In October 2023, following the inauguration of the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in North America, Mahant Swami Maharaj said, “The physical Akshardham has been built. Now it is time to make Akshardham within.”
Inspired by this vision, over 3,000 yuvaks and yuvatis from Surat participated in a five-day residential shibir at Akshar Mandir, Gondal. Themed ‘Andar Akshardham’, the shibir focused on building Akshardham within by cultivating virtues like agna and upasana that lead to ultimate happiness.
To help participants internalize these principles, the shibir featured insightful discourses by learned BAPS swamis, engaging workshops, creative dramas, videos, dance performances, podcasts, debates, and a vibrant kirtan bhakti programme performed by swamis and youths
Also, in the sacred Akshar Deri, delegates participated in the morning mahapuja rituals and offered pradakshina around the shrine.
The shibir guided attendees in aligning their lives with the vision of Mahant Swami Maharaj by providing practical tools to strengthen their personal spirituality, cultivate virtues, and build a life centred on God and guru.