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Kids’ Diwali Celebrations BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, UAE

1 Nov 2025

Kids’ Diwali Celebrations

Volunteers welcome children from across the UAE for the Kids’ Diwali Celebration

As the young attendees arrive, volunteers greet them and tie a wristband featuring this year’s theme “The Ultimate Win”

Young attendees pose for a group photo, full of excitement as they get ready for the celebration

Children recite a Sanskrit prayer for global peace during the mahapuja

Swami Gurunayandas guides attendees through each step of the Mahapuja, explaining the meaning and importance of the tradition

Children traditionally hold tiny flower petals, offering them to God as they invite peace, goodness, and blessings into their lives

A volunteer helps tie a sacred thread around a child’s wrist, praying for her protection, growth, and success

Children collectively join in the Swaminarayan arti

The young attendees watch a musical play based on the Ramayan, learning the timeless message that even small acts can create big impacts

Children follow the tale of Angad’s unflinching faith, learning that firm devotion in God’s command can overcome any challenge

Swami Anantyogidas interacts with children as they listen, laugh, and learn, as he shares how small acts can create big impacts, in their families, in their communities, and across the world

Swami Anantmunidas expressed how standing firm in God’s command can help you face challenges with courage and achieve success

Swami Brahmaviharidas welcomed the children to the event and shared special Diwali greetings with them through a video message

The cast of the play gather for a group photo amid cheers and applause from the elated audience

A young attendee joyfully has her face painted at the carnival

Children excitedly participate in a ‘Spin-The-Wheel’ quiz contest

A magician performs an engaging and mesmerizing magic show for the young attendees

A magician performs a delicate ‘chair-balancing’ act, with children clapping and cheering in delight

Children watch the magic tricks, their excitement, cheers, and applause filling the air

Children jump with joy on the bouncy castle

Children enjoy a fun ‘Mini Basketball’ experience

Young attendees come together, choosing different colors but working in harmony to create a beautiful, vibrant lotus, learning the value of unity and collaboration

The young attendees take part in a coloring activity

Children capture their favorite moments of the day on sticky notes

Volunteers hand out gift bags to the young participants, adding a special touch to the day’s celebrations