More than 95 children of BAPS Paris Bal-Balika mandal made 157 items for this year’s Annakut Celebration. On Annakut day, children gathered from early in the morning to offer their prayers on the first day of the New Year. They greeted each other happily and spread wishes for a happy and prosperous new year. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and joy as children gathered together to celebrate the auspicious day. One of the unique aspects of celebrating the New Year is offering a feast of food items called Annakut, literally meaning “a mountain of food”. The Child-devotees worked tirelessly to prepare for this colossal and colorful array of vegetarian food items to be offered to their beloved Bhagwan.

Despite currently being in India, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj continually inspires devotees all over the world to celebrate their Hindu heritage and customs.