The spiritual legacy of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj is continued by His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj who will be in Adelaide from March 07th to March 12th .

Over the next three months, he will visit mandirs and inspire thousands of devotees in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. His visit will be filled with traditional celebrations, spiritual discourses, seminars and special events open to the community. Since the earthly departure of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, Mahant Swami Maharaj now continues his lifework and legacy as the 6th and current spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.

He was born in 1933 in Madhya Pradesh. In 1961, at the age of 28, he was ordained as a swami and given the name of Sadhu Keshavjivandas by His Holiness Yogiji Maharaj, then guru and spiritual leader of BAPS. Yogiji Maharaj recognized his leadership abilities and bestowed upon him numerous responsibilities including appointing him as the mahant, or chief priest, of the BAPS mandir in Mumbai.

Thus, the name ‘Mahant Swami Maharaj.’ Pramukh Swami Maharaj was thoroughly pleased with Mahant Swami Maharaj’s virtues and devotion to Bhagwan Swaminarayan and his gurus as well as his affection to the devotees and care for their well-being. On July 20, 2012, in Ahmedabad in the presence of senior swamis of BAPS, Pramukh Swami Maharaj officially appointed Mahant Swami Maharaj as his successor.

As the current Guru of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, Mahant Swami Maharaj has led by exemplifying devotion, humility, and selflessness. He visits with devotees around the world to nurture faith in all individuals, promote family values and unity, and strengthen communities small and large. Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s vision continues to be his driving force behind guiding spiritual activities and organizational efforts as well as pursuing development projects to advance youth programs.

In the past year, he has continued his vicharan, or spiritual travels, throughout the world, and has thus far visited almost every major BAPS mandir in India, Africa, USA, UK & Europe. During his visit to Australia, he will attend numerous special celebrations including the Festival of Holi. After his three-month journey, he will continue onwards to Far East regions. For more details regarding His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj’s Asia Pacific visit,

Please visit: http://events.apac.baps.org/Adelaide/Events

About Mahant Swami Maharaj His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj is the sixth and current spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. He was ordained a swami by Yogiji Maharaj in 1961 and named Sadhu Keshavjivandas. As he was appointed the head (Mahant) of the Mandir in Mumbai, he became known as Mahant Swami. His devout, humble and servicefocused life earned him the innermost blessings of Yogiji Maharaj and Pramukh Swami Maharaj.

Mahant Swami Maharaj travels throughout the world inspiring people through his insightful spiritual discourses and disciplined conduct. His virtuous lifestyle and profound devotion to Bhagwan Swaminarayan and gurus are ideals towards which devotees strive. Mahant Swami Maharaj became the guru and President of BAPS upon Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s passing in 2016. About Pramukh Swami Maharaj Pramukh Swami Maharaj was the fifth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.

Under his leadership, BAPS grew into an international spiritual and humanitarian organization with over 3,300 centres worldwide. He dedicated his life to the well-being of others, traveling throughout the world to foster love, peace, harmony, righteousness, faith in God, and service to humanity. With genuine care and compassion, he reached out to all members of society irrespective of class, colour, or age. Recognized and respected as one of India’s greatest spiritual teachers, he lived by and promoted the principle: “In the joy of others, lies our own.”

Major Events in presence of H.H. Mahant Swami Maharaj at the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, 54-64 Street, Green Fields, SA 5107

07th March – Welcome Assembly and Bal Kishore (Children’s) Celebrations based on the theme of Unity.

08th March – Youth Day Celebrations with colourful dance performance based on the theme of Selfless Service with Unity and Association with Satpurush (God-Realised Sadhu)

09th March – Women’s Day Celebrations (Ladies Only Event)

10th March – Sanskruti Ek Khoj (In Search of Indian Culture) a cultural programme with dance, drama and more performed by BAPS Children and Youths at the Adelaide Convention Centre in presence of fun packed audience and delegates. Entry to the event is strictly upon registration.

For further details on the above and upcoming events please feel free to contact on (08) 8281 22 77