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Hindus traditionally celebrate and honor the importance of a Guru on the full moon day, in the month of Ashadh. Also known as Vyas Purnima, the day is celebrated in remembrance and veneration to sage Ved Vyas. In Sanskrit, the root word "Gu" means darkness or ignorance and the word "Ru" denotes the remover of that darkness. Therefore, one who removes the darkness of our ignorance is a Guru. Only he who removes our ultimate darkness, known as maya, and who inspires and guides us onto the path of God-realization, is the true Guru. Guru Purnima will be celebrated on Sunday, July 29, 2018 from 4:00 pm onwards

Shri Krishna, one of the incarnations of Vishnu Bhagwan, was born over 5,000 years ago on Shravan Vad 8. Shri Krishna incarnated on this Earth to kill the evil Kansa and give the discourses of the Gita to Arjun. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Greenville will celebrate Janmashtami, to recall Shri Krishna’s lila and the invaluable life lessons he taught, on Sunday, September 2, 2018 from 4:00 pm onwards

The Second anniversary (Patotsav) of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Greenville, SC will be celebrated on September 9, 2018.

Attracted by  the spiritual charisma and selfless love of Brahmswarup Yogiji Maharaj, he accepted monastic initiation in 1961 and was named Keshavjivandas Swami. Having served Yogiji Maharaj with all his heart, he was appointed as ‘mahant’, the head, of BAPS Mandir in Mumbai. Over time, he became fondly known as Mahant Swami.

After Yogiji Maharaj’s passing in 1971, Mahant Swami Maharaj continued to serve devoutly, under the guruship of Brahmswarup Pramukh Swami Maharaj, travelling relentlessly throughout the world to inspire countless individuals through his profound and thought-provoking spiritual discourses. He has also offered his deep insight and guidance in many social and spiritual activities of the BAPS.

On 20 July 2012, in the presence of senior sadhus in Ahmedabad, Pramukh Swami Maharaj revealed Mahant Swami as his spiritual successor. Following the earthly departure of Pramukh Swami Maharaj on 13 August 2016, Mahant Swami became the sixth guru in the Gunatit Guru Parampara of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.  Mahant Swami Maharaj now presides as the guru and spiritual guide of countless devotees and helms the worldwide spiritual and humanitarian activities of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.

Join us to celebrate His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj’s birthday on Sunday, October 7, 2018 from 4:00pm onwards.


 

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 4:00 pm onwards.

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 over 1,000  unique  thals(vegetarian  delicacies)areoffered  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.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj was Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s fifth spiritual successor. He led by example; his humility, faith in Bhagwan Swaminarayan, and compassion inspired millions of devotees and over a thousand sadhus to maintain moral and spiritual lifestyles. He inspired hundered of thousands to lead lives grounded in spirituality and selfless service. He revealed Mahant Swami Maharaj as his spiritual successor, in whom we can see Pramukh Swami Maharaj today.

Join us as we express our gratitude to Brahmswarup Pramukh Swami Maharaj, on his birthday,  on Saturday, December 16, 2018 from 4:00 pm onwards.