Upcoming Events

Sunday, June 08, 2025 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Yogiji Maharaj, the fourth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, was born in Dhari in 1892. He seemed like a simple sadhu but his inner simplicity was vast. His faith and spiritualityled the philosophy of Akshar Purushottam beyond India, to various corners of the globe. Yogiji Maharaj is the visionary, inspirer, and initiator of the organization’s weekly children and youth activities. His positive attitude and engaging smile transformed the hearts of thousands of people.

https://www.bapscharities.org/usa/jackson/walk-run-2025-jacksonms/register

Saturday, June 08, 2025 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us at the BAPS Charities Walk | Run! This annual event is more than a gathering; it's a platform to unite for the greater good and make a lasting impact. By participating, you're not only embracing a healthier lifestyle but also joining a community dedicated to the joy of giving and helping others. Your involvement is crucial, and every step you take makes a difference. Seize the chance to contribute to a brighter, happier world. Register today, bring your friends and family, and let's stride towards positive change together!

The BAPS Charities Walk will support various charity activities throughout the year in 85 cities across North America.

Sunday, July 13, 2025 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Guru Purnima (Vyas Purnima) will be celebrated, Guru Purnima is celebrated on Ashadh Sud Poonam, the day of the full moon in the month of Ashadh. On this day, Hindus remember Ved Vyas, the eternal guru of Hindu Sanatan Dharma, as he classified the 4 Vedas (Rig, Yajur, Sama, and Atharva) and wrote the Mahabharata and 18 Puranas. Guru, a Sanskrit word, comes from the root words ‘gu’ meaning darkness or ignorance, and ‘ru’ meaning remover of that darkness. A guru is one who removes our darkness in the form of ignorance, helps us overcome maya, and guides us on the path to realizing Bhagwan. Join us in offering guru bhakti, our devotion, and earnest prayers, to His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, with bhajans, video presentations and spiritual discourses by swamis and youth.

Sunday, August 17, 2025 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm

The month of Shravan in the Hindu calendar is considered among the holiest of the year. It brings many different festivals, one of the most significant is known as Janmashtami, or the birth of Bhagwan Shri Krishna.  Shri Krishna, one of the 24 incarnations of Vishnu, 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. On this day, devotees observe nirjala, a waterless fast, and remember the life and message of Shri Krishna. At midnight, the hour at which Shri Krishna was born, devotees perform aarti. Then, a child murti of Shri Krishna is placed in a swing and devotees sing bhajans. In the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Toronto, devotees come together and recall Shri Krishna’s lila and the invaluable life lessons he taught.

Sunday, August 24, 2025 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm

The festival signifies Bhagwan’s role at the helm of the ship that is our lives, and his compassion in navigating devotees across the vast ocean of life. On this day, devotees carry a small murti of Bhagwan and a clay murti of Ganeshji to a river bank or lake shore. Here, both are offered pujan, arti and thaal five times. After each pujan, both are taken for a short boat ride. During these boating rituals, devotees sing bhajans which express sentiments of "sharnaagati" – surrendering oneself to the will of Bhagwan and one’s guru.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Jackson, MS cordially invites you to the
Mahant Swami Maharaj Janma Jayanti Mahila Celebration
Join us in a unique cultural program organized by women, for women.

Sunday, September 7, 2025
at 4:30 PM

Mahant Swami Maharaj's 91st Janma Jayanti 

Join us as we celebrate the birth anniversary of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the sixth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. He lives a devout, humble and service-focused life. He leads by example and inspires people to progress on the spiritual path. His virtuous lifestyle and profound devotion to Bhagwan Swaminarayan and his gurus are ideals towards which devotees strive.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Jackson, MS cordially invites you, and friends to celebrate. Experience an engaging cultural program celebrating the birth anniversary of HH Mahant Swami Maharaj the current spiritual leader of BAPS. 

Sunday, Sept 14th at 4:30pm 

Mahaprasad (dinner) will be served. 

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir 

2390 Greenway Dr. Jackson, MS 39204      (769)777-7700 

www.BAPS.org/Jackson

Bhakti Parva Garba Festival in celebration of Navratri for women by women.

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 Gunatitanand Swami, the first successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, and is a spiritually significant day for BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. Join us in a celebration that includes special discourses and bhajans.

Kid's Diwali

At the start of the Hindu New Year, devotees arrive at mandir for early morning darshan of the beautifully adorned sacred images and to take part in the New Year's first arti.

Family Annakut Darshan 11:00am to 7:00pm

Diwali Celebrations & Mahapuja 4:00pm to 7:00pm (Mahaprasad (dinner) will be served)

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.

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.