New Delhi: Continuing India’s timeless festival traditions, Annakut and Govardhan Puja celebrations were held with joy and fervour at Swaminarayan Akshardham Mandir, New Delhi. Thousands of devotees and visitors gathered at the temple premises with deep devotion and faith to be part of this divine celebration.
Inspired by His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the festivals of Diwali and Annakut were celebrated with devotion and harmony at over 1,800 BAPS Swaminarayan mandirs and centers around the world, just as other Hindu festivals are observed.
At 10:00 a.m., the celebrations at Akshardham Mandir, New Delhi commenced with Govardhan Mahapuja , in which senior swamis of the organization and thousands of devotees had participated. A special replica of Mount Govardhan was create