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BAPS News Archive - November 2016

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Paris, France, 1 Nov 2016

The festivals of Diwali and the Hindu New Year Annakut were celebrated with joyous devotion by BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Paris, France

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali 2016

Tampa, FL, USA, 1 Nov 2016

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali 2016

Atlanta, GA, USA, 3 Nov 2016

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Melbourne, Australia, 3 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Melbourne.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Perth, Australia, 3 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Perth.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali 2016

Edison, NJ, USA, 3 Nov 2016

BAPS Campus Fellowships at Rutgers New Brunswick, Rutgers Newark, and NJIT held their Annual Diwali Celebrations at university campuses.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali 2016

Boston, MA, USA, 3 Nov 2016

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Katikati, New Zealand, 4 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Center, Katikati, New Zealand.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali 2016

Raleigh, NC, USA, 4 Nov 2016

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

St. Louis, MO, USA, 5 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Diwali & Annakut Celebration 2016

Columbia, TN, USA, 5 Nov 2016

The Hindu New Year was traditionally celebrated with the Annakut as a devotional gratitude for the past year and to seek blessings for the New Year ahead.

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

Boston, MA, USA, 5 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

Parsippany, NJ, USA, 5 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

Charlotte, NC, USA, 5 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

Perry, GA, USA, 5 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Diwali & Annakut Celebration 2016

Portland, OR, USA, 5 Nov 2016

The Hindu New Year was traditionally celebrated with the Annakut as a devotional gratitude for the past year and to seek blessings for the New Year ahead.

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

Portland, OR, USA, 5 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Diwali & Annakut Celebration 2016

San Jose, CA, USA, 5 Nov 2016

The Hindu New Year was traditionally celebrated with the Annakut as a devotional gratitude for the past year and to seek blessings for the New Year ahead.

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

Jacksonville, FL, USA, 5 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Diwali & Annakut Celebration 2016

Lansdale, PA, USA, 5 Nov 2016

The Hindu New Year was traditionally celebrated with the Annakut as a devotional gratitude for the past year and to seek blessings for the New Year ahead.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Adelaide, Australia, 5 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Adelaide.

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

Philadelphia, PA, USA, 5 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Bolton, UK, 5 Nov 2016

These festivals of Diwali and the Hindu New Year Annakut were celebrated with joyous devotion by BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Bolton, UK

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

Columbia, SC, USA, 5 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Crawley, UK, 5 Nov 2016

The festivals of Diwali and the Hindu New Year Annakut were celebrated with joyous devotion by BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Crawley, UK

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Aachen, Germany, 5 Nov 2016

The festivals of Diwali and the Hindu New Year Annakut were celebrated with joyous devotion by BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Aachen, Germany

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Glasgow, UK, 5 Nov 2016

The festivals of Diwali and the Hindu New Year Annakut were celebrated with joyous devotion by BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Glasgow, UK

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Milton Keynes, UK, 5 Nov 2016

The festivals of Diwali and the Hindu New Year Annakut were celebrated with joyous devotion by BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Milton Keynes, UK

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Sunshine Coast, Australia, 5 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Center, Sunshine Coast, Australia.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Bundaberg, Australia, 5 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Center, Bundaberg, Australia.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Mandurah, Australia, 5 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Center, Mandurah, Australia.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Wentworthville, Australia, 5 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Center, Wentworthville, Australia.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand, 5 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Center, North Shore, New Zealand.

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

Indianapolis, IN, USA, 5 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

New Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand, 5 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annkut Celebrations at BAPS Centers in Asia Pacific countries.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Papatoetoe, Auckland, New Zealand, 5 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annkut Celebrations at BAPS Centers in Asia Pacific countries.

Diwali & Annakut Celebration 2016

Austin, TX, USA, 5 Nov 2016

The Hindu New Year was traditionally celebrated with the Annakut as a devotional gratitude for the past year and to seek blessings for the New Year ahead.

Inauguration of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Louisville, KY, USA, 5 Nov 2016

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Louisville, KY was inaugurated on November 13, 2016. The celebration included a Vishwashanti Mahayagna, Women's cultural program, and the Murti Pratishtha ceremony.

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

North America, 6 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali 2016

North America, 6 Nov 2016

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali 2016

Los Angeles, CA, USA, 6 Nov 2016

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

Diwali & Annakut Celebration 2016

Chattanooga, GA, USA, 6 Nov 2016

The Hindu New Year was traditionally celebrated with the Annakut as a devotional gratitude for the past year and to seek blessings for the New Year ahead.

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

Robbinsville, NJ, USA, 6 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Brisbane, Australia, 6 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Brisbane.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Darwin, Australia, 6 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Darwin.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Christchurch, New Zealand, 6 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Christchurch.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Wellington, New Zealand, 6 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annkut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Wellington.

Diwali & Annakut Celebration 2016

Greenville, SC, USA, 6 Nov 2016

The Hindu New Year was traditionally celebrated with the Annakut as a devotional gratitude for the past year and to seek blessings for the New Year ahead.

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

Greenville, SC, USA, 6 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Jakarta, Indonesia, 6 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Centers in Asia Pacific countries.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Reading, UK, 6 Nov 2016

These festivals of Diwali and the Hindu New Year Annakut were celebrated with joyous devotion by BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Reading, UK

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Belfast, Ireland, 6 Nov 2016

The festivals of Diwali and the Hindu New Year Annakut were celebrated with joyous devotion by BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Belfast, UK

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Edinburgh, UK, 6 Nov 2016

The festivals of Diwali and the Hindu New Year Annakut were celebrated with joyous devotion by BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Edinburgh, UK

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Aberdeen, UK, 6 Nov 2016

The festivals of Diwali and the Hindu New Year Annakut were celebrated with joyous devotion by BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Aberdeen, UK

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Warsaw, Poland, 6 Nov 2016

The festivals of Diwali and the Hindu New Year Annakut were celebrated with joyous devotion by BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Warsaw, Poland

Diwali & Annakut Celebration 2016

Allentown, PA, USA, 6 Nov 2016

The Hindu New Year was traditionally celebrated with the Annakut as a devotional gratitude for the past year and to seek blessings for the New Year ahead.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali 2016

Houston, TX, USA, 6 Nov 2016

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Zurich, Switzerland, 6 Nov 2016

The festivals of Diwali and the Hindu New Year Annakut were celebrated with joyous devotion by BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Zurich, Switzerland

Diwali & Annakut Celebration 2016

San Antonio, TX, USA, 6 Nov 2016

The Hindu New Year was traditionally celebrated with the Annakut as a devotional gratitude for the past year and to seek blessings for the New Year ahead.

Diwali & Annakut Celebration 2016

New Orleans, LA, USA, 6 Nov 2016

The Hindu New Year was traditionally celebrated with the Annakut as a devotional gratitude for the past year and to seek blessings for the New Year ahead.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali 2016

Hartford, CT, USA, 6 Nov 2016

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Gold Coast, Australia, 7 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Center, Gold Coast, Australia.

Annakut at Western Australia Parliament

Perth, Australia, 8 Nov 2016

Over 90 people, including respected Members of Parliament, leaders of various Hindu communities, and BAPS guests, attended the event held in the Aboriginal People’s Room of the WA Parliament.

Tribute Assembly in Honour of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Aachen, Germany, 8 Nov 2016

Tribute assemblies in honour of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj were held at major mandirs and centres in the UK and in Europe during the months of September and October.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali 2016

Washington DC, USA, 10 Nov 2016

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali 2016

Perry, GA, USA, 11 Nov 2016

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Dublin, Ireland, 12 Nov 2016

The festivals of Diwali and the Hindu New Year Annakut were celebrated with joyous devotion by BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Dublin, Ireland

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali 2016

Charlotte, NC, USA, 12 Nov 2016

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

Nashville, TN, USA, 12 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Newcastle, UK, 12 Nov 2016

The festivals of Diwali and the Hindu New Year Annakut were celebrated with joyous devotion by BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Newcastle, UK

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

Syracuse, NY, USA, 12 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

Scranton, PA, USA, 12 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

South Boston, MA, USA, 12 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Newcastle, Australia, 12 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Center, Newcastle, Australia.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Geelong, Australia, 12 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Center, Geelong, Australia.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Mildura, Australia, 12 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Center, Mildura, Australia.

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

Toronto, ON, Canada, 12 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

Hartford, CT, USA, 12 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Mt. Roskill, Auckland, New Zealand, 12 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annkut Celebrations at BAPS Centers in Asia Pacific countries.

Become Adarsh: Finale Appreciation Ceremony

UK, 12 Nov 2016

‘Become Adarsh’ – a spiritual development programme designed for youths in the UK – culminated with grand appreciation assemblies on 12 and 19 November 2016 at BAPS Swaminarayan mandirs in London and Leicester, respectively.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Cardiff, UK, 13 Nov 2016

The festivals of Diwali and the Hindu New Year Annakut were celebrated with joyous devotion by BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Cardiff, UK

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Rushden, UK, 13 Nov 2016

The festivals of Diwali and the Hindu New Year Annakut were celebrated with joyous devotion by BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Rushden, UK

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Colchester, UK, 13 Nov 2016

The festivals of Diwali and the Hindu New Year Annakut were celebrated with joyous devotion by BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Colchester, UK

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

Edison, NJ, USA, 13 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience.

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

Calhoun, GA, USA, 13 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

Tribute Assembly in Honour of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Luton, UK, 13 Nov 2016

Tribute assemblies in honour of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj were held at major mandirs and centres in the UK and in Europe during the months of September and October.

Tribute Assembly in Honour of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj

London, UK, 13 Nov 2016

Tribute assemblies in honour of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj were held at major mandirs and centres in the UK and in Europe during the months of September and October.

Kids’ Diwali Celebration 2016

Winnipeg, MB, Canada, 13 Nov 2016

The BAPS Kids’ Diwali Celebration combined the traditional rituals with patient explanations and fun-filled games to engage a younger audience

BAPS Observes World Diabetes Day

North America, 14 Nov 2016

BAPS Mandirs were illuminated in blue on the evening of November 14, 2016 in support of World Diabetes Day.

BAPS Observes World Diabetes Day

Atlanta, GA, USA, 14 Nov 2016

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Atlanta, GA was illuminated in blue on the evening of November 14, 2016 in support of World Diabetes Day.

BAPS Observes World Diabetes Day

Robbinsville, NJ, USA, 14 Nov 2016

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Robbinsville, NJ, was illuminated in blue on the evening of November 14, 2016, in support of World Diabetes Day.

BAPS Observes World Diabetes Day

Toronto, ON, Canada, 14 Nov 2016

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Toronto, Ontario, Canada was illuminated in blue on the evening of November 14, 2016 in support of World Diabetes Day.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Banksia Grove, Perth, Australia, 15 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annkut Celebrations at BAPS Centers in Asia Pacific countries.

Lok Sabha - The Parliament of India pays tribute to HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Delhi, India, 16 Nov 2016

16 November 2016, New Delhi. On the first day of the winter session, Lok Sabha - The Parliament of India paid a glowing tribute to HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj at 11.10 am.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Darch, Perth, Australia, 16 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Center, Darch, Australia.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali 2016

Philadelphia, PA, USA, 16 Nov 2016

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

Tribute Assembly in Honour of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Zurich, Switzerland, 16 Nov 2016

Tribute assemblies in honour of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj were held at major mandirs and centres in the UK and in Europe during the months of September and October.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali 2016

Orlando, FL, USA, 16 Nov 2016

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

Rajya Sabha - The Upper House of The Parliament of India pays tribute to HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Delhi, India, 17 Nov 2016

17 November 2016, New Delhi. The Rajya Sabha - The Upper House of The Parliament of India also paid a glowing tribute to HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj at 11.00 am.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali 2016

San Jose, CA, USA, 17 Nov 2016

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

BAPS Campus Fellowship Celebrates Diwali 2016

Richmond, VA, USA, 18 Nov 2016

BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America held their Annual Diwali Celebration at university campuses.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Swindon, UK, 19 Nov 2016

The festivals of Diwali and the Hindu New Year Annakut were celebrated with joyous devotion by BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Swindon, UK

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Griffith, Australia, 19 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annkut Celebrations at BAPS Centers in Asia Pacific countries.

Kidz Ultimate Challenge: Finale Awards Ceremony

UK, 19 Nov 2016

The Kidz Ultimate Challenge culminated with grand award ceremonies at BAPS Swaminarayan mandirs in Leicester and London over the weekend of 19 and 20 November 2016.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Canning Vale, Perth, Australia, 19 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annkut Celebrations at BAPS Center, Canning Vale, Australia.

Israeli President H.E Reuven Rivlin Visits Swaminarayan Akshardham

Delhi, India, 20 Nov 2016

Israeli President H.E Reuven Rivlin, visited Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Havant, UK, 20 Nov 2016

The festivals of Diwali and the Hindu New Year Annakut were celebrated with joyous devotion at BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Bhavan, Havant, UK

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Albury, Australia, 20 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annkut Celebrations at BAPS Centers in Asia Pacific countries.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Shepparton, Australia, 20 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annkut Celebrations at BAPS Centers in Asia Pacific countries.

HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj's Asthipushpa Visarjan

Bharuch, India, 20 Nov 2016

HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj's Asthipushpa Visarjan in the river narmada, Bharuch.

Tribute Assembly in Honour of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Lisbon, Portugal, 20 Nov 2016

Tribute assemblies in honour of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj were held at major mandirs and centres in the UK and in Europe during the months of September and October.

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations 2016

Napier, New Zealand, 21 Nov 2016

Diwali and Annkut Celebrations at BAPS Centers in Asia Pacific countries.

Regional Basketball Tournament - Yogi Cup 2016

South Boston, MA, USA, 24 Nov 2016

The annual BAPS Yogi Cup Basketball Tournament is a sporting event where high school and collegiate youth compete for the championship within their respective divisions. It promotes the messages of Samp, Suradbhav and Ekta, values instilled by Yogiji Maharaj, to bring the participants together.

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