Upcoming Events

According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the US needs blood and more than 41,000 blood donations are needed everyday. Considering these statistics, medical facilities struggle to maintain the required blood supply on hand to treat everything from emergencies to long-term cancer treatment.  While there are many who regularly donate blood, reaching out to many other viable donors is necessary to fulfill this critical quota.  To help meet this need and continue its decades long support in this area, BAPS Charities organizes annual blood donation drives across the nation to collect blood and raise awareness in the community.

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.

With a focus on preventative care, BAPS Charities organizes Health Fair throughout North America at over 40 centers as part of its global health and wellness initiatives. BAPS Charities will organize health fair in Parsippany, NJ on following dates. The health fair will offer blood work and a range of health screenings. All members of the community are welcome to participate.

Blood Draw:  Sunday, September 22,  2018  from 8:00 am – 10:00 pm

Health Fair:  Sunday, September 30, 2018 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Register online https://www.bapscharities.org/usa/parsippany/hf18parsippany/?register=true

With a focus on preventative care, BAPS Charities organizes Health Fair throughout North America at over 40 centers as part of its global health and wellness initiatives. BAPS Charities will organize health fair in Parsippany, NJ on following dates. The health fair will offer blood work and a range of health screenings. All members of the community are welcome to participate.

Blood Draw:  Sunday, September 22,  2018  from 8:00 am – 10:00 pm

Health Fair:  Sunday, September 30, 2018 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.