Sunday 26 March 2023 | Chaitra Sud 5, Samvat 2079
Sun 26 Mar 2023
The grand holiday of Diwali (Festival of Lights) is an eagerly awaited occasion by Hindus all over the world, as it is the start of the Hindu calendar and New Year. In the spirit of kindness and hospitality, the congregation of Shree Swaminarayan Temple at 200 Penhorn Avenue, Secaucus, New Jersey will celebrate the Diwali Festival between 2 pm and 6 pm. The temple cordially extends an open invitation to all who wish to come and celebrate this blissful time for Hindus.
Program highlights of the celebration include annkut darshan, kirtan-bhakti, divine blessings from Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa and His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree, aarti, raas, and maha prasad.
Diwali marks the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, making it an occasion of friendship, harmony, and warmth. It is in the spirit of the Swaminarayan faith to connect with its friends and neighbors. Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey wishes everyone a very Happy Diwali and a prosperous New Year with much to look forward to, and it hopes you will all be able to join the congregation in its celebration.
Acharya Shree Jitendriyapriyadasji Swamiji Maharaj is the current spiritual leader of Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan. He is the heir to Acharya Shree Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree Maharaj, and sixth in the lineage of ascetic Acharyas, which descends directly from Lord Shree Swaminarayan.