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Toronto
BAPS
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
61 Claireville Drive, Toronto,
ON M9W 5Z7. Canada
Tel:
416
798 2277
Fax: 416 798 4498
Email: info@canada.baps.org
Visiting Hours:
The BAPS Swaminarayan Complex encompasses: the Stone Mandir, the Wooden Haveli
and the Educational Museum. Open to visitors from 9am – 8pm daily
throughout the year. |
Murti Darshan Timings:
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Description
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9:00am
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10:30am
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Murti
Darshan (Viewing of Sacred Deities) and Neelkanth Abhishek Mandapam
Open
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10:30am
10:30am
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11:00am
11:30am
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Neelkanth Abhishek Mandapam Closed for Rajbhog Thal
(Offering foods to the Sacred Deities)
Murti
Darshan Closed for Rajbhog Thal (Offering foods to the Sacred Deities)
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11:30am
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12:00noon
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Murti
Darshan Open for Rajbhog Arti (Ritual prayer). Neelkanth
Abhishek Mandapam open for Abhishek Ritual
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12:00noon
12:30pm
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4:00pm
3:30pm
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Murti
Darshan and Neelkanth Abhishek Mandapam Closed (Monday to Friday)
Murti
Darshan Closed (Saturday & Sunday)
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4:00pm
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6:00pm
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Murti
Darshan and Neelkanth Abhishek
Mandapam Open
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6:00pm
6:00pm
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6:45pm
7:00pm
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Neelkanth Abhishek Mandapam Closed for evening Thal.
Murti
Darshan Closed for Rajbhog Thal (Offering foods to the Sacred Deities)
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6:45pm
7:00pm
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7:00pm
8:00pm
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Neelkanth Abhishek Mandapam Open for Sandhya Arti
(Ritual prayer).
Murti
Darshan Open for Sandhya Arti (Ritual prayer).
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Weekly
Schedule
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Bal / Balika Sabha :
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Sunday
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Kishore / Kishori Sabha :
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Sunday
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Yuvak Sabha:
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Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Yuvati Sabha:
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Sunday
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Mahila Sabha:
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Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Satsang Sabha:
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Sunday
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Bal / Balika Gujarati Classes
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Sunday
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
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Events
and Festivals - 2008
If the
actual festival day does not fall on a weekend it is celebrated on the nearest
Sunday*.
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Day - Date (or month)
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Event or Festival
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Sunday, January
20
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Makarsankranti &
Joli Parva -
[Kite
Festival and Charity Day].
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Sunday, January
27
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Gunatit Diksha
Din.
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Sunday, February
10
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Vasant Panchami.
[Birth
Anniversary of the 3trd spiritual Guru and founder of BAPS
Swaminarayan Sanstha, Shastriji Maharaj].
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Sat.-Sun.,
March 8-9
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Mahashivratri
- Darshan of Ice Shivling.
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Sunday,
March 23
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Holi
- Fuldolotsav - [Festival of Colors]. Bhakti-Sangeet performed by youths
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Saturday,
March 29
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“Chalo Gharne Mangal Banave”
[An evening to celebrate Family Unity] – A must for all parents to attend.
[3:00pm – 7:00pm
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Saturday,
April 5
[Rescheduled]
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International
Women's Day Celebration.
(Organized
by the Women’s Wing for ladies only).
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Sunday,
April 13
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Shri
Swaminarayan Jayanti and Ram Navami.
[Birth
Anniversary of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and Bhagwan Ram].
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Saturday,
April 19
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Shri
Swaminarayan Jayanti and Ram Navami. (Organized by the Women’s Wing
for ladies only).
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Sat.-Sun.,
May 24-25
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Doors
Open Event - An initiative by City of Toronto. (Discover, Experience & Enjoy the
vastness of Indian Heritage. Youth volunteers will be on site to guide.
Come along with your family and friends and enjoy a special discount to
the Museum).
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Sunday,
May 25
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Kirtan
Bhakti.
(Organized
by the Women’s Wing for ladies only).
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Sunday,
June 1
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Yogiji
Maharaj Jayanti.
[Birth
Anniversary of the 4th spiritual Guru of BAPS, Yogiji Maharaj].
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Sunday,
June 8
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Pramukh
Varni Din.
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June
(dates TBA)
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3
day Bal-Balika Shibir (by registration only).
[Children’s
convention].
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July
(dates TBA)
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3
day Kishore - Kishori Shibir (by registration only).
[Youth
convention].
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Sunday
July 13
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Mandir
Inaugration Anniversary celebrations.
(Special
discount to all visiting the Museum)
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Sunday
July 20
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Gurupunam
celebration.
[Honouring
one’s Spiritual Guru]
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August
(dates TBA)
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Shravan
Mas Parayan at various parasabha.
[Lectures
at various local centers on better living, character building etc]
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Sunday,
August 17
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Rakshabandhan
– [Brother – sister day].
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September
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Launch
of Food & Toy Drive
(until December)
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Saturday,
August 23
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Janmashtami
Celebration - (Organized by the Women’s Wing for ladies only)..
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Sunday,
August 24
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Janmashtami
celebration.
[Birth
Anniversary of Shri Krishna].
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Sunday,
September 14
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Jal
Jhilani celebration.
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October
3,4 and 10,11
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Garbas
- (Organized by the Women’s Wing for ladies only).
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Sunday,
September 7
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Walk-A-Thon:
Family Walk for Family Values.
Join
with your family and friends for a family day out and also to support the
children, youth, humanitarian and many other activities undertaken by
BAPS.
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Sunday,
October 12
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Sharad
Punam - Akshar Jayanti.
[Birth
Anniversary of first Spiritual Guru of BAPS – Gunatitanand Swami]
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Saturday,
October 25
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Children's
Diwali Celebration (by pre-registration only). Followed by Grand
Fireworks at 9pm.
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Sunday,
October 26
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Laxmi
and Chopada Pujan
[Special
prayers offered to Goddess of wealth and prayers done to ones new ledger].
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Wednesday,
October 29
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Diwali & Annkut
Celebrations: Annkut Darshan in Mandir from 12 noon onwards. Highly recommended for students. Experience
the color, the sound, the food of India. Over 1,000 vegetarian
dishes on offering to God.
Special presentation for students and much more.
For
group booking write to tours.toronto@canada.baps.org.
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Saturday,
November 1
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Annkut
Darshan in Mandir and Haveli from 12noon onwards. See over 1,000
vegetarian dishes offered to God on a 8 step, 40 feet wide stage. Witness
the largest Annkut festival in Canada.
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November
(date TBA)
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Health
Fair.
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Saturday,
December 6
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Pramukh
Swami Janma Jayanti.
[Birth
Anniversary of present Spiritual Guru of BAPS].
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Sunday,
December 7
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Kirtan
Bhakti
[Children
and Youths performing devotional songs using various traditional musical
instruments].
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Saturday,
December 13
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Pramukh
Swami Janma Jayanti celebration. (Organized by the Women’s Wing for
ladies only).
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*Due to unseen circumstances, the organisers may at anytime change or cancel the above mentioned events. For updates and further information you are required to contact (416) 798 2277.
Information
& Guidelines
Mandir/Museum entrance
from the Haveli (wooden) doors only.
The Mandir is a house
of God. Being a very sacred place, all visitors are required to abide by
the following rules and regulations applicable to all areas including the
Mandir, Museum and Haveli:
- Conduct : Please do not touch any
of the carvings within the Mandir, Museum or Haveli. To maintain the
spiritual atmosphere observe silence inside the Mandir and the Museum.
- Dress Code : As this is a place of
worship, visitors are requested to abide by the following dress code:
All clothing must cover shoulders and knees. Wraps will be provided
for visitors wearing shorts, short skirts, or sleeveless shirts. Shoes
must be removed upon entering.
- Restrooms : are located inside the
Haveli near the shoe-coat racks.
- Photo-Videography
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Photography and videography inside the building is strictly
prohibited.
- Cell Phones : Please switch off all
cell phones prior to entering the Mandir. Cell phones with cameras
must not be used to take photographs inside the Mandir, Museum and
Haveli.
- Food &
Drink: No
food or drinks are allowed inside the Mandir, Museum and Haveli.
Please discard any chewing gum in the bin provided before entering.
- Smoking and
Alcohol :
Smoking, tobacco, alcohol and drugs are not allowed anywhere in the
complex.
- Parking : Free parking available.
Do not park in the fire-zones and in front of any of the building. The
management does not assume any responsibility for vehicles parked on
the premises.
- Elevator : facility available for
those who need it.
- Entrance : Entrance to the Mandir
and Haveli is free.
Museum: Suggested donations Adult - $5.00, Senior/child (6-16) -
$3.00.
- Guide : Guides are available for
schools / groups. (Advance notice required and subject to
availability. Write to tours.toronto@canada.baps.org).
- Security : For the safety of all
visitors, all activities in the Complex are monitored and recorded by
video surveillance.
- Pets are not allowed inside the
complex.
- Donations: Visitors wishing to make donations
towards the maintenance of the Complex or to the charity work
undertaken by BAPS in fields as diverse as education, environment,
social relief, medicine, preserving heritage and spiritual upliftment
are requested to utilize the donation boxes or contact the Reception
Counter in the Haveli Lobby. Cheques can be made payable to
‘BAPS Inc.' Tax receipt will be issued for amounts over $15.00.
Please Note -
Management reserves the right to refuse admission to those who do not
follow the above listed guidelines.
The Management also reserves the right to cancel or alter any visit or
close the Complex or part of the premises without prior notice. Every
effort will be made to avoid any inconvenience.
Direction
From
West (Detroit)
Hwy 401 East
Hwy 427 North
Exit on Finch Ave
Turn Right on Finch Ave.
Left on Humberline Dr.
Left on Claireville Dr. |
From
East (Ottawa)
HWY 401 West
HWY 409 towards Airport
HWY 427 North
Exit on Finch Ave
Turn Right on Finch Ave.
Left on Humberline Dr.
Left on Claireville Dr.
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From
South (Niagara Falls)
HWY QEW
HWY 401 East/HWY 427 N
HWY 427 N
Exit on Finch Ave
Turn Right on Finch Ave.
Left on Humberline Dr.
Left on Claireville Dr. |
From
North (Barrie)
HWY 400 South
HWY 401 West
HWY 409 towards Airport
HWY 427 North
Exit on Finch Ave
Turn Right on Finch Ave.
Left on Humberline Dr.
Left on Claireville Dr.
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