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BAPS News Archive - October 2022

Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial Celebrations by Women’s Wing

Scarborough, ON, Canada, 1 Oct 2022

Devotees and well-wishers gathered at BAPS Mandirs to joyfully celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj. The event titled “A beacon of values, hope and faith,” the cultural program organized by women, for women, took place at over 100 mandirs across North America.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial Celebrations by Women’s Wing

Northern Virginia, VA, USA, 1 Oct 2022

Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial Celebrations by Women’s Wing

Columbus, OH, USA, 1 Oct 2022

Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial Celebrations by Women’s Wing

South Boston, MA, USA, 1 Oct 2022

Unity Forum, BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir

Nairobi, Kenya, 1 Oct 2022

Unity Forum, BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Nairobi, Kenya

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Jersey City, NJ, USA, 1 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

BAPS Swaminarayan Research Institute Inaugurated at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir

Nairobi, Kenya, 2 Oct 2022

BAPS Swaminarayan Research Institute Inaugurated at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Nairobi, Kenya

Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial Celebrations by Women's Wing

Seattle, WA, USA, 2 Oct 2022

His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial Celebrations took place across North America with great fanfare.

BAPS Donates 2,000 Hospital Beds

Nashik, India, 3 Oct 2022

Having provided about 2,000 hospital beds to Nashik Municipal Corporation, two floors of the New Nashik Corporation Hospital have been named as the ‘Pramukh Swami Maharaj Ward’ and the ‘Mahant Swami Maharaj Ward’.

Re-inauguration of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Raleigh, NC, USA, 7 Oct 2022

The re-inauguration of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Raleigh, NC took place from October 7th, 2022, to October 9th, 2022, in the presence of Pujya Gnanpriya Swami.

In the Joy of Others: Celebrating a Life Promoting an Addiction Free Life

Australia, 7 Oct 2022

“In the joy of others - celebrating a life promoting an addiction free life.” celebrated at the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes in the Worimi Conservation Lands in Port Stephens at Anna Bay and Williamstown Australia.

Festival of Inspiration: HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centenary Celebrations

Johannesburg, South Africa, 7 Oct 2022

Over 25,000 members of the local community and guests from Johannesburg and across South Africa attended the historic 10-day Festival of Inspiration at the Wits University Sturrock Park Football Complex in honor of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj's birth centenary.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial Celebrations by Women’s Wing

Phoenix, AZ, USA, 8 Oct 2022

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

St. Louis, MO, USA, 8 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Kansas City, KS, USA, 8 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Washington DC, USA, 8 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Cleveland, OH, USA, 8 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Atlanta, GA, USA, 8 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial Celebrations - In the Joy of Others: Bike Ride

Canberra, Australia, 8 Oct 2022

To commemorate Pramukh Swami Maharaj's centenary, nine BAPS devotees from Canberra, participated in a bike ride across the Hume Highway to promote the theme ‘In the Joy of Others – Bike Ride: Celebrating a life promoting health awareness & environmental preservation’.

Neasden Temple Leads Vibrant Diwali Celebration at Trafalgar Square

London, UK, 9 Oct 2022

More than 25,000 people gathered at Trafalgar Square, London, for a vibrant and colourful Diwali celebration hosted by the Diwali in London committee in partnership with the Mayor of London.

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Clifton, NJ, USA, 9 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Northern Virginia, VA, USA, 9 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Evansville, IN, USA, 9 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Seminar on ‘Earthquake Relief Work by Pramukh Swami Maharaj’

Bhuj, India, 12 Oct 2022

Seminar on ‘Earthquake Relief Work by Pramukh Swami Maharaj’, Bhuj, India

Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centenary Celebrations

Lusaka, Zambia, 12 Oct 2022

Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centenary Celebrations, Lusaka, Zambia

Unity Forum

Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, 13 Oct 2022

As part of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's Centenary Celebrations, the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Dar es Salaam hosted a gathering attended by representatives of 38 Hindu religious and social organizations based in Dar es Salaam in the presence of Mahamahopadhyaya Bhadreshdas Swami.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial Celebrations - In the Joy of Others: Love, Serve, Give

Sydney, Australia, 13 Oct 2022

Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial Celebrations at the Sydney Opera House, Australia

BAPS Campus Fellowship Diwali Celebrations 2022

Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 13 Oct 2022

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

Jivan Utkarsh Parva to Celebrate Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s Shatabdi Mahotsav

Atladara (Vadodara), India, 13 Oct 2022

Over 50,000 dignitaries, devotees and well-wishers from throughout Vadodara attended the three-day ‘Jivan Utkarsh Parva’ celebrating the life of Pramukh Swami Maharaj.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial Celebrations

Dayton, OH, USA, 13 Oct 2022

His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial Celebrations took place across North America with great fanfare.

Satsang Vicharan by Pujya Doctor Swami in the Asia Pacific Region

Adelaide, Australia, 14 Oct 2022

Satsang Vicharan by Pujya Doctor Swami in the Asia Pacific Region

BAPS Campus Fellowship Diwali Celebration 2022

North America, 15 Oct 2022

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Greenville, SC, USA, 15 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Chicago, IL, USA, 15 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Detroit, MI, USA, 15 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Columbus, OH, USA, 15 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Minneapolis, MN, USA, 15 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Philadelphia, PA, USA, 15 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Springfield, MA, USA, 15 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Scranton, PA, USA, 15 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Westborough, MA, USA, 15 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla Meets Mahant Swami Maharaj

Delhi, India, 15 Oct 2022

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla Meets Mahant Swami Maharaj, Delhi, India

Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial Celebrations

San Francisco, CA, USA, 15 Oct 2022

His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial Celebrations took place across North America with great fanfare.

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2022

Canberra, Australia, 15 Oct 2022

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2022 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Centers across Asia Pacific Countries.

'Pramukh Swami Maharaj Drive' Street Dedication

Long Island, NY, USA, 15 Oct 2022

Huntington Town officials renamed Deshon Drive, a street in Melville, NY, to "HH Pramukh Swami Drive" to commemorate the Centennial Celebrations of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj.

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Orlando, FL, USA, 15 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Cincinnati, OH, USA, 15 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Milwaukee, WI, USA, 15 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2022

Auckland, New Zealand, 15 Oct 2022

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2022 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Centers across Asia Pacific Countries.

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2022

Sydney, Australia, 15 Oct 2022

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2022 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Centers across Asia Pacific Countries.

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2022

Melbourne, Australia, 15 Oct 2022

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2022 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Centers across Asia Pacific Countries.

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Dayton, OH, USA, 15 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2022

Toowoomba, Australia, 15 Oct 2022

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2022 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Centers across Asia Pacific Countries.

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2022

Bracken Ridge, Brisbane, Australia, 15 Oct 2022

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2022 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Centers across Asia Pacific Countries.

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Perry, GA, USA, 15 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

BAPS Campus Fellowship Diwali Celebrations 2022

Columbus, OH, USA, 15 Oct 2022

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Sterling Heights, MI, USA, 15 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2022

Perth, Australia, 15 Oct 2022

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2022 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Centers across Asia Pacific Countries.

5th Patotsav and Nilkanth Varni Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav

Chigwell, UK, 15 Oct 2022

The 5th anniversary of Chigwell Mandir was marked with a host of devotional festivities on the weekend of 15-16 October 2022, including the murti-pratishtha ceremony of Shri Nilkanth Varni Maharaj.

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

South Boston, MA, USA, 15 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

BAPS Campus Fellowship Diwali Celebrations 2022

Bloomington, IL, USA, 15 Oct 2022

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centenary Celebration

Adelaide, Australia, 16 Oct 2022

Pramukh Swami Maharaj Shatabdi Celebration at BAPS centers in Asia Pacific countries.

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Toronto, ON, Canada, 16 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Richmond, VA, USA, 16 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Lansdale, PA, USA, 16 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

Windsor, ON, Canada, 16 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Sanatan Dharma Sant Sammelan

Nagpur, India, 16 Oct 2022

Sanatan Dharma Sant Sammelan, held on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj Shatabdi Celebrations

Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial Celebrations

Dallas, TX, USA, 16 Oct 2022

His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial Celebrations took place across North America with great fanfare.

Diwali & Hindu New Year Celebrations

Bristol, UK, 16 Oct 2022

BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Bristol, celebrated Diwali and the Hindu New Year with a host of devotional festivities.

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations 2022

New Haven, CT, USA, 16 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Diwali & Hindu New Year Celebrations

Milan, Italy, 16 Oct 2022

BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Milan, celebrated Diwali and the Hindu New Year with a host of devotional festivities.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial Celebrations

New York, NY, USA, 16 Oct 2022

His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial Celebrations took place across North America with great fanfare.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Diwali Celebrations 2022

Richmond, VA, USA, 17 Oct 2022

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

Diwali & Hindu New Year Celebrations

Northampton, UK , 20 Oct 2022

BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Northampton, celebrated Diwali and the Hindu New Year with a host of devotional festivities.

Diwali & Hindu New Year Celebrations

Brighton, UK, 20 Oct 2022

BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Brighton, celebrated Diwali and the Hindu New Year with a host of devotional festivities.

Diwali & Hindu New Year Celebrations

UK & Europe, 21 Oct 2022

Thousands of worshippers and members of the local community of all faiths and backgrounds came together to experience the vibrant sounds, flavours and colours of Diwali, the Hindu ‘Festival of Light’, and the Hindu New Year at BAPS mandirs and centres around the UK and Europe.

Diwali & Hindu New Year Celebrations

Leeds, UK, 21 Oct 2022

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Leeds, celebrated Diwali and the Hindu New Year with a host of devotional festivities.

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2022

North America, 22 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

HH Mahant Swami Maharaj's New Year's Blessings 2022

Delhi, India, 22 Oct 2022

HH Mahant Swami Maharaj's New Year's Blessings 2022, Delhi, India

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2022

Edison, NJ, USA, 22 Oct 2022

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience