Upcoming Events

Sharad Purnimais celebrated on the full moon day, in the month of Aso, every year. On this day, Gunatitanand Swami was born in Bhadra. On many occasions, Bhagwan Swaminarayan revealed Gunatitanand Swami as an incarnate of Aksharbrahma and first of the 'Gunatit' Guru Parampara. Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami helped countless individuals on the path to God-realization and spirituality. A special event rejoicing the life of Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami and understanding the importance of Aksharbrahma on path of spirituality, will be celebrated on Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 3:00 pm onwards

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 also take stock of their spiritual 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 – are sanctified through the showering of flowers petals and rice grains amid the chanting of Vedic hymns and prayers.

Event:

  Diwali Chopda Pujan – 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm
  Diwali Maha Arti & Fireworks – 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Convenient Off-site Parking is available at Bartlett High School on November 7 & 8.

A  Free Shuttle Service will be provided to and from after 4 PM to 9 PM

🔗 Watch Diwali & Annakut Celebration 2017, Chicago, IL

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 Year ahead.  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.

New Year Arti – 12:00 PM (Every hour till 5 PM)
Annakut Darshan – 12:30 pm to 8:00 pm 

Convenient Off-site Parking is available at Bartlett High School on November 7 & 8.

A  Free Shuttle Service will be provided to and from after 4 PM to 9 PM

🔗 Offer Annkut Thal

🔗 Watch Diwali & Annakut Celebration 2017, Chicago, IL 

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.