BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha Β· Atlanta Mandal
Bal Β· Kishore Β· Yuvak
Mandal Report
April 2026
Monthly Activity & Attendance Overview
Contents
Weekly Bal Sabha Attendance
Weekly Kishore Sabha Attendance
Weekly Yuvak Sabha Attendance
Gujarati Classes
Bal Sabha Topics & Seva
Bal Musical Recital
BKST Outing
Kishore Sabha & Goshthi
Yuvak Sabha & Events
Karyakar Goshthi
Campus Sabhas (GT & UGA)
Kishore + Yuvak Seva
Gun Grahan β Recognitions
Closing
Section 1
Weekly Bal Sabha Attendance
Bal Sabha is divided into five groups (Group 0, 1, 2A, 2B, 3). Weekly totals reflect combined attendance across all groups.
04 / 05
Spring Break
04 / 12
04 / 19
04 / 26
Group 0
Group 1
Group 2B
Group 3
Group 2A
| Date | Total Attendance | Note |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2026 | 85 | Spring Break |
| April 12, 2026 | 117 | β |
| April 19, 2026 | 123 | β |
| April 26, 2026 | 121 | β |
Section 2
Weekly Kishore Sabha Attendance
Kishore Sabha is split into two groups: K1 and K2.
04 / 05
04 / 12
04 / 19
04 / 26
BKST Outing
K1
K2
| Date | K1 | K2 | Total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 5 | 59 | 32 | 91 | β |
| April 12 | 55 | 36 | 91 | β |
| April 19 | 47 | 35 | 82 | β |
| April 26 | 41 | 28 | 69 | BKST Outing |
Section 3
Weekly Yuvak Sabha Attendance
04 / 05
04 / 12
04 / 19
Yogi Cup
04 / 26
| Date | Total Attendance | Note |
|---|---|---|
| April 5 | 42 | β |
| April 12 | 43 | β |
| April 19 | 0 | Yogi Cup Event |
| April 26 | 41 | β |
Section 4
Gujarati Classes
Six levels of Gujarati language instruction were offered throughout April. No class was held on April 5th due to Spring Break.
20
15
10
5
0
04/05
Spring Break
Spring Break
04/12
49
49
04/19
57
57
04/26
55
55
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
| Date | L1 | L2 | L3 | L4 | L5 | L6 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 5 | β | β | β | β | β | β | 0 Spring Break |
| April 12 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 49 |
| April 19 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 57 |
| April 26 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 55 |
Section 5
Bal Sabha β Topics & Seva
Topics covered in April spanned stories of GhanshyΔm Maharaj's early life, moral values, and devotional themes.
Arjun's Aim Test
Atladra Mandir
The Birth of GhanshyΔm
The Early Days
Social Reform
Sarangpur 7: Naimisharanya Kshetra
Ganeshji Circling His Parents
Gadhada Mandir
GhanshyΔm Gets His Name
Compassionate Bhagwan
Karyani 11
Sahajanand, The Sun
Together We Fly
Nilkanth Varni's KalyΔn YΔtrΔ
The Crowning of the King
They Gave Their All
Tolerance
Vignanand Swami
π§Ή Bal Mandal Seva
In addition to cleaning Bal/Kishore classrooms weekly, Balaks have started doing water and trash seva for Dinner every week.
π 20+ Birthday Calls in April
Over twenty personalized birthday calls were made to Balaks throughout the month.
π΅ Bal Monthly Dhun Singing β Group 1
Group 1 chanted "Jay Aksharpati Purushottom" in devotional assembly.
Section 6
Bal Musical Recital
15
Participants
10
Instruments Featured
4
Practices Held
Section 7
BKST Outing
21
Balaks & Kishores
7
Karyakars
5
PCs / PKs
Section 8
Kishore Sabha & Goshthi
Topics focused on character development, spiritual understanding, and life skills.
Jaga Swami
Bhagwan Swaminarayan: Sarjudas
Dradhpriti
Appreciating Diversity
Dealing with Fear
Divvyabhav
Yogiji Maharaj's Seva Bhavna
Avoiding Abhav-Avgun
Section 9
Yuvak Sabha & Events
Sabha Topics
Interpersonal Skills
Vachnamrut G 3-17
An Ideal Leader
Mahant Swami β Akshar Purushottam Upasana
Kusang
Nishkapat
π¬ Yuvak Goshthi
34 Yuvaks stayed back after Sabha to attend the Goshthi.
π Yuvak Hangout β Over 40 Attended!
π Yuvak Yogi Cup β π₯ 1st Place Volleyball!
30+ Yuvaks from Atlanta attended and brought home first place in volleyball!
Section 10
Karyakar Goshthi
Over 44 BKY Karyakars gathered to discuss Sevabhav β seva with intention.
Monthly BK PCs & Gujarati Teachers Karyakar Goshthi β Attendance: 16
Section 11
Campus Sabhas
π GT Campus Sabha
46+
Kishores at Georgia Tech's April Campus Sabha
πΎ UGA Campus Sabha
16
Kishores at UGA's April Campus Hangout
Section 12
Kishore + Yuvak Seva
Throughout April, Kishores and Yuvaks participated in Vasan seva, serving seva, vacuuming Sabha Rooms, and more. Over 21 Kishores came for Greeters Seva throughout Spring Break.
Section 13
Gun Grahan β Karyakar Recognitions
Gun Grahan honors Karyakars whose selfless dedication, joyful spirit, and devotional service have inspired the entire community.
K
Gun Grahan
Ketanbhai
Ketan uncle is a gem β the glue that holds everyone together. No matter what situation, he's always positive, always smiling. Always ready for seva, whether it's vasan, kitchen, BKY, or giving rides. The bhav with which he does seva is what defines him and touches everyone.
Ketanbhai is a shining example of pure dedication and is always available for any kind of seva β cheerfully serving snacks to Balaks or providing crucial support during an adhivation or large event.
Ketan Uncle is the bridge of our Mandal. Whether it's a Bal, Kishore, Yuvak, or even Mandir-wide event, Ketan Uncle is there helping or involved in some form. He makes our jobs as Karyakars so much simpler β all while juggling his own responsibilities.
H
Gun Grahan
Hardikbhai
He's always welcoming to everyone, regardless of who they are. He has a presence where anyone feels comfortable just going up to him and talking. He never makes anyone feel left out.
Hardikbhai has done so much for this Mandal. Despite his age, he continues to focus on seva while balancing his work. He is someone we can all take inspiration from.
Hardikbhai makes the 1 hr 30 min drive from Bremen to Mandir for seva. During shibirs, he stayed back and did content creation seva overnight without ever complaining β amidst a busy work schedule. Never making excuses, always making Bapa's raajipo his priority.
R
Gun Grahan
Rajbhai Africa
You can see how his vartan inspires people around him to always strive to be the best version of themselves. His presence on the local Yuvak Mandal team has increased engagement of all Yuvaks.
Rajbhai came to the Atlanta Mandir as if he had always been part of it. From the very beginning, he took initiative wherever he could β the "my Mandir, my home, my satsang" mindset in action.
His Ahnik and personal Satsang is also very strong. You see him in Sabha help, hangout planning, washing Vasans β everywhere β doing seva with mahima. He also does great bhakti singing that comes from the heart. You can feel it!
J
Gun Grahan
Jaybhai Slushy
Jaybhai is one of the most reliable people I know. When it comes to doing seva, he is always involved regardless of whether it's assigned or not. He's always heavily invested and motivates everyone around him.
Whether it was organizing activities, cracking jokes, or just checking in with people, he made sure no one felt left out. The whole group felt more connected and comfortable because of him.
What stood out most was how naturally he took on that role without making it seem forced. By the end of the outing, even people who didn't know each other well were laughing and talking like close friends β a testament to someone who genuinely cares.
End of Monthly Updates
Jai SwΔminΔrΔyaαΉ!
BKY Mandal Report Β· April 2026 Β· Atlanta