Emphasizing the value of families, BAPS encourages parents and children to regularly hold ghar sabha—a gathering of family members that provides a platform for spiritual development and mutual understanding.

During ghar sabha, a unique initiative inspired by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, family members pray, read and discuss spiritual and inspiring literature. In this fifteen to thirty-minute session, they also discuss issues facing one another or the family to foster open communication.

building unity

“A family that eats together, prays together, and plays together, stays together.”

- His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj (1971-2016)

The wisdom of our gurus teaches us that fostering unity requires genuine connections with one another. BAPS activities reinforce these messages through initiatives that help families practice daily rituals that help us strengthen these relationships.

Samuh Bhojan

A family dinner in which all members put aside other obligations and spend time together eating, talking, and enjoying each others’ company.

Parenting Seminars

In mandirs, BAPS holds meetings for parents to come together and discuss ways to improve communication with their children.

Family Activities

BAPS holds multiple events throughout the year designed for families to join and participate in games and activities.