Dr. Shatabdi Patel works as an interventional pain management physician and neurologist, and she’s also a longtime BAPS volunteer. She lives in Palm Beach County with her husband and their two kids. The family is deeply involved with the Boynton Beach Swaminarayan Mandir, where their children are learning about spirituality and Hindu culture through daily puja, dhyan (meditation), upavas (fasting), and lessons in character-building and scripture study. Currently, both kids are enrolled in the Satsang Diksha Visharad online program—an advanced course where they’re memorizing 315 Sanskrit shlokas, along with their meanings and the scriptures they come from.
Silver Jubilee Grandeur: BAPS Miami Celebrates 25 Years of Faith and Service
A vibrant celebration of tradition, music, and community service took center stage as hundreds gathered at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir to celebrate a historic milestone: the Rajat Jayanti Mahotsav. Marking 25 years of cultural preservation, unity, and growth, the silver jubilee celebration brought together multiple generations for an unforgettable weekend of reflection and joy. A quarter-century ago, a handful …








