By the grace of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and with the blessings of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, a Grand Vedic Mahapuja Vidhi was held at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Birmingham on Sunday 25 September 2011.

Volunteers worked tirelessly for weeks in preparation for this joyous occasion which was attended by more than 900 devotees from across the country, including mandals from Ashton, Preston, Leicester, Coventry, London, Wellingborough, Nottingham, Loughborough, Southend-on-Sea, Leeds, Hinckley and Bristol.

Beautifully colourful fresh flower rangolis decorated the mandir for the momentous event which was celebrated in the presence of Harikrishna Maharaj.

The Mahapuja vidhi was led by Ishwarcharan Swami and Anandswarup Swami, and devotees and well-wishers of all ages had the opportunity to take part and witness this historic occasion.