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. Janmashtami will be celebrated on Saturday September 1, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at BAPS Swaminarayan mandir, San Antonio. 

His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj is the sixth and present spiritual guru of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.  HH Mahant Swami Maharaj was born to Dahiben and Manibhai Narayanbhai Patel on 13 September 1933 (Bhadarva vad 9, Samvat 1989) in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. He was ordained a swami by Yogiji Maharaj in 1961 and named Sadhu Keshavjivandas. As he was appointed the head (mahant) of the mandir in Mumbai, he became known as Mahant Swami.

He travels throughout the world inspiring people through his insightful discourses for their spiritual progress. His devout, humble and service-focused life combined with profound devotion to Bhagwan Swaminarayan and Gurus are the ideals that all devotees aspire to attain.

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.

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.

The 98th birthday of Pramukh Swami Maharaj will be celebrated in a special event by women for women on December 16, 2018 at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, San Antonio.