BAPS Scarborough Updates

Jai Swaminarayan,

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir - Scarborough warmly extends an invitation to you, your family, and friends to join us for the Uttarayan / Jholi Celebrations.

Date: Saturday , January 11, 2025

Sabha: 5 pm Onwards

Followed by Aarti and Mahaprasad (Dinner)

Thank You 🙏

BAPS Charities Donates Over 43,000 Pounds (21.5 Tons) of Non-Perishable Items to Food Banks Across Canada to Combat Hunger

Toronto:
Daily Bread - https://www.bapscharities.org/canada/toronto/news/food-drive-2024-19/
Knights Table - https://www.bapscharities.org/canada/toronto/news/food-drive-2024-18/
Free For All - https://www.bapscharities.org/canada/toronto/news/food-drive-2024-17/

Brandon:
https://www.bapscharities.org/canada/brandon/news/food-drive-2024-15/

Calgary:
https://www.bapscharities.org/canada/calgary/news/food-drive-2024-16/

Cambridge:
https://www.bapscharities.org/canada/cambridge/news/food-drive-2024-13/

Montreal:
https://www.bapscharities.org/canada/montreal/news/food-drive-2024-14/

Ottawa:
https://www.bapscharities.org/canada/ottawa/news/food-drive-2024-11/

Regina:
https://www.bapscharities.org/canada/regina/news/food-drive-2024-10/

Scarborough:
https://www.bapscharities.org/canada/scarborough/news/food-drive-2024-23/

Saskatoon:
https://www.bapscharities.org/canada/saskatoon/news/food-drive-2024-12/

Vancouver:
https://www.bapscharities.org/canada/vancouver/news/food-drive-2024-24/

Windsor:
https://www.bapscharities.org/canada/windsor/news/food-drive-2024-8/

Winnipeg:
https://www.bapscharities.org/canada/winnipeg/news/food-drive-2024-9/

AKSHARBRAHMA GUNATIT SATRA 2025
Praptino Vichar

🎙 An Enlightening Series of Talks by Learned Swamis of BAPS

🙏 Initiated, Designed, Guided, and Blessed by Mahant Swami Maharaj

🗓 Monday 30 December 2024 to Monday 13 January 2025

🔗 sabha.baps.org

CATCH UP ON PART 1 HERE - https://www.baps.org/Video/2024/Aksharbrahma-Gunatit-Satra-2025-Praptino-Vichar-27798.aspx

Jai swaminarayan

Relive the vibrant moments of the BAPS Scarborough Mandir Dashabdi Mahotsav celebration!

Watch now: https://youtu.be/828rVRJDxGk?si=QvNipWrwYZTVuDgA”

Jai Swaminarayan,

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir - Scarborough warmly invites all Mahila to join us for a special program celebrating Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 103rd Janma Jayanti.

Please note: This cultural program is exclusively for ladies.

Date: Saturday, December 21st, 2024 
Time: 4:30 PM onwards 
Dress code: Traditional Indian attire

A separate Sabha will be conducted for all male haribhaktos in Sabha Hall @ 4:30 PM too.

Let’s gather to celebrate this memorable event in unity and devotion.🙏🏼

International Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav

🗓7 December 2024, Saturday

🕞 6:30 AM ET

🔗 live.baps.org

Join virtually to celebrate 50 years of selfless service of BAPS volunteers at the ‘Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav’ at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.

BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, Canada

DOCUMENTARY SERIES

Join us and experience the incredible and inspiring journey of BAPS in North America through a six-part documentary series.

Episode 1 - IF STONES COULD SING...

(Part of weekly satsang assembly)

Sunday, Nov. 10  - 4 PM onwards

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Scarborough

Nutan Varshabhinandan!

A special message on this auspicious first day of the NEW YEAR from Param Pujya Mahant Swami Maharaj.

BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, Canada

Shubh Deepavali!

Heartiest greetings on one of the most auspicious day of our Hindu calendar!

Festivities during the day at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Scarborough :

Mandir Darshan: 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Aarti Darshan: 7:00 AM & 7:00 PM

Jai Swaminarayan!

With the rising cost of essentials, many are struggling to put food on the table, especially children, single mothers, seniors, and international students. To extend a helping hand to those in need, BAPS Charities, in the spirit of "In the Joy of Others, Lies our Own," has launched a Canada-wide Food Drive during this Diwali season.

You can donate non-perishable vegetarian food items such as: canned fruit, beans, soup, baby food, rice, and more at your nearest BAPS Centre from Oct. 30 to Nov. 30, 2024.
You can also make a contribution online at https://www.bapscharities.org/canada/donate
Thank you for your support!

Jai Swaminarayan 🙏🙏

Join us on the  auspicious occasion and take part in performing pujan of Shri Hanumanji in presence of Pujya Swamis.

Evening Arti - 7:00 PM
Pujan Ceremony - 7:30 PM

🛕BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Scarborough
🗓️ Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024

Jai Swaminarayan

📄 For instructions on how to prepare for Lakshmi Pujan at home, please download the guidelines in Gujarati and English from the respective links.

For Muharat guidelines and Timings here

▶️ To perform the puja at home with your family, please also find a helpful video here.

#BAPSDiwali

🪔 2024 DIWALI & ANNAKUT FESTIVITIES 🎇

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Scarborough

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

🗓️ KEY DATES
* Kali Chaudas& Hanumanji Pujan - Oct 30
* Diwali & Sharda Pujan - Nov 02
* Grand Annakut Darshan - Nov 02

Jai Swaminarayan 🙏🏼

Join us for a special sabha with your family and friends celebrating  Sharad Purnima.

🗓️ Saturday, Oct 19, 2024

🛕 BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Scarborough

*શરદપૂર્ણિમા ઉત્સવ સભા જીવંત પ્રસારણ*
આજે ગોંડલમાં પરમ પૂજ્ય મહંત સ્વામી મહારાજની સંનિધીમાં યોજાયેલ શરદપૂર્ણિમાની ઉત્સવ સભાનું જીવંત પ્રસરણ આજે તા. 16, ઓકટોબર 2024ના રોજ સાંજે 7.55 વાગ્યાથી livepuja.baps.org પરથી માણી શકાશે.
સર્વે હરિભક્તોને આ મેસેજ પહોંચે તેમ કરશો.
સાધુ યજ્ઞપ્રિયદાસના
જય સ્વામિનારાયણ

Live Darshan will start at 10:30 am ET

Dhanteras Lakshmi Pujan Subh Muhurats for Canada.

Jai Swaminarayan 🙏

Join us tomorrow celebrating the occasion of Dashera Utsav in presence of P. Swamis.

SPECIAL BAPS DIWALI PARVA ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASE

🪔A guru who removes darkness and brings light to our world. 🪔

WHO IS MAHANT SWAMI MAHARAJ? | 9 Decades in 4 Minutes
महंत स्वामी महाराज कौन हैं? |  4 मिनट में 9 दशक

https://youtu.be/UwB1C0rTvaA?feature=shared

📹 Watch and share the light in our world.

Whether you’re already familiar with Mahant Swami Maharaj or just beginning to learn about him, this brief introduction provides an insightful look into his enduring impact upon millions around the world today.

BAPS Shayona - Scarborough
Store timing for Dashera days

Thursday 10 October
9:00AM - 12:00 PM
4:00PM - 7:00 PM

Friday 11 October
9:00AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday 12 October
9:00AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday 13 October
9:00AM - 7:00 PM

Jai Swaminarayan,

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir - Scarborough warmly invites all Mahila to join us for a special program celebrating Mahant Swami Maharaj's 91st Janma Jayanti.

Please note: This cultural program is exclusively for ladies.

Date: Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM onwards
Dress code: Traditional Indian attire

Let’s gather to celebrate this memorable event in unity and devotion.

At the same time, a separate Sabha will be conducted for all male haribhaktos in Sabha Hall too.

Let’s gather to celebrate this memorable event in unity and devotion.🙏🏼

Jai Swaminarayan,

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir - Scarborough cordially invites you, your family and friends for  Special sabha celebrating Mahant Swami Maharaj's 91st Janma Jayanti 🙏🏼

Date:  Saturday September 28, 2024

Time:  4:30 PM onwards

LIVE Janma Jayanti Mahotsav from India

Puja Darshan: Sept. 25, 2024 | 8:30pm EST | 6:30pm MDT | 5:30pm PST

Mahotsav Sabha: Sept. 26, 2024 | 7:30am EST |5:30am MDT |  4:30am PST

Jai Swaminarayan!

We warmly invite you to join us tomorrow for the concluding event of the 10th Anniversary Dashabdi Mahotsav at BAPS Scarborough Mandir.

Event Details:
-Mahapuja - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Patotsav Vidhi
- Evening Arti-followed by Mahaprasad (Dinner)

Come together with us for this final celebration, as we express our gratitude and devotion on this sacred occasion of Mandir Pratistha Inauguration Multithi Bhadarvo Sud Chhath.

We look forward to your participation in this special event!

Please RSVP from below link

https://forms.gle/vFj6ntmZ5YFaWeFCA

Jai Swaminarayan🙏

We warmly invite you, your family and friends to join us for an exciting and cultural journey as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Mandir !

Event Details:
- Shri Nilkanth Varni Murti Pratishtha at 3:00 PM
- Grand Celebration Sabha & Fireworks at 4:00 PM onwards

Join us for an inspiring evening that showcases the profound impact the Mandir and the community have had on each other. After the Mahaprasad (Dinner), enjoy a Grand Fireworks display to conclude this special day.

We look forward to celebrating together!

Jai Swaminarayan🙏

We are delighted to invite you to join us for two special events celebrating the 10th Anniversary of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Scarborough;

🗓️ Saturday, September 7th, 2024

1. Akshar Purushottam Maharaj Tula:
   This sacred ceremony will begin at 2:00 PM where we will come together to honor Shri Akshar Purushottam Maharaj in a divine and uplifting experience.


2. Ye Mandir Mera - Youth Cultural Program: 
   Following the ceremony, we invite you to join us for a unique and immersive youth cultural program starting at 4:00 PM.

Both events will take place at:

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
🛕1840 Birchmount Rd, Scarborough, ON M1P 2H7

We look forward to your presence with family and friends to be part of these mesmerizing festivities.

Jai Swaminarayan,

Please join us tomorrow at BAPS Scarborough Mandir for the International Student Cultural Program in presence of Pujya Swamis

Theme: 🛕 Mandir - A Home away from Home 🏠

📅 Day 3: Sept 2, 2024, Monday

🎊 5:00 PM onwards

📍 BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Scarborough

Dress code: Traditional Indian Attire


Program Highlights:

🎙Motivational Speech
🎭Heart-wrenching Drama
🕺Energetic Dance
🪔Samuh Aarti


Tomorrow, everyone is welcome to join International Student Cultural Program with your friends and family🙏🏻

Jai Swaminarayan!

Dashabdi Celebration Day 2 : Mahila Din

Join us today at BAPS Scarborough Mandir for the second day of our Mandir Dashabdi Mahotsav Celebration!

Mahila Din celebration (Mahila cultural program for Ladies only).

Dress code : Traditional Indian Attire.

📅 Sunday 1st September 2024
🎊 4:00 PM onwards

ℹ️ Please note, today's program is for ladies only celebration event.
There is no sabha or other arrangements for bhaio.

Day 3 Celebration : 02 September, Monday

Tomorrow, Everyone are welcome to join International Student Cultural Program with friends and family.

Location:
📍 BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Scarborough