Puja Darshan

Mahant Swami Maharaj performing tilak chandlo.

Mahant Swami Maharaj performs his morning puja.

Cultural Program: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – The World Is One Family

Mahant Swami Maharaj performing mala (rosary) during his morning puja.

Mahant Swami Maharaj performs arti before beginning his morning puja.

Youths perform a skit in front of Mahant Swami Maharaj.

Cultural Program: Mahima – Yuvak-Yuvati Din – Part 1

Youths present Mahant Swami Maharaj with a blanket in Toronto, Canada, 2017.

Cultural Program: Mahima – Yuvak-Yuvati Din – Part 2

'Symphony,' a showcase of traditional Indian music, at Swaminarayan Akshardham.

Cultural Program: Celebrating Cultural Harmony

Murti Pratishtha Ceremony – Session 1

Celebrating Sanatan Dharma

Celebrating Indian Culture

Diksha Ceremony

Celebrating Values & Non-Violence

Celebrating Women’s Contributions

Murti Pratishtha Ceremony – Session 2

Celebrating Interfaith Harmony

Celebrating Community

Celebrating “In The Joy Of Others” (Pramukh Swami Maharaj Day)

Celebrating Spiritual Legacy (Mahant Swami Maharaj’s Birthday Celebrations)

Akshardham Murti Pratishtha Ceremony (Finale)

Grand Dedication Ceremony

Mahant Swami Maharaj prays to a murti of Akshar Purushottam Maharaj during his morning puja.

Viday Sabha

Participants attended a two-day spiritual convention themed “Andar Akshardham.”

Saturday July 6, 2024

Satsang Shibir 2024

Participants attended a two-and-a-half-day-long spiritual convention themed “Andar Akshardham.”

Saturday June 29, 2024

The 2024 North American Bal-Balika Summer Shibirs, themed “Andar Akshardham,” taught 5500 children to embody Ekantik Dharma, aiming to build inner happiness by making Swamishri smile through daily righteous actions.

Thursday June 27, 2024

Bal - Balika Summer Shibir 2024

Saturday June 22, 2024

Participants attended a two-day-long spiritual convention themed “Andar Akshardham.”

Friday June 21, 2024

The 2024 North American Kishore-Kishori Summer Shibirs, themed “Andar Akshardham,” taught 5000 youths to build inner happiness by following divine guidance and developing faith in Mahant Swami Maharaj.

Thursday June 20, 2024

Kishore - Kishori Summer Shibir 2024

Saturday June 15, 2024

Friday June 14, 2024

BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham was honored to host many esteemed guests from The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on Monday, June 10, 2024.

Monday June 10, 2024

ISKCON Leaders visit BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham

On June 9, 2024, BAPS devotees celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Sunday June 9, 2024

Vedic Groundbreaking Ceremony of a New BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

From June 8-16, 2024, devotees and well-wishers gathered at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Toronto to commemorate 'Smruti Yatra,' in honor of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj's visit to Canada in 2023, marking its first anniversary.

Saturday June 8, 2024

Smruti Yatra: Anniversary of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj’s 2023 visit to Canada

On June 5, 2024, the New York State Senate and Assembly commemorated the 50th anniversary of the first BAPS Mandir in North America, recognizing its significant contributions to the community and spiritual life.

Wednesday June 5, 2024

New York State Honors 50th Anniversary of First BAPS Mandir in North America

On June 1, 2024, the Murti Pratishtha of Shri Nilkanth Varni took place at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Clifton, NJ, creating an atmosphere of profound devotion and spiritual bliss.

Saturday June 1, 2024

Murti-Pratishtha of Shri Nilkanth Varni Maharaj

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A view of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden, UK on a picturesque day.

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Mandirs – Inspiring Personal and Community Growth

Personal Essays

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Pujya Yogananddas Swami, speaker of the BAPS Better Living Shrimad Bhagvat Gita Lecture series.

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Shrimad Bhagavad Gita Lecture Series

Spiritual Talks

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Manan and Niki Patel's family play together in their living room.

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