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Kishore-Kishori Bharat Yatra 2025, North America

24 Nov 2025

Pujya Dharmasetudas Swami asks Mahant Swami Maharaj a question

Mahant Swami Maharaj listens to the Brahmavidya College shibir curriculum

Mahant Swami Maharaj gives guidance on this year’s Brahmavidya College shibir topics

Swamis show Mahant Swami Maharaj the ‘Brahmavidya’ book to be given to the shibir delegates

Swamis, parshads and sadhaks sing melodious bhajans outlining the messages and themes of the Brahmavidya College Shibir

Delegates enthusiastically sing and clap along to the bhajans

Delegates join along the kirtan aradhana, dancing and playing ‘dandiyas’ to the beat of the bhajans

Delegates join along the kirtan aradhana, playing ‘kartals’ to the beat of the bhajans

Swamis, parshads, and sadhaks perform a specially organized kirtan aradhana for the Brahmavidya College delegates from North America and the UK/Europe

Delegates dance and rejoice as the kirtan aradhana concludes

Delegates dance and rejoice towards the end of the kirtan aradhana

Delegates start off their day with darshan of the murtis

Delegates start their day with darshan of the murtis

Delegates listen attentively and take notes during the sessions

Delegates meet Pujya Viveksagardas Swami in between sessions to ask questions and clarifications about his lecture

The delegates gather around to look and discuss at the day’s schedule

Pujya Keshavtilakdas Swami guides the delegates through a workshop on Krutharthpanu (Fulfillment) with a case study on Sadguru Nishkulanand Swami

Pujya Aksharananddas Swami explains the concept of ‘Kartapanu’ to the delegates

Pujya Dharmasetudas Swami gives an introduction to the shibir during the opening session

Pujya Anandswarupdas Swami performs arti in the sabha hall with the delegates

The delegates perform morning arti inside Shastriji Maharaj Smruti Mandir

After the session, delegates compare notes to ensure no key information was missed

In between sessions, delegates discuss what was said and ensure no key information was missed

Delegates meet Pujya Viveksagardas Swami in between sessions to ask questions and clarifications about his lecture

Pujya Viveksagardas Swami breaks down the Satpurush’s travels in North America

Swamis lead delegates in a discussion to recap and share important lessons learned from the shibir

Pujya Atmatruptdas Swami breaks down how ‘Prapti’ is developed in three simple steps for the delegates

Pujya Gnannidhidas Swami explains the rich history behind the Pramukh Swami Maharaj Smruti Mandir

Delegates perform chesta inside Pramukh Swami Maharaj Smruti mandir

The delegates gather around to look and discuss at the day’s schedule

Pujya Gnannayandas Swami explains the definition of Brahmavidhya by referencing ancient Hindu scriptures

Delegates meet Pujya Gnannayandas Swami in between sessions to ask questions and clarifications about his lecture

Swamis lead delegates in a discussion to recap and share important lessons learned from the shibir

Delegates get tested on their mukhpath for this year’s adhiveshan

Pujya Aksharcharandas Swami feeds a Motichur Laadu to the delegates to welcome them to the Brahmavidya College shibir as per the wish of Mahant Swami Maharaj

BAPS Pramukh Swami Maharaj Smruti Mandir at night

The delegates perform chestha in front of the bedroom of Brahmawarup Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Swamis and Delegates walk to the iconic Hanumanji Murti in Sarangpur

Pujya Keshavsankalpdas Swami explains the history of the Hanuman Mandir

Delegates doing darshan of the Holy Relics of Bhagwan Swaminarayan

Swamis and Delegates walk to the Darbar of Jiva Khachar where Bhagwan Swaminarayan would reside when he came to Sarangpur

Pujya Divyahrudaydas Swami reads Vachanamrut Sarangpur 7 and explains it to the delegates

Delegates listen to the Vachanamrut discourse

Delegates visit Yagnapurush Gaushala and see Rajnath, who is an award-winning buffalo

Delegates interact with the buffalo

Night view of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Sarangpur

Pujya Bhadreshdas Swami speaks in the final session to conclude the Brahmavidya College shibir

Pujya Aksharniketdas Swami and Pujya Aksharmuktadas Swami thank everyone who made this shibir possible

Delegates do darshan of the murtis as they are going to meet the swamis

Some of the delegates perform a prayer and make a promise to imbibe the teachings from the shibir

Delegates receive their ‘Brahmavidya’ book from Pujya Ghanshyampriyadas Swami and prasad from Pujya Gnannidhidas Swami

Delegates receive their ‘Brahmvidya’ book from Pujya Ghanshyampriyadas Swami and prasad from Pujya Gnannidhidas Swami

Pujya Viveksagardas Swami reads the ‘Brahmavidya’ book received by the delegates

The delegates perform morning arti inside Shastriji Maharaj Smruti Mandir

Delegates take a group photo on the last day of Brahmavidya Shibir