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Golden Jubilee Celebrations of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, New York, NY, USA

24 Aug 2024 to 8 Sep 2024

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, New York, NY

Volunteers work together to construct walls for the exhibition

Volunteers carefully paint the model of the station wagon car used by Pramukh Swami Maharaj during his vicharan

Volunteers build the model of the station wagon car

Volunteers diligently work on creating decorations for the exhibition, enhancing the overall experience for attendees

Volunteers collaborate to assemble various components for the exhibition, contributing to a memorable experience for all attendees

Volunteers diligently work on creating decorations for the exhibition, enhancing the overall experience for attendees

Volunteers collaborate to assemble various components for the exhibition, contributing to a memorable experience for all attendees

Parts of the exhibition are prepared and set to be installed soon

Volunteers collaborate to assemble various components for the exhibition, contributing to a memorable experience for all attendees

Volunteers construct the structure for the sinhasans, which will house the 1974 and 1984 murtis, ensuring an authentic representation

Volunteers gently place the 1984 murtis into the sinhasan

A volunteer designs banners for the event

Volunteers coordinating the program discuss execution plans with Pujya Swamis, ensuring a seamless event

Audio-visual volunteers construct an LED wall to enhance the experience for devotees

Volunteers set up cameras to capture and enhance the experience for devotees

Volunteers paint the mandir gate, adding a vibrant touch in preparation for the celebrations

Volunteers collaborate to assemble various components for the exhibition, contributing to a memorable experience for all attendees

Volunteers diligently work on creating decorations for the exhibition, enhancing the overall experience for attendees

A week before the celebrations, heavy rain caused flooding in the exhibition halls

Volunteers worked swiftly to clear out the water and prevent damage to the exhibition

A volunteer prepares gift bags to be distributed to devotees attending the celebrations

Volunteers set up the merchandise store to offer attendees a variety of commemorative items during the celebrations

Volunteers prepare fresh food to be served to devotees, ensuring a delicious and memorable dining experience during the celebrations

Volunteers transport food from the kitchen to the dining tent, working together to ensure everything is ready for the devotees

Volunteers serve breakfast to devotees, warmly welcoming everyone to a delicious start to the day

Stage performers huddle together before the program, offering a prayer for a successful and inspiring performance

Volunteers backstage coordinate the movement of props, ensuring a smooth transition on and off stage

Audio-visual volunteers coordinate and communicate seamlessly to enhance the experience during the program

During the middle of the 50th anniversary celebration, BAPS participated in the parade organized by The Hindu Temple Society of North America on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, honoring the annual tradition of celebrating with the local Hindu community

Volunteers share insights with local media about the significance and highlights of the celebration

A young volunteer cleans the stage after the program, ensuring it is ready for the next session

Volunteers collect and empty trash bins from around the mandir campus, keeping the area clean and welcoming for all attendees

Volunteers clean the pots and pans used to prepare meals

After the celebration, all the volunteers gathered on the mandir campus to commemorate the historic milestone and the success of the event together

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, New York at night