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“Rath” means chariot, and “Yatra” is a pilgrimage or procession. Join us to celebrate Rath Yatra, the festival of chariots, with devotional bhajans and spiritual discourses.

Guru Purnima is a special day for devotees to honor their guru and the importance of a guru in their lives. A guru leads one from the darkness of maya to the light of wisdom and understanding. Join us in offering guru bhakti, our devotion,and earnest prayers, to Mahant Swami Maharaj, with bhajans, video presentations and spiritual discourses by swamis and youth.

The womenof BAPScelebrate Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Shri Krishna with a cultural program presented by the children and youth illustrating various incidents from Bhagwan Shri Krishna’s life.

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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 Bhagwan Shri Krishna.

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With a focus on preventative care, BAPSCharities will organize health fair in Austin, TX on following dates. The health fair will offer blood work and a range of health screenings. All members of the community are welcome to participate.

Blood Draw: Saturday, Septermber 22, 2018 from 9:00 am –11:00 am

Health Fair: Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 9:00 am–12:00 am

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Birthday  Celebrations  of  His  Holiness  Mahant  Swami  Maharaj,  the  sixth  and  present spiritual guru of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha will be celebrated on October 06, 2018.

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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.

BAPS Austin will celebrate Diwali with UT Austin students at the Campus on November 3, 2018.

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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.

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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  day  following  Diwali  is  the  beginning  of  the  Hindu  New  Year.  The  Hindu  New  Year  is traditionally celebrated with the Annakut –literally meaning, a mountain of food. Every year over 1,000  unique  thals  (vegetarian  delicacies) are offered  in  devotional  gratitude  for  the  past  year and to seek blessings for the New Yeara head. The Annakut offering includes hundreds of items of  food,  snacks,  sweets,  pickles,  spicy  dishes,  salads,  fruit  drinks  and  other  items  devotionally prepared by devotees. We cordially invite you for darshan of the Grand Annakut with family and friends.

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At the start of the Hindu New Year, devotees arrive at mandir for earlymorning darshan of the beautifully adorned sacred imagesand to take part in the New Year's first arti.

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We cordially invite you for Diwali Samiyo with family and friends.

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At  the BAPS  Children’s Diwali  Celebration,the  traditional  rituals  are  combined  with  patient explanations and hands-on learningto engage a younger audience. Children participate in events ranging gamesto making small oil lamps which symbolize the triumph of light over darkness.

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We cordially invite you for celebrations of Austin Mandir's 11th Patotsav with family and friends.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj inspired thousands through his deep spirituality, humility and dedication to service.PramukhSwami Maharaj’s birthday will be celebrated in a special event by women for women.

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Pramukh  Swami  Maharaj  is  an  inspiration  for  countless  people  around  the  globe.  During  the course of his lifetime,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.

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