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Guru Purnima (Vyas Purnima), is celebrated on Ashadh Sud Poonam, the day of the full moon in the month of Ashadh. On this day, Hindus remember Ved Vyas, the eternal guru of Hindu Sanatan Dharma, as he classified the 4 Vedas (Rig, Yajur, Sama, and Atharva) and wrote the Mahabharata and 18 Puranas. Guru, a Sanskrit word, comes from the root words ‘gu’ meaning darknessor ignorance, and ‘ru’ meaning remover of that darkness. A guru is one who removes our darkness in  the  form  of  ignorance,  helps  us  overcome  maya,  and  guides  us  on  the  path  to  realizing Bhagwan.  Join  us  in  offering  guru  bhakti,  our  devotion,  and  earnest  prayers,  to  His  Holiness Mahant  Swami  Maharaj, with  bhajans,  video  presentations  and  spiritual  discourses  by  swamis and youth.

The month of Shravan in the Hindu calendar is considered amongthe holiest of the year. It bringsmany different festivals, one of the most significant is known as Janmashtami, or the birth of BhagwanShri Krishna. Janmashtami will be celebrated on August 08, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj is the sixth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayanand spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. He lives a devout, humble and service-focused  life.  He  leadsby  example  and  inspirespeople  to  progress  on  the  spiritual  path.  His virtuous  lifestyle  and  profound  devotion  to  Bhagwan  Swaminarayan  and  his  gurus  are  ideals towards which devotees strive.Join us in His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj’s birthday celebration on September 12, 2020 from5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Sharad Purnima is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu lunar month Ashwin,and honors the significant role of the moon in Hinduism. It is the birth anniversary of Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami, the first successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan,and is a spiritually significantday for BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. Join us in a celebration that includes special discourses and bhajans.

Diwali –one  of  the  most  auspicious  days  in  the  Hindu  calendar  will  be  celebrated  with  great devotion and splendor.On this day, business-owners close existing account books and open new ones in preparation for the year ahead. Devotees  alsotake stock of theirspiritual relationship with Bhagwan,  and  consider  any  progress  or  regress  they  have  made  in  the  year  past.The ceremony,  known  as Chopda  Pujan,will  take  place  in  the  evening.  Hundreds  of  new  account books –in  a  variety  of  paper  and  electronic  forms –aresanctified  through  the  showering  of flowers petals and rice grains amid the chanting of Vedic hymns and prayers. 

The first anniversary (Patotsav) celebration of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Austin Texas will take place from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursday, December 05, 2020.

Pramukh  Swami  Maharaj  is  an  inspiration  for  countless  people  around  the  globe.  During  the course of his life time,he has personally counseled countless people, having read and replied to over half a million letters from individuals of all walks of life.He inspired thousands to lead lives grounded in spiritually and selfless service. Pramukh Swami Maharaj's birthday will be celebrated on November 19, 2020 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.