Upcoming Events

Growing up in a diverse continent like North America, children experience an array of cultures, languages, values, and beliefs. Amidst this, BAPS strives to preserve Hindu culture and Indian traditions abroad. Through the annual Kids Diwali Celebration, families will have the opportunity to experience culture through games, food and fun!

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.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bartlett, bring together tens of thousands from the local community to experience the vibrant sounds, flavours and colours of Diwali – the Hindu ‘Festival of Light’. The festivities will begin with Diwali Maha Arti and a beautiful pyromusical fireworks display at Mandir.

Date: Friday, 1 November, 2024
Event Location: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bartlett, IL
Timings: 7:30pm to 8:30pm

All traffic after 6:30pm will be redirected towards convenient off-site Parking at Bartlett High School, 701 W Schick Road, Bartlett, IL 60103

A Free Shuttle Service will be provided to and from after 6:30 PM to 9 PM.

To add to the festive experience, delicious vegetarian sweet and savoury snacks and various souvenirs will be available at the Shayona Cafeteria.

The  day  following  Diwali  is  the  beginning  of  the  Hindu  New  Year.  The  Hindu  New  Year  is traditionally  celebrated  with  the  Annakut –literallymeaning,  a  mountain  of  food.  Every  year thousands of vegetarian delicaciesareoffered  in devotional gratitude for the past year and to seek blessings for the New Yearahead. The Annakut offering includessnacks, sweets, pickles, spicy  dishes,  salads,  fruit  drinks  and  other  items  devotionally  prepared  by  devotees. We cordially invite you for darshan of the Annakut with family and friends.

Date: Saturday, 2 November, 2024
Event Location: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bartlett, IL
Hourly Aarti: 12:00pm to 8:00pm

All traffic after 5:30pm will be redirected towards off-site Parking at Bartlett High School, 701 W Schick Road, Bartlett, IL 60103

A  Free Shuttle Service will be provided to and from after 5:30 PM to 9 PM.

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.
Pramukh Swami Maharaj's birthday will be celebrated on December 7, 2024 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.