The Columbus BAPS Mandir celebrated its Diwali festivals including Sharda Puja, Bestu Varsh, and Annakut with great joy in the presence of Pujya Tyagratna Swami and Pujya Munitilak Swami.
On Diwali Day haribhaktos participated in the morning Aarti and Chopda Pujan conducted by the Saints. The Yuvak, Kishore, Kishori, Bal, Balika Mandals put together an exhibition depicting our Guru-Parampara, the necessity of a Mandir, and the nine days of Diwali exhibits. The Kishore-Kishori Mandal also organized a Bal Diwali Party where they played various games. Many items were offered to Maharaj and Swami in the Annakut. Haribhaktos came early in the morning for Aarti to do the Darshan of Shreeji Maharaj and Pramukh Swami Maharaj. Thaals were sung to offer the Annakut to Maharaj. The evening program highlights included a kirtan bhakti program, and a video speech about Diwali and New Year by Pramukh Swami Maharaj.