The Significance of Diwali
In Northern India, Diwali celebrates the return of this god to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
Who is Lord Ram?
When and Where was Bhagwan Swaminarayan
What is 1781 and Chhapaiya?
Not surprisingly, this name for the 4th day of Diwali literally means "Mountain of Food."
What is Annkut?
The spiritual leaders of BAPS known for his immense contributions and humanitarian efforts.
Who are Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Mahant Swami Maharaj?
Annakut is celebrated to honor this Hindu deity who lifted Govardhan Hill to protect villagers from heavy rains.
Who is Lord Krishna?
Lighting diyas during Diwali represents getting rid of this in our lives.
What is ignorance (or darkness)?
When was BAPS Started
What is 1907
On this day of Diwali, people light these to symbolize the victory of light over darkness.
What are Diyas (Lamps)?
How many BAPS Akshardham temples are there in the world?
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These small, round Indian sweets made from flour and ghee are often offered during Annakut.
What are laddus?
Originally, 14 diyas were lit in a row to represent this time period.
What is the 14 years of Rama's exile?
What is Yogiji Maharaj's Childhood Name
What is Jina Bhagat?
On the final day of Diwali, this festival celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
What is Bhai Beej?
How many years did Nilkanth Varni do vicharan?
What is 7 years?
How did Lord Krishna lift Govardhan Hill to protect the people of Vrindavan from heavy rain?
What is with his pinky finger?
This element of nature, which we honor during Diwali, is symbolized by the lighting of diyas.
What is fire?
Who wrote the Shikshaparti
What is Bhagwan Swaminarayan?
This famous Hindu epic celebrates Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya on Diwali.
What is the Ramayana?
What are the 3 main scriptures in our Swaminarayan Sampraday
What is Vachnamrut, Shikashaparti, and Swamini Vato?
Who sent the heavy rain to Govardhan Hill?
Who is Indra?
During Diwali, people perform this ritual to welcome Lakshmi into their homes.
What is Lakshmi Puja?
Who Started regular ravi sabha
What is Yogiji Maharaj?
This is the goddess worshipped on the third day of Diwali to bring wealth and prosperity.
Who is Lakshmi?
This festival is celebrated by BAPS to honor the birth anniversary of the founder of the organization, Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
What is Swaminarayan Jayanti?
This is the Hindu month in which Annakut and Diwali are celebrated.
What is Kartik?