Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan installed the deities of Shree Laxminarayan Dev & Shree Harikrishna Maharaj in the town of Vadtal. On the auspicious day of 182nd Pratishtha-utsav, 13th Nov. 2005 HHDD Acharya Shree Kaushalendraprasadji Maharaj, Ahmedabad and HHDD Acharya Shree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj, Vadatal and congregation of saints and devotees in huge number was held and a Shobha-Yatra was taken out from the pond Gomati to the temple throughout the town. Both Acharyas performed Arati at temple and graced the occasion with their presence in the assembly of thousands of devotees.
Lord Shree Swaminarayan appeared on this earth and established the ‘Bhagwat Dhram’ nearly 225 years ago. Sadguru Shree Nishkulanand Swami followed the instruction of Shreeji Maharaj and wrote Bhaktachintamani-the divine glories of Maharaj which fulfills the desires of devotees and now this scripture ‘Bhaktchintamani’ is going to complete its 175 years in the coming year.
On the auspicious occasion of Silver Bicentennial Celebration of Shreeji Maharaj and 175th year of Bhaktachintamani, a grand celebration is going to be celebrated at Vadtal.
With the blessings and under the chairmanship of HHDD Achrya Shree Rakeshpradasji Maharaj a marvelous celebration will be held at Vadatal. With the cooperation of Shree Swaminarayan Temple – Vadatal, Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul – Rajkot and all saints and devotees of Sampraday ‘Shree Harikrisjhna Maharaj Mahotsav’ will be held during 30th October, 2006 to 05 November, 2006 at Vadatal. Both the Maharajshree disclosed banner for the proclamation of Mahotsav and all saints and devotees there cheered up with great zeal and atmosphere was filled with Jay-nad of Shree Swaminarayan Bhagawan. Both Acharya Maharajshree and all saints gave their words to celebrate the festival outstandingly with combined efforts and also proclaimed and invited all Haribhaktas of country and abroad to join this gorgeous festival with all their strength to please Shree Harikrishna Maharaj.
To heighten the pride of Shree Swaminarayan Sampraday, to nourish the seekers and propagate the benevolent massage of Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan to others for ultimate salvation and to extend the beneficial activities to all parts of society, series of various spiritual, social and educational services were also declared.
Anyone can avail the spiritual gain in this celebration by extending the open-handed offer of help like food, Dal, rice, Ghee, oil and also by joining the celebration as a Yajman in various rituals like Yagna, discourses, Abhishek, prasad, etc. Various services can also be assisted by becoming volunteers.
The donors should collect the receipt of Shree Swaminarayan temple, Vadtal for their donation. So, let us join this grand celebration to receive the blessings of Shree Hari and saints.
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