Mahila Din, Edison, NJ, USA

10 Sep 2017

Portrayed by an actress, the pillar symbolizing 'Upliftment of the Human Spirit' comes to life

Youths present a dance honoring Bhagwan Swaminarayan and His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj

Scene depicts efforts made by BAPS for the progress of school-aged children

Audience members enraptured by the energetic dance performance

Audience members enjoying the drama on cultural values

Drama portraying internal conflicts as experienced by today's youth

Scene depicts efforts made by BAPS for the progress of teenagers

BAPS volunteer welcomes Senator Linda Greenstein of New Jersey

Scene depicts efforts made by BAPS for the spiritual nourishment of women

Audience members enraptured by the energetic dance performance

A BAPS volunteer, defines Samarpan and shares her sentiments on the topic

Pranati Parikh, translator of the new Hindu Funeral Rites publication being felicitated in the assembly

Portrayed by an actress, the pillar symbolizing 'Families Uniting' comes to life

Participants of all ages sing verses in Sanskrit to honor the Guru-Shishya relationship

Young participants sing verses in Sanskrit to honor the Guru-Shishya relationship

Scene depicts efforts made by BAPS for the spiritual nourishment of teenagers

An A capella rendition pronouncing strength in unity

An A acapella rendition pronouncing strength in unity

Musical accompaniment to a beautiful bhajan about unity

Participants raise hands together to symbolize the Samp that culminated into this performance

Youths presents a welcome dance

Audience members engaged in the unique program

Youths present a traditional dance

Audience members engaged in the program

A skit emphasizes how Mandirs preserve Vedic values and Indian heritage

Audience views a video uniting three generations of women through Satsang and Samjan

Musical accompaniment to an A capella rendition pronouncing strength in unity

Scene depicts the efforts made by BAPS for the spiritual nourishment of prenatal life

Scene depicts the efforts made by BAPS for the progress of school-aged children

Guests enjoying the Mahila Din Program

Scene depicts efforts made by BAPS for the progress of women

Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno of New Jersey addresses the assembly

Audience members applauding a thoroughly enjoyable program

Youths present a traditional dance

Women of all ages gracefully honor Bhagwan Swaminarayan and His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj

Women of all ages gracefully honor His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj

Audience members contemplating a video uniting three generations of women through Satsang and Samjan

Participants and audience members celebrate the day's program together

Spirited youth perform a dance to the bhajan 'Nehdo Laagyo Re' celebrating the mahima of Mahant Swami Maharaj

Spirited youth conclude the program with an energetic dance