Where:BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
,
12246 Running Bird Lane
,
Austin, TX
,
Texas
,
78758
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When:
Dec 1 2007 1:00PM
to
Dec 2 2007 1:00PM
Contact Details:
Mukesh Patel
Phone : (512) 255-7121
Hosted By:
BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
Join the grand opening of the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Austin on December 1 and 2, 2007. This special occasion will be celebrated over two days with various events on each day. All are invited to attend and share in the joyful festivities.
The events on Saturday will highlight cultural activities associated with the Hindu religion, while the events on Sunday will also included the spiritual events and prayers to mark the opening of the Mandir.
From 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 1, the Mahila Convention (Ladies Only) will contain various cultural and spiritual programs organized and presented by women.
From 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Saturday, there will be a Hindi-Gujarati Kirtan Bhakti where attendees will get to enjoy the singing of Bhajan's by Swaminarayan Santhos and professional singers
From 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on Sunday, December 2, there will be a Murti-Pratishtha Vidhi where attendees will have the opportunity to take place a in pooja ceremony.
From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday, there will be various dance performances by children and speeches as part of the Mandir Mahotsav celebration.
From 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM on Sunday, there will be an Annakut Darshan where a wide variety of foods and sweets will be offered to the newly sanctified murtis at the temple.
The events will be held at 12246 Running Bird Lane (near intersection of Parmer Lane and Metric Blvd) in Austin.