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Join us as we celebrate the birth anniversary of Bhagatji Maharaj, the second successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
Fuldol or Pushpadolotsav celebrates the arrival of spring. Traditionally a murti of Bhagwan is placed on a swing beautifully decorated with flowers. Devotees both serve and offer their sincere devotion to Bhagwan by gently setting the swing in motion, experiencing His darshan in this unique way. The changing season, new blooms, and vibrant colors of spring are celebrated by Hindus across the world.

This celebration honors the births of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, whose philosophy is the core of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, and Bhagwan Ram, whose life and ideals are the inspiration of the epic poem Ramayana. The teachings and messages of Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s and Bhagwan Ram’s lives will be presented through spiritual discourses and a youth-led cultural program.

This celebration honors the births of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, whose philosophy is the core of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, and Bhagwan Ram, whose life and ideals are the inspiration of the epic poem Ramayana. The teachings and messages of Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s and Bhagwan Ram’s lives will be presented through spiritual discourses and a youth-led cultural program.

Jina Bhagat was born on Vaishakh Vad 12, Vikram Samvat Year 1948 (June 3, 1892 CE). From his childhood, Jina Bhagat was engrossed in bhakti. He took diksha as a sadhu at the Swaminarayan mandir in Junagadh at the age of 16 and was named Sadhu Gnanjivandasji. Sadhu Gnanjivandasji joined his guru, Shastriji Maharaj, in Bochasan and helped spread the glory of the Akshar Purushottam Upasana. During his life, Sadhu Gnanjivandasji suffered insults and physical abuse from detractors for his devotion and faith in the Akshar Purushottam Upasana. Nevertheless, he remained firm in his faith and lovingly served Shastriji Maharaj. Sadhu Gnanjivandasji became known as Yogiji Maharaj, the fourth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.

Devotees celebrate the life and work of Yogiji Maharaj at BAPS mandirs worldwide.

Jina Bhagat was born on Vaishakh Vad 12, Vikram Samvat Year 1948 (June 3, 1892 CE). From his childhood, Jina Bhagat was engrossed in bhakti. He took diksha as a sadhu at the Swaminarayan mandir in Junagadh at the age of 16 and was named Sadhu Gnanjivandasji. Sadhu Gnanjivandasji joined his guru, Shastriji Maharaj, in Bochasan and helped spread the glory of the Akshar Purushottam Upasana. During his life, Sadhu Gnanjivandasji suffered insults and physical abuse from detractors for his devotion and faith in the Akshar Purushottam Upasana. Nevertheless, he remained firm in his faith and lovingly served Shastriji Maharaj. Sadhu Gnanjivandasji became known as Yogiji Maharaj, the fourth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.

Devotees celebrate the life and work of Yogiji Maharaj at BAPS mandirs worldwide.

The day of full moon, Purnima, in the month of Ashadh is traditionally celebrated as Guru Purnima by Hindus. Also known as Vyas Purnima, the day is celebrated in remembrance and veneration to sage Ved Vyas.The Need of a Guru The Sanskrit root "Gu" means darkness or ignorance. "Ru" denotes the remover of that darkness. Therefore one who removes darkness of our ignorance is a Guru. Only he who removes our ultimate darkness, known as Maya, and who inspires and guides us on to the path of God-realization is the true Guru.

Every year, the Guru Purnima Festival,  is celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm at Mandir

Throughout History, Mandirs have strenghtened the very fabric of life in all facets. In fact they form the very foundation of Hindu Dharma. Helping maintain culture through art and architecture, Mandirs also help society by strenghthening bonds within families as well as the community. Most importantly mandirs help fulfill the most basic spiritual needs of man.

Traditionally, sacred Hindu holy ceremonies help to continually remind us significance and glory of Mandirs. Patotsav ceremonies (celebration on the anniversary of Mandir Inaguration ) rekindle the flames of faith and help reassure that God is always present to listen to our prayers and to soothe our worries.

Patotsav and Parivardin Samaiyo  4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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 Sanstha, devotees come together and recall Shri Krishna’s lila and the invaluable life lessons he taught.

Devotees observe a nirjala fast on this day, recall the divine lila from Shri Krishna’s life, and perform aarti at midnight.

Sharad Purnima - Gunatit Pragtyoatsav

The day following Diwali is the beginning of the Hindu New Year. 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.

Aarti will be conducted every hour during the event.

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.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj was 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 97th birthday will be celebrated on November 26, 2017 from 4:00 to 6:30 pm.