The month of Shravan in the Hindu calendar is considered amongst the holiest of the year. All are invited to offer abhishek the tradition of pouring milk onto the Shivaling, to Lord Shiva, as an act of veneration and prayer, here at BAPS Robbinsville during this holy month.
The Swaminarayan Akshardham Welcome Center is officially open! Come walk with us through the traditional haveli design and take in the majestic foyer and intricately carved pillars, arches, and panels. See you soon!
#BAPSRobbinsville
#Hinduarchitecture
#haveli
Families across the world joined together to inaugurate Tapomurti Shri Nilkanth Varni, a bronze 49-foot tall sacred image (murti), right here
#BAPSRobbinsville
.
Learn about the young yogi and the inauguration celebration:
#TapomurtiNilkanth
Today is a New Year celebration for many Hindus. The festivities on this joyous occassion include an "annakut" which is a devotional offering of food to God, made as a gesture of gratitude and to seek blessings for the year ahead. Nutan Varsh Abhinandan!
Today we pay tribute to HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj, born on Magshar Sud 8 according to the Hindu lunar calendar. Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s peaceful, humble, simple, and spiritual personality inspired many to lead a life by his credo, “In the Joy of Others, Lies Our Own.”
The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, a landmark of Hindu architecture and culture, is officially open!
We look forward to welcoming you during your visit here!
Please visit our website for more details before your visit.
@akshardhamusa
“When one sees God in everyone, then the sentiments of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (sanskrit phrase meaning the whole world is one family) are born. Then no one is seen to be different.” - Pramukh Swami Maharaj
Today marks the 90th birthday, according to the Gregorian calendar, of Mahant Swami Maharaj, the present spiritual leader of
@BAPS
. His striking humility, serene spirituality and profoundly insightful discourses continue to inspire countless people around the world.
This weekend BAPS Swaminarayan Research Institute, USA was inaugurated @
@bapsrbv
by Mahamahopadhyay Bhadreshdas Swami. It is the 1st such research center of Indian languages & Hindu scriptures in the USA. Opening ceremonies included a yagna & blessings by Mahant Swami Maharaj.
Today is the 89th birth anniversary of HH Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of
@BAPS
. Mahant Swami Maharaj's virtues of humility and saintliness continue to inspire us in our daily lives. We offer our warmest wishes and innermost prayers on this auspicious day.
We were honored to welcome world renowned sarod player,
@abhiseklahiri
, and tabla player,
@SubrataNAAD
, who offered their devotion to Tapomurti Shri Nilkanth Varni and Shri Akshar Purushottam Maharaj this week during a unique bhakti sangeet program.
This evening,
#BAPSRobbinsville
participated in
#EarthHour2022
, an annual event organized by
@World_Wildlife
, encouraging everyone to turn off their lights for one hour to symbolize a commitment to the planet and to raise awareness about energy consumption.
Did you know? The bronze murti (sacred image) of Tapomurti Nilkanth Varni is 49 feet tall to commemorate the 49 years Bhagwan Swaminarayan lived on earth while affecting social & spiritual reform. His journey inspires us to apply universal concepts of love, simplicity & service.
Happy Raksha Bandhan! This festival celebrates human relationships and community. Sisters tie a rakhi, or decorative thread, around the wrists of the people they love and invoke their protection. May this Raksha Bandhan strengthen the bonds with our loved ones and God.
On this day of Janmashtami, we celebrate the birth of Bhagwan Shri Krishna who inspired the writing of the sacred scripture Bhagwad Gita. This occasion serves as a reminder of his teachings, emphasizing the path of devotion and righteousness in one's life.
This week we celebrate the 100th birthday of Pramukh Swami Maharaj– the 5th spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, and the inspirer of BAPS Robbinsville mandir. He inspired millions to live by his credo, “In the joy of others, lies our own".
#PramukhSwami100
#psm100
#BAPS
For centuries, Hindus have partaken in the sacred tradition of Yagnas, seeking universal well-being and envisioning a world of tranquility, harmony, and collective growth. We invite you to join us for the Vishwashanti Mahayagna
Link:
We were honored to host
@Kailashkher
and Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Robbinsville, NJ this past weekend. We enjoyed hosting Kailashji and experiencing his bhakti and singing of devotional bhajans (songs) at the mandir.
Today marks Vasant Panchami. Celebrations include the coming of
#Spring
and honoring Saraswati, the Hindu deity of knowledge and wisdom. In the
#BAPS
community, it also marks the birth anniversary of Shastriji Maharaj, the founder of
@BAPS
.
#vasantpanchami
#faith
Today we celebrated Jal Jhilani. On this day, a murti (sacred image of God) is placed in a small boat & sailed on a body of water. The festival allows us to reflect upon the role God and Guru play in navigating us through high and low tides of life's journey.
Today we celebrate the 75th anniversary of India's freedom and honor those who brought about India’s independence. The tricolor flag (orange, white and green) of India symbolizes strength, peace and auspiciousness respectively.
As we celebrate our Independence Day, we are grateful for the rights we have in this country. These freedoms have allowed so many faiths such as ours to integrate into the fabric of America.
The book “In Love, At Ease” was launched in North America this weekend! The publication was written by
@thelifeofayogi
to commemorate the life of Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
“In Love, At Ease,” captures timeless spiritual values of Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s life.
Remembering Pramukh Swami Maharaj, a guiding light and visionary of the Swaminarayan Akshardham and
@bapsrbv
.
His credo, “In the Joy of Others, Lies Our Own" and legacy continue to illuminate hearts around the world.
#BAPSRobbinsville
was honored today to welcome Haridasji Maharaj of the Shree Santram Bhakta Samaj along with a group of disciples.
#BAPS
cherishes the long standing friendship with the Shri Santram Mandir, Nadiad,
#India
.
@SantramNadiad
#Harmony
Carved deities welcome you with garlands and flowers as a sign of respect to all visitors who enter the BAPS Robbinsville Mandir.
Come and explore. We are open 9:00 am - 7:30 pm, seven days a week.
#Mandir
#Hinduism
#architecture
Today we honor the beloved Shri Ganeshji, the devoted son of Bhagwan Shri Shivji and Shri Parvatiji, who is revered to this day for exemplifying patience and respect for parents, elders and siblings. We pray to him that may everyone enjoy the bliss of wisdom and good fortune.
We were honored to welcome two renowned flautists, Rakeshji Chaurasia (
@Rakeshflute
) and Debopriya Chatterjee (
@debopriya_flute
), who offered their devotion to Tapomurti Shri Nilkanth Varni and Shri Akshar Purushottam Maharaj this week.
Received blessings at
#Akshardham
in
#NewJersey
from Sadhu Gnanmunidas.
Bhagwan Swaminarayan took birth in Chhapaiya & lived in nearby
#Ayodhya
. So divine I began my America tour on
#UttarPradesh
transformation under Yogi Adityanath from this holy place of
#Swaminarayan
🙏🇺🇸🇮🇳
“This is a family. This is a team. This is one community.”
Our deepest gratitude to Dr.
@EAldarelli
, Acting Superintendent of
@EdisonNJ
Public Schools for visiting us and sharing the spirit of harmony.
We were joined by
@TCCNJ
to offer our prayers for those affected by the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. In the spirit of “The world is one family,” the
@bapsrbv
arm of
@BAPSCharities
is grateful to support humanitarian relief efforts with
@EmbraceRelief
Foundation.
We appreciated the opportunity to spend time with over 50 families last night for the
@RobbinsvilleTwp
Annual Robbinsville Night Off, an evening of spending quality
#family
time together with our
#diverse
community. Thank you for joining us in family fun activities!
Baninder Goomer, Chief Academic Officer of Edison Township Public Schools, expresses her deep appreciation for the rich art, intricate architecture, and stories woven into the traditional artistry at
@bapsrbv
. Come explore this place of culture and peace right in Central Jersey!
In 2014 at the age of 92,
#PramukhSwami
travelled from India to Robbinsville, NJ for the inauguration of
#BAPSRobbinsville
. The mandir has since then become not only a place of worship, but also a place for youth activities & community charitable efforts.
#PramukhSwami100
#psm100
Happy 130th birth anniversary to Yogiji Maharaj, the 4th spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan & founder of the BAPS youth wing. The Yogi Gita, spiritual principles voiced by Yogiji Maharaj, continues to inspire many to imbibe virtues of tolerance, unity & fraternity.
We were honored to welcome two renowned flautists, Rakeshji Chaurasia (
@Rakeshflute
) and Debopriya Chatterjee (
@debopriya_flute
), who offered their devotion to Tapomurti Shri Nilkanth Varni and Shri Akshar Purushottam Maharaj this week.
Today we celebrate the birth anniversary of Brahmaswarup Bhagatji Maharaj, the second spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
His life of devotion, humility and service is an inspiration to all of us.
#BhagatjiMaharaj
#PragjiBhakta
Sergeant Scott Kivet of
@RobbinsvilleTwp
Police Department reflects on the profound 'sada das' principle - a selfless commitment to serve without ego. Gratitude for your service and inspiring words.
We are deeply shocked and saddened by the events in Bangladesh that have led to communal tension. We urge all communities to work towards peace and harmony, as we stand in support with the Hindu community and other minorities being persecuted.
Happy Earth Day! Inspired to preserve our planet, volunteers gathered together to serve the community by serving mother Earth. On this Earth Day, we encourage all to take action to protect our environment and our climate.
#EarthDay
#EarthDay2022
#InvestInOurPlanet
@EarthDay
We were happy to have the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (
@aahoaofficial
) leadership and delegation visit the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Robbinsville, NJ.
Happy Holi from
@bapsrbv
! Holi, also known as the festival of colors, marks the coming of spring. May this celebration deepen our faith, strengthen our bonds with loved ones, and brighten our lives with peace and happiness.
In the presence of extraordinary hearts, the spirit of service shines bright. Meet Reshma, Tilak, Nidhi, Rakesh and other volunteers who are selflessly serving their time to capture memories during the Festival of Inspirations in Robbinsville, NJ.
21 years later, time takes away the edge of grief, but memory turns back every leaf.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Robbinsville illuminates to commemorate the heroes of 9/11.
"Behave with others as you would with yourself. Look upon all living beings as your bosom friends, for in all of them there resides The One Soul." - Yajur Veda (40.6)
#BAPSRobbinsville
#MandirMoods
#Elephants
#Mandir
The celebration of Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s 100th birth anniversary at BAPS Robbinsville was filled with inspiring speeches, skits and energetic dance performances by BAPS youths. We were also pleased to have Lt. Thomas Egan of
@RobbinsvilleTwp
PBA join us in today’s celebration.
In the presence of extraordinary hearts, the spirit of service shines bright. Meet Janki and other transportation volunteers who are selflessly serving their time during the Festival of Inspirations in Robbinsville, NJ.
Highlights of 2022 Diwali and New Year’s festivities at BAPS Robbinsville.
We hope all enjoyed the celebrations with loved ones and pray for a happy and blessed year ahead for all!
Today, we celebrate the birth anniversary of His Holiness, Yogiji Maharaj, who was the 4th spiritual successor of Bhagwan Shri Swaminarayan! It was his vision to create weekly youth activities that we see today. Join us in celebrating the life of Yogiji Maharaj!
Thank you Detective Tom Septak from the
@RobbinsvilleTwp
Police Department for sharing your heartfelt sentiments and memories of meeting Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Mahant Swami Maharaj.
Heartfelt expressions of gratitude are conveyed through sincere messages to our dedicated service officers. We thank and appreciate all you do!
@RobbinsvilleTwp
Meet Janki, one of the many volunteers who you may meet as you visit us.
@bapsrbv
is everything that it is thanks to the tireless efforts of each and every one of the volunteers. They all dedicate their own time and energy to give back to the community and the next generation.
The Sanskrit phrase “'Matru Devo Bhava” means may the mother be revered as divine. On this Mother's Day, let's take a moment to appreciate and honor the selfless love of our mothers, who have contributed to creating a brighter future!
Nina Melker, County Commissioner, Mercer County, emphasizes the vital role of Blood Drives and giving back to the community.
Join us in our ongoing “In the Joy of Others” Blood Drive during the Festival of Inspirations.
We were grateful to participate in the NJ Hunger Project with
@OneProjectNJ
and Be Kind and unite with other community members to pack meals for the food insecure. What a wonderful way to come together as a community to support those in need!
#BAPSRobbinsville
volunteers visited the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Trenton, NJ today. They shared their humanitarian experience at the Poland-Ukraine border with the congregation. We are grateful for the friendship of
@UOCofUSA
and thank them for including us.
As we celebrate India's Independence Day, let us strive to uphold the universal values of courage, purity, growth and progress.
#IndianIndependenceDay
🇮🇳
Upon entering the
@bapsrbv
campus, you will walk into the Welcome Center, a warm, inviting and inclusive space, where people of all communities are welcomed and introduced to the campus and its amenities. All are welcome to visit! Campus is open 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM daily.
Thank you to the thousands of devotees and well-wishers that gathered to celebrate Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s birth centenary at BAPS Robbinsville. The program was inspiring and energizing, as we remembered and celebrated a life full of humility, love, and faith.
It was a pleasure to welcome Dr. Ravi Kolli, President of
@AAPI_USA
, Drs. Parag and Isha Mehta of
@mssnytweet
, and their families to BAPS Robbinsville this weekend. We enjoyed the discussion on mental health awareness in the South Asian community.
Due to overwhelming interest, the Century of Service immersive exhibition will reopen this coming Friday and Saturday for select timings!
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience this for yourself on:
Friday, Oct 28th from 4-8pm or
Saturday, Oct 29th from 9am-12:30pm
For centuries, Hindus have partaken in the sacred tradition of Yagnas, seeking universal well-being and envisioning a world of tranquility, harmony, and collective growth. We invite you to join us for the Vedic Maha Yagna
Link:
Today is
#SharadPurnima
. It marks the birth anniversary of Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami, the first spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, who manifested in Bhadra, India, 237 years ago.
#BAPS
#BAPSRobbinsville
We were pleased to welcome
@jainbawa
, Secretary General for the World Counsel of Religious Leaders, who spoke warmly about his experiences with HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj and their shared values of peace & respect for all.
#psm100
#interfaith
#harmony
We appreciate our police-community partnership that makes our neighborhoods a safer place to live and raise our families. Thank you
@robbinsvillepba344
and police officers across the country.
#Robbinsville
#community
The Hindu festival of Maha Shivratri marks a remembrance of Lord Shiva and overcoming darkness and ignorance. All are welcome to participate in Maha Shivratri darshan & rituals at
@bapsrbv
on February 18th- 19th, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm.
This weekend we hosted a unique cultural program for women, by women, to celebrate the life, work, and legacy of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj. Women of all ages and backgrounds participated in honor of “Pramukh Swami Maharaj, a beacon of values, hope, and faith”.
Many remain displaced during the conflict in
#Ukraine
needing certain supplies for their safety and survival. Supporting these needs,
#BAPSRobbinsville
donated 200 pairs of safety boots and tactical eyeglasses to
#Robbinsville
Police who are collecting items.
@RobbinsvilleTwp
Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s guidance was there for everyone to lean on. Over the years, he replied to over 760,000 letters and personally counselled over 810,000 individuals, helping them through their struggles and inspiring them to reach live a value-centric life.
#PramukhSwami100
Volunteers from
@bapsrbv
had the honor of receiving blessings from Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on behalf of
@BAPS
for our humanitarian relief efforts on the Ukraine-Poland border.
@SriSri
was pleased to learn how BAPS worked in unison with other organizations.
@ArtofLiving
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, signifies the victory of love over hate. The light of Diwali is a divine light - one that exists in all living beings and one that unifies us all.
#BAPSDiwali
#BAPSRobbinsville
#Diwali2021
Navratri, in Sanskrit, literally translates into nine nights and is a time for joy and celebration. On the first day of Navratri, we pray for inner strength, resilience, fortitude, and good health.
We were grateful to join the Robbinsville Diwali Parade this weekend and participate in cultural performances and a themed float. The float represented the Hindu sentiments of, “Vasudhaiva Kutumbhakam,” (the world is one family) and truly represented the diversity of the event.
We were pleased to welcome Christine Tay, Consul at the Consulate of the Republic of Singapore in New York, this weekend at
@bapsrbv
. Thank you for visiting!
In the presence of extraordinary hearts, the spirit of service shines bright. Meet Shaili, Riya and Arti, just a few of the dedicated volunteers serving their time in crafting beautiful decorations and fostering a welcoming atmosphere for all at the Festival of Inspirations.
Today, according to the Hindu lunar calendar, we celebrate the 88th birthday of His Holiness
#MahantSwami
Maharaj, the spiritual leader of
@BAPS
. His personage of peace, humility, and selfless service colors the world with divinity.
We were honored to host
@SenKevinThomas
& his family this weekend at
#BAPSRobbinsville
, where they enjoyed the traditional artwork and stone carvings. In his address to the assembly, he shared the importance of our duty as citizens to give back to the community.
Did you know? Every two seconds someone needs blood.
Join us in the cause whether it is coming in to donate blood, raising awareness, or sharing this opportunity with friends and family. Help save lives, one blood donation at a time!
It was a privilege to honor service members including first responders and the
@RobbinsvilleTwp
Police Department during the Festival of Inspirations for their dedication to keep our communities safe and commitment to protect and serve the township.
Hundreds witnessed the rich tapestry of Indian culture come alive through Melodies of Motion, a classical dance showcase, performed by talented young women of all ages. This unique showcase brought to life tales of devotion, love, and spirituality through the art of dance.
On this day of Janmashtami, we celebrate the birth of Bhagwan Shri Krishna who fostered goodwill amongst people of all backgrounds, brightened the light of devotion, and taught the lessons of goodness to others and oneself. Happy Janmashtami!