Many devotees, dignitaries, and local community members gathered to witness the opening of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Berri, South Australia. Amongst the dignitaries present were Ian Schlein, Councilor of the Berri Barmera Council; Andrew Haigh, Berri Barmera Council; Councilor Jagdish Lakhani, City of Campbell town; and Councilor Surendar Chahal, City of West Torrens.
The celebrations included a vibrant and colorful nagar yatra (procession) of the murtis through the streets of Berri, drawing onlookers from across the region.
Paramchintan Swami and other BAPS swamis performed the sacred Vedic rituals to mark the mandir opening. Devotees also participated in a grand puja to offer their devotion to the newly installed murtis, seeking blessings for peace, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment. The celebration assembly also featured devotional songs, traditional dances, and other cultural performances reflecting the rich heritage of Hinduism.
Prerviously, on 22 May 2024, in Sarangpur, His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj had performed the Vedic murti-pratishtha rituals of the murtis.