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BAPS News Archive - December 2014

Murti-Pratishtha and 15th Patotsav

Nakuru, Kenya, 1 Dec 2014

New marble murtis of Shri Akshar-Purushottam Maharaj and the Guru Parampara were installed in ornate sinhasans. The Mandir Mahotsav celebrations spread over three days included a Vishwa Shanti Mahayagna, Nagar Yatra, Mahila Sammelan and the Murti Pratishtha.

Murti-Pratishtha Mahotsav BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Joravsan, India, 2 Dec 2014

The BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Murti Pratishta Mahotsav, Joravasan, was celebrated over three days as per Vedic tradition.

Guru Parampara Murti-Pratishtha and Pramukh Swami Maharaj Janma Jayanti Celebrations

Atladara (Vadodara), India, 3 Dec 2014

This year's celebration of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's Janma Jayanti was an occasion of added joy for the devotees in Vadodara, as new murtis of the Guru Parampara were installed at the Atladra mandir. A huge World Peace Mahayagna by 38,300 yajmans, a grand nagar Yatra streching 2 km. and a devotional consecration of the Guru parampara murtis were the highlights.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday Celebration 2014

Calhoun, GA, USA, 6 Dec 2014

Centered on the theme of Karu Vandana, Pramukh Swami Maharaj 94th birthday was celebrated with great devotion throughout North America.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Miami, FL, USA, 6 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday Celebration 2014

Little Rock, AR, USA, 6 Dec 2014

Centered on the theme of Karu Vandana, Pramukh Swami Maharaj 94th birthday was celebrated with great devotion throughout North America.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday Celebration 2014

Austin, TX, USA, 6 Dec 2014

Centered on the theme of Karu Vandana, Pramukh Swami Maharaj 94th birthday was celebrated with great devotion throughout North America.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

North America, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

San Jose, CA, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday Celebration 2014

Portland, OR, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Centered on the theme of Karu Vandana, Pramukh Swami Maharaj 94th birthday was celebrated with great devotion throughout North America.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Savannah, GA, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Sacramento, CA, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Raleigh, NC, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Orangeburg, SC, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Detroit, MI, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

New York, NY, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Washington DC, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday Celebration 2014

San Antonio, TX, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Centered on the theme of Karu Vandana, Pramukh Swami Maharaj 94th birthday was celebrated with great devotion throughout North America.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Robbinsville, NJ, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Phoenix, AZ, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Parsippany, NJ, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday Celebration 2014

Jersey City, NJ, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Centered on the theme of Karu Vandana, Pramukh Swami Maharaj 94th birthday was celebrated with great devotion throughout North America.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Nashville, TN, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Greensboro, NC, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Atlanta, GA, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Lansdale, PA, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Los Angeles, CA, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Albany, GA, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Toronto, ON, Canada, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Houston, TX, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday Celebration 2014

Warrington, PA, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Centered on the theme of Karu Vandana, Pramukh Swami Maharaj 94th birthday was celebrated with great devotion throughout North America.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Indianapolis, IN, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Kansas City, KS, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Hartford, CT, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Edison, NJ, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Chicago, IL, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

St. Louis, MO, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Tampa, FL, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Bloomington, IL, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Austin, TX, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Roanoke, VA, USA, 7 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Kishore-Kishori India Trip 2014

India, 11 Dec 2014

A group of about 100 Kishores and Kishoris from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania embarked on a journey to explore India's culture and sacred landscapes. The theme of the trip was “Mandiram.” Highlights of the trip included time spent in the presence of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj and a Satsang Shibir entitled "Brahmvidhyani College."

Annual Convention for Children’s Activities Volunteers

India, 12 Dec 2014

Twelve annual training conventions were held at six locations for volunteers who coordinate BAPS' children’s activities in India. The conventions helped increased the volunteers’ satsang depth and furthered their bal sabha organization and presentation skills.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Calhoun, GA, USA, 13 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Jacksonville, FL, USA, 13 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Dallas, TX, USA, 14 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Richmond, VA, USA, 14 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday Celebration 2014

Phoenix, AZ, USA, 14 Dec 2014

Centered on the theme of Karu Vandana, Pramukh Swami Maharaj 94th birthday was celebrated with great devotion throughout North America.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

Clifton, NJ, USA, 14 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Dashabdi Mahotsav & Nilkanth Varni Murti Pratishtha

Lenasia, South Africa, 14 Dec 2014

To commemorate ten years of the Lenasia mandir, a Dashabdi Mahotsav was held from 14th December to 16th December 2014 in the esteemed presence of Pujya Swayamprakash Swami (Pujya Doctor Swami) and sadhus. Pujya Doctor Swami also performed the murti pratishtha of Nilkanth Varni on this occasion.

National Yuvak-Yuvati Mandal India Trip 2014-2015

UK, 14 Dec 2014

A group of 40 yuvaks, yuvatis and children from the UK embarked on an enlightening trip to India to learn about the work of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and His spiritual successors.

Vedic Pujan of First Pillar for the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Pune, India, 15 Dec 2014

Devotees and well-wishers witnessed the Vedic Pujan of the first pillar for a new Shikharbaddh BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir under construction in Pune. The rituals were led by Pujya Bhaktipriya Swami (Pujya Kothari swami).

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of the United States House of Representatives visits Swaminarayan Akshardham

Delhi, India, 18 Dec 2014

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of the United States House of Representatives visited Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi to experience India’s ageless beauty, borderless culture and timeless values.

National Bal-Balika Mandal Winter Training Camp

UK, 19 Dec 2014

The UK Bal-Balika Mandal organised an enjoyable and educational Winter Training Camp for children across the country from Friday 19 December to Sunday 21 December 2014 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London.

Yagnapurush Smruti Padyatra

Brisbane, Australia, 20 Dec 2014

To commemorate the 150th birth-anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj, BAPS Brisbane Yuvak Mandal performed a 9 kilometer long padyatra (pilgrimage by foot) to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Brisbane.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th Birthday, Mahila Celebration 2014

South Boston, MA, USA, 20 Dec 2014

Women of all ages conveyed their sentiments of devotion on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 94th birthday with a celebration centered on the theme, "Ek phool amaaru swikaro.”

Murti-Pratishtha Mahotsav BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Chala, India, 23 Dec 2014

The murtis consecrated by Pramukh Swami Maharaj in Sarangpur were installed at Chala by Pujya Bhaktipriya Swami (Pujya Kothari Swami) on the 24 December 2014.

Murti-Pratishtha Mahotsav for the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Omkachh, India, 24 Dec 2014

On December 24 and 25, 2014, BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir murti-pratishtha took place in the village Omkutch, the district of Nanapondha of Dadra Nagar Haveli.

Regional Basketball Tournament - Yogi Cup 2014

Atlanta, GA, USA, 24 Dec 2014

The BAPS Yogi Cup Basketball Tournament is an annual event where youths ages 14-22, gather to compete in their respective regions. It promotes the messages of Samp, Suradbhav and Ekta, values instilled by Yogiji Maharaj, to bring the participants together.

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