Diwali Celebration 2026 | Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul International School

A Divine Celebration of Light, Devotion and Togetherness

The festival of lights, Deepavali, was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm at Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul International School, Jadcherla, on 8th November 2026. It was a special occasion as Gurukul celebrated its first Diwali in the divine presence of Ghanshyam Maharaj after the Murti Pratishtha on 29th August 2026.

The highlight of the celebration was the lighting of 4,108 diyas before Ghanshyam Maharaj, creating a magnificent divine atmosphere. Saints, students, teachers and staff members offered prayers for the happiness, good health, prosperity and success of all students, parents and well-wishers.

Diwali reminds us of the return of Bhagwan Shri Ram to Ayodhya and the victory of righteousness over evil. The beautiful Upanishadic prayer, “तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय” (Lead us from darkness to light), captures the true spirit of this festival. Bhagwan Swaminarayan also celebrated Deepavali during His divine presence.

On this occasion, Swamiji shared the spiritual significance of Diwali and inspired students to remove the darkness of ignorance, bad habits and negative thoughts by embracing devotion, good character and righteous living.

Adding a special touch, the Class 10 students lit diyas before Ghanshyam Maharaj and prayed for blessings and success in their upcoming Board Examinations. The celebrations continued with a delicious prasad dinner offered to Bhagwan and served to all students, followed by colourful fireworks that filled the campus with excitement and festive joy.

It was truly an evening of divine blessings, glowing lights, happy faces, and beautiful memories for the entire Gurukul family.

May Ghanshyam Maharaj illuminate every life with happiness, wisdom, success, and righteousness.

Wishing everyone a Happy and Blessed Deepavali!