NA 50
Name the location of the first mandir in N.A.?
Flushing, New York
What was the theme of this years Summer Shibir?
Andar Akshardham
What year was Chicago Mandir built?
2004
What did P. Nirmalprem Swami most recently present on?
Pramukh Swami Maharaj Jivan Charitra Pt.2 Prasangs
What samaiyo was recently celebrated in India and where was it celebrated?
Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav - Motera/Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
What is the name of the NA50 documentary?
If stones could sing..
What was the plot of this year’s drama?
Three kishores of different ages going on a road trip to Akshardham
Who are our former and current Kothari Sants?
P. Vivekmurti Swami —> P. Priyaseva Swami
What year were last months sabhas themed around?
2017
Where is Mahant Swami Maharaj located right now?
Name all the shikharbaddha mandirs in N.A. in order from first built to last?
Huston, Chicago, Toronto, Atlanta, LA, Robby
What were the five sub-themes of this year’s shibir?
Jordan, Mahima, Vishwas, Agna, Upasana
What is the name of the game where you hop on one foot trying to tag everyone else?
Langdi
Who were the two people that pandu married in the Mahabharata?
Kunti and Madri
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mauna Kea
What were the years and locations of the National Conventions that have been held in N.A.?
NC04 - Orlando, FL NC07 - Jacksonville, FL NC13 - Atlanta, GA NC18 - Atlanta, GA
Who was the first Sant presenter during this year’s shibir?
P. Purnamangal Swami
In what year was the Haveli Inaugurated?
2000
Name 2 of the life lessons that Ketanbhai mentioned in his presentation about Bal Mandal?
(Refer to picture)
What was the theme of the National Convention in 2004?
Vicharan
What was the name, given by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, of the 1977 vicharan?
“Na Bhuto, Na Bhavishyati”
Name any 2 kirtans from the kirtan aradhana that was sung on the first day of shibir?
He Pramukh Swami Padharo, Aaj Anand Mara Urma, Avo Avo Shriji Swami Avo, Aje Yagnapurushne Dhwar, Jo Hoy Himat Re, Tamari Murti Vina
What type of stone(s) is our mandir made of? *Bonus points for locations of stone(s)
Carrara Marble - Italy, Limestone - Turkey
Shuddhopāsana mandiram surachanam, siddhānta-rakshāparam,
Sansthā-sthāpana divya-kārya-karanam, sevā-mayam jivanam |
Nishthā nirbhayatā sukashta-sahanam, dhairyam kshamā-dhāranam,
Shāstri Yagnapurushadāsa-charanam, vande pratāpi gurum || — Translate
He who created grand mandirs dedicated to the pure upasana, preserving the doctrine [of Akshar-Purushottam as revealed by Bhagwan Swaminarayan].
He who established the [BAPS] Sanstha and accomplished divine works; and whose life is dedicated to seva.
He who possesses faith, is fearless and tolerates great hardships; is ever-patient and forgiving.
I bow at the feet of that all-powerful guru, Shastri Yagnapurushdas [Shastriji Maharaj].
How long does it take a ray of light to reach earth from the sun?
Approx. 8 minutes