Bhagwan Swaminarayan
Where was Ghanshyam Maharaj born?
Chappaiya, Ayodhya.
What is the name of the "Festival of Lights" celebrated by Hindus?
Diwali / Deepavali
Which guru's childhood name was Pragji Bhakta
Bhagatji Maharaj
What is the world's longest river?
Nile
Which country is home to the kangaroo?
Australia
At what age did Ghanshyam Maharaj leave home and how many years did he travel for?
11 years. Travelled for 7 years 1 month and 11 days
What is the term for the belief that actions (good or bad) affect a person’s future?
Karma
Who is the founder of the Bhochasanwasi Shree Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha?
Shastriji Maharaj
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet?
Mars
Mahant Swami Maharaj was born in which city?
Jabalpur, Anand
What questions did Nilkanth Varni ask when he met Muktanand Swami?
What is jiva, ishwar, maya, bhrama, and parabrahma
What is the name of the main holy book that tells the story of Lord Rama?
Ramayan
Who started bal sabha's?
Yogiji Maharaj
In which country would you find Mount Kilimanjaro?
Tanzania
Why do Swaminarayan's wear kanthi and what does it mean to have 2 strings in the kanthi?
Swaminarayan followers wear a kanthi (a necklace made of tulsi wood) as a symbol of surrender to God and protection from evil. The two strings signify the dual concepts of the soul (jiva) and the supreme lord (Paramatma), representing the union between the devotee and God.
At what age did Bhagwan Swaminarayan return to Akshardham?
49
What does Guru mean?
A respected spiritual teacher, guide, or master who dispels ignorance ("gu") and brings light ("ru")
What was Mahant Swami Maharaj's diksha name?
Sadhu Keshavjivandas
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight to energy?
Photosynthesis
What is Thomas Edison's most famous invention?
Lightbulb
What are the two boons asked by Bhagwan Swaminarayan for his devotees?
Who was seated in the flag of Arjuna's chariot during the Mahabharat war?
Hanuman
What was the motto of Pramukh Swami Maharaj?
In the joy of others lies our own.
What is the rarest and most expensive spice in the world by weight?
Safforn / Kesar
Recently, why was BAPS awarded with the Guinness Book of World Records?
Largest Simultaneous Hindu Text Recital" by children. Over 15,000 children memorized the Satsang Diksha, with 12,723 participating in the live, record-setting recitation in Atladara, Gujarat, during Mahant Swami Maharaj’s 92nd birthday celebrations.