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BAPS News Archive - January 2015

VIDEO: Annual Review 2014

UK & Europe, 1 Jan 2015

A visual summary of just some of the many activities and events organised by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha in the UK and in Europe in 2014

Regional Basketball Tournament - Yogi Cup 2014

North America, 1 Jan 2015

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.

Shri Mohan Bhagwat in Sarangpur for Darshan

Sarangpur, India, 2 Jan 2015

Shri Mohan Bhagwat meets Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Regional Basketball Tournament - Yogi Cup 2014

Robbinsville, NJ, USA, 3 Jan 2015

Gujarati Seminar by The Swaminarayan Sunday School

London, UK, 4 Jan 2015

The Swaminarayan Sunday School at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London partnered with the National Gujarati Core Team to deliver an insightful seminar on preparing for the GCSE Gujarati exams.

Murti-Pratishtha and 10th Patotsav

Tanga, Tanzania, 6 Jan 2015

A Mandir was inaugurated on 9th December 2004. To mark the 10th Anniversary of this occasion new marble murtis of Akshar Purushottam Maharaj were installed with thousands of devotees attending the celebrations.

Inauguration of new BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Waghai, India, 6 Jan 2015

Inauguration of new BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir at Waghai, India.

Murti-Pratishtha Mahotsav, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Vansda, India, 10 Jan 2015

In presence of Pujya Keshavjivan Swami (Pujya Mahant Swami) Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav of the new BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir of Vasda took place on January 10, 2015 on the land which was sanctified by Bhagwan Swaminarayan and our Guru Parampara.

Murti-Pratishtha Mahotsav for BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Chitrakut, India, 11 Jan 2015

On January 11 and 12, 2015, BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir murti-pratishtha took place in Chitrakut, Surat, India.

External Affairs Minister of India Smt. Sushma Swaraj Visits Swaminarayan Akshardham

Delhi, India, 14 Jan 2015

External Affairs Minister of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj, visited Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi on the holy Hindu festival day of Makar Sankranti to experience India’s ageless beauty, borderless culture and timeless values.

Jholi Celebrations

Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, 14 Jan 2015

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Dar-es-salaam celebrated Jholi Utsav in the presence of Pujya Doctor Swami

BAPS North American Leadership Conference

North America, 16 Jan 2015

Over 1,100 youth leaders attended the BAPS North American Leadership Conference with the theme “Shanti, I am a das” to learn effective ways of strengthening their seva

Yagnapurush Smruti Women’s Padyatra

Ahmedabad, India, 16 Jan 2015

A total of 1200 women devotees from Ahmedabad participated in padyatra from BAPS Sanskar Dham Barwala to BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Sarangpur.

Jholi Celebrations 2015

London, UK, 17 Jan 2015

The festival of Jholi was joyously celebrated on the evening of Saturday 17 January 2015 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Nottingham, , 18 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj's 150th birth anniversary was joyously celebrated at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Nottingham, UK

Sadbhav Jyotyatra

Gondal, India, 20 Jan 2015

As part of the year-long celebrations commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj (1865-2015), founder of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, two Sadbhav Jyotyatras (Goodwill Torch Relays) were held

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebrations

South London, UK, 23 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj's 150th birth anniversary was joyously celebrated at South London, UK

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

North America, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Cleanliness Drive Pledge - Swachchta Abhiyan

Vadodara, India, 24 Jan 2015

On the auspicious occasion of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj’s 150th Birth Anniversary, and by the wish and inspiration of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, we pledge that we will endeavor to keep our homes, compounds, mandirs, places of residence and nearby public places clean.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

St. Louis, MO, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Knoxville, TN, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Philadelphia, PA, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

New York, NY, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Nashville, TN, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Atlanta, GA, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Parsippany, NJ, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Toronto, ON, Canada, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj Saardh Shatabdi Celebrations

Atladara (Vadodara), India, 24 Jan 2015

The three and a half-hour program to celebrate Shastriji Maharaj's Saardh Shatabdi was based on his principles and contributions, specifically, Satpurush, Siddhant and Sanstha. The theme was portrayed through traditional dances, videos, bhajans and speeches by BAPS youths, senior sadhus and stage guests.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Robbinsville, NJ, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Edison, NJ, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Chicago, IL, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Houston, TX, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

San Jose, CA, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Jacksonville, FL, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

San Francisco, CA, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Orlando, FL, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Dallas, TX, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebrations

UK & Europe, 24 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj's 150th birth anniversary was joyously celebrated at mandirs and centres throughout the UK and in parts of Europe.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebrations

London, UK, 24 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj's 150th birth anniversary was joyously celebrated at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, UK

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Leicester, UK, 24 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj's 150th birth anniversary was joyously celebrated at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Leicester, UK

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Wellingborough, UK, 24 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj's 150th birth anniversary was joyously celebrated at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Wellingborough, UK

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Preston, UK, 24 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj's 150th birth anniversary was joyously celebrated at Preston, UK

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Los Angeles, CA, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Tampa, FL, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Delaware, DE, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations

Asia Pacific, 24 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj 150th birth anniversary celebrations throughout Asia Pacific BAPS centers.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations

Sydney, Australia, 24 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj 150th birth anniversary celebrations throughout Asia Pacific BAPS centers.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations

Canberra, Australia, 24 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj 150th birth anniversary celebrations throughout Asia Pacific BAPS centers.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Phoenix, AZ, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Scranton, PA, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations

Melbourne, Australia, 24 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj 150th birth anniversary celebrations throughout Asia Pacific BAPS centers.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations

Adelaide, Australia, 24 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj 150th birth anniversary celebration in BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Adelaide, Australia.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Little Rock, AR, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Seattle, WA, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Manassas, VA, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations

Africa, 24 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj 150th birth anniversary celebrations throughout BAPS centers of Africa and Middle East countries .

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Manchester, UK, 24 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj's 150th birth anniversary was joyously celebrated at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Manchester - Ashton, UK

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Auckland, New Zealand, 24 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj 150th anniversary celebration in BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Auckland, New Zealand

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations

Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, 24 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj 150th birth anniversary celebrations throughout BAPS centers of Africa and Middle East countries .

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Orangeburg, SC, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Jackson, MS, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations

Nairobi, Kenya, 24 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj 150th birth anniversary celebrations throughout BAPS centers of Africa and Middle East countries .

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Birmingham, AL, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations

Muscat, Oman, 24 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj 150th birth anniversary celebrations in BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Muscat

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Christchurch, New Zealand, 24 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj 150th anniversary celebration in BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Christchurch

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Perth, Australia, 24 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj 150th anniversary celebration in BAPS Shri Swaminarayna Mandir, Perth, Australia.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Austin, TX, USA, 24 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Virginia Beach, VA, USA, 25 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Indianapolis, IN, USA, 25 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Miami, FL, USA, 25 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Hartford, CT, USA, 25 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Luton, UK, 25 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj's 150th birth anniversary was joyously celebrated at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Luton, UK

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Birmingham, UK, 25 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj's 150th birth anniversary was joyously celebrated at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Birmingham, UK

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Coventry, UK, 25 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj's 150th birth anniversary was joyously celebrated at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Coventry, UK

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Cherry Hill, NJ, USA, 25 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 25th, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Boston, MA, USA, 25 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Jersey City, NJ, USA, 25 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Washington DC, USA, 25 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 25, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Lansdale, PA, USA, 25 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Hinckley, UK, 25 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj's 150th birth anniversary was joyously celebrated at Hinckley, UK

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Cleveland, OH, USA, 25 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Chigwell, UK, 27 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj's 150th birth anniversary was joyously celebrated at East London, UK

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebrations, Mahila Mandal

Wellingborough, UK, 30 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj's 150th birth anniversary was joyously celebrated by the Mahila Mandal at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Wellingborough, UK

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Raleigh, NC, USA, 31 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Minneapolis, MN, USA, 31 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebration

Richmond, VA, USA, 31 Jan 2015

With the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, over 70 BAPS mandirs across North America celebrated the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj on January 24, 2015.

Shastriji Maharaj 150th Anniversary Celebrations, Mahila Mandal

Leicester, UK, 31 Jan 2015

Shastriji Maharaj's 150th birth anniversary was joyously celebrated by the Mahila Mandal at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Leicester, UK

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