Watch: BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in New Jersey celebrates Diwali with stunning fireworks

Celebrations were held across the world on the occasion of Diwali on October 20

The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in New Jersey celebrated the festival of Diwali through a spectacular display of fireworks on Monday.

As fireworks brightened the night sky over the temple in Robbinsville, the community united in celebration of Diwali.

#WATCH | United States: BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey displays its iconic fireworks on the occasion of #Diwalipic.twitter.com/wWeIQteegj

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

“As fireworks filled the air at BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, the community came together to celebrate Diwali and welcome Nutan Varsh (New Year), carrying with them the joy of the festival and the hope of a new beginning,” an X user wrote, sharing a video.

As fireworks filled the air at BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, the community came together to celebrate Diwali and welcome Nutan Varsh (New Year), carrying with them the joy of the festival and the hope of a new beginning.#Akshardham#BAPSRobbinsville#Diwali2025pic.twitter.com/8QUYrxXMHB — akshardhamusa (@akshardham_usa) October 21, 2025

Meanwhile in India, ‘Bahipujan’ was performed at the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Delhi on Monday.

Speaking to ANI, Dr Madhvi Gohel, a member of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, said, “Today, the grand festival of Diwali is being celebrated here. Today, with the intention of wishing the traders profit and prosperity in their business and receiving auspicious blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, Bahipujan was also performed.”

"India is the only country in the world that is known as the land of festivals. Each festival has its own speciality and religious significance. One such festival is Diwali. Diwali means the festival of lights. This festival symbolises light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and truth over falsehood. On this day, Lord Shri Ram returned to Ayodhya after completing 14 years of exile. To welcome him, the people of Ayodhya illuminated the entire city by lighting lamps. The festival of Diwali has been celebrated ever since," she added.