07/04/2026
Akhand Dhun 2026
Annual Prayers for Success, Peace and Harmony
On Sunday 5 April, devotees from across the UK gathered at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Wellingborough, for the annual Akhand Dhun — a spiritually uplifting day of continuous prayer offered for success, peace, and harmony throughout the world.
The day commenced in the early hours with youths performing a mahapuja at 5.00am, inspired by the spiritual legacy of Brahmaswarup Yogiji Maharaj, before devotees arrived steadily from 7.00am to join the dhun.
Throughout the day, the mandir resonated with the rhythmic chanting of the Swaminarayan Mahamantra, as devotees offered prayers and performed pradakshinas at the Akshar Deri. Pujya Swamis joined devotees throughout the day.
This year's Akhand Dhun carried special significance as our community prepares to welcome His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj to the UK later this year, guided by the year's theme, 'Satsangnu Vatavaran Vadharvu', to nurture the spiritual environment around us.
A truly blessed and memorable day.