solanki, founder of Asian Media Group and Garavi Gujarat
- Tribute speakers
- Pujya Viveksagar Swami and Pujya Yogavivek Swami
- Celebration
- Satpurush in London 2026
- Celebration period
- September 16 through October 13, 2026
- Attendance
- Thousands of devotees from across Europe are gathering at the Neasden temple