Diwali

Come Celebrate Diwali at
BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham

Ekta - Festival of Unity
Saturday, October 18(Dhan Trayodashi)
to 
Sunday, October 26(Labh Panchami)

All-Day Festivities

9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Shayona Cafe
Special Mahaprasad
Family Unity Abhishek Ceremony
   

Daily Evening Celebrations

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Diwali Diya Experience
Live Traditional Indian Music
Diwali Maha Arti in Nilkanth Plaza
Sat, Oct 18
OPEN
Reservation required
Sun, Oct 19
OPEN
Reservation required
Mon, Oct 20
OPEN
Reservation required
Tue, Oct 21
CAMPUS CLOSED
Wed, Oct 22
OPEN
Reservation required
Thu, Oct 23
OPEN
Reservation not required
Fri, Oct 24
OPEN
Reservation not required
Sat, Oct 25
OPEN
Reservation required
Sun, Oct 26
OPEN
Reservation required
Mon, Oct 27
OPEN
Reservation not required

Advance Registration System

Visitors must reserve a free, timed slot for entry into the Akshardham on weekends, national holidays, and select Hindu festivals. Learn more.

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Hours & Information

Open daily from 9am to 7:30pm. Campus closed on Tuesdays. Please consult our visitor guidelines while planning your visit.

Dress Code

At BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, we uphold a standard of modesty and respect for our sacred grounds and spiritual practices. The dress code helps preserve these values and cultivate an atmosphere of tranquility for every visitor who graces our premises.

  • No sleeveless or low-cut tops.

  • No shorts, skirts, or dresses above knee length

  • No clothing that reveals the shoulders, chest, back, or knees.

  • No clothing containing offensive language or imagery

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Visitor Etiquette

  • No alcohol or drugs.

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