Americas First Swaminarayan Temple
Americas First Swaminarayan Temple
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Darshan’s Timing:

  • Mangala Aarti: 6:30 AM
  • Shangar Aarti: 7:45 AM
  • Rajbhog Thaal: 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Darshan closed: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
  • Thaal: 5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
  • Sandhya Aarti: 7:00 PM
  • Katha/Bhajans: 7:20 PM
  • Darshan closed: 7:50 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Shayan Aarti/Darshan: 8:30 PM
  • Darshan closed: 8:40 PM
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Diwali Ank

Diwali Ank 2024

The Diwali Ank 2024 is now published for the ISSO Shree Swaminarayan Temple Chicago.

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Who we are

Devotional Path of Shree Swaminarayan Bhagwan: Principles and Global Legacy

As followers of Shree Swaminarayan Bhagwan (1781-1830), we are a Hindu (Sanatan) sect bound by the devotional path he illuminated of love, devotion, and ethical living. The main principles we adhere to include vegetarianism, non-alcoholism, no stealing, and no adultery. Our temples worldwide, such as Shree Swaminarayan Temple Kalupur (our headquarter in India and the first Swaminarayan Temple in the World), stand as testaments to his divine grace and his legacy of establishing pure devotion for spiritual upliftment. Even thousands of miles away, the Midwest Shree Swaminarayan Temple fosters the same environment for souls to embark on their spiritual journey and purification.

Shree Swaminarayan Bhagwan

Lineage of Shree Swaminarayan Bhagwan

Temple facts

Inaugurated in 1998, Shree Swaminarayan Temple I.S.S.O (International Swaminarayan Satsang Organization) in Itasca (Chicago) shines as America’s first Shikharbaddha Swaminarayan masterpiece. The temple also has the murtis of Shree Swaminarayan Bhagwan, Shree Radha-Krishna, Narnarayan Dev, Laxminarayan Dev, Shivji, Parvatiji, Ganeshji, Hanumanji, and Suryaji. The temple welcomes all and is open to any faiths.

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Our Acharya

The Acharya of the NarNarayan Dev Gadi at Ahmedabad is presently His Holiness Acharya Shri Koshlendraprasadji Maharaj.

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Original Shikshapatri (212 Shlokas)

Original Shikshapatri: 212 Shlokas written by Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan, depicted in a pictorial journey of spiritual wisdom.

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Original Vachanamrut

The original Vachanamrut texts, containing the direct teachings of Lord Swaminarayan.

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Katha: 26th Patotsav

Shree Swaminarayan Temple ISSO Chicago celebrated its 26th anniversary in 2024 with a lively Patotsav, featuring a 9-day katha that brought together devotees for prayers and reflections on Swaminarayan’s teachings, highlighting the temple’s community role in Chicago.

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Katha: 19 Paramhanso ni gatha

These Parmahansos exemplify deep devotion and unique virtues in the narratives of Swaminarayan Bhagwan’s life, symbolizing cherished values within the tradition. Katha’s speaker Shree Dharmanandan Swami, Jetalpur Dham

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Katha: Chinh Chintamani

Chinh Chintamani Katha focuses on the significance and spiritual symbolism of God’s lotus feet, inspiring devotees to deepen their devotion and seek spiritual enlightenment through reverence and contemplation of this divine aspect. Katha’s speaker Shree Bhaktinandan Swami, Jetalpur Dham

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Introduce Your Kids to Satsang!

Embark on a Spiritual Journey! Register for Saturday Bal Mandal Sessions.

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