This site uses cookies. Read how we use them, in our
privacy policy
.
I accept
ABOUT BAPS
SPIRITUAL LIVING
HUMANITARIAN SERVICES
CULTURE AND HERITAGE
DEVELOPING INDIVIDUALS
VICHARAN
(current)
NEWS
GLOBAL NETWORK
INDIA
NORTH AMERICA
UK & EUROPE
AFRICA
ASIA PACIFIC
MIDDLE EAST
PUBLICATIONS
QUICK LINKS
DAILY SATSANG
LATEST UPDATES
CALENDAR & FESTIVALS
ENLIGHTENING ESSAYS
સત્સંગ લેખમાળા
SATSANG SABHA
SATSANG EXAMS
AUDIOS
VIDEOS
PRAYER
DOWNLOADS
FAQS
GLOSSARY
ABOUT US
SPIRITUAL LIVING
HUMANITARIAN SERVICES
CULTURE AND HERITAGE
DEVELOPING INDIVIDUALS
VICHARAN
NEWS
GLOBAL NETWORK
INDIA
NORTH AMERICA
UK & EUROPE
AFRICA
ASIA PACIFIC
MIDDLE EAST
PUBLICATIONS
BOOKS
AUDIO
VIDEO
MAGAZINES
QUICK LINKS
DAILY SATSANG
LATEST UPDATES
CALENDAR & FESTIVALS
ENLIGHTENING ESSAYS
સત્સંગ લેખમાળા
SATSANG SABHA
SATSANG EXAMS
Audios
Videos
PRAYER
DOWNLOADS
FAQS
GLOSSARY
Home
>
News
>
India
>
Ahmedabad
>
BAPS 60th Youth Anniversary Celebrations
>
Celebrations
BAPS 60th Youth Anniversary Celebrations, Ahmedabad, India
6 Jan 2013
Celebrations
One of the entrances to the venue - Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad
Arrival - Parking at the Sabarmati Riverfront
Arrival - Parking at the Sabarmati Riverfront
Arrival - Parking at the Sabarmati Riverfront
Arrival at the venue, Sardar Patel Stadium
Arrival at the venue, Sardar Patel Stadium
Entry at the venue, Sardar Patel Stadium
Entry at the venue, Sardar Patel Stadium
Food, water and juice given to everyone at entry
Food, water and juice given to everyone at entry
Yuva Shashtipurti flags were handed out to everyone
Youth at the Yuva Shashtipurti event, celebrating 60 years of BAPS' Youth Activities
Youth at the Yuva Shashtipurti event, celebrating 60 years of BAPS' Youth Activities
Youth at the Yuva Shashtipurti event, celebrating 60 years of BAPS' Youth Activities
Youth at the Yuva Shashtipurti event, celebrating 60 years of BAPS' Youth Activities
Youth at the Yuva Shashtipurti event, celebrating 60 years of BAPS' Youth Activities
Youth at the Yuva Shashtipurti event, celebrating 60 years of BAPS' Youth Activities
Youth at the Yuva Shashtipurti event, celebrating 60 years of BAPS' Youth Activities
The grand stage was flanked by multiple screens to enable everyone to enjoy the event
Youths enthusiastically waving their flags at the start of the event
Panoramic view of the venue with thousands of BAPS Youths in the stadium stands and grounds, at the start of the event
Yuva Shashtipurti Stage
The event began with the Swaminarayan Dhun and Prarthana
Pujya Tyagvallabh Swami addressed the gathered youth
The opening dance on stage by children
Pujya Mahant Swami and Gujarat's Chief Minister Narendra Modi lit the traditional lamp to begin the festivities
Chief Minister Narendra Modi addressed the gathering
A musical presentation by youth and children
A musical presentation by youth and children
A musical presentation by youth and children
A musical presentation by youth and children
A musical presentation by youth and children
A musical presentation by youth and children
The exceptional parade began with torchbearers on motorcycles circling inside the stadium
The exceptional parade began with torchbearers on motorcycles circling inside the stadium
The exceptional parade began with torchbearers on motorcycles circling inside the stadium
Youth upholding flags as part of the parade
Youth upholding banners of ideal values of BAPS Youth, as part of the parade
A dance presentation by youth and children on stage
A dance presentation by youth and children on stage
Traditional and Tribal dances were performed as part of the parade
A dance presentation by youth on stage
A musical presentation on stage
Musical presentations from the stage also joined the parade
A traditional dance presentation by youth and children on stage
A traditional dance presentation by youth and children on stage
Youth upholding different national flags as part of the parade
Youth present a traditional fishermen's dance on stage
Youth present a traditional fishermen's dance on stage
Youth present a traditional North Indian dance on stage
Traditional and Tribal dances were performed as part of the exceptional parade
A dance presentation by youth and children on stage
Quotes for youth were held up in banners as part of the parade
An African dance was performed on stage
An African dance was performed on stage
Traditional and Tribal dances were performed as part of the exceptional parade
A presentation by youths on stage, with national flags and banners
A tableau depicting BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha's disaster relief work, as part of the parade
A dance and musical presentation by youth on stage
A marching band as part of the parade
A marching band as part of the parade
A youth presented the program as the compère
Pujya Ishwarcharan Swami addressed the gathered youths
A drama presentation on stage
Pujya Doctor Swami addressed the gathered youths
A musical presentation on BAPS Youth activities on stage
A presentation on BAPS Youth's de-addiction activities on stage
A presentation on BAPS Youth's de-addiction activities on stage
A presentation on the inspiring true story of a BAPS Youth from the Army
A musical presentation on stage about BAPS Youth's humanitarian activities and services
A musical presentation on stage about BAPS Youth's humanitarian activities and services
A musical presentation on stage about BAPS Youth's humanitarian activities and services
Pujya Adarshjivan Swami addressed the gathered youths
Pujya Atmatrupt Swami addressed the gathered youths
A musical presentation on stage about BAPS Youth's spiritual activities and devotion
A musical and dance presentation on stage by BAPS Youth
A musical and dance presentation on stage by BAPS Youth
A musical and dance presentation on stage by BAPS Youth
A youth addressed the gathering
Children - the future youth of BAPS - performed a dance presentation on stage
Children - the future youth of BAPS - performed a dance presentation on stage
Pujya Mahant Swami addressed the gathered youths
Pujya Viveksagar Swami addressed the gathered youths
Pujya Yagnapriya Swami addressed the gathered youths
Torchbearers on stage, taking an oath to maintain their values and faith
Torchbearers in the audience, taking an oath to maintain their values and faith
Torchbearers in the audience, taking an oath to maintain their values and faith
Torchbearers in the audience, taking an oath to maintain their values and faith
Torchbearers in the audience, taking an oath to maintain their values and faith
Youths in the audience join the torchbeares in taking the pledge while holding aloft the BAPS flag
The grand finale, Aarti being performed on stage and by everyone in the audience
The stadium was stunningly lit up by thousands of lamps during the grand finale, with Aarti being performed on stage and by everyone in the audience
The stadium was stunningly lit up by thousands of lamps during the grand finale, with Aarti being performed on stage and by everyone in the audience
A panoramic view of the thousands of lamps being waved for the final aarti, the climax of the celebration of 60 years of BAPS Youth Activities
A panoramic view of the thousands of lamps being waved for the final aarti, the climax of the celebration of 60 years of BAPS Youth Activities
1 of 0
One of the entrances to the venue - Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad
2 of 0
Arrival - Parking at the Sabarmati Riverfront
3 of 0
Arrival - Parking at the Sabarmati Riverfront
4 of 0
Arrival - Parking at the Sabarmati Riverfront
5 of 0
Arrival at the venue, Sardar Patel Stadium
6 of 0
Arrival at the venue, Sardar Patel Stadium
7 of 0
Entry at the venue, Sardar Patel Stadium
8 of 0
Entry at the venue, Sardar Patel Stadium
9 of 0
Food, water and juice given to everyone at entry
10 of 0
Food, water and juice given to everyone at entry
11 of 0
Yuva Shashtipurti flags were handed out to everyone
12 of 0
Youth at the Yuva Shashtipurti event, celebrating 60 years of BAPS' Youth Activities
13 of 0
Youth at the Yuva Shashtipurti event, celebrating 60 years of BAPS' Youth Activities
14 of 0
Youth at the Yuva Shashtipurti event, celebrating 60 years of BAPS' Youth Activities
15 of 0
Youth at the Yuva Shashtipurti event, celebrating 60 years of BAPS' Youth Activities
16 of 0
Youth at the Yuva Shashtipurti event, celebrating 60 years of BAPS' Youth Activities
17 of 0
Youth at the Yuva Shashtipurti event, celebrating 60 years of BAPS' Youth Activities
18 of 0
Youth at the Yuva Shashtipurti event, celebrating 60 years of BAPS' Youth Activities
19 of 0
The grand stage was flanked by multiple screens to enable everyone to enjoy the event
20 of 0
Youths enthusiastically waving their flags at the start of the event
21 of 0
Panoramic view of the venue with thousands of BAPS Youths in the stadium stands and grounds, at the start of the event
22 of 0
Yuva Shashtipurti Stage
23 of 0
The event began with the Swaminarayan Dhun and Prarthana
24 of 0
Pujya Tyagvallabh Swami addressed the gathered youth
25 of 0
The opening dance on stage by children
26 of 0
Pujya Mahant Swami and Gujarat's Chief Minister Narendra Modi lit the traditional lamp to begin the festivities
27 of 0
Chief Minister Narendra Modi addressed the gathering
28 of 0
A musical presentation by youth and children
29 of 0
A musical presentation by youth and children
30 of 0
A musical presentation by youth and children
31 of 0
A musical presentation by youth and children
32 of 0
A musical presentation by youth and children
33 of 0
A musical presentation by youth and children
34 of 0
The exceptional parade began with torchbearers on motorcycles circling inside the stadium
35 of 0
The exceptional parade began with torchbearers on motorcycles circling inside the stadium
36 of 0
The exceptional parade began with torchbearers on motorcycles circling inside the stadium
37 of 0
Youth upholding flags as part of the parade
38 of 0
Youth upholding banners of ideal values of BAPS Youth, as part of the parade
39 of 0
A dance presentation by youth and children on stage
40 of 0
A dance presentation by youth and children on stage
41 of 0
Traditional and Tribal dances were performed as part of the parade
42 of 0
A dance presentation by youth on stage
43 of 0
A musical presentation on stage
44 of 0
Musical presentations from the stage also joined the parade
45 of 0
A traditional dance presentation by youth and children on stage
46 of 0
A traditional dance presentation by youth and children on stage
47 of 0
Youth upholding different national flags as part of the parade
48 of 0
Youth present a traditional fishermen's dance on stage
49 of 0
Youth present a traditional fishermen's dance on stage
50 of 0
Youth present a traditional North Indian dance on stage
51 of 0
Traditional and Tribal dances were performed as part of the exceptional parade
52 of 0
A dance presentation by youth and children on stage
53 of 0
Quotes for youth were held up in banners as part of the parade
54 of 0
An African dance was performed on stage
55 of 0
An African dance was performed on stage
56 of 0
Traditional and Tribal dances were performed as part of the exceptional parade
57 of 0
A presentation by youths on stage, with national flags and banners
58 of 0
A tableau depicting BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha's disaster relief work, as part of the parade
59 of 0
A dance and musical presentation by youth on stage
60 of 0
A marching band as part of the parade
61 of 0
A marching band as part of the parade
62 of 0
A youth presented the program as the compère
63 of 0
Pujya Ishwarcharan Swami addressed the gathered youths
64 of 0
A drama presentation on stage
65 of 0
Pujya Doctor Swami addressed the gathered youths
66 of 0
A musical presentation on BAPS Youth activities on stage
67 of 0
A presentation on BAPS Youth's de-addiction activities on stage
68 of 0
A presentation on BAPS Youth's de-addiction activities on stage
69 of 0
A presentation on the inspiring true story of a BAPS Youth from the Army
70 of 0
A musical presentation on stage about BAPS Youth's humanitarian activities and services
71 of 0
A musical presentation on stage about BAPS Youth's humanitarian activities and services
72 of 0
A musical presentation on stage about BAPS Youth's humanitarian activities and services
73 of 0
Pujya Adarshjivan Swami addressed the gathered youths
74 of 0
Pujya Atmatrupt Swami addressed the gathered youths
75 of 0
A musical presentation on stage about BAPS Youth's spiritual activities and devotion
76 of 0
A musical and dance presentation on stage by BAPS Youth
77 of 0
A musical and dance presentation on stage by BAPS Youth
78 of 0
A musical and dance presentation on stage by BAPS Youth
79 of 0
A youth addressed the gathering
80 of 0
Children - the future youth of BAPS - performed a dance presentation on stage
81 of 0
Children - the future youth of BAPS - performed a dance presentation on stage
82 of 0
Pujya Mahant Swami addressed the gathered youths
83 of 0
Pujya Viveksagar Swami addressed the gathered youths
84 of 0
Pujya Yagnapriya Swami addressed the gathered youths
85 of 0
Torchbearers on stage, taking an oath to maintain their values and faith
86 of 0
Torchbearers in the audience, taking an oath to maintain their values and faith
87 of 0
Torchbearers in the audience, taking an oath to maintain their values and faith
88 of 0
Torchbearers in the audience, taking an oath to maintain their values and faith
89 of 0
Torchbearers in the audience, taking an oath to maintain their values and faith
90 of 0
Youths in the audience join the torchbeares in taking the pledge while holding aloft the BAPS flag
91 of 0
The grand finale, Aarti being performed on stage and by everyone in the audience
92 of 0
The stadium was stunningly lit up by thousands of lamps during the grand finale, with Aarti being performed on stage and by everyone in the audience
93 of 0
The stadium was stunningly lit up by thousands of lamps during the grand finale, with Aarti being performed on stage and by everyone in the audience
94 of 0
A panoramic view of the thousands of lamps being waved for the final aarti, the climax of the celebration of 60 years of BAPS Youth Activities
95 of 0
A panoramic view of the thousands of lamps being waved for the final aarti, the climax of the celebration of 60 years of BAPS Youth Activities