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As per Shastriji Maharaj's agna, devotees observe a nirjala (waterless) fast on this day. Devotees also take a small murti of Bhagwan and the clay murti of Ganeshji to a river or lake. Here, devotees perform puja, arti, and thal of both murtis five times. After each puja, both murtis are taken on a short boat ride. During this time, devotees sing bhajans which describe the importance of sharnagati, or surrendering oneself to Bhagwan and the Guru. After the puja, the murti of Ganeshji is submerged into the ocean.

MAHANT SWAMI MAHARAJ'S 93RD JANMA JAYANTI Sunday September 13th | 11:00 am EST 🧡 A special program celebrating the birth anniversary of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, spiritual leader of BAPS. 🧡 Featuring music, film and personal stories, the evening reflects on his life and teachings, with themes of wisdom, unity and selfless care. 🌐 live.baps.org

Mahant Swami Maharaj in Paris With Mahant Swami Maharaj in Paris, we have the chance to partake in the festivities by watching virtually. See the schedule of Major Events below: Daily: Mahant Swami Maharaj’s Puja Darshan | 12:15 AM EST Sunday, Sept 6: Maha Murti Pratishtha Ceremony & Dedication Assembly | 11:30 AM EST Monday, Sept 7: Women’s Convention (Mahila Sammelan) | 12:00 PM EST Tuesday, Sept 8: Devotional Kirtan Aradhana | 11:30 AM EST Sunday, Sept 13: Mahant Swami Maharaj Janma Jayanti Celebration | 11:00 AM EST Monday, Sept 14: Grand Cultural Finale | 11:30 AM EST

✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Tomorrow (Fri, Sep 4) we celebrate the divine festival of Janmashtami, the birth of Bhagwan Shri Krishna. Janmashtami is one of the five main nirjala upvas.

📣 REMINDER - Today, Thursday, August 27, 2026 is an eclipse. Vedh Starts: 1:34pm Eclipse Starts - 10:34pm Eclipse Ends - 1:51am Eclipse Length: 197 minutes

📢 August 27: Chandra Grahan Announcement 🌕 Jay Swaminarayan. There is a Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) this Thursday, Aug 27. Please refer to the attached memo and graphics for full center-specific timings, and pass along the "How to Observe" and “Timings” graphics. Summary: Vedh begins 9 hours before the eclipse — water only, no food During the eclipse — no food or water or other liquids; do devotion: sit in one place for jāp, kathā, dhun, kīrtan, or watch video darshan After the eclipse — wash any clothes worn or touched during it, and bathe before putting on anything new Shikshapatri (86–87): At the time of a solar or lunar eclipse, one should instantly stop all activities and chant the mantra of God in a purified state. After the eclipse, devotees should bathe with the clothes one is wearing and then offer worship to God (householders should offer donations and renunciants should do puja). Satsang Diksha (266): When the eclipse is over, all should bathe and soak the clothes they are wearing. Thereafter, renunciants should perform puja and householder devotees should give donations.

10th Guruvarni Din Celebration August 13, 2026 Jay Swaminarayan Haribhaktas On the occasion of Param Pujya Mahant Swami Maharaj's 10th Guruvarni Din today, Pujya Ishwarcharan Swami has given an agna to all Haribhaktas who are observing various Chaturmas vows to take prasad during their Chaturmas vrat/upvas, while remembering the countless upkars of our Guruhari Pramukh Swami Maharaj. We kindly request everyone to follow this agna accordingly. Agna thi, Sadhu Yagnapriyadas Jay Swaminarayan

🌒 Solar Eclipse August 12th 🌘 There is a Solar Eclipse Wednesday August 12th. The preparations will start as of early morning 8/12~ 1AM. The details can be confusing so below is a summary: Vedh •Wednesday ~1AM (depending on where you live). •Only water. •Activities as normal. Actual Eclipse •Wednesday ~1 pm - 3 pm. •No water. •Sit in one spot and do bhakti, read, katha, Guruhari Darshan, satsang diksha etc. After Eclipse • Shower with your clothes on and wash any cloths you touched during the eclipse. Shriji Maharaj has said: At the time of a solar or lunar eclipse, one should instantly stop all activities and chant the mantra of God in a purified state. (86). After the eclipse, devotees should bathe with the clothes one is wearing and then offer worship to God (householders should offer donations and renunciants should do puja). (87) Mahant Swami Maharaj has written in the Satsang Diksha: When the eclipse is over, all should bathe and soak the clothes they are wearing. Thereafter, renunciants should perform puja and householder devotees should give donations. (266) Attached is the memo for further details.

🌒 Solar Eclipse August 12th 🌘 There is a Solar Eclipse Wednesday August 12th. The preparations will start as of early morning 8/12~ 1AM. The details can be confusing so below is a summary: Vedh •Monday ~1AM (depending on where you live). •Only water. •Activities as normal. Actual Eclipse •Monday ~1 pm - 3 pm. •No water. •Sit in one spot and do bhakti, read, katha, Guruhari Darshan, satsang diksha etc. After Eclipse • Shower with your clothes on and wash any cloths you touched during the eclipse. Shriji Maharaj has said: At the time of a solar or lunar eclipse, one should instantly stop all activities and chant the mantra of God in a purified state. (86). After the eclipse, devotees should bathe with the clothes one is wearing and then offer worship to God (householders should offer donations and renunciants should do puja). (87) Mahant Swami Maharaj has written in the Satsang Diksha: When the eclipse is over, all should bathe and soak the clothes they are wearing. Thereafter, renunciants should perform puja and householder devotees should give donations. (266) Attached is the memo for further details.