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Join us as we celebrate the birth anniversary of Yogiji Maharaj, the fourth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.

Every year, BAPS Charities organizes Walkathons throughout North America. BAPS Charities Walk-Run in Lansdale, PA is an event to raise funds for Liz's Birthday Closet & Autism Cares Foundation and other charitable activities organized by BAPS Charities.

To raise funds for the Walk, kindly click on the following link. https://www.bapscharities.org/usa/lansdale/ 

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.

Join us for the Jal Jhilani festival, symbolizing surrender to Bhagwan as the divine guide through life’s journey. Devotees carry the murtis of Bhagwan and Ganeshji to a riverbank or lake, where they are offered pujan, arti, and thaal before being taken on a symbolic boat procession. Accompanied by heartfelt bhajans, this celebration expresses devotion, gratitude, and complete surrender to Bhagwan and the Guru.

His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj is 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.

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.

At the BAPS Children’s Diwali Celebration, the traditional rituals are combined with patient explanations and hands-on learning to engage a younger audience. Children participate in events ranging games to making small oil lamps which symbolize the triumph of light over darkness.

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. As part of the festivities, take part in the Chopda Pujan ceremony, where new account books are sanctified to mark a fresh start for the year ahead. The evening will conclude with a vibrant fireworks display, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.

The day following Diwali is celebrated as the Hindu New Year. The Hindu New Year is traditionally celebrated with the Annakut – literally meaning, a mountain of food. Experience the grand Annakut with hundreds of vegetarian dishes offered in devotion with family and friends.

Join us as we celebrate the birth anniversary of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, Bhagwan Swaminarayan's fifth spiritual successor. Revered for his humility, compassion, and unwavering faith, he inspired millions through his selfless service and spiritual guidance. This celebration honors his life, legacy, and the values he shared with the world.

A women-led tribute to the spirituality and humility of Pramukh Swami Maharaj.