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BAPS News Archive - November 2013

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations 2013

3 Nov 2013

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations across BAPS Centers, worldwide.

Diwali Celebrations with Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Sarangpur, India, 3 Nov 2013

Diwali Celebrations with HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Sarangpur

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

North America, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs across North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

Charlotte, NC, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Charlotte, North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

Chicago, IL, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago, North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

Edison, NJ, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Edison, North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

Houston, TX, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Houston, North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

Los Angeles, CA, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Los Angeles, North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

Miami, FL, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Miami, North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

San Francisco, CA, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Francisco, North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

San Jose, CA, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Jose, North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

Toronto, ON, Canada, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Toronto, North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

Sacramento, CA, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Sacramento, North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

Savannah, GA, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Savannah, North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

Austin, TX, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, ,Austin, North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

Birmingham, AL, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Birmingham, North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

Knoxville, TN, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Knoxville, North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

Northern Virginia, VA, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Manassas, North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

Robbinsville, NJ, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Robbinsville, North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

Albany, NY, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Albany-GA, North America.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali - "In the Joy of Others"

North America, 3 Nov 2013

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration this Fall at 23 different university campuses.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali - University of Texas

Austin, TX, USA, 3 Nov 2013

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration this Fall at University of Texas, Austin, USA.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science

Boston, MA, USA, 3 Nov 2013

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration this Fall at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science, Boston, USA.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali - University of Connecticut

Boston, MA, USA, 3 Nov 2013

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration this Fall at University of Connecticut, Boston, USA.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali - DePaul University and University of Illinois

Chicago, IL, USA, 3 Nov 2013

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration this Fall at DePaul University and University of Illinois, Chicago, USA.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali - Rutgers University

Edison, NJ, USA, 3 Nov 2013

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration this Fall at Rutgers University, Edison, USA.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali - University of Mississippi

Jackson, MS, USA, 3 Nov 2013

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration this Fall at University of Mississippi, Jackson, USA.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali - University of California - Riverside

Los Angeles, CA, USA, 3 Nov 2013

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration this Fall at University of California - Riverside, Los Angeles, USA.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali - University of North Carolina, North Carolina State University

Raleigh, NC, USA, 3 Nov 2013

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration this Fall at University of North Carolina, North Carolina State Univercity

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

Atlanta, GA, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Atlanta, North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

Perry, GA, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Perry, North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

New York, NY, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, New York, North America.

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013

Washington DC, USA, 3 Nov 2013

Children’s Diwali Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Washington DC, North America.

New Year Celebrations with HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Sarangpur, India, 4 Nov 2013

New Year and Annakut Celebrations with HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Sarangpur, India

British Prime Minister David Cameron Celebrates Hindu New Year at London Mandir

London, UK, 4 Nov 2013

British Prime Minister The Rt. Hon. David Cameron MP and his wife Samantha Cameron joined thousands of devotees and visitors at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London on Monday 4 November 2013 to celebrate the Hindu New Year.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut was celebrated with wide varities of Swaminarayan vegetarian food being served to Bhagwan in BAPS centers across India.

Annakut Celebrations

Ahmedabad, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Ahmedabad, India.

Annakut Celebrations

Atladara (Vadodara), India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Atladra (Vadodara), India.

Annakut Celebrations

Bengaluru, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bangalore, India.

Annakut Celebrations

Bhadra, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhadra, India.

Annakut Celebrations

Bhavnagar, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, food festival, festival of lights, Bhavnagar, India.

Annakut Celebrations

Bochasan, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bochasan, India.

Annakut Celebrations

Delhi, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Delhi, India.

Annakut Celebrations

Gandhinagar, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Gandhinagar, India.

Annakut Celebrations

Jalandhar, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Jalandhar, India.

Annakut Celebrations

Jamnagar, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Jamnagar, India.

Annakut Celebrations

Africa, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut was celebrated across BAPS Centers of Africa and Middle East, with offerings of many Swaminarayan vegetarian dishes being served to Bhagwan. Devotees and well wishers visited the centers for darshan and to wish each other on this auspicious occasion.

Annakut Celebrations

Arusha, Tanzania, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Arusha, Tanzania.

Annakut Celebrations

Durban, South Africa, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Durban, South Africa.

Annakut Celebrations

Eldoret, Kenya, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Eldoret, Kenya.

Annakut Celebrations

Johannesburg, South Africa, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Annakut Celebrations

Kampala, Uganda, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Kampala, Uganda.

Annakut Celebrations

Kisumu, Kenya, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Kisumu, Kenya.

Annakut Celebrations

Lenasia, South Africa, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Lenasia, South Africa.

Annakut Celebrations

Mombasa, Kenya, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Mombasa, Kenya.

Annakut Celebrations

Mwanza, Tanzania, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Mwanza, Tanzania.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

North America, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs across North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Atlanta, GA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Atlanta, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Los Angeles, CA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Los Angeles, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Houston, TX, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Houston, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Toronto, ON, Canada, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Toronto, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

New York, NY, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, New York, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Robbinsville, NJ, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Robbinsville, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Charlotte, NC, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Charlotte, North Carolina, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

UK & Europe, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs across UK & Europe.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

London, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, UK.

Annakut Celebrations

Junagadh, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Junagadh, India.

Annakut Celebrations

Nadiad, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Nadiad, India.

Annakut Celebrations

Rajkot, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Rajkot, India.

Annakut Celebrations

Surat, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Surat, India.

Annakut Celebrations

Tithal, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Tithal, India.

Annakut Celebrations

Mahesana, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Mahesana, India.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Clifton, NJ, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Clifton, New Jersey, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Columbus, OH, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Columbus, Ohio, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Dayton, OH, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Dayton, Ohio, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Jackson, MS, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Jackson, Mississippi, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

San Francisco, CA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Francisco, California, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Jersey City, NJ, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Jersey City, New Jersey, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Knoxville, TN, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Knoxville, Tennessee, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Little Rock, AR, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Little Rock, Arkansas, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Orlando, FL, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Orlando, Florida, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Perry, GA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Perry, Georgia, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Phoenix, AZ, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Phoenix, Arizona, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Philadelphia, PA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Memphis, TN, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Memphis, Tennessee, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Raleigh, NC, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs, Raleigh, North Carolina, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Richmond, VA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Richmond, Virginia, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Roanoke, VA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Roanoke, Virginia, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Boston, MA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Boston, Massachusetts, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Springfield, MA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Springfield, Massachusetts, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Birmingham, AL, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Birmingham, Alabama, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Tampa, FL, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Tampa, Florida, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

San Jose, CA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Jose, California, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

St. Louis, MO, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, St. Louis, Missouri, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Virginia Beach, VA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Virginia Beach, Virginia, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Warrington, PA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Warrington, Pennsylvania, North America.

Annakut Celebrations

Manchester, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Ashton, UK.

Annakut Celebrations

Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.

Annakut Celebrations

Dubai, UAE, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Dubai

Annakut Celebrations

Gondal, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Gondal, India.

Annakut Celebrations

Jaipur, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Jaipur, India.

Annakut Celebrations

Laudium, South Africa, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Laudium, South Africa.

Annakut Celebrations

Mumbai, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Mumbai, India.

Annakut Celebrations

Nairobi, Kenya, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Nairobi, Kenya.

Annakut Celebrations

Nottingham, , 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Nottingham, UK.

Annakut Celebrations

Sankari, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Sankari, India.

Annakut Celebrations

Swindon, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Swindon, UK.

Annakut Celebrations

Tanga, Tanzania, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Tanga, Kenya.

Annakut Celebrations

Wellingborough, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Wellingborough, UK.

Annakut Celebrations

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Abu Dhabi.

Annakut Celebrations

Antwerp, Belgium, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Antwerp, Belgium.

Annakut Celebrations

Bangkok, Thailand, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bangkok, Thailand.

Annakut Celebrations

Auckland, New Zealand, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Auckland, New Zealand.

Annakut Celebrations

Basel, Switzerland, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Basel, Switzerland.

Annakut Celebrations

Christchurch, New Zealand, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Coventry, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Coventry, UK.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Darwin, Australia, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Darwin, Australia.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Hamilton, New Zealand, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Jakarta, Indonesia, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Asia Pacific, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs across Asia Pacific.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Leeds, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Leeds, UK.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Luton, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Luton, UK.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Preston, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Preston, UK.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Rushden, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Rushden, UK.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Manila, Philippines, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Manila, Philippines.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Melbourne, Australia, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Melbourne, Australia.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Perth, Australia, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Perth, Australia.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Rotorua, New Zealand, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Rotorua, New Zealand.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Singapore, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Singapore.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Sydney, Australia, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Sydney, Australia.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Wellington, New Zealand, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Wellington, New Zealand.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Muscat, Oman, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Muscat, Oman.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Albany, GA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Albany GA, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Atlantic City, NJ, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Atlantic City NJ, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Cherry Hill, NJ, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Cherry Hill, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Chicago, IL, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Cleveland, OH, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Cleveland, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Edison, NJ, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Edison, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Hartford, CT, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Hartford, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Indianapolis, IN, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Indianapolis, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Lubbock, TX, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Lubbock, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Nashville, TN, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Nashville, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Orangeburg, SC, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Orangeburg, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Lisbon, Portugal, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Lisbon, Portugal.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Parsippany, NJ, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Parsippany, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Sacramento, CA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Sacramento, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Savannah, GA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Savannah, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Scranton, PA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs, Scranton, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Syracuse, NY, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Syracuse, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Tucson, AZ, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Tucson, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Dublin, Ireland, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs, Dublin, Ireland.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Tzaneen, South Africa, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Tzaneen, South Africa.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Nakuru, Kenya, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs, Nakuru, Kenya.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Limbe, Malawi, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs, Limbe, Malavi.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Doha, Qatar, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Doha, Qatar.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Limbdi, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Limbdi, India.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Augusta, GA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Augusta, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Dallas, TX, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Dallas, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Greensboro, NC, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Greensboro, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Jacksonville, FL, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Jacksonville, North America.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Sunshine Coast, Australia, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS center Sunshine Coast, Australia.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Rome, Italy, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS center Rome.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Milton Keynes, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS center Milton Keynes, UK.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Leicester, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Leicester, UK.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Adelaide, Australia, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Adelaide, Australia.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Armidale, Australia, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Armidale, Australia.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Brisbane, Australia, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Brisbane, Australia.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Gold Coast, Australia, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Gold Coast, Australia.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Dholka, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Dholka, India.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Indore, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Indore, India.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Albany, NY, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Albany, NY, USA.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Calgary, AB, Canada, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Calgary, Canada.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Detroit, MI, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Detroit, MI, USA.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Fresno, CA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Fresno, CA, USA.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Minneapolis, MN, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

Annakut Celebrations 2013

Portland, OR, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Portland, OR, USA.

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San Antonio, TX, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Antonio, TX, USA.

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Washington DC, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Washington, DC, USA.

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Birmingham, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Birmingham, UK.

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Gadhada, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Gadhada, India.

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Nagpur, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Nagpur, India.

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Canberra, Australia, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Canberra, Australia.

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Hong Kong, China, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Hong Kong.

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Southend-on-Sea, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Southend-on-Sea, UK.

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Ruwais, UAE, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Ruwais, UAE.

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Miami, FL, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Miami, America.

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Hinckley, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Hinckley, UK.

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Paris, France, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Paris, France.

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Vienna, Austria, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Vienna, Austria.

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Anand, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand, India.

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Austin, TX, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Austin, America.

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Chattanooga, GA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chattanooga, America.

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Lansdale, PA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Lansdale, America.

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Northern Virginia, VA, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Manassas, America.

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Bharuch, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bharuch, India.

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Milan, Italy, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Milan, Italy.

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Turin, Italy, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Turin, Italy.

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Corpus Christi, TX, USA, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Corpus Christi, MN, USA.

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Eldoret, Kenya, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Corpus Christi, Eldoret, Kenya

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Loughborough, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Loughborough, UK.

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Porbandar, India, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Porbandar, India.

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Newcastle, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Newcastle, UK.

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Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Corpus Christi, Havant, UK

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Bristol, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bristol, UK

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Crawley, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Crawley, UK

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Brighton, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Brighton

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Cardiff, UK, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Cardiff

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Aachen, Germany, 4 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Aachen, Germany

British Prime Minister Hosts Diwali Reception at 10 Downing Street

London, UK, 6 Nov 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron celebrated the Hindu festival of Diwali at 10 Downing Street on Wednesday 6 November 2013.

‘Lyo Rajipo’ - Surat Youth Shibir

Sarangpur, India, 6 Nov 2013

Over 3,000 yuvaks and yuvatis of Surat attended the annual Youth Shibir held at the BAPS Mandir in Sarangpur from 6 to 10 November 2013.

HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Visit Swaminarayan Akshardham

Delhi, India, 8 Nov 2013

HRH The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, visited Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi to experience India’s ageless beauty, borderless culture and timeless values. After the visit, Prince Charles said, "I don’t remember seeing anything like this in the world!"

Bhavnagar Youth Shibir

Sankari, India, 9 Nov 2013

This year’s shibir was based on the theme ‘Youths! Become Prepared. - Shastri Narayanswarupdas’. The entire shibir experience motivated the youths to practice satsang more sincerely in their daily lives.

US Senator John Cornyn visits the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Houston, TX, USA, 9 Nov 2013

On Saturday, November 9th, 2013, United States Senator John Cornyn and his wife Sandy Cornyn visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Stafford, Texas

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Aberdeen, UK, 9 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Aberdeen, Scotland.

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Edinburgh, UK, 9 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Greensboro, NC, USA, 9 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs, Greensboro, North America.

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Glasgow, UK, 10 Nov 2013

Annakut Celebrations 2013 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Glasgow, Scotland.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Murti-Pratishtha Celebrations

Jantral, India, 15 Nov 2013

Pramukh Swami Maharaj performed the Vedic murti-pratishtha rituals of the murtis for Jantral, in Sarangpur. A week later on 15 November 2013, Pujya Bhaktipriya Swami performed the consecration rituals of the new BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, a hari mandir in Jantral.

'Bhakta Prahlad' & 'Sanskrutik Virasat' Cultural Programs Presented by Children and Youth

Asia Pacific, 16 Nov 2013

During November and December 2013, BAPS children and youth in Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide presented three separate cultural programs.

Cultural Programs Presented by Children and Youth

Melbourne, Australia, 16 Nov 2013

BAPS children and youths presented a cultural program in Melbourne, Australia

The Swaminarayan Prep School Ranked Among Top in the UK

London, UK, 17 Nov 2013

The Swaminarayan School opposite BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London has been ranked an impressive 30th among the UK’s top 100 independent preparatory schools in a league table published by the Sunday Times on 17 November 2013.

Faith Leaders Gather for Prayer Meeting on ‘Service to Humanity’

London, UK, 19 Nov 2013

Local leaders from six faiths gathered at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London on Tuesday 19 November to share readings on the theme of ‘Service to Humanity’.

Devotees Join Local Church-Goers on Day Out during National Inter Faith Week

London, UK, 20 Nov 2013

Continuing BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha’s commitment to National Inter Faith Week, and following the prayer meeting with local faith leaders at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London

Akshardham Jagatipith Shila Pujan Ceremony

Robbinsville, NJ, USA, 22 Nov 2013

The first stone-laying ceremony of the Akshardham Mahamandir in Robbinsville, NJ took place on Nov. 22-24, 2013. The three-day celebration consisted of five sacred ceremonies filled with prayers and Vedic rituals to consecrate this holy moment.

Cultural Programs Presented by Children and Youth

Brisbane, Australia, 23 Nov 2013

BAPS children and youths presented a cultural program in Brisbane, Australia

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Murti-Pratishtha Celebrations

Kanjeta, India, 27 Nov 2013

Kanjeta is a tribal village at the base of the Ratanmahal Hill, a scenic natural area in Gujarat renowned for its natural beauty and also for its inhabition by bears. On 27 November, Ghanshyamcharan Swami ritually consecrated the murtis in the new hari mandir at Kanjeta.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Murti-Pratishtha Celebrations

Saring, India, 27 Nov 2013

In Ahmedabad, on 2 November 2012, Pramukh Swami Maharaj performed the Vedic murti-pratishtha of the murtis. And on 27 November 2013, the murtis were ritually consecrated in the hari mandir by Pujya Mahant Swami.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Murti-Pratishtha Celebrations

Arad, India, 28 Nov 2013

Ghanshyamcharan Swami ritually consecrated the murtis in the new hari mandir in Arad on 28 November.

Observing International Volunteer Day

London, UK, 30 Nov 2013

The special evening assembly focussed on paying tribute to the daily, silent and tireless sacrifices volunteers of BAPS make to better the world around us.

Matru Sammelan

Nairobi, Kenya, 30 Nov 2013

The Nairobi Mahila Mandal organized a special mothers’ conference entitled “Saachi Maa”, with discourses on how mothers can develop their children spiritually, culturally, intellectually and educationally.

Become Adarsh: Personal Satsang Development (Phase Three)

UK & Europe, 30 Nov 2013

The third and final phase of the ‘Become Adarsh’ project – a spiritual development programme designed for youths in the UK.

Become Adarsh: Personal Satsang Development (Phase Three)

Leicester, UK, 30 Nov 2013

This was the third and final phase of the ‘Become Adarsh’ project – a spiritual development programme designed for youths in the UK. The aim was to help young adults lead a value-based, God-centric life guided by the adarsh (ideal) of Pramukh Swami Maharaj himself.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Murti-Pratishtha Celebrations

Kalikund, India, 30 Nov 2013

HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj performed the Vedic murti-pratishtha of the murtis for the new mandir in Kalikundnagar on 18 October 2013 in Sarangpur. On 30 November, Pujya Mahant Swami ritually consecrated the murtis in the new mandir.