Upcoming Events

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. Join us in celebrating Janmashtami.

The tenth anniversary (Patotsav) mahapuja at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Kansas City will take place from 2pm to 3pm.

Birthday Celebrations of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the sixth and present spiritual guru of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha 

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.

Join us for the Kids' Diwali Celebrations at BAPS Kansas City Mandir! This joyful event honors the Hindu festival of Diwali, marking the return of Bhagwan Shri Ram to Ayodhya. Enjoy a captivating Diwali Showcase featuring stories from Hinduism that highlight timeless values for everyday life. With fun activities like interactive games and moon bounces, it promises to be a memorable day for all. Guided by Mahant Swami Maharaj, these celebrations aim to enrich children's understanding of Hinduism and the spirit of Diwali. Registration is required to attend, so be sure to sign up! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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.

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 their existing account books and open new ones in preparation for the year ahead. Devotees also reflect on their spiritual relationship with Bhagwan, considering their progress and regress over the past year. The ceremony, known as Chopda Pujan, will take place in the evening. Hundreds of new account books, in both paper and electronic forms, will be sanctified through the showering of flower petals and rice grains, accompanied by the chanting of Vedic hymns and prayers.

The day following Diwali marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year, traditionally celebrated with the Annakut—literally meaning "a mountain of food." On this special day, thousands of vegetarian delicacies are offered in devotional gratitude for the past year and to seek blessings for the year ahead. The Annakut features an array of snacks, sweets, pickles, spicy dishes, salads, fruit drinks, and other items lovingly prepared by devotees. We cordially invite you to join us with family and friends.