Washington B.A.P.S. Mandir celebrated the 111th birthday of Pujya Yogiji Maharaj in the presence of Pujya Yagnavallabh Swami, Pujya Haridarshan Swami and Pujya Bhaktiswarup Swami.
Through a series of kirtans and speeches performed by balaks, kishores, and yuvaks, and multimedia presentations, the attendees were enlightened with the divine virtues of Yogiji Maharaj. Bhagvat Prasad, a kishore, spoke on one of Yogiji Maharaj's mottos, "Yuvako Maaro Hraday Chhe." The keynote speech was given by Pujya Yagnavallabh Swami outlining another motto, "Bhagwaan Bhaji Levaa." The evening was capped with the launching of the Golden Jubilee of Bal Mandal and an award ceremony for achievements in the Satsang Exams. All who attended were treated to a "candle-light" dinner due to the loss of power from a thunderstorm.