Southern California’s Premier Diwali Celebration
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir - Los Angeles, CA
October 18-21st, 2025
15100 Fairfield Ranch Road, Chino Hills, CA 91709
a multi-day festival of unity, love, and light -open to all.
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by members of the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain faiths. Diwali is a multi day festival and the celebrations and festivities span multiple days before and after the official date of Diwali.
It is a time of renewal and signifies the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance within.
Diwali provides an opportunity for families and communities to get together through its diverse and colorful, customs and traditions.
Join us at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills, California for a vibrant multi-day Community Diwali Festival with attractions, events, and activities for the whole family!
Key Festival Events & Dates
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Dhanteras
Saturday, October 18th
A family Diwali celebration at home where families offer prayers to Shri Laxmiji. Auspicious Puja timings:
8:48am - 10:10am
6:24pm - 9:24pm
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Kali Chaudas
Sunday, October 19th
"Kali" translates to dark, and "Chaudas" marks the 14th day of the lunar month. During Kali Chaudas we are reminded that knowledge & faith in God can shield us from negativity.
6:15pm - Hanuman Pujan
7:00pm - Aarti
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Diwali & Sharda Pujan
Monday, October 20th
Also known as Chopda Pujan, this festival celebrates and honors Shri Saraswatiji.
Grand Sharda Pujan
In front of the Mandir
4:00 PM - 5:30PM | Mandir Darshan (Closes at 5:45 PM)
5:45 PM | Sharda Pujan followed by Dinner
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Community Diwali Festival
Saturday, October 18th (3:00pm - 9:00pm)
Sunday, October 19th (12:00pm - 8:00pm)
Tuesday, October 21 (1:00pm - 8:00pm) - Annakut and Gujarati New Year
A multi-day Community Diwali Festival with the events, activities and more for the whole family!
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Annakut & Gujarati New Year
Tuesday, October 21st
1:00pm - 8:00pm
Annakut (Food offering to the sacred images of God) & Gujarati New Year celebrations
Festival of Unity Highlights
Experience Bharat
An Immersive Cultural Experience
Step into the living story of India, where centuries of tradition and innovation meet in a celebration of unity through diversity. This immersive showcase will transport you into the heart of Bharat—exploring vibrant festivals ; experiencing various Bhakti traditions; meeting great historical figures ; and wandering through a bustling spice market where aromas and tastings awaken the senses. Dive into the soul of a civilization that thrives on harmony across faiths, flavors, and philosophies.
Saturday, October 18th - 3pm-9pm
Sunday, October 19th - 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday, October 21st - 4pm - 8pm
Los Angeles Knight Riders
Cricket Play Experience
Join Los Angeles’ very own T20 Major League Cricket Team and BAPS for a special ‘Cricket Play Experience!’ Meet members of the franchise, learn about the game, and practice batting and bowling through a special partnership. As Los Angeles is set to welcome Cricket back to the Olympic Games in 2028, BAPS is proud to co-host this experience with the Los Angeles Knight Riders.
Saturday, October 18th - 3pm-9pm
Sunday, October 19th - 12pm - 8pm
Symphony of Light: One World, One Heart
Light and Sound Spectacular
Celebrate Diwali at BAPS Los Angeles with a breathtaking Light and Sound Spectacular that brings to life the timeless message of unity, peace, and hope. Each show begins with a maha aarti, followed by a dazzling symphony of lights, music, and storytelling that will leave your heart uplifted and inspired.
Saturday, October 18th - 6:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm, 8:30pm, 9:00pm, 9:30pm (last campus entry at 9:00pm)
Sunday, October 19th - 6:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm, 8:30pm (last campus entry at 8:00pm)
Tuesday, October 21st - 6:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm, 8:30pm (last campus entry at 8:00pm)
Diwali Activities Plaza
Fun for the whole family,
Learn about the different days of Diwali and participate in various traditions like diya lighting, rangoli and more! A stunning welcome for our entire community as you enter the Festival of Unity.
Saturday, October 18th - 3pm-9pm
Sunday, October 19th - 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday, October 21st - 4pm - 8pm
The light within…Diya & Deep: The Journey of Light
A special Diwali exhibition
Explore the meaning of Diwali through a unique digital media experience. Follow siblings Deep and Diya as they learn to imbibe the ancient traditions, values, and teachings of Diwali in modern times.
Saturday, October 18th - 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday, October 19th - 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday, October 21st - 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnival Rides, Activities, Treats!
Fun for the whole family,
Enjoy fun carnival rides, activities, games and more as a family. This year’s kid’s zone will have mehndi, face painting and special treats for the whole family!
Saturday, October 18th - 3pm-9pm
Sunday, October 19th - 12pm - 8pm
Relive the Memories
Diwali 2022
Diwali 2023
Diwali 2024
About Us
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The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) is a spiritual, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to improving society through individual growth by fostering the Hindu ideals of faith, unity, and selfless service. Its worldwide network of 3,800 centers supports these character-building activities.
Under the guidance and leadership of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, BAPS aspires to build a community that is free of addictions as well as morally, ethically, and spiritually pure. For more details, please visit www.baps.org.
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His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj is the sixth and current spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and the inspiration of BAPS volunteers and devotees. He was ordained a swami in 1961 and named Sadhu Keshavjivandas. His devout, humble, and service-focused life earned him the innermost blessings of his gurus. 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 toward which devotees strive. Mahant Swami Maharaj became the guru and President of BAPS upon Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s passing in 2016.
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The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir is a Hindu Temple that sits off the 71 freeway in Chino Hills, CA. Inaugurated in 2012, the traditional, stone carved Hindu mandir, open to all, is a key center point of Southern California’s Hindu community. The mandir serves as a place of worship, bastion of community, cultural and charitable activities, and a monument to the preservation of ancient Indian art and architecture.
For more information about the mandir, visit - www.baps.org/losangeles
For more information about the mandir's charitable impact, visit - www.bapscharities.org/losangeles