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BAPS Edison - Announcements

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Edison, NJ - 2500 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ, 08817

BAPS Edison - Announcements (English)

Welcome to BAPS Edison, your go-to source for all the latest announcements and updates from the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Edison, NJ! Our Telegram channel, @bapsedison, aims to keep you informed about upcoming events, activities, and important news happening at our mandir located at 2500 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ, 08817.

Who are we? We are a vibrant community of devotees who gather at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Edison to engage in spiritual activities, cultural events, and community service. Our mandir serves as a place of worship, learning, and community-building for individuals and families of all ages.

What can you expect from our channel? By joining @bapsedison, you will receive timely announcements about special services, festivals, and cultural celebrations taking place at our mandir. Stay up-to-date on guest speakers, educational seminars, and volunteer opportunities that you can participate in to enrich your spiritual journey and connect with like-minded individuals.

Whether you are a regular visitor to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Edison or are interested in learning more about our community and traditions, our Telegram channel is the perfect way to stay connected and engaged. Be the first to know about new initiatives, fundraising campaigns, and social events that you can be a part of.

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BAPS Edison - Announcements

09 Dec, 15:02


TONIGHT!

#BAPSEdison Pramukh Swami Maharaj Janma Jayanti Tithi Sabha

6:30PM Arti, followed by Dinner
7:45PM Sabha

BAPS Edison - Announcements

07 Dec, 21:00


Saturday's Pramukh Swami Maharaj Janma Jayanti Samaiyo starts in 1 hour! All Saturday Zones are invited!

BAPS Edison - Announcements

07 Dec, 15:03


🛕 THIS WEEKEND!
December 7 & 8

During Pramukh Swami Maharaj Janma Jayanti Samaiyo at #BAPSEdison:
🎞 IF STONES COULD SING... A 50-Year Saga of Faith & Love - Episode 5 "2014 & Beyond" (Six-part documentary series of BAPS in North America from 1974 to 2024)

Saturday Zones - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Sunday Zones
  - 4:00pm-6:00pm

Please join on time so you can witness this episode in Sabha!
Mahaprasãd (dinner) will be served after Sabha & Arti on both days. 🙏

BAPS Edison - Announcements

07 Dec, 00:00


THIS WEEKEND! DEC 7 & 8

🛕 Pramukh Swami Maharaj Janma Jayanti Celebration

Saturday Zones - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Sunday Zones
- 4:00pm-6:00pm

Mahaprasãd (dinner) will be served after Samaiyo & Arti on both days. 🙏

🎗️Since this weekend is Pramukh Swami Maharaj Janma Jayanti Samaiyo at #BAPSEdison, what better way to pay tribute to him by giving an item for #BAPSCharities' "In the Joy of Others" Food Drive! We urge you all to bring an item this weekend!

🥫🛎️You can drop off select Vegetarian Food items at a table in the vestibule area at #BAPSEdison.

BAPS Edison - Announcements

03 Dec, 00:01


🎖️Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav LIVE in the presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj!

🗓️ Saturday, December 7
6:30 AM NJ/NY Time
🔗 live.baps.org

BAPS Edison - Announcements

02 Dec, 00:01


🏥 BAPS Healthcare Professionals National Conference
🗓️ June 13-15, 2025 in Houston, Texas

Details: https://baps.sl/hpnc2025

BAPS Edison - Announcements

30 Nov, 15:17


🛕 THIS WEEKEND!
November 30 & December 1

Satsang Sabha
at #BAPSEdison continues with Episode 4 of...
🎞 IF STONES COULD SING... A 50-Year Saga of Faith & Love - Episode 4 "A Gift for Generations" (Six-part documentary series of BAPS in North America from 1974 to 2024)

Saturday Zones - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Sunday Zones
  - 4:00pm-6:00pm

Please join on time so you can witness this episode in Sabha!
Mahaprasãd (dinner) will be served after Sabha & Arti on both days. 🙏

BAPS Edison - Announcements

27 Nov, 00:01


🛕 Pramukh Swami Maharaj Janma Jayanti Events

🎊 #BAPSEdison invites you all to these events in the Main Hall!
* Janma Jayanti Samaiyo - Dec 7/8
* Tithi Sabha - Monday, Dec 9
* Mahila Celebration - Dec 14/15  (Please note the earlier time in flyer!)

Please see the flyers above for all timings and details!

BAPS Edison - Announcements

26 Nov, 02:01


🍓🎤👩🏽‍⚕️ Ekadashi Bhajan Sandhya by Mahila Mandal for Mahila Mandal!

#BAPSEdison invites ALL Mahila wings to Ekadashi Bhajan Sandhya on Tuesday (Nov 26) beginning at 6:30pm with Arti.

BAPS Edison - Announcements

23 Nov, 15:45


BAPS Charities Food Drive at #BAPSEdison!

Don't forget to donate your non-perishable vegetarian items at the Food Drive table!

Location is by the glass doors before you enter the Main Lobby.

BAPS Edison - Announcements

22 Nov, 20:01


🛕 THIS WEEKEND!
November 23 & 24

Satsang Sabha
at #BAPSEdison continues with Episode 3 of...
🎞 IF STONES COULD SING... A 50-Year Saga of Faith & Love - Episode 3 "Harnessing the Wind" (Six-part documentary series of BAPS in North America from 1974 to 2024)

Saturday Zones - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Sunday Zones
- 4:00pm-6:00pm

Please join on time so you can witness this episode in Sabha!
Mahaprasãd (dinner) will be served after Sabha & Arti on both days. 🙏

BAPS Edison - Announcements

16 Nov, 20:01


BAPS Charities Food Drive has begun at #BAPSEdison!

Don't forget to donate your non-perishable vegetarian items at the Food Drive table!

Location is by the glass doors before you enter the Main Lobby.

BAPS Edison - Announcements

16 Nov, 15:15


🛕 THIS WEEKEND!
November 16 & 17

Satsang Sabha
at #BAPSEdison continues with Episode 2 of...
🎞 IF STONES COULD SING... A 50-Year Saga of Faith & Love - Episode 2 "East Meets West" (Six-part documentary series of BAPS in North America from 1974 to 2024)

Saturday Zones - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Sunday Zones
  - 4:00pm-6:00pm

Please join on time so you can witness this episode in Sabha!
Mahaprasãd (dinner) will be served after Sabha & Arti on both days. 🙏

BAPS Edison - Announcements

15 Nov, 23:00


🎗️Last year #BAPSCharities "In the Joy of Others” Food Drive, #BAPSEdison collected and donated over 630 lbs (700+ individual items) of food to Middlesex College Cares Food Pantry.

🥫You can join in this year's #BAPSCharities' "In the Joy of Others" Food Drive, once again partnering with Replenish Food Bank and Middlesex College Food Pantry from now until December 25th!

🛎️ You can donate select Vegetarian Non-Perishable Food items at #BAPSEdison in the Mandir Foyer.

See the flyer for details and which items are needed!

BAPS Edison - Announcements

15 Nov, 16:01


Please note the Senior Haribhakto Sabha today has been canceled. Seniors are welcome to join the Punam Mahapuja tonight.

🌕 SCHEDULE
6:00PM Arti
6:15PM Dinner
6:45PM Abhishek
7:15PM Mahapuja

BAPS Edison - Announcements

14 Nov, 17:02


🗓️ TOMORROW!

🛕#BAPSEdison Punam Mahapuja

🌕 FRIDAY SCHEDULE
6:00PM Arti
6:15PM Dinner
6:45PM Abhishek
7:15PM Mahapuja

Please RSVP - yes or no - in the link and if you wish to do Seva for Muhkya Yajaman!

All Saturday and Sunday Zones are invited. See the flyer above for more details!

BAPS Edison - Announcements

11 Nov, 12:02


If you missed EPISODE 1: "FOUNDATIONS" Watch below!

Part 1:
https://youtu.be/Yn9Sh3M4XqE
Part 2:
https://youtu.be/DtO7uKLCZe4

Tap here for the YouTube playlist for all future episodes. Also available on na.baps.org

BAPS Edison - Announcements

10 Nov, 22:45


🎶 #BAPSEdison invites you to Prabodhini Ekadashi Bhajan Sandhya on Tuesday (November 12).

See the flyer above for details & timings!

BAPS Edison - Announcements

10 Nov, 17:01


TONIGHT!

📿 Tapomurti Shri Nilkanth Varni Murti-Pratishtha Mahotsav LIVE @ Swaminarayan Akshardham Gandhinagar, India in the presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj!

🌐 Webcast:
🗓️ Sunday, November 10
🇺🇸 9:00PM NJ/NY Time
🗽
🔗 live.baps.org

BAPS Edison - Announcements

10 Nov, 00:30


Shakotsav Prasadi Vegetables
🥦🥒🥔🌱🥗🍅🍍🫑🌽🍋🥕

$5 per bag
Location: In Front of Shayona Fresh
When: After Dinner

BAPS Edison - Announcements

09 Nov, 21:15


SABHA REMINDER!

The 6-part series If Stones Could Sing....A 50-Year Saga of Faith & Love, premieres this weekend with Episode 1 "Foundations" (50 min episode) in Satsang Sabha!

BAPS Edison - Announcements

09 Nov, 20:01


Saturday Zones - Please bring your items as soon as you can. They are being placed now!

BAPS Edison - Announcements

09 Nov, 17:02


REMINDER!
🥦🥒🥔🌱🥗🍅🍍🫑🌽🍋🥕

This weekend at #BAPSEdison, we celebrate Prabodhini Ekadashi with Shakotsav!
You are welcome to bring fruits, vegetables and shak-bhaji to offer to Thakorji. Please bring at least an hour before Sabha!

BAPS Edison - Announcements

09 Nov, 00:02


🛕 THIS WEEKEND!
November 9 & 10

Satsang Sabha
at #BAPSEdison features...
🎥 A six-part documentary series that begins this weekend for the next six weeks depicting the incredible journey of BAPS in North America from 1974 to 2024.
🎞 IF STONES COULD SING... A 50-Year Saga of Faith & Love - Episode 1 "Foundations"

Saturday Zones - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Sunday Zones
- 4:00pm-6:00pm

Please join on time so you can witness this episode in Sabha!
Mahaprasãd (dinner) will be served after Sabha & Arti on both days. 🙏

BAPS Edison - Announcements

08 Nov, 19:31


More #BAPSEdison 2024 Diwali & Annakut photos are available NOW at BAPS.org! Please take a look by clicking on the link.

BAPS Edison - Announcements

08 Nov, 15:02


This weekend at #BAPSEdison, we celebrate Prabodhini Ekadashi with Shakotsav! Please join us on Saturday (Nov 9) at 5pm or Sunday (Nov 10) at 4pm.

🥦🥒🥔🌱🥗🍅🍍🫑🌽🍋🥕
You are welcome to bring fruits, vegetables and shak-bhaji to offer to Thakorji. Please bring at least an hour before Sabha!

BAPS Edison - Announcements

07 Nov, 16:45


📺 Tonight #BAPSEdison is on TV Asia! Tune in!

Program: Community Roundup

Date: Thursday, Nov 7, 2024
Time: 6.30 pm ET (repeats at 9.30 pm ET & 12.30 am ET)
Event: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Edison, New Jersey Organizes 'Grand Annakut Darshan'

BAPS Edison - Announcements

05 Nov, 16:00


🗳 Election Day is TODAY. Please make sure you vote if you haven't already.

🇺🇸 Your vote is your voice and your voice matters. Make a plan to vote!! #BAPSVotes

BAPS Edison - Announcements

03 Nov, 12:02


🎇 The 5-day period of Diwali concludes with Day 5: Bhai Beej, the day of bonding with brothers and sisters. See the graphic above on what this day means to the Hindu faith.

🛕There are no events or Satsang Sabha today at #BAPSEdison. Celebrate Bhai Beej with your family!

BAPS Edison - Announcements

02 Nov, 20:31


🙏🏽 A record breaking over 1,500 different dishes are being offered to God at #BAPSEdison today for Annakut in both Nij Mandir and Sahajanand Hall! 

🍽 Annakut Darshan ends at 8PM, make your way to Mandir if you haven't already!

BAPS Edison - Announcements

02 Nov, 16:02


#BAPSEdison Annakut Darshan 2024 Photos!

SEE ABOVE!👆

🖼 Please use our provided hi-res images of today's Annakut Darshan when sharing on social media!

📱Don't forget to tag @BAPS and use the hashtags #BAPSDiwali, #Diwali2024, #BAPSEdison, #Diwali, #NA50, #Peace when posting on social media accounts! 🪔🎆💥

*Your content may get reshared on @BAPS*

BAPS Edison - Announcements

02 Nov, 04:01


🎊 Happy New Year!! 🎈

As we welcome the New Year, we have a special aashirwad from Mahant Swami Maharaj for everyone.

Feel free to pass this to everyone you know so we can all start the New Year with inspiration and guidance from Mahant Swami Maharaj.

🔗 Link: https://www.baps.org/News/2024/HH-Mahant-Swami-Maharajs-New-Years-Blessings-27061.aspx

BAPS Edison - Announcements

01 Nov, 23:01


Annakut Darshan/Arti Timings at #BAPSEdison:

Location: Nij Mandir (1st floor) and Sahajanand Hall (2nd floor)

SATURDAY, Nov 2
10:00AM Annakut Thal
10:30AM First Annakut Arti
11AM-8PM Annakut Darshan
Arti will happen on the top of every hour beginning at 11am at both locations.

Some quick points before you arrive:
ALL Haribhakto will park at Middlesex College. Mandir Parking & Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Parking for guests/visitors only.
• Ample parking is available at Middlesex College (details below) all day for everyone. Shuttle Services will be available throughout the day.
• Absolutely NO parking in nearby residence streets.

Directions from Mandir to Middlesex College Parking Lot:
1. From Mandir, Head East on Woodbridge Ave
2. Use the right lane to take the Mill Rd ramp to Middlesex College
3. Merge onto Mill Rd
4. Turn left onto College Drive E
5. Turn right to go into Parking Lot #2

https://bit.ly/MCCMapDirections

BAPS Edison - Announcements

31 Oct, 14:00


BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Edison, NJ wishes all of you a very Happy Diwali! 🎇 🪔 May the sparks of love and positivity fill your heart, warm your home, and strengthen the bonds in your life this #Diwali season.

Join us this evening at #BAPSEdison for Sharda Pujan @ 6:30PM and SATURDAY for Annakut Darshan. Details are in the flyer above.

@BAPS #Diwali2024 #BAPSDiwali #BAPSEdison #Diwali #NA50 #Peace

BAPS Edison - Announcements

31 Oct, 11:00


🪔 The 5-day period of Diwali continues with Day 3: Diwali, the main day of the festival! See the graphic above on what this day means to the Hindu faith.

🛕 Join us tonight at #BAPSEdison to celebrate Diwali with Sharda Pujan beginning at 6:30PM with Arti. Mahaprasãd will be served after the Pujan.

BAPS Edison - Announcements

30 Oct, 11:01


🪔 The 5-day period of Diwali continues with Day 2: Kali Chaudash! See the graphic above on what this day means to the Hindu faith.

🛕#BAPSEdison Kali Chaudas Hanuman Pujan is this morning. Pujya Santos at Edison Mandir will join #Hindus around the world in performing #HanumanPuja. They will offer prayers for freedom from darkness, evil, ignorance, and fear.

BAPS Edison - Announcements

29 Oct, 22:43


Dhan Teras Muhurat begins now at 6:43PM through 8:32PM! See the details here.

BAPS Edison - Announcements

29 Oct, 19:01


We are fortunate to celebrate Diwali both at home and in the mandir, bringing the festive spirit into every part of our lives. A special guide, Diwali Parva 2024, has been created to help families celebrate in a joyful way, both at home and in the mandir.

We hope that this Diwali is filled with excitement and strengthened connections, giving us an opportunity to enjoy and experience each moment with our extended family and mandir family.

@BAPS #BAPSEdison #Diwali2024 #NA50 #Peace

BAPS Edison - Announcements

29 Oct, 11:01


🪔 The 5-day period of Diwali begins today with Day 1: Dhanteras! See the graphic above on what this day means to the Hindu faith.

🏠 The Lakshmi Home Pujan Muhurat is tonight from 6:43PM-8:32PM for all #BAPSEdison Zones in their own home. View more details here. There are no events at #BAPSEdison itself today.

BAPS Edison - Announcements

28 Oct, 23:03


THIS WEEK!

🪔
2024 DIWALI & ANNAKUT FESTIVITIES
🎇
🛕#BAPSEdison

Join us for a special Diwali & Annakut celebration as BAPS North America celebrates 50 Years.

🗓️ KEY DATES
* Thursday, October 31 - Diwali & Sharda Pujan - 6:30PM
* Saturday, November 2 - Grand Annakut Darshan & Arti - 11AM-8PM

Sponsorship Seva is available for all events. Please tap here to contribute or visit the front office. Your generosity is appreciated. 🙏🏽

BAPS Edison - Announcements

28 Oct, 17:07


🎶 #BAPSEdison invites you to Ekadashi Bhajan Sandhya TODAY @ 7PM.

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27 Oct, 14:01


DHANTERAS LAKSHMI PUJAN

TUESDAY, (OCT 29)
Muhurat: 6:43PM-8:32PM
Location: Your Home

PREPARATIONS:
The ingredients needed to carry out this pujan are found below.
● Guru Parampara Murti
● Coin with Lakshmi on it or a murti of Lakshmiji. If neither is available, then a coin with Akshar Purushottam Maharaj or the Guru Parampara, or any currency coin may be used.
● Sweets to offer to Thakorji
● Mukhvās
● Flower petals
● Kanku
● Gulal and abil (if available)
● Chokhā (rice)
● Nādāchhadi
● Water
● Ghee
● Bell
● Divo
● 5 steel bowls (to hold the water, chokha, kanku, gulal, and abil)
● 1 steel spoon
● 2 steel dishes
○ Place the murti and coin in one dish and all the other items in the other dish.
● Bājoth (small table used for Mahapuja)
● Paper napkins

Dhanteras Lakshmi Pujan Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzDEqJ6fMGE

BAPS Edison - Announcements

26 Oct, 22:45


🎶 #BAPSEdison invites you to Ekadashi Bhajan Sandhya on Monday (October 28).

See the flyer above for details & timings!

BAPS Edison - Announcements

26 Oct, 14:01


🛕 THIS WEEKEND!
October 26/27
Satsang Sabha at #BAPSEdison

Saturday Zones - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Sunday Zones
  - 4:00pm-6:00pm

Mahaprasãd (dinner) will be served after Sabha & Arti on both days. 🙏

BAPS Edison - Announcements

21 Oct, 14:00


🎇 2024 Kids' Diwali Celebration was 2 days ago, where a record-breaking number of (nearly 1,000) Balaks and Balikas learned about Diwali through fun & unique ways.

📸 View some more pictures from this event on the Bal/Balika Mandal Channel.

BAPS Edison - Announcements

20 Oct, 22:02


🗳 Election Day is 15 Days Away on Tuesday, November 5. However, you can vote early. New Jersey offers early In-Person voting. Please make sure you vote by mail or in-person.

🇺🇸 Your vote is your voice and your voice matters. Make a plan to vote!! #BAPSVotes

BAPS Edison - Announcements

20 Oct, 19:05


In memory of October 16, 2023, when Mahant Swami Maharaj came to #BAPSEdison, let’s all come and do smruti of the beautiful memories we were blessed with.

This van was used by both Pramukh Swami Maharaj in 2014 and Mahant Swami Maharaj in 2017 & 2023 when they visited Edison Mandir.

Come today to do this Smruti!

BAPS Edison - Announcements

20 Oct, 14:01


🗓️ TODAY!

🛕#BAPSEdison Sharad Purnima Samaiyo

🌕 TODAY (Sunday) at 4PM
⚠️ Pujya Santo from London, UK will be at #BAPSEdison: Pujya Yogikirtan Swami, Pujya Gunkirtan Swami and Pujya Gurukirtan Swami!
🗯 Katha Labh: Pujya Yogikirtan Swami

NOTE: All Saturday and Sunday Zones are invited. Mahaprasãd (Dinner) will be served.

BAPS Edison - Announcements

19 Oct, 14:02


#BAPSEdison Kids' Diwali Celebration starts now!

BAPS Edison - Announcements

19 Oct, 02:53


Kids' Diwali Celebration is tomorrow (Saturday) beginning at 10am at #BAPSEdison!

Please note the entrance for the mandir for all Diwali & Annakut events this year will be from the back entrance. The main entrance will be for exiting the mandir. See the map above!

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18 Oct, 14:01


🗓️ SUNDAY!

🛕#BAPSEdison Sharad Purnima Samaiyo

🌕 Sunday, October 20 at 4PM
⚠️ Pujya Santo from London, UK will be at #BAPSEdison: Pujya Yogikirtan Swami, Pujya Gunkirtan Swami and Pujya Gurukirtan Swami!
🗯 Katha Labh: Pujya Yogikirtan Swami

NOTE: There is no Sabha on Saturday. All Saturday and Sunday Zones are invited on Sunday. Mahaprasãd (Dinner) will be served.

BAPS Edison - Announcements

16 Oct, 23:01


3 DAYS TO GO! REGISTER TODAY IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY!

🪔
2024 KIDS' DIWALI CELEBRATION
🎇
🗓️ Saturday, October 19
10am-4pm
🛕#BAPSEdison

A vibrant Diwali celebration designed just for kids! With a carnival atmosphere, exciting inflatables, delicious food, and an enchanting program, it's the perfect way to introduce children to the magic of Diwali. Join us in a day full of joy and excitement!

HIGHLIGHTS
🖼 Exhibition
🎪 Carnival Games
🎭 Live Stage Programs
🥨 Food
🎢 Inflatables
🧘‍♂️ Vedic Mahapuja
🤩 And Much More!

Register Today!
🔗 https://bit.ly/Edi2024KDC
💵 $10 Cash Fee (Pay at Registration Desk)
🚸 Kids below 1st Grade must have adult accompany them.
🤵🏽‍♂️Dress Code: Traditional Indian

BAPS Edison - Announcements

16 Oct, 14:01


🗓️ TODAY!

🛕#BAPSEdison Sharad Purnima!

🌕 WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
PLEASE NOTE REVISED TIMINGS
5:00PM Abhishek
5:30PM Mahapuja
6:30PM Arti
6:45PM Dinner
7:45PM Mul-Tithi Sabha

All Saturday and Sunday Zones are invited.

BAPS Edison - Announcements

16 Oct, 11:00


🛕One year ago today (October 16) Mahant Swami Maharaj visited #BAPSEdison before departing the U.S. after a 101-day stay in New Jersey!

View the quoted message above for pictures from this special moment.

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13 Oct, 22:02


🗓️ WEDNESDAY!

🛕#BAPSEdison Celebrates Sharad Purnima!

🌕 Wednesday, October 16
* Sharad Punam Mahapuja - 5PM Note Earlier Time! (Nij Mandir)
Please RSVP - yes or no - in the link and if you wish to do Seva for Muhkya Yajaman!
* Sharad Purnima Tithi Sabha - 7:45pm (Main Hall)

All Saturday and Sunday Zones are invited. Mahaprasãd (Dinner) will be served.