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

24 Aug 2024 to 8 Sep 2024

As they make their way to the exhibition, devotees admire the wall decorations, which showcase fun facts about the mandir's history

The exhibition begins with a passage through a mockup of an airplane, highlighting Pramukh Swami Maharaj's first flight to New York in 1974

A guide explains the physical progression of the campus from 1974 to today, highlighting the various old and new structures on the property

A guide explains the physical progression of the campus from 1974 to today through a 3D presentation, showcasing the various old and new structures that have existed on the property

A display of 3D models shows the houses that once stood on the mandir campus, sanctified by Pramukh Swami Maharaj during his many visits to New York

A 3D model depicts the basement of the house affectionately known as the 'yellow house,' where Pramukh Swami Maharaj performed the first murti pratishta in 1974.

A guide explains the history and significance of the Yellow House

A 3D model showcases the 'Red House,' where Pramukh Swami Maharaj stayed during his visits in the 1990s and 2004

Pujya Swamis observe the model of the Red House

Devotees observe the model of the Red House

A Pujya Swami views photographs of events that took place in the Red House

A guide explains the history and significance of the Red House

Devotees observe the model of the Red House

A 3D model depicts the 'Green House,' where Pramukh Swami Maharaj dined during his visits to New York

A guide explains the history and significance of the Green House to Pujya Gnaneshwardas Swami

A guide explains the history and significance of the Green House

A guide explains the history and significance of the Red House.

A 3D model showcases the 'White House,' where Pramukh Swami Maharaj conducted various administrative tasks, including planning for the Cultural Festival of India which took place in Edison, NJ in 1991

A guide explains the history and significance of the White House

A wall displays all the years that Pramukh Swami Maharaj visited New York

Pujya Yagnavallabhdas Swami reminisces about his memories with Pramukh Swami Maharaj in New York

This wall featured an interactive activity where devotees placed a token to indicate the year they were present in New York with Pramukh Swami Maharaj

A guide explains the activity wall to Pujya Gnaneshwardas Swami

Pujya Gnanpriyadas Swami writes down a memory he shared with Pramukh Swami Maharaj in New York in 1977

Dr. Subramanian writes down a memory he shared with Pramukh Swami Maharaj in New York in 1998

Devotees write down their memories of Pramukh Swami Maharaj in New York on tokens

Devotees admire the activity wall

Pujya Swamis admire the activity wall

Devotees write down their memories of Pramukh Swami Maharaj in New York on tokens

United States Representative Tom Suozzi explores the activity wall

Devotees explore the Sarjan exhibition

Devotees admire the activity wall

A wall displays items sanctified by Pramukh Swami Maharaj during his visits to New York

Devotees do darshan of the murti of Pramukh Swami Maharaj

A guide explains the significance of the various items sanctified by Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Devotees explore the collection of items sanctified by Pramukh Swami Maharaj

A pillow cover sanctified by Pramukh Swami Maharaj

A Pujya Swami observes the wheelchair used by Pramukh Swami Maharaj during his visit to New York in 2007

Pujya Viveksagardas Swami virtually views the exhibition

A sanctified Kalash gifted to the doctors who performed Pramukh Swami Maharaj's bypass surgery in New York in 1998

Devotees do darshan of the murti of Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Devotees explore the collection of items sanctified by Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Devotees scan a code to access the exhibition summary

“Flushing is the Bochasan of America”

“Pramukh Swami na pagle pagle”

“Welcome to Flushing, New York”

Miniature models of the Flushing - Main Street subway station and various houses of worship located in the neighborhood of Flushing

Yogiji Maharaj envisioned a future where Pramukh Swami Maharaj would journey to America to establish a Mandir

Devotees admire the miniature models showcasing various places of worship in Flushing, New York

A miniature model of the Flushing-Main Street Subway Station

Devotees admire the miniature model of the Flushing-Main Street Subway Station

Sarjan of Young Minds' highlights various youth activities initiated by Pramukh Swami Maharaj in North America to educate and inspire the younger generation about their culture and heritage

A guide elaborates on the diverse youth activities that have taken place in North America, inspired by the vision of Pramukh Swami Maharaj

“Sarjan of Young Minds” highlights various youth activities initiated by Pramukh Swami Maharaj in North America to educate and inspire the younger generation about their culture and heritage

A guide elaborates on the diverse youth activities that have taken place in North America, inspired by the vision of Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Devotees engage with a video showcasing Pramukh Swami Maharaj's inspiring interactions with the youth

A list of Niyams shared by Pramukh Swami Maharaj with the youth during the Adhiveshan in the Catskills, NY, in 1996

Sarjan of Haribhakto - Celebrating the pioneering devotees who played a pivotal role in growth of Satsang in North America

A guide introduces devotees to the pioneering figures

Devotees gain insights into the contributions of pioneering figures

Sarjan of Haribhakto - Celebrating the pioneering devotees who played a pivotal role in growth of Satsang in North America

Devotees gain insights into the contributions of pioneering figures

Pujya Yagnavallabhdas Swami learns about a pioneering figure

Devotees gain insights into the contributions of pioneering figures

Sarjan through Vicharan – highlighting the extensive and dedicated vicharan undertaken by Pramukh Swami Maharaj across North America, which includes a model of the station wagon he traveled in

Pujya Swamis observe the model of the station wagon that Pramukh Swami Maharaj traveled in during his 1977 vicharan

Sarjan through Vicharan – highlighting the extensive and dedicated vicharan undertaken by Pramukh Swami Maharaj across North America

A guide outlines the route of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 1977 vicharan to the devotees

A guide outlines the route of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 1977 vicharan to the invited guests

Devotees engage with the various facts highlighting Pramukh Swami Maharaj's vicharan

Sarjan through Vicharan – highlighting the extensive and dedicated vicharan undertaken by Pramukh Swami Maharaj across North America

A guide shares insights about the key moments from Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 1974 vicharan

A timeline highlighting the significant events and milestones during Pramukh Swami Maharaj's visits to North America

Pujya Gnaneshwardas Swami reflects on his cherished memories with Pramukh Swami Maharaj from his visit in 1991

Devotees engage with the timeline, exploring the significant milestones.

Devotees engage with the timeline, exploring the significant milestones

Sarjan of Mandirs - showcasing the remarkable legacy of over 100 mandirs established across North America by Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Mahant Swami Maharaj

Devotees explore the rich legacy of mandirs created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Mahant Swami Maharaj

Sarjan of Santo - highlighting the dedicated renunciates from North America who embraced a life of spirituality and service to society

A guide elaborates on the legacy of Swamis from North America

Pujya Gnaneshwardas Swami looks at the photographs of Swamis from North America

Devotees look at the photographs of Swamis from North America

Sarjan through Phone Calls - Reflecting on the heartfelt phone calls made by Pramukh Swami Maharaj to devotees

Devotees eagerly await their turn to listen to a recording of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's blessings in the phone booths

A devotee immerses in the heartfelt blessings of Pramukh Swami Maharaj as they listen through the phone

A Pujya Swami reflects on the profound blessings of Pramukh Swami Maharaj while listening through the phone

A devotee immerses in the heartfelt blessings of Pramukh Swami Maharaj as they listen through the phone

Congressman Tom Suozzi listens intently to a recording of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's blessings through the phone

A devotee immerses in the heartfelt blessings of Pramukh Swami Maharaj as they listen through the phone

And the legacy continues... A wall beautifully showcases the years Mahant Swami Maharaj visited North America

A devotee reflects on Mahant Swami Maharaj's visit to New York in 2014 while watching a captivating video presentation

A guide shares insights about the various years Mahant Swami Maharaj graced North America with his presence, highlighting the significance of each visit in strengthening the Satsang community

Devotees view photographs from Mahant Swami Maharaj's visits to North America

Devotees admire the wall decorations highlighting fun facts about the history of the mandir while heading to the Smruti program

Devotees admire the wall decorations, highlighting fun facts about the history of the mandir while heading to the Smruti program.