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Diwali for Diplomats at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Los Angeles, CA, USA

17 Oct 2024

Over 15 Diplomatic Missions visit the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Los Angeles, CA to celebrate Diwali. Countries represented: United States of America, St Vincent & Grenadines, Peru, Hungary, Switzerland, Poland, Slovakia, Armenia, Kenya, Togo, India, Cambodia, Indonesia, The Philippines, Palau, Fiji

Mr. Matt Kawecki, Quad Team Lead, United States Department of State during his tour of the Mandir

Diplomats from Kenya learn more about the history of the mandir

Matt Kawecki, Quad Team Lead, US Department of State, learns more about the creator of the Mandir, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj

BAPS volunteer explains the Ganesha welcome pillars to the Swiss delegation

The Swiss and Philippine delegations learn more about the details of the carvings in the roopchoki entry of the Mandir

Mr. Ben Lyon, Consul General of the Republic of Slovakia and Mr. Matt Kawecki meet for a moment during their mandir tour

BAPS volunteer and Mr. Andrew Leeka, Consul General of Palau in Los Angeles discuss the role that volunteer service played in building the Mandir

BAPS volunteer tells an awe-inspiring story of the Bhagwan Swaminarayan Leela Charitra Dome to Mr. Ben Lyon, Consul General of the Republic of Slovakia in Los Angeles

The Deputy Consul General of India in San Francisco, Mr. Rakesh Adlakha admires the intricate ceilings in the Mandir

The delegation from Togo learns about all of the big and small details that make up the story of the Mandir

The Polish delegation learns about the values that the Mandir stands on and shares with the community

The Swiss delegation learns the significance of the breathtaking domes

The Indonesian delegation admires the stories of the various historic personalities installed in the Mandir

Ms. Marie Cris P. Chieng, Consul General of the Philippines in Los Angeles pays close attention to the details carved into stone

The Swiss, Palauan and Philippine delegations take in the symbolism of the cosmos and universe depicted in the main central dome

BAPS Volunteer tells the story of service and volunteerism that the Mandir extolls to the Cambodian delegation

Mr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles and his spouse pay close attention to the BAPS volunteer explaining the significance of the Mandir

Mr. Vinod K. Bhindi, Consul General of Fiji in Los Angeles learns about the devotees of Bhagwan Swaminarayan depicted in the dome from a BAPS volunteer