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

Puja Darshan

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

Foundations

East Meets West

Harnessing the Wind

<p>November 30 &amp; December 1, 2024</p>


A Gift for Generations

2014 & Beyond

Impossible & Inconceivable

Yuvaks and yuvatis across North America participated in a 4-day Adhiveshan and Summer Shibir themed “Satsang: The Journey to Rajipo”.

Saturday July 26, 2025

Yuvak-Yuvati Adhiveshan & Summer Shibir 2025

Kishores and kishoris in high school and college across North America participated in a 4-day Adhiveshan and Summer Shibir themed “Satsang: The Journey to Rajipo”.

Thursday July 24, 2025

Kishore-Kishori Adhiveshan & Summer Shibir 2025

Saturday July 19, 2025

Swamis and devotees from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Harrisburg, PA, participated in Hari Mandir’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations on Sunday, July 12, 2025. The Hindu American Religious Institute, also known as HARI Mandir, is a cornerstone of the Hindu community in Central Pennsylvania.

Saturday July 12, 2025

BAPS Swamis participate in HARI Mandir’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

Balaks and Balikas across North America participated in a 4-day Adhiveshan and Summer Shibir themed “Satsang: The Journey to Rajipo”.

Bal-Balika Adhiveshan & Summer Shibir 2025

Tennessee recognized BAPS and Pujya Brahmaviharidas Swami for impactful spiritual leadership and humanitarian service, offered under the guidance of Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Mahant Swami Maharaj.

Tuesday July 1, 2025

Tennessee State Honors BAPS and Pujya Brahmaviharidas Swami for Global Spiritual Leadership and Humanitarian Impact

The new BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Downingtown, PA, opened its doors to the local community on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in the presence of Pujya Yagnavallabhdas Swami and other Swamis from North America, along with local dignitaries.

Saturday June 28, 2025

Inauguration of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

BAPS swamis visited the Kauai Hindu Monastery, deepening bonds through shared reflections on faith, service, and global harmony while honoring each other’s temples, publications, and commitment to Sanatan Dharma.

Friday June 27, 2025

BAPS Swamis Visit Kauai Hindu Monastery, Strengthening Ties of Faith and Fellowship

Thursday June 26, 2025

Sunday June 22, 2025

At the BAPS Executive Forum, Bay Area technology leaders explored the principles of purpose-driven leadership through an inspiring keynote by Pujya Brahmaviharidas Swami. The event offered valuable insights on leading with integrity, empathy, and vision—leaving attendees with practical guidance and renewed motivation for personal and professional growth.

Saturday June 21, 2025

Bay Area Tech Leaders Gain Insight into Values-Based Leadership at BAPS Executive Forum

On June 18, 2025, Pujya Brahmaviharidas Swami and BAPS swamis visited the LDS Church headquarters in Salt Lake City, engaging in interfaith dialogue with senior Church leaders. They discussed shared values, humanitarian efforts, and global harmony, highlighting BAPS Mandirs in Abu Dhabi and Robbinsville. The meeting fostered mutual respect and a shared commitment to service and unity.

Wednesday June 18, 2025

BAPS Swamis Visit The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah

The Amrut Cup Tournament fostered athletic and spiritual growth for high school and college girls, blending sports with satsang values to strengthen unity, leadership, and lifelong connections rooted in Yogiji Maharaj’s teachings.

Saturday June 7, 2025

Amrut Cup Tournament 2025

Saturday May 17, 2025

At TEDx Tampa, Pujya Brahmaviharidas Swami captivated over 1,000 attendees by sharing the profound philosophy behind the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. Through stories of quiet determination and cultural generosity, he illustrated how simple conversations can shape history. His message—rooted in the wisdom of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj and His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj—reminded all that true joy lies in selfless service.

Friday May 2, 2025

BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi Highlighted at TEDx

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<div>This is a new series called Tales of Wisdom. Storytelling is a means to impart knowledge and wisdom. Complicated and difficult-to-understand concepts can be distilled by very simple analogies. Yogiji Maharaj, one of the Gurus of BAPS, was very fond of using stories.</div>
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A view of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden, UK on a picturesque day.

Audio

Mandirs – Inspiring Personal and Community Growth

Personal Essays

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<div>This first session discusses the context and history of the Shrimad Bhagvad Gita. With chapter 1, we discuss Arjun’s reasons for despair and his arguments for not wanting to fight the war.</div>
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Pujya Yogananddas Swami, speaker of the BAPS Better Living Shrimad Bhagvat Gita Lecture series.

Video

Shrimad Bhagavad Gita Lecture Series

Spiritual Talks

<p>During our most difficult times, where do we find perseverance? Meet Niki and Manan, a couple from New Jersey who relied on each other, their family, their friends, their spirituality, their guru and God during an unimaginably stressful time. Here is their story.</p>


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

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