
ATLANTA, GA - Devotees, community members, and dignitaries gathered on June 21 to welcome Mahant Swami Maharaj, the current spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. The scene at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, here was one of deep joy and excitement, asthis is Mahant Swami Maharaj’s firsttrip to North America as Guru of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, continuing the lifework and mission of his guru...

Pramukh Swami Maharaj who passed away. The event was also webcast live and viewed by thousands of devotees.
Following his arrival, a welcome assembly was held by BAPS community members on June 23 focused on the presentation of a Hindu Vedic pujan to consisting of the recitation of scriptural shlokas and various offerings. Following this BAPS youth from performed a traditional Swagat Dance.
US Congressman Rob Woodall; Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols; D.V. Singh, Head of Chancery, Consulate General of India in Atlanta; leaders of the city of Lilburn as well as leaders of numerous Hindu and non-faith-based organizations were present at the event.
“You can tell a lot about a place and its people, and you make me swell with pride with this warm greeting. This congregation and its people welcome everyone. That’s not easy to do to reach out and make them feel welcomed. BAPS have done that, “said Woodall. While meeting Mahant Swami Maharaj before the assembly, Woodall shared, “I am in awe internally of the spiritual fortitude of your volunteers.” As part of Mahant Swami Maharaj three-month tour across North America, he will visit eight cities in the US.
Following his arrival, a welcome assembly was held by BAPS community members on June 23 focused on the presentation of a Hindu Vedic pujan to consisting of the recitation of scriptural shlokas and various offerings. Following this BAPS youth from performed a traditional Swagat Dance.
US Congressman Rob Woodall; Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols; D.V. Singh, Head of Chancery, Consulate General of India in Atlanta; leaders of the city of Lilburn as well as leaders of numerous Hindu and non-faith-based organizations were present at the event.
“You can tell a lot about a place and its people, and you make me swell with pride with this warm greeting. This congregation and its people welcome everyone. That’s not easy to do to reach out and make them feel welcomed. BAPS have done that, “said Woodall. While meeting Mahant Swami Maharaj before the assembly, Woodall shared, “I am in awe internally of the spiritual fortitude of your volunteers.” As part of Mahant Swami Maharaj three-month tour across North America, he will visit eight cities in the US.