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Kishore-Kishori Bharat Yatra 2025, North America

24 Nov 2025

Delegates prepare to board their flight to New Delhi, filled with excitement as their spiritual journey across North India begins

Delegates gather around a swami in the courtyard of Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi, listening attentively as he shares guidance and inspiration

A delegate begins the day by performing puja in front of the mandir

A delegate holds the murti of Shri Nilkanth Varni in front of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, New Delhi. Throughout the journey, delegates expressed their devotion through daily offerings and care of the murti

Delegates journal on their trip so far and write down their favorite memories

Delegates sing the Swaminarayan dhun before the morning arti

Mahamahopadhyay Pujya Bhadreshdas Swami explains the mahima of performing a Bharat Yatra and the spiritual benefit it brings to one’s personal growth and devotion

Delegates come together for a group discussion, reflecting on the day’s experiences and spiritual insights

View of Swaminarayan Akshardham from the mandir

Delegates walk beneath the carved arches of the Shri Swaminarayan Shikharbaddh Mandir, New Delhi

Kishore delegates pose for a group photo in front of Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi

Delegates engage in evening arti

Delegates sing arti and ashtak while on the bus

Delegates arrive in Chhapaiya after their visit to New Delhi to continue their Bharat Yatra

The Swaminarayan Mandir in Chhapaiya, the birthplace of Bhagwan Swaminarayan

A delegate takes notes on the history and significance of the Swaminarayan Mandir in Chhapaiya

Delegates offer prayers before the murti of Bhagwan Swaminarayan in Chhapaiya

Delegates learn the significance of the mandir, its sacred histor,y and spiritual importance

A view of the Swaminarayan Mandir in Chhapaiya, built to honor the birthplace of Bhagwan Swaminarayan

Delegates attentively listen to a discourse inside the Swaminarayan Mandir in Chhapaiya

Delegates offer fruits and seek blessings from the kothari Swami at the Swaminarayan Mandir in Chhapaiya

Delegates visit the sanctified spots around the mandir campus

Delegates walk through the mandir campus, appreciating its sacred atmosphere

Delegates gather within the mandir campus, reflecting on the divine history of the site

Pujya Kaushalrajdas Swami explains the prasangs that occurred at the prasadi spots in Chhapaiya

Delegates walk toward a prasadi otto

Delegates perform darshan of the charnarvind and the prasadi otto

Pujya Brahmasetudas Swami explains the prasang that took place at the well and its spiritual significance

Delegates walk through the village of Chhapaiya, retracing the steps of Bhagwan Swaminarayan

Delegates visit the river where Ghanshyam Maharaj brought the fish back to life

Delegates walk to the prasadi spots associated with Bhagwan Swaminarayan

Delegates read the mahima and history of Kalyan Sagar

Delegates perform abhishek

Delegates perform darshan of the prasadi otto

Delegates walk to the prasadi areas around Chhapaiya

Delegates touch the holy water in the river that was once sanctified by Bhagwan Swaminarayan

Group photo at Chhapaiya Mandir

A delegate shares his experience of the trip so far while on the bus

Delegates are offered a traditional welcome by the hotel staff in Ayodhya

Delegates enjoy a ride in a golf cart while heading to the Swaminarayan Mandir in Ayodhya

Kishores arrive at Delhi International Airport eagerly looking forward to the next leg of their yatra