Just in the dawn time of independent India Sdg. Shastriji Maharaj Shree Dharmajivandasji Swami obtained the inspiration to propagate the benevolent massage of Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan round the world. To preserve and propagate the fundamental values of Sampraday and Indian culture Pujya Shastriji Maharaj established the reformed ancient tradition of Gurukul in the modern era at Rajkot –Gujarat in 1948.
With the stipulation of time unique activities of Gurukul institution spread in Asia, Africa and American continent. Concurrently far-reaching branches of Gurukul sprouted out in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and abroad too.
With the grace of Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan and with the blessings from Pujyapad Shree Jogi Swamiji, with the inspiration of Sdg. Mahant Swami Shree Devkrishnadasji Swami and Sdg. Shastri Shree Madhavpriyadasji Swami the 10th branch of Gurukul was decided to establish in educational city Bangalore (Karanataka State) under the guidance of Sdg. Purani Shree Devprasaddasji Swami.
On the pious day of Dashera (22 Oct, 2004) the foundation Stone was Laid from the holy hands of Pyjyapad Shree Jogi Swamiji in the warm presence of Sdg. Mahant Shree Devkrishnadasji Swami and Sdg. Purani Shree Gyanswarupdasji Swami, Sdg. Purani Shree Dharmavallbhdasji Swami other elder saints, political & social leaders and devotees.
Incessant Dhoon for 24 hours was started from 21 Oct. by Pujya Devpradasdasji Swami and was conducted by students of Gurukul Junagadh, Hyderabad and devotees. On the same day the land of new branch became pious with holy foot stapes of Pujyapad Shree Jogi Swamiji.
On 22 Nov. morning Mahapooja was performed on the land of Gurukul.
In the assembly chief guest Shree D. Manjunathan (Education Minister, (Karanatak State) was welcomed and Pujya Gyanswarupdasji Swami, Pujya Dharmavallbhdasji Swami narrated activities and importance of Gurukul tradition in modern era. Cultural programmes were presented by the students of Gurukul Junagadh.
At noon 12 O’clock poojan of stone from river Ghela (Gadhapur) and holy soil from Chhapaiya ( near Ayodhya) – the Birth place of Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan were worshipped by Pujya Jogi Swamiji and elder saints. And the stone laying was performed along with the chanting of Vedic mantras in a very joyful and devotional atmosphere. Pujya Jogi Swamiji and Pujya Mahant Swami blessed donors and participants in the development of this branch of Gurukul. Pujya Jogi Swamiji blessed Pujya Devprasaddasji Swami managing this branch and other saints.
Along with saints Shree Himmatbhai, Shree Amubhai, Shree Maheshbhai Raparel, Shree Rajeshbhai Ruparel, Shree Manishbhai, Shree Rangnathji and other devotees worked hard to succeed this celebration. Shree Navinbhai Dave – Trustee of Gurukul, gave the vote of thanks. In this celebration devotees from Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Surat, Hyderabad, Secundarbad, Ranchi, Gulbarga, Nagpur attended this celebration in a very pleasant atmosphere.
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