CHINO HILLS, CA - In honor of the 150th birth anniversary of Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj, on Jan24, celebrations were held at over 70 BAPS Swaminarayan Mandirs across North America. Following the theme of Agna, Upasana, Sadbhav and Paksh, the celebrations were a culmination of a year of events and activities held worldwide and focused on Shastriji Maharaj’s exemplary life and message. Speeches and skits enacted...
by youths reflected the multitude of hardships and challenges experienced by him, his sadhus and his devotees, in laying the foundation of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. They brought to life his pristine character and the loyalty of those around him, serving as inspiration for current and future generations. The celebrations in North America were part of festivities held around the globe, all culminating to a grand celebration held on Jan 24 in Vadodara, Gujarat. A special announcement to join the Clean India Campaign was made as part of the BAPS’s social service projects. Hundreds of thousands of BAPS volunteers and devotees will offer their services in the Clean India Campaign. In conclusion, a mass arti was performed by 150,000 devotees and well-wishers and the National Anthem was sung.At the age of 94, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj continues to lead BAPS with the same vision and principles established by his guru, Shastriji Maharaj.