Upcoming Events

Pushpadolotsav (Holi)4:00 pm to 6:00 pmFuldol  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.

Shri Swaminarayan Jayanti & Shri Ram Navmi Celebration 5:00 pm to 7:00 pmA special cultural program featuring kirtans, spiritual discourses, traditional dances and dramas depicting  the  life of  Bhagwan  Swaminarayan  and  Bhagwan  Ram,  organized  and  performed  by the children and youth of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.

Yogi Jayanti 5:00 pm to 7:00 pmYogiji  Maharaj,  the  fourth  spiritual  successor  of  Bhagwan  Swaminarayan,was  born  in  Dhari  in 1892.He seemed like a simple sadhu but his inner simplicitywas vast.Hisfaith and spirituality ledthe philosophy of Akshar Purushottam beyond India, to various corners of the globe. Yogiji Maharajis the visionary, inspirer, and initiator of the organization’s weekly children and youth activities.  His  positive  attitude  and  engaging  smile transformed the  hearts  of  thousands  of people.

Guru Purnima is a special day for devotees to honor their guru and the importance of a 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.

JanmashtamiCelebration 5:00 pm to 7:00 pmThe month of Shravan in the Hindu calendar is considered amongthe holiest of the year. It bringsmany different festivals, one of the most significant is known as Janmashtami, or the birth of BhagwanShri Krishna. 

His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj’s 86th Birthday Celebratin. His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj is the sixth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayanand spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. He lives a devout, humble and service-focused  life.  He  leadsby  example  and  inspirespeople  to  progress  on  the  spiritual  path.  His virtuous  lifestyle  and  profound  devotion  to  Bhagwan  Swaminarayan  and  his  gurus  are  ideals towards which devotees strive.

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 significantday for BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. Join us in a celebration that includes special discourses and bhajans.

Diwali and Chopda Pujan –one  of  the  most  auspicious  days  in  the  Hindu  calendar  will  be  celebrated  with  great devotion and splendor.On this day, business-owners close existing account books and open new ones in preparation for the year ahead. Devotees  alsotake stock of theirspiritual relationship with Bhagwan,  and  consider  any  progress  or  regress  they  have  made  in  the  year  past.The ceremony,  known  as Chopda  Pujan,will  take  place  in  the  evening.  Hundreds  of  new  account books –in  a  variety  of  paper  and  electronic  forms –aresanctified  through  the  showering  of flowers petals and rice grains amid the chanting of Vedic hymns and prayers.

Grand Annakut Darshan.The  day  following  Diwali  is  the  beginning  of  the  Hindu  New  Year.  The  Hindu  New  Year  is traditionally celebrated with the Annakut –literallymeaning, a mountain of food. Every year over 1,000  unique  thals(vegetarian  delicacies)areoffered  in  devotional  gratitude  for  the  past  year and to seek blessings for the New Yearahead. The Annakut offering includeshundreds 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.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's Birthday Celebration. 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.