Why goOne of the great food sights of the year: a temple shrine stacked with hundreds of vegetarian dishes for the Hindu New Year.
The day after Diwali is the Hindu New Year, and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Parsippany marks it with the Annakut, which means “mountain of food.” Hundreds of vegetarian dishes, sweets and savories are arranged in tiers before the shrine as an offering of devotion.
Annakut Darshan is the chance to see that offering. The mandir’s event page invites everyone to “experience the grand Annakut” with family and friends, any time between 11 AM and 7 PM.
Looking for Diwali sweets to take home, or a Diwali dinner? Our Diwali guide lists the Skylands sweet shops, markets and temple kitchens.
- When
- Tuesday, November 10, 2026
11 AM–7 PM - Where
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
3 Entin Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054 - Cost
- Not published by the organizer
- County
- Morris
Event details
- Before you go
- Check the mandir’s event page on the day for parking and visiting details.
Photos
Photo courtesy of BAPS Parsippany
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Details checked against the organizer's listing on October 20, 2026. Plans change, so confirm with the organizer before you go. Spot a mistake? Tell us.