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Diwali, the festival of lights, one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar is celebrated with great devotion and splendor every year. On this festive occasion, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir - Houston cordially invites you, your family and friends to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. Open to one and all, the celebration is an opportunity to enjoy the spectacular fireworks, traditions, and rich culture of the Hindu faith.

Please note plenty of parking available on site and off site

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. Diwali Arti will be at 7:00pm

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.

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 Sunday, December 1, 2019 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 on Sunday, December 8, 2019.