Archive · 1 Jan 2026
BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha Begins Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav
The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha started a special event called Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav at a temple in Mulund, Mumbai.
They performed a big prayer ceremony called Vishwa Shanti Mahayag at a mall.
During this ceremony, people chanted ancient prayers and offered grains and ghee into sacred fires.
They prayed for peace in the world and a clean environment.
The event was led by a spiritual leader and had over 1000 people participating.
The ceremony ended with a special prayer called Aarti.
There will be more events in the coming days, including a big procession and the installation of idols in the temple.
The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha commenced the Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav at the reconstructed BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Mulund, Mumbai.
A grand Vishwa Shanti Mahayag was performed at the Nirmal Lifestyle Mall, Mulund (West), with 1100 Yajmans participating.
The Mahayag involved chanting Vedic verses and offering oblations into sacred fires to invoke divine blessings and harmony.
Devotees prayed for universal peace, environmental purification, and family harmony during the ceremony.
Upcoming events include a Shobhayatra on January 2 and the installation of idols on January 3 by senior Sadhus.
- Who
- BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha and 1100 Yajmans
- What
- Commencement of Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav with Vishwa Shanti Mahayag
- When
- Date not specified, with upcoming events on January 2 and 3
- Where
- Mulund, Mumbai, at Nirmal Lifestyle Mall, Mulund (West)
- Why
- To invoke divine blessings, harmony, and peace for the new temple and the community
- Organization
- BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
- Event
- Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav
- Location
- Mulund, Mumbai
- Venue
- Nirmal Lifestyle Mall, Mulund (West)
- Date
- Not specified
- Participants
- 1100 Yajmans
- Upcoming Events
- Shobhayatra on January 2, idol installation on January 3