Diwali – the Festival of Lights & Hindu New Year

Join us to celebrate Diwali – the festival of light and Hindu New Year with your friends and family at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir!

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Lilburn, Georgia, hosts the largest Diwali and Hindu New Year celebrations in the state. Open to one and all, the celebrations are an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the traditions, colors and rich culture of the Hindu faith.

Since on-site parking is limited for the event on November 13 - 14, we encourage all to utilize our off-site parking and complimentary shuttles. Click here for more info »

Kali Chaudash – Hanuman Pujan

Monday, November 12, 2012

  • Darshan The sacred shrines within
    the Mandir are open from:
    9:00 am - 10:30 am
    11:15 am - 12:00 pm
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Shri Hanuman Pujan & Arti 7:00 pm onwards

Diwali

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Diwali, the festival of light, is one of the most important and colorful festivals of the Hindu calendar. It is a time when charity, goodwill, family values and the love of God are celebrated and reinforced.

  • DarshanThe sacred shrines within the Mandir are open from:
    7:30 am - 10:30 am
    11:15 am - 12:00 pm
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Abhishek 8:00 am to 10:30 am
    11:30 am to 3:00 pm
    4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
  • Chopda Pujan 5:30 pm onwards
    Narayan Sabha Hall
  • Festive Celebration of
    Diwali with Maha Arti & Fireworks     7:00 pm onwards

A traditional celebration of Diwali will be held in front of the Mandir. Countless lamps will be lit on this occasion and a maha arti will be held where all can participate in unison. The Maha Arti (an offering to God for inner peace, prosperity and happiness) will be followed by a festive display of music, lights and fireworks.

Hindu New Year - Annakutotsav

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

The day following Diwali marks the beginning of the auspicious Hindu New Year. It is celebrated festively with annakut - a ceremonial and devotional offering of hundreds of vegetarian food items to God.

  • New Year Arti 7:00 am
  • Annakut Darshan12:30 pm to 8:00 pm
EVENT SPECIAL: SHAYONA FOOD COURT

On the auspicious occasion of Diwali and Hindu New Year, BAPS Shayona will be selling hot food and snacks.

Shayona Hours Sunday, November 11 | 11:00 am onwards
Monday, November 12 | 11:00 am onwards
Tuesday, November 13 | 11:00 am onwards
Wednesday, November 14 | 11:00 am onwards
Convenient Off-Site Parking & Directions:

On the day of Diwali and Hindu New Year (November 13 – 14, 2012), the convenient off-site parking will remain at Harmony Grove Park. The off-site parking address is: 119 Harmony Grove Road, Lilburn, GA

In order to avoid traffic on Rockbridge Road, please use the following directions during the event for off-site parking:

From I-85 North or South:
  • Take exit 99 (Jimmy Carter Blvd)
  • From I-85 northbound turn right onto Jimmy Carter Blvd
  • From I-85 southbound turn left onto Jimmy Carter Blvd
  • Go on Jimmy Carter Blvd approximately 3.5 miles
  • Turn left onto Lawrenceville Hwy/GA 29 and go 1.7 miles.
  • Turn right onto Harmony Grove Rd and go 0.7 miles.
  • Harmony Grove Park will be on your right.