Sharad Poornima was celebrated on Thursday, the 9th October at SGVP Chharodi on a grand scale.
A special stage was erected on this occasion. Lord Shree Swaminarayan was the center of attraction on the beautifully set stage. To His left were the senior Saints & Guests mainly comprising of Govt. Officials, Businessmen, Political -Leaders & NIRs.
The program began with lighting of Lamps by Sdg. Shree Devkrishnadasji Swami amid Vedic-chants. First Arati was followed with Birthday -Celebrations of Sdg. Shree Gunatitanand Swami.
Various Raas like Sangit Raas, Sorathi Raas, Guru Vandana Raas, Talavar Raas, Dhodi Raas, Paramhans Raas and Group Raas along with Yoga and other cultural presentations were presented on the stage by students of A’bad Gurukul and Chahrodi Gurukul.
At this holy occasion two Murtis of Ghanashyam Maharaj – Chharodi were released. An audio cassette and CD named ‘Anand Sagar’ was also released with the songs composed by Sdg. Shastri Shree Madhavpriyadasji Swami and sang by Shree Hasmukhbhai Patadia.
Both the publications were released from the holy hands of Sdg. Mahant Swami Shree Devkrishnadasji Swami.
Celebration attained its peak during Paramhans Raas performed by saints when Pujyapad Shree Jogi Swamiji bestowed his divine Darshan.
Sdg. Mahant Swami Shree Devkrishndasji Swami in his speech narrated the importance of celebrating Sharad- Poornima & blessed all the participants. Sdg. Purani Shree Balkrishnadasji Swami and Sdg. Purani Shree Dharmavallbhdasji Swami also narrated occasional speech.
Samooha-Raas (Group-Raas) was performed by all devotees, followed with forth Arati. In the end more than five thousand devotees and guests had the delicious Prasad of Dood-pauva.
It was certainly one of the most memorable events of the year.
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