BAPS LA - Announcements

Announcement: Chandra Grahan Jay Swãminãrãyan, There is a Lunar Eclipse tomorrow, Thursday, August 27th with the vedh starting at 10:34 am PST. Link to watch the Grahan sabha from Thursday, August 27th from 7:34 pm PST to 10:51 pm PST: https://baps.sl/west/GrahanSabhau 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) https://donate.na.baps.org/losangeles or via MySamarpan app.

Jay Swaminarayan! Swagat for Pujya Sarvadarshan Swami and Pujya Santo will now be in the Haveli at 5:00pm

Jay Swãminãrãyan, As our local mandal continues to grow and we continue to embrace technology as it evolves, going forward our 'BAPS LA - Announcements' Telegram channel will be used to communicate Aksharnivas announcements instead of email to ensure the communication is more swift.

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

Jay Swãminãrãyan, today, Thursday Augusst 13th, is the start of Shravan Mas. For those that are unable to follow chaturmas vrats are encouraged to do vrats during the holy month of Shravan.

Jay Swãminãrãyan, Today, Thursday Augusst 13th, is the start of Shravan Mas. For those that are unable to follow chaturmas vrats are encouraged to do vrats during the holy month of Shravan.

Join us Sunday, August 16th for our July Parayan by Pujya Neelkanth Swami.

Jai Swaminarayan! We invite everyone to our next English Sanyukta Sabha TOMORROW, Sunday, August 9, from 12:00–1:30 PM in the Gymnasium. 📅 Sunday, August 9 🕛 12:00–1:30 PM 📍 Gymnasium 🎙️ Speaker: Pujya Nilkanthdas Swami 💡 Topic: Gadhada III-26 - The Sant Who Suppresses His Mind and Indriyas Bring your family and friends, and let’s make the most of this inspiring afternoon together.

🇫🇷🛕 In this fascinating conversation by popular podcaster and storyteller Jay Thadeshwar with Pujya Dr Gnanvatsaldas Swami, discover the remarkable story of Europe’s first traditional Hindu mandir in Paris and the impact of Indian culture, craftsmanship, and values in the heart of France. 💬 From Sanatan Dharma and murti puja to youth, screen time, and finding purpose in the modern world, this interview offers timeless wisdom that is both relevant and inspiring. 🙏 A must-watch for anyone interested in faith, culture, and the historic BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir, Paris. 😊 Tap here to watch on YouTube.

Jay Swãminãrãyan, a friendly reminder— tomorrow’s Ravi Sabha will start at 2:30pm. Please note this is only for Sunday, August 2nd. Starting Sunday, August 9th we will go back to our normal Ravi Sabha time.

Hindola Parva The Hindola festival begins today - Ashadh Vad Bij, and continues for an entire month. It is a cherished Hindu tradition where devotees create decorated hindolas (swings) to lovingly swing Bhagwan as an expression of deep affection, devotion and reverence. Here is the first Hindola darshan of the season.

▪️Chaturmas Upvās during Shibir ​By the agna of Pujya Sadguru Santos, any shibir attendee currently observing Chaturmas Upvās (such as dhārnā-pārnā, ektānā, etc) is requested to pause their niyams for the three days of the shibir. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow haribhaktos during meals and remain fully energized and focused throughout the shibir.