Anoopam Mission Midwest Peoria, IL, USA
The Temple
Shree Swaminarayan Spiritual & Cultural Centre
Fifty years ago, in 1973, Sant Bhagwant Param Pujya Sahebji and Sadguru Sadhu Pujya Shantidada visited Peoria, IL for the first time at home of Dr Jitubhai and Ritaben. They were joined by Late Manubhai and Sudhaben, along with other devotees such as the families of Jitubhai Shah and Sudhakarbhai Baman. Since then Monthly Satsang Sabha initiated on a rotational basis.
Years later Poojaben and Bimalbhai Sheth family joined the Satsang. With the blessings and Vision of Sadguru Sadhu Pujya Shantidada, Satsang Sabha started in their basement. Today, this home has transformed into a Temple and Shree Swaminarayan Spiritual & Cultural Centre of Anoopam Mission. This was only possible through the divine grace of Sant Bhagwant Param Pujya Sahebji.
Location
Shree Swaminarayan Spiritual Cultural & Community Centre, Upasana Dham is the Anoopam Mission temple located at 7201 N Wescott Ct, Peoria, IL 61615, USA
Spiritual Activities
There are several spiritual activities held at Anoopam Mission Norwalk Mandir
Kirtan Aradhana and Satsang Sabha
Devotees of Anoopam Mission organize Kirtan Sandhya, an evening full of devotional singing with harmonious music. Devotees from nearby areas gather weekly for this event on Saturdays from 05:00 pm. The session also includes practical and insightful discourses by our spiritual leaders and readings from our most sacred scriptures (Vachanamrut & Swami Ni Vato). Mahaprasad (Dinner) is served after the session.
Youth Sabha (Every Week – same time – is parallel with Gruhastha sabha led by Peoria youth leaders
Celebration of religious festivals
Anoopam Mission celebrates with devotion, all major Hindu festivals including auspicious days of Swaminarayan saints and events.
Padhramni, Mahapuja and Prayer at devotees homes
‘Padramanis’ are personal visits made by Sant Bhagwant Param Pujya Sahebji and Vratdhari santo to the homes and businesses of devotees. They regularly travel across the country for Mahapuja, prayers and impart comfort and guidance where required.
