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BAPS Levittown-Pennsylvania celebrates its silver jubilee
The temple was inaugurated on Aug. 20, 2000, by BAPS' then president, Narayanswarupdas, commonly known as Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
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Jeffin T. Kaleekal - Wed, 01, Oct 2025
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BAPS Levittown-Pennsylvania silver jubilee celebrations / BAPS via X
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Levittown, Pennsylvania celebrated its 25th anniversary with a series of events, from June.28 to Sept. 20.
The celebrations were themed around, 'My Mandir, My Home', highlighting the temple's role as a spiritual and cultural home for devotees.
The temple was inaugurated on Aug. 20, 2000, by BAPS' then president, Narayanswarupdas, commonly known as Pramukh Swami Maharaj among devotees. The silver jubilee celebrations honored 25 years of devotion, community service, and spiritual growth. It celebrated the temple's lasting influence on individuals and families while renewing its vision to guide and uplift future generations.
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The first leg of celebrations began with women’s cultural celebration, 'Yeh Mandir Mera', on June.28, 2025. More than 225 participants attended the event and took part in heartfelt reflections, skits, and performances that emphasized how the Mandir has shaped spiritual journeys while empowering women in academics, careers, and family life.
From July 12–13, the 'Parivarik Ekta Mahapuja' was organized. Families from across the region gathered to offer prayers together, reinforcing unity, devotion, and a shared commitment to peace.
On Sept. 19, swamis and youngsters led devotional melodies during a 'Kirtan Aradhana'. Continuing the celebration, Sept. 20 witnessed a 'Nagar Yatra' led by women devotees. Sacred 'murtis' were carried during the 'yatra'.
Highlighting the significance of the celebration, BAPS said in a statement, "'My Mandir, My Home,' brought the jubilee celebrations to life through dramas, dances, multimedia presentations, and personal testimonies that highlighted how the Mandir has guided and enriched multiple generations over the past 25 years."
The final leg of the celebrations witnessed attendance from top political leaders including U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, State Representatives Jim Prokopiak and Tina Davis. Also in attendance were Senators Frank Farry and Steve Santarsiero, among other noted political, bureaucratic and cultural leaders.
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