Upcoming Events
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago, IL cordially invites you, your family and friends to join us in celebrating these joyous occasions.
Sharda Pujan & Diwali
Date: Thursday, October 31st
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 Sharda 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.
Diwali Fireworks Show
Date: Friday, November 1st
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 6:30 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 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM.
Grand Annakut Darshan
Date: Saturday, November 2nd
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 5:30 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 5:30 PM until 9:00 PM.
Diwali Samaiyo
Date: Sat, November 9th | Sun, November 10th
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.
Hindi Satsang Sabha
Date: Sunday, November 10th
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for our monthly Hindi seminar series. We will dive into the values and stories associated with the Hindu festival of Diwali!
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