First Patotsav Celebration at BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, UAE

2 Feb 2025

The First Patotsav celebration at the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi

Swami Brahmaviharidas performs the pujan of Akshar Purushottam Maharaj on the First Patotsav celebration

Swami Paramsankalpdas performs the pujan of Bhagwan Shiva and Shri Parvatiji

Swami Varniswarupdas performs the pujan of Bhagwan Shri Jagannath, Shri Subhadraji and Shri Balbhadraji

Swami Uttamnilaydas performs the pujan of Shri Krishna and Shri Radhaji

Swami Paritoshdas performs the pujan of Bhagwan Shri Shrinivas and Shri Padmavatiji

Swami Divyakirtandas performs the pujan of Swami Ayyappaji

Swami Sarvajitdas performs the pujan of Bhagwan Shri Rama and Shri Sitaji

Swami Atmavatsaldas performs the pujan of Bhagwan Shri Swaminarayan

The First-ever Maha Abhishek for the deities to celebrate, pray and preserve the timeless tradition

The Maha Abhishek of Akshar Purushottam Maharaj

A unified devotional experience of sacred abhishek of all the deities

The Maha Abhishek of Bhagwan Shrinivas and Padmavatiji, Swami Shri Ayyapaji and Shri Ram Darbar

Swami Brahmaviharidas performs the Maha Abhishek of the sacred murtis of the mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas performs the sacred Maha Abhishek with devotion and reverence

Consul General of India Shri Satish Sivan and his wife perform the Maha Abhishek

Mr. Surender Kandhari and Mr. Vijay Karia perform the Maha Abhishek

Devotees perform the Maha Abhishek of the scared murtis of the mandir

Young devotees deepen their spiritual connection by performing the Maha Abhishek

Devotees perform the Maha Abhishek of the scared murtis of the mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas leads the Mahapuja ceremony in celebration of the First Patotsav

Swamis and devotees led a soulful journey with divine chants and prayers

A Divine, Immersive Mahapuja experience in the iconic location of the Mandir’s Courtyard in the sacred Brahmamuhurt

Hundreds of families commencing the celebration of the First Patotsav with the Maha Puja

Prayers were offered for peace and prosperity during the Mahapuja

Hundreds of families participated in the Mahapuja at the dawn of Vasant Panchami

Swami Brahmaviharidas performs the Mahapuja offering prayers for peace and prosperity

Swami Brahmaviharidas performs the Arti of the sacred murtis of the mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas reflects upon the mandir's remarkable journey

Swami Brahamaviharidas addresses the assembly on the occasion of Vasant Panchami

Chanting the sacred melodies at the shrine of Bhagwan Shrinivas and Padmavatiji

Kirtan Bhakti at the shrine of Bhagwan Jagannathji celebrating love and devotion

Offering gratitude through Bhakti Geet at the shrine of Akshar Purushottam Maharaj

Upholding the tradition with hymns praising divine beauty of Akshar Purushottam Maharaj

Devout offerings through vibrant cultural performances by diverse communities

A young performer radiating the joy of togetherness

The cultural performances united people across generations in harmony and devotion at the Swaminarayan Ghat

The Swaminarayan Ghat transformed into a vibrant stage for an evening of cultural splendor

Performers present the charm and glory of Bhagwan Shri Krishna with Madhurashtakam

Mohiniyattam - a devotional praising of Bhagwan Shiv and Parvati captivate the audience

The performers participate in the sacred Ganga Arti

A Kaleidoscope of Traditions presented in praise of Goddesses through Kathak

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - the Communities United in Devotion

The Bhangra performers delighted by the calming spiritual experience of the Ganga Arti