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Sadhuta: Vartan Vatu Karshe | Yuvak-Yuvati Winter Shibir 2026, UK & Europe

7 Mar 2026 to 8 Mar 2026

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Leicester

Akshar-Purushottam Maharaj

Delegates registered upon arrival

The kirtan team began the shibir by singing the dhun and prarthana

Pujya Swamis inaugurated the shibir with the deep pragatya

Yuvaks inaugurated the shibir with the deep pragatya

Yuvatis inaugurated the shibir with the deep pragatya

Yuvaks presented a skit on Uga Khuman

They highlighted the profound sadhuta of Gunatitanand Swami

Hundreds of delegates from the Midlands and northern UK had gathered for the shibir

Anandpriyadas Swami delivered an inspiring speech on 'Fragrance Over Footprints', guiding delegates to prioritise character and sadhuta over recognition and achievement

A yuvak presented on 'My Tone at Home', highlighting how our true character is revealed in the way we speak with our families and friends

Yogvivekdas Swami delivered a practical speech on 'Tolerate, Forgive, Forget, Adjust. and Arise', guiding delegates to cultivate humility and resilience in daily life

Tyagprakashdas Swami spoke on 'Niyams: The Path to Building an Unshakeable Character', highlighting niyam-dharma as the foundation of true stability and sadhuta

A yuvak presented on the kirtan, 'Harijan Sacha Re', emphasising that a true devotee remains courageous and unwavering in observing niyams

A yuvak delivered a presentation on “Mandir: The Place Where I Learned to See', highlighting how the mandir provides insights into humility, respect, and true sadhuta in everyday life

In an interactive panel, Tyagratnadas Swami and Paramsetudas Swami shared moving real-life stories of devotees who remained steadfast in niyam-dharma, despite life’s challenges

Delegates enjoyed the interactive presentations

A yuvak explained the symbolism of the kesar offered to Mahant Swami Maharaj

Delegates were engrossed in the thought-provoking presentations

Yogikirtandas Swami delivered an inspiring musical discourse on 'Nirbhay', encouraging delegates to be brave, courageous, and steadfast in observing niyams

Yogikirtandas Swami drew upon several inspiring examples in his musical discourse

Prabuddhamunidas Swami delivered a heartfelt speech on 'Parabhakti: The Living Fragrance of Sadhuta', revealing how complete surrender to Bhagwan is the root of Mahant Swami Maharaj’s humility and saintliness

Mahant Swami Maharaj sanctified the kesar (saffron) offered to him, symbolising how, like kesar spreading its fragrance and colour selflessly, his boundless sadhuta fills lives with sweetness

The same sanctified kesar from Mahant Swami Maharaj was on display for darshan and also used in the pendas that were given to each of the delegates as prasad

Delegates view the sanctified kesar offered to Mahant Swami Maharaj

Delegates enjoyed darshan of Akshar-Purushottam Maharaj before departing