Upcoming Events

Guru Purnima

Sunday, July 13, 2025

@ 4:00 pm onwards

Guru Purnima (Vyas Purnima), is celebrated on Ashadh Sud Poonam, the day of the full moon in the month of Ashadh. On this day, Hindus remember Ved Vyas, the eternal guru of Hindu Sanatan Dharma, as he classified the 4 Vedas (Rig, Yajur, Sama, and Atharva) and wrote the Mahabharata and 18 Puranas. Guru, a Sanskrit word, comes from the root words ‘gu’ meaning darkness or ignorance, and ‘ru’ meaning remover of that darkness. A guru is one who removes our darkness in the form of ignorance, helps us overcome maya, and guides us on the path to realizing Bhagwan. Join us in offering guru bhakti, our devotion, and earnest prayers, to His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, with bhajans, video presentations and spiritual discourses by swamis and youth.

Janmashtami

Saturday, August 9, 2025

@ 4:00 pm onwards

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

Mahant Swami Maharaj's Janma Jayanti

Saturday, September 13, 2025

@ 4:00 pm onwards

Birthday Celebrations of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the sixth and present spiritual guru of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.

Sharad Purnima

Sunday, October 5, 2025

@ 4:00 pm onwards

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.

Diwali & Annakut 2025

Shri Hanuman Pujan
(Sunday, October 19, 2025 | 4:00 pm)

Sharda/ Diwali Chopda Pujan
(Monday, October 20, 2025 | 6:00 pm)

Hindu New Year V.S. 2081

Grand Annakut Darshan
(Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 12:00 pm onwards)

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's Janma Jayanti Celebration

Saturday, November 29, 2025

@ 4:00 pm onwards

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.