Upcoming Events

Guru Purnima is a special day for devotees to honor their guru and the importance of 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

Janmashtami, the joyous festival marking the birth of Bhagwan Shri Krishna is celebrated with devotion and festivity. Join us for prayers, cultural performances, and traditional festivities on this auspicious occasion.

His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, Bhagwan Swaminarayan's sixth spiritual successor, embodies humility, devotion, and selfless service. As the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, he leads by example, inspiring countless individuals to deepen their faith and live a spiritually centered life. Join us in celebrating his life, teachings, and unwavering guidance with devotion and joy.

Celebrating the birth anniversary of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the women of BAPS will organize a unique cultural program with the theme exploring the moments from their guru’s life that serve as teachable examples.

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 GunatitanandSwami, 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  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.

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 24, 2023 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.

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