Photo Gallery - 2007

Maha Shivratri
Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated every year on the 13th night/14th day in the Krishna Paksha of the month Maagha or Phalguna in the Hindu Calendar. The most significant practices on this day are offerings of Bae leaves to Lord Shiva, fasting and all night long vigil.
Holi Celebrations
Holi is a popular Spring Hindu festival also called the Festival of Colours. It takes place over two days in the later part of February or early March. As per the Hindu calendar, it falls on the Phalgun Purnima.
Ramnamvi & Shri Hari Jayanti
Rama Navami falls on the ninth day of the Hindu lunar year and is a celebration of the birthday of the Hindu god Rama. People normally perform Kalyanotsavam (marriage celebration) for small murtis of Rama and Sita in their houses.
P.P.Swamiji's 74th Birthday Celebration
Born on May 4th 1934, P.P. Swamiji's has spent most of His life fostering the set principles of Lord Swaminarayan and the saints without artificial persuasion. This day recognizes 74 years of His Divine prowess and sublime selfless love, that thousands of youths whose lives are now models of true piety, devoid of vices.
Gurupoornima
The Guru in the Hindu tradition is looked upon as an embodiment of God himself. For, it is through his grace and guidance that one reaches the highest state of wisdom and bliss. Devotional worship of the Guru - the preceptor - is one of the most touching and elevating features of the Hindu cultural tradition.
Akshar Purshottam Maharaj Patotsav
This event commemorates the anniversary of our Shri Akshar Purshottam Maharaj's Patotsav at the Hindu Mandir. There was a Mahapooja followed by Thakorji's poojan.
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival and also Sikh festival, which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated on the full moon of the month of Shraavan. The festival is marked by the tying of a rakhi, or holy thread by the sister on the wrist of her brother. The brother in return offers a gift to his sister and vows to look after her.
Navratri
Navratri is a Hindu festival of worship and dance. It literally means nine nights; Nava meaning nine and Ratri meaning night. Navratri was celebrated on October 13, 20, & 27 at the International Centre, Toronto.

Diwali and Annakoot Celebrations
Diwali is known as the "Festival of Lights," it symbolizes the victory of good over/ evil, and lamps are lit as a sign of celebration and hope for humankind. Diwali celebrates the return of Lord Rama, King of Ayodhya, with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana to Ayodhya from a war in which he killed the demon king Ravana. It is believed that the people lit oil lamps along the way to light their path in the darkness. The fourth day of Diwali is known as Annakoot meaning mountain of food. On this day gifts of food are presented to God in the shape of a mountain piled before him.
Annual Career & Networking Event
This event was an opportunity for both high school and post secondary students to meet real professionals in various fields.
Jalaram Jainti
The Birthday Celebration of the Shri Jalaram Bapa, the great saint from Virpur, Gujarat.