Nar Narayan Dev Yuvak Mandal (NNDYM)
Nar Narayan Dev Yuvak Mandal (NNDYM) was created to help young people confront the challenges of life. It operates in India and worldwide.
In India, NNDYM has over 200,000 members contributing to humanitarian and spiritual causes. Outside India, it helps youth integrate traditional values into modern life.
NNDYM nurtures youth to become good human beings while fostering responsibility, spirituality, and dedication. Members are encouraged to:
- Participate in humanitarian efforts
- Seek cultural awareness
- Pursue personal spiritual development
Founded in 1994 by His Holiness Acharyashri Koshalendraprasadji Maharaj at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Kalupur, Ahmedabad, NNDYM continues to inspire youth worldwide with the guiding principle: “Be human first, then religious.”
📖 History
Religion once guided entire lives — through dharma (duty), bhakti (devotion), gnaan (knowledge), and moksha (salvation). Today, distractions and poor associations often lead youth astray.
NNDYM offers a safe, positive environment where youth feel valued and spiritually guided. With over 200,000 members in India and 30,000 overseas, it continues to grow as a forum for living and sharing Swaminarayan values.
🌟 NNDYM Activities
NNDYM is actively involved in cultural, spiritual, social, and humanitarian activities worldwide.
🎭 Cultural Activities
Bal Mandal Classes
- Weekly educational classes cultivating cultural, spiritual, and social development.
- Arts, crafts, plays, field trips, and cultural training (Gujarati, tabla, harmonium, classical dance).
Garba Festival (Navratri)
- Annual 9-day Raas Garba festival enjoyed by thousands, promoting Indian culture globally.
Volunteer Services
- Massive youth volunteer support at Rajat Jayanti, Chhapaiya Pratishtha, and Shashti Purti Mahotsav.
🕉️ Spiritual Activities
International Camps
- Annual camps across continents with lectures, discussions, cultural shows, sports, arts, and devotion.
Regional Conferences
- Quarterly gatherings to review activities, reflect on progress, and plan future goals.
Monthly Satsang Sabhas
- Bhajans/kirtans, Vachanamrut study, dramatizations, peer discussions, and satsang networking.
🤝 Social Activities
- Annual female youth conferences (since 2003), empowering women under the banner “Truth: Explore, Experience, Express.”
- Workshops and discussions supporting women’s independence and leadership in society.
🏏 ISSO-NNDYM Sports Day
- Regional youth sports days in the US and Europe, including cricket, volleyball, baseball, track & field, and fun games.
- Encourages fitness, friendships, and satsang unity.
In today’s world of distractions, NNDYM continues to guide youth with dharma, bhakti, and gnaan, stressing the importance of “being human first, then religious.”