A community Diwali and Hindu New Year celebration featuring the traditional Annakut food offering, cultural exhibits, prayer services, and live food stations.
Diwali and Chopda Pujan (Sunday, November 08, 2026 – 4:00PM-8:00PM)
Diwali – one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar will be celebrated with great devotion and splendor. As part of the festivities, take part in the Chopda Pujan ceremony, where new account books are sanctified to mark a fresh start for the year ahead. The evening will conclude with a vibrant fireworks display, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.
Annakut Darshan Monday, November 09, 2026 – 12 noon-7:00PM
The day following Diwali is celebrated as the Hindu New Year. The Hindu New Year is traditionally celebrated with the Annakut – literally meaning, a mountain of food. Experience the grand Annakut with hundreds of vegetarian dishes offered in devotion with family and friends.
Free for Everyone to Attend
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On behalf of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in St. Louis, I am pleased to invite you to our Annakut & Exhibition celebrating Diwali and the Hindu New Year.