Since long there was the need for a centre in Ahmedabad to develop a female wing of the Sampraday. With the enthusiastic support of Bapunagar (Ahmedabad) on 2nd Nov. 2003, the foundation stone for the Mahila-manch centre was laid by the holy hands of Pujyapad Shree Jogi Swamiji. On the construction of a small part of it, a celebration for the inauguration of Mahila-manch centre was held during 18-19 April, 2005.
On the pious day of Ram-navami 18 April, the Pragatya-day of Shree Swaminarayan Bhagawan, Mahavishnu-yag was arranged at the Mahila-manch Kendra – Bapunagar. Pujyapad Shree Jogi Swamiji offered the BIDU, performed arti and inaugurated the ‘Swaminarayan Mahila Sanskar Kendra’- Bapunagar.
On the next day a Shobhayatra was conducted with various decorative chariots. An assembly was held in the holy presence of Sadguru Mahant Swami Shree Devkrishnadsji Swami and Sadguru shastri Shree Madhavpriyadasji Swami. Under the guidance of Purani Shree Balkrishnadasji Swami, Shree Gordhanbhai Zadafia (MLA) was the chair-person of the assembly. Many political and social dignitaries were present on this occasion.
Shree Arvindbhai Patel (Sahajanad Laser) who received the honour of the presidential award of the young scientist in the field of technology was honoured and blessed for his achievements. Shree Dhirajbhai Kakadia (IAS, alumni of Gurukul) and Dr. Vipulbhai Patel (London) were also honoured and blessed for their contribution to the society.
Purani Shree Balkrishnadasji Swami supported the necessity of such kind of centre in Ahmedabad. Sadguru Shastri Shree Madhavpriyadasji Swami explained the extreme importance of such centres in the current time. Sadguru Mahant Swami Shree Devkrishnadasji Swami blessed the volunteers and supporters of this centre.
‘Mahila Sanskar’ a monthly magazine managed by Sankhya-yogies and VCD of ‘Prarthana Bhavan Udgdatan Mahotsav’ – Gurukul Chharodi (SGVP) were released from the holy hands of Pujya Sadguru Shree Mahat Swamiji. Shree Gordhanbhai Zadafiya (MLA) and other dignitaries appreciated such social activities and appealed to support this centre to complete the remaining part of this Mahila-manch centre to get its entire benefit to the society earliest.
Under the holy guidance of Sankhya-yogis various spiritual and social activities especially for the female wing will be held through this ‘Swaminarayan Mahila Sanskar kendra’.
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