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Foundation Stone-Laying Ceremony of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Calgary, AB, Canada, 16 Aug 2020

The historic foundation stone-laying ceremony (shilanyas) of the new BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Calgary, Alberta took place on Sunday, August 16, 2020.

Janmashtami Celebration 2020

North America, 12 Aug 2020

Janmashtami, the day marking the birth of Bhagwan Shri Krishna, was celebrated with an online celebration across North America.

Online Mahila Sabha

North America, 16 May 2020

Women from all over North America celebrated the first online sabha, honoring the importance of Bhagwan and Guru in one's life.

Devotees Participate in World Peace Prayers for COVID-19 Pandemic

North America, 18 Apr 2020

BAPS devotees across North America participated in a Vishwashanti Abhishek Pujanvidhi from their homes . Devotees were led through this prayer by Swamis in their regional Shikharbadh Mandirs, over a livestream. Instructions for the Vedic prayer were narrated by these Swamis, while each devotee performed that action from their home praying for world peace, given the far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

Devotees across Canada join virtually in 24 hours of continuous Prayers for COVID-19

Canada, 4 Apr 2020

BAPS devotees from across Canada celebrated Shri Swaminarayan Jayanti and Shri Ram Navmi in a unique manner by joining virtually in 24 hours of continuous prayers (Akhand Dhun) .

Shri Swaminarayan Jayanti & Ram Navmi Family Celebrations 2020

North America, 2 Apr 2020

The auspicious occasions of Shri Swaminarayan Jayanti and Shri Ram Jayanti were celebrated at home by hundreds of families across North America.

BAPS Mandirs lit blue to show support and solidarity in face of COVID-19 pandemic

North America, 29 Mar 2020

BAPS Mandirs lit up in blue to show support, solidarity in face of COVID-19 pandemic to doctors, nurses, paramedics, public safety officers, and other frontline workers.

Online Mahapuja connects 12,000 families for the quick resolution of the COVID-19 Pandemic

North America, 29 Mar 2020

BAPS hosted a special prayer known as Mahapuja at each of its six Shikkarbaddh (traditional stone) mandirs in North America on Sunday, March 29, 2020. The Mahapuja was held for the well-being of all and a quick resolution to the pandemic.

Satsang at Home during Coronavirus Pandemic

North America, 15 Mar 2020

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, BAPS decided to close all mandirs in North America and suspend routine activities. In order to maintain spiritual continuity, BAPS initiated webcasts in lieu of their regular services.