Upcoming Events

Kid's Diwali Celebration

Date: Saturday, October 4th
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Growing up in a diverse continent like North America, children experience an array of cultures, languages, values, and beliefs. Amidst this, BAPS strives to preserve Hindu culture and Indian traditions abroad. Through the annual Kids Diwali Celebration, families will have the opportunity to experience culture through games, food and fun!

Hanuman Puja

Date: Sunday, October 19th
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

On the day of Kali Chaudas, devotees offer prayers and pujan to Hanumanji, seeking to dispel inauspiciousness and protect us from negative thoughts and actions. Join us in Hanuman Pujan, followed by Sandhya Arti.

Diwali Fireworks Show

Date: Sunday, October 19th
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

The Diwali Fireworks and Sound Show is a unique fusion of light, music and a cultural program. Please ensure to arrive early to have mandir darshan and proceed to the front of the Mandir to view the fireworks show!

All traffic after 6:00 PM will be redirected towards off-site Parking at Bartlett High School (701 W Schick Road, Bartlett, IL 60103).

Free Shuttle Service will be provided to and from 6:00 PM until 9:30 PM.

Chopda Pujan & Diwali

Date: Monday, October 20th
Time: Session 1: 4:45 PM | Session 2: 6:15 PM

One of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar will be celebrated with great devotion and splendor. A ceremony, known as Chopda Pujan, will take place in the evening. Hundreds of new account books – in a variety of paper and electronic forms – are sanctified through the showering of flowers, petals and rice grains amid the chanting of Vedic hymns and prayers.

Grand Annakut Darshan

Date: Tuesday, October 21st
Time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The day following Diwali is the beginning of the Hindu New Year. The Hindu New Year is traditionally celebrated with the Annakut – literally meaning, a mountain of food. Every year, thousands of vegetarian delicacies are offered in devotional gratitude for the past year and to seek blessings for the New Year ahead. We cordially invite you for darshan of the Annakut with family and friends.

This year will include special activities for the entire family to learn about key values of Hinduism!

All traffic after 5:00 PM will be redirected towards off-site Parking at Bartlett High School (701 W Schick Road, Bartlett, IL 60103).

Free Shuttle Service will be provided to and from 5:00 PM until 9:30 PM.

Diwali Samaiyo

Date: Sat, October 25th | Sun, October 26th
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Celebrate the first Gujarati satsang sabha (weekly spiritual assembly) of the Hindu New Year with spiritual discourses, inspiring videos, and kirtan-bhakti.