With the blessings and chairmanship of PPDD Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj and with the co-operation of Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Vadatal, Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul, Rajkot and all saints and devotees of the Sampraday a devotional festival will be celebrated at Vadatal Dham.
This celebration will enhance the pride of Shree Swaminarayan Sampraday and also nourish the seekers spiritually. It will help to propagate the divine message of Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan to others for ultimate salvation and will extend the beneficial activities to all parts of society.
Moreover, this year Gujarat and especially the people of Surat locality suffered severely due to the calamity of flood. With the intention to help the victims of this catastrophe a Prarthana-Satra will be held with the series of various spiritual, social and educational services.
All saints, devotees and guests are cordially invited to participate in the Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav and Prarthana-Satra with all their strength.
To extend the help towards the sufferers of flood…
● 5,000 students will be supported by the ‘Shree
Harikrisna Maharaj scholarship’
● 1000 families will be supported financially
● 5000 families will be supported with blankets
● Hundreds women will be supported with sewing
Machines
● Handicaps will be supported with tricycles
Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul provided the instant
relief work to the sufferers.
3,00,000 food packets were distributed. Medical
services were provided with three mobile
dispensaries. Moreover, 2500 kits containing groc-
ery for one month & cooking kits and financial aids
were provide to families facing worst condition.SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES
a 225 kund Mahvishnu-yag
a 51000 Group Mahapooja (1,00,000 Group Mahapooja Completed)
a Poojan of Mantra-book with consisting 225 crore Mantra-lekhan (Completed)
a Bhaktachintamani Vyakhyan-mala by chief orators of Sampraday
a Grand Gathering of national saints and Swaminarayan Saints
a 108 Temple: new construction and renovation (Completed)
a 11000 times reading of Bhakta-chintamani (Completed)
a Tulasi-Vivah: Marvelous Mahotsav
a Yatra from many places towards Vadatal : on foot and Bicycle
a Blessings to 2500 Devotees performing 3.5 crore and more Mantra Jap/Lekhan (Completed)
a Get Together of NRIs and leading Haribhakas from country
a Abhishek with holy water from 108 pilgrimage places
a 108 Hours : Incessant Raas and Dhoon
a Four Vedas, 18 Purans and Sampraday Scriptures: Samhita Parayan
a 108 vaykhyan-mala on Bhaktachintani each for 3 Days (Completed)
a 11 Grand congregations and Training Camps (Completed)
a Publication of Books, audio-visual literature (Completed)
a Chariot Safari of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj in 1008 villages
a Bhaktachintamani group recitation and Anushthan by 1008 devotees
a Avabruth-Sanan and Mantra-Book immerse at Narmada-Chanod
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
a 1008 check dams for water conservation
a 108 Lakshminarayan Awards to social, educational, spiritual and political personalities
a 11 Lakshminarayan Dev cultural centers in Adivasi and forest locality & Adivasi group marriage ceremony
a Free mobile medical dispensary services in Adivasi and forest regions
a 108 Eye camps diseases checkup and free operations
a 1008 free major operations by surgeon doctors for needy
a Yuva-manch: industrial, cultural and Sampraday guidance
a Mahila Manch: Home industries, cultural and religious guidance
a 11000 bottles Blood donation
a 1008 donation of eye and body (soma): registration
a 11000 person addiction free movement
a 51 Veterinary camps with free treatments and medicines
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
a Dharmajivan Scholarship to 1008 needy students
a Science exhibition by educational institutions of Shree Swaminarayan Sampraday
a Donation of computers to 225 schools in rural area
a Adoption of 108 Adivasi students for free education
a Donation of audio-visual educational CDs for all levels to 225 schools of rural area
a Various cultural programmes with songs, music, Nrutya, dialogues, plays…
a School construction in earthquake-tsunami affected area
a Encouragement to securing unparallel achievements/goals in various educational fields
Let us do some thing to participate in this Mahotsav & Prarthana-Satra…….
Devotees can perform individually at home…
Bhaktachintamani Path (recitation)
Group Mahapooja
1,00,000 Mantra-lekhan
Extra Dhoon on Ekadashi
Pad-yatra (Pilgrimage on foot)
Recitation of 3 kirtans (Pad) daily
3,50,00,000 Mantra-Jap (once in a life)
12 hours Mantra-lekhan (once in a year)
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.
Yajamanship can be subsidised as…
Yajman of Yagna: Rs. 25,000/-, Rs. 11,000/- or Rs. 5,000/-
Co-Yajman of Yagna: Rs. 2,500/-
Mahapooja: Rs. 501/-
(Note: The donors for Mahotsav and/or Prarthana-Satra should collect
the receipt of Shree Swaminarayan temple, Vadtal for their donation.)
For more information contacts are given below.
Various services can also be assisted by becoming volunteers. Interested devotees (male & female) should contact at contacts given below.
So, let us join this grand celebration to receive
the blessings of
Shree Harikrishna Maharaj and saints….
Contacts:
Shree Swaminarayan Temple,
Vadatal (Head Office) Ph: (0268) 2589 728, 2589 776 Mobile: 99250 26005
Ghanshyam Bhagat (Gurukul Surat): (M) 98790 00261
Gajera Bhagat (Gurukul Surat): (M) 98258 42062
Under the banner of forthcoming marvellous celebration of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav, one of the salient features is the renovation of all three Sinhasan (thrones) at Vadatal Temple.
Shree Ranchhodraiji & Shree Lakshminarayan Dev
Old thrones were made prior to a century. PPDD Achrya Maharaj Shree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj coveted for the renovation for the golden thrones before the Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav. Saints and devotees responded this aspiration greatly and marvellous shining golden thrones were prepared in a very short time. The inauguration of new golden thrones was held on the pious day of Sharad-Poornima 07 October, 2006.
Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Shree Dharma-Bhakti & Vasudev
Shree Radhakrishna DevIn the morning in the presence of thousands of saints and devotees inauguration was performed by holy hands of three Acharyas.
PPDD Achrya Maharaj Shree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj uncovered the throne of Shree Lakshminarayan Dev, Vaishnava Acharya Shree Dwarkeshlalaji Maharah uncovered the throne of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj & Shree Radha-Krishan Dev, Acharya Shree Dharmapriya Maharaj (Sat-Keval Guru Gadi, Sarsa) inaugurated the throne of Shree Dharma-Bhakti-Vasudev. All three Acharya performed the Shingar Arati as an inauguration. Thousands of devotees and saints greeted the occasion with great zeal.
In all three golden thrones with the chief contribution of Shree Ishwarbhai Ajamera (Mumbai), Shree Dhirubhai Kotadia (Surat, USA), Shree Nathajibhai Sukla (Nadiyad) and Metapur Satsang Samaj also supported profusely.
Under the guidance of Pujya Kothari Shree Ghanshyamprasaddasji Swami (Sarangpur), Pujya Shree Govindprasaddasji Swami (Metpur), Pujya Dharmavallabhdasji Swami (Gurukul) and Shree Sunilbhai L. Patel (Nadiyad), Shree Rajubhai A. Patel magnificent golden thrones got ready in a very short span of time
Blessings to Yajman
Bhajan is an undivided part of every festival organised by Gurukul. Under the banner of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav till the date saints and devotees have performed Bhajan a lot. Moreover, as a part of this Mahotsav Dhoon and Mantra-lekhan will be performed throughout the year incessantly. For 365 days Dhoon and Mantra-lekhan will be continued in the same place where Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan Have wrote the Shikshapatri, a benevolent message of Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan for the welfare of all living beings. On the pious day of Mukutotsav-Poornima 07 October, 2006 all three Acharyas initiated the Dhoon and Mantra-lekhan. Along with Acharyas, Sadguru Shree Krushnajivandasji Swami (Athanawala), Sadguru Shree Bhaktinandandasji Swami (Porbandar), Sadguru Shree Chaitanyadasji Swami (Loj), Sadguru Shree Balkrishnadasji Swami (Metapur) and elder saints from Gurukul participated in the initiation of this incessant Bhajan-Parva.
Inauguration of incessant Mantra-lekhan & Dhoon
Various competitions and sport contests are also arranged with the intension to bring the good talents of Sampraday on one stage to inspire the other on the way to Satsang. Competitions and sports are the fields of interest for the major part of the society. PPDD Achray Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj inaugurated the sports and blessed the participants. Various competitions are arranged for the saints and devotees to show their aptitudes and abilities in the lotus feet of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj. Saints, students, kids and youths are participating enthusiastically to please saints, Maharajshree and Shreeji Maharaj.
At Vadatal, the preparation of celebration is going continuously day & night. Many saints and several volunteers are working tirelessly to meet the all kinds of arrangements and programmes. On 06 October, 2006 on the occasion of Sharad-Poornima, PPDD Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj enjoyed the Sharad-Poornima played Raas with them. Students from Gurukul Ahmedabad presented various Raas and got them very much pleased.
225 hrs Incessant Dandwat
(Akhand Dandwat)
Nine kinds of Bhakti are stated in the scriptures. One of them is Das-Bhakti. It means to serve the Bhagawan as a servant. Dandavat Pranam represents the Das-Bhakti. Under the banner of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav saints and devotees performed Dandvat Pranam incessantly for 225 hours to celebrate the silver bicentennial (225) year of Shree Swaminarayan Bhagawan.
On the 26 October, 2006 after the Shingar Arati, His Divine Grace Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj and Sadguru Kothari Shree Ghanshyamprasaddasji Swami (Sarangpur), Pujya Shree Narayanprasaddasji Swami (Dakor) lit up the inauguration lamp in the presence of many saints and devotees. Pujya Maharajshree blessed the saints Pujya Narayanprasaddasji Swami (Gurukul) & Pujya Keshavpriyadasji Swami (Gurukul) by applying the sacred Kum-Kum on their forehead. Both the saints started doing Dandvat Pranam which was continued by saints and devotees for 225 hours. Pujya Shree Ghanshyamprasaddasji Swami & Pujya Narayanprasaddasji Swami congratulated this holy occurrence and blessed the saints and devotees who will perform incessant Dandvat Pranam. On an average, over 02,51,000 Dandvat Pranams will be offered to Shree Harikrishna Maharaj.
Incessant Blood Donation Camp (225 hrs)
Under the banner of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav several social activities were carried out for the benefit of society. One of which is incessant Blood Donation Camp. On 26 October, 2006 in the holy presence of His Divine Grace Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj, holy saints and other dignitaries the inauguration assembly was held at Shree Lakshminarayan School ground. Honourable Shree R.R. Varasani (Collector, Kheda & Nadiyad) lit up the inauguration lamp. Dr. H.M. Desai (Vice Chancellor DDIT, Nadiyad), Shree Maheshbhai Maheta (Bureau chief, Divya Bhaskar news paper), Shree Hiteshbhai Rami (Bureau chief, Sandesh news paper), Shree Harshitbhai Maheta (Bureau chief, Gujarat Samachar news paper) and other dignitaries were present to grace the occasion. Collector Shree delivered the occasional speech saying that this region of river is the land of saints. At the time of natural calamities Vadatal temple serves the victims extensively & satisfactorily. This blood donation camp will be a great benefit to the society.
Blood Donation camp was held at Shree Lakshminarayan Hospital in the assistance of Red Cross Society. Pujya Maharajshree himself donated the blood and started this benevolent task to be continued for 225 years. Many saints also donated blood and inspired the devotees.
Donated blood is of great importance for the medical purpose but one more kind deed was arranged with it.
Total collected blood will be weighted against the currency and that entire amount will be used for the purpose of scholarship to the flood victim students.
DAILY MAHAPOOJA (365 days)
Sadguru Shree Gopalanad Swami has bestowed all followers with great Mahapooja which includes the Pooja of Shree Swaminarayan Bhagawan along with great saints, devotees, deities in a very simple way. Under the banner of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav over 1,25,000 Mahapoojas have been performed at various places in last one year. Now it was arranged to perform the Mahapooja at the place of Sadguru Shree Goplanand Swami daily for one year.
In the morning of 26 October’06 particularly in the presence of holy saints and devotees, His Divine Grace Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj initiated the Mahapooja at the place of Sadguru Shree Goplanand Swami. Sadguru Shastri Shree Prabhujivandasji Swani (Vadatal) performed the Arati.
Science Exhibition & Shree Hari Leela Darshan
28 October, 2006
Inauguration function was started with the welcome speech of Shastri Shree Nautamprakasdasji Swami (Chairman, Vadatal Temple Board). H.H. Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj and dignitaries welcomed with the garland. Dr. C. L. Patel (Director, Charutar Vidya Mandal) said that Shree Swaminarayan Sampraday bestows Sanskar (moral) to the society through Satsang. Mr. Shivprasad P. Kostra (Space scientist, Ex director of ISRO & Director of Changa Education Campus) explained that science and spirituality are the two sides of a coin which can be realised in this Sampraday. Inaugurator Honourable Mr. C. D. Patel (Tourism Minister, Gujarat) stated that spirituality makes the world more rational. Science fair and Manta-lekhan can be associated in this place only. Only spirituality can lead the science in a true direction. Any one of the morals displayed here is enough for a successful life.
Pujya Maharajshree blessed that it is saying in the society that saints of Shree Swaminarayan Bhagawan are the Lord of the world who can make every thing possible with the grace of Shreehari. This can be seen here.
Honourable guests were blessed by Pujya Maharajshree. Dr. J. J. Raval (Famous space scientist), Mr. Yogeshwarprasad S. Kostra (Scientist) and Shree Indu Chacha (Businessman) also graced the occasion with their presence. Pujya Maharajshree Specially blessed Pujya Santvallabhdasji Swami (Gurukul) for this entire arrangement of science fair and Lila-charitra exhibition. Pujya Maharajshree, Dr. J. J. Raval, Honourable tourism minister and other dignitaries inaugurated Exhibition and science fair and felt it praiseworthy.
In the 50 sets of exhibition various animated Lila-Charitra of Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan were displayed with the help of scientific technology along with a fanciful laser show. Whereas in the 100 units of science fair several scientific projects were displayed explaining the basic principles in a very simple and fascinating manner.
It was open for the people from 28 October to 05 November, 2006. During this period Laks of people visited the fair and exhibition with a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction.
Vidwat Sanman
Learned saints are the glory of any Vedic Sampraday. In the same tradition Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan also emphasised on the Scriptural Sanskrit study and founded the path of Vedic knowledge to preserve and propagate the Sampraday for the betterment of all living beings. During the His time of human life on earth Sadguru Shree Nityanand Swami, Sadguru Shree Gopalanand Swami and other learned saints glorified the Sampraday among the literate society and well established the Vedic authenticity of Sampraday in populace. Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan honoured the learned saints many times as they are the leader of knowledge and tradition of the Sampraday. This custom was continued and several learned saints propagated the Sampraday in succeeding flow of time. A huge Sanskrit Pathashala was established at Vadatal temple with the highly erudite Pandits for the Sanskrit education of saints and many scriptures were also prepared during this time. But in the flow of time this marvellous tradition was somewhat fading. However erudite saints were serving the Sampraday at their level best. With the intension to boost up this knowledge tradition H.H. Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj decided to honour the learned personalities of the Sampraday as Shreeji Maharaj was doing.
On 28 October, 2006 evening a great assembly was organised at huge Sabha-Mandap under the Chairmanship of H.H. Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj in the presence of learned saints of Sampraday and invited scholars of Sanskrit. Pujya Maharajshree and guests were welcomed and Chairman Shastri Shree Nautamprakashdasji Swami informed the assembly with the various features of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav along with the various competitions held for the saints. Pujya Maharajshree complimented the winners with award and blessings.
Shree Krishnaprasadji Niravalaji (well known Grammarian, Brahmashi Sanskardham, Nadiyad) said that this ‘Vidwat Sanman’ is as the Mangalacharan of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav. It is of very pleasurable to see so many saintly scholar of the Sampraday at a place.
Dr. Vachaspati Mishra (Principal, Jetalpur Sanskrit Vidyalay) congratulated the occasion with self made Sanskrit Shlokas. Shree Kamaleshbhai Chokshi (HOD, Grammar & literature, Gujarat Uni.) said that along with the knowledge the preservation and propagation of that knowledge is also essential. Only knowledge can come out from darkness. Well-to-do families should support the learned which is the Indian Tradition. Shree Rampriyaji (Principal, Darshanam Sanskrit Mahavidyalay, Gurukul Chharodi, SGVP) politely requested that this is the place from where Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan gave command for the ‘Pravatniya Sadvidya’ (propagate the true knowledge) in Shikshapatri. This is the place where Sanskrit Mahavidyalay was functioning with great erudite Ambarkrisnamacharya and learned saints of entire Sampraday. So it is very essential that onece again the activity of Sanskrit Mahavidyalay should restart from here. Pujya Maharajshree and all saints welcomed this suggestion with great response.
Shree Dahyabhai Shastri (Founder, Brahmashi Sanskardham, Nadiyad) said that Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan Has preserved the great Indian culture. Culture will be saved by the development of Sanskrit education. To day when entire world is expecting peace and pleasure from India, we should prepare the proper ground for the same.
It was followed by the honour of learned saints of Sampraday with the holy hands of H.H. Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj. Shastri Shree Balkrishnadasji Swami (Metpur) and other many saints welcomed warmly by Pujya Maharajshree.
In the end Pujya Maharajshree addressed the assembly with the wordings that from the throne of Acharya we have addressed many assemblies but this is the first assembly of learned saints where we feel extreme pleasure in our hearts. Learned saints have played vital roll in the development of Sampraday. They are the glory of the Sampraday. We strongly mention for the restarting of Sanskrit Mahavidyalay to continue the flow of knowledge for the new saints.
The occasion of ‘Vidwat Sanman’ was a heart touching experience prior to the Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav.
DAILY MAHAPOOJA (365 days)
Sadguru Shree Gopalanad Swami has bestowed all followers with great Mahapooja which includes the Pooja of Shree Swaminarayan Bhagawan along with great saints, devotees, deities in a very simple way. Under the banner of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav over 1,25,000 Mahapoojas have been performed at various places in last one year. Now it was arranged to perform the Mahapooja at the place of Sadguru Shree Goplanand Swami daily for one year.
In the morning of 26 October’06 particularly in the presence of holy saints and devotees, His Divine Grace Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj initiated the Mahapooja at the place of Sadguru Shree Goplanand Swami. Sadguru Shastri Shree Prabhujivandasji Swani (Vadatal) performed the Arati.
Science Exhibition & Shree Hari Leela Darshan
28 October, 2006
Inauguration function was started with the welcome speech of Shastri Shree Nautamprakasdasji Swami (Chairman, Vadatal Temple Board). H.H. Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj and dignitaries welcomed with the garland. Dr. C. L. Patel (Director, Charutar Vidya Mandal) said that Shree Swaminarayan Sampraday bestows Sanskar (moral) to the society through Satsang. Mr. Shivprasad P. Kostra (Space scientist, Ex director of ISRO & Director of Changa Education Campus) explained that science and spirituality are the two sides of a coin which can be realised in this Sampraday. Inaugurator Honourable Mr. C. D. Patel (Tourism Minister, Gujarat) stated that spirituality makes the world more rational. Science fair and Manta-lekhan can be associated in this place only. Only spirituality can lead the science in a true direction. Any one of the morals displayed here is enough for a successful life.
Pujya Maharajshree blessed that it is saying in the society that saints of Shree Swaminarayan Bhagawan are the Lord of the world who can make every thing possible with the grace of Shreehari. This can be seen here.
Honourable guests were blessed by Pujya Maharajshree. Dr. J. J. Raval (Famous space scientist), Mr. Yogeshwarprasad S. Kostra (Scientist) and Shree Indu Chacha (Businessman) also graced the occasion with their presence. Pujya Maharajshree Specially blessed Pujya Santvallabhdasji Swami (Gurukul) for this entire arrangement of science fair and Lila-charitra exhibition. Pujya Maharajshree, Dr. J. J. Raval, Honourable tourism minister and other dignitaries inaugurated Exhibition and science fair and felt it praiseworthy.
In the 50 sets of exhibition various animated Lila-Charitra of Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan were displayed with the help of scientific technology along with a fanciful laser show. Whereas in the 100 units of science fair several scientific projects were displayed explaining the basic principles in a very simple and fascinating manner.
It was open for the people from 28 October to 05 November, 2006. During this period Laks of people visited the fair and exhibition with a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction.
Vidwat Sanman
Learned saints are the glory of any Vedic Sampraday. In the same tradition Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan also emphasised on the Scriptural Sanskrit study and founded the path of Vedic knowledge to preserve and propagate the Sampraday for the betterment of all living beings. During the His time of human life on earth Sadguru Shree Nityanand Swami, Sadguru Shree Gopalanand Swami and other learned saints glorified the Sampraday among the literate society and well established the Vedic authenticity of Sampraday in populace. Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan honoured the learned saints many times as they are the leader of knowledge and tradition of the Sampraday. This custom was continued and several learned saints propagated the Sampraday in succeeding flow of time. A huge Sanskrit Pathashala was established at Vadatal temple with the highly erudite Pandits for the Sanskrit education of saints and many scriptures were also prepared during this time. But in the flow of time this marvellous tradition was somewhat fading. However erudite saints were serving the Sampraday at their level best. With the intension to boost up this knowledge tradition H.H. Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj decided to honour the learned personalities of the Sampraday as Shreeji Maharaj was doing.
On 28 October, 2006 evening a great assembly was organised at huge Sabha-Mandap under the Chairmanship of H.H. Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj in the presence of learned saints of Sampraday and invited scholars of Sanskrit. Pujya Maharajshree and guests were welcomed and Chairman Shastri Shree Nautamprakashdasji Swami informed the assembly with the various features of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav along with the various competitions held for the saints. Pujya Maharajshree complimented the winners with award and blessings.
Shree Krishnaprasadji Niravalaji (well known Grammarian, Brahmashi Sanskardham, Nadiyad) said that this ‘Vidwat Sanman’ is as the Mangalacharan of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav. It is of very pleasurable to see so many saintly scholar of the Sampraday at a place.
Dr. Vachaspati Mishra (Principal, Jetalpur Sanskrit Vidyalay) congratulated the occasion with self made Sanskrit Shlokas. Shree Kamaleshbhai Chokshi (HOD, Grammar & literature, Gujarat Uni.) said that along with the knowledge the preservation and propagation of that knowledge is also essential. Only knowledge can come out from darkness. Well-to-do families should support the learned which is the Indian Tradition. Shree Rampriyaji (Principal, Darshanam Sanskrit Mahavidyalay, Gurukul Chharodi, SGVP) politely requested that this is the place from where Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan gave command for the ‘Pravatniya Sadvidya’ (propagate the true knowledge) in Shikshapatri. This is the place where Sanskrit Mahavidyalay was functioning with great erudite Ambarkrisnamacharya and learned saints of entire Sampraday. So it is very essential that onece again the activity of Sanskrit Mahavidyalay should restart from here. Pujya Maharajshree and all saints welcomed this suggestion with great response.
Shree Dahyabhai Shastri (Founder, Brahmashi Sanskardham, Nadiyad) said that Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan Has preserved the great Indian culture. Culture will be saved by the development of Sanskrit education. To day when entire world is expecting peace and pleasure from India, we should prepare the proper ground for the same.
It was followed by the honour of learned saints of Sampraday with the holy hands of H.H. Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj. Shastri Shree Balkrishnadasji Swami (Metpur) and other many saints welcomed warmly by Pujya Maharajshree.
In the end Pujya Maharajshree addressed the assembly with the wordings that from the throne of Acharya we have addressed many assemblies but this is the first assembly of learned saints where we feel extreme pleasure in our hearts. Learned saints have played vital roll in the development of Sampraday. They are the glory of the Sampraday. We strongly mention for the restarting of Sanskrit Mahavidyalay to continue the flow of knowledge for the new saints.
The occasion of ‘Vidwat Sanman’ was a heart touching experience prior to the Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav.
DAILY MAHAPOOJA (365 days)
Sadguru Shree Gopalanad Swami has bestowed all followers with great Mahapooja which includes the Pooja of Shree Swaminarayan Bhagawan along with great saints, devotees, deities in a very simple way. Under the banner of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav over 1,25,000 Mahapoojas have been performed at various places in last one year. Now it was arranged to perform the Mahapooja at the place of Sadguru Shree Goplanand Swami daily for one year.
In the morning of 26 October’06 particularly in the presence of holy saints and devotees, His Divine Grace Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj initiated the Mahapooja at the place of Sadguru Shree Goplanand Swami. Sadguru Shastri Shree Prabhujivandasji Swani (Vadatal) performed the Arati.
Science Exhibition & Shree Hari Leela Darshan
28 October, 2006
Inauguration function was started with the welcome speech of Shastri Shree Nautamprakasdasji Swami (Chairman, Vadatal Temple Board). H.H. Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj and dignitaries welcomed with the garland. Dr. C. L. Patel (Director, Charutar Vidya Mandal) said that Shree Swaminarayan Sampraday bestows Sanskar (moral) to the society through Satsang. Mr. Shivprasad P. Kostra (Space scientist, Ex director of ISRO & Director of Changa Education Campus) explained that science and spirituality are the two sides of a coin which can be realised in this Sampraday. Inaugurator Honourable Mr. C. D. Patel (Tourism Minister, Gujarat) stated that spirituality makes the world more rational. Science fair and Manta-lekhan can be associated in this place only. Only spirituality can lead the science in a true direction. Any one of the morals displayed here is enough for a successful life.
Pujya Maharajshree blessed that it is saying in the society that saints of Shree Swaminarayan Bhagawan are the Lord of the world who can make every thing possible with the grace of Shreehari. This can be seen here.
Honourable guests were blessed by Pujya Maharajshree. Dr. J. J. Raval (Famous space scientist), Mr. Yogeshwarprasad S. Kostra (Scientist) and Shree Indu Chacha (Businessman) also graced the occasion with their presence. Pujya Maharajshree Specially blessed Pujya Santvallabhdasji Swami (Gurukul) for this entire arrangement of science fair and Lila-charitra exhibition. Pujya Maharajshree, Dr. J. J. Raval, Honourable tourism minister and other dignitaries inaugurated Exhibition and science fair and felt it praiseworthy.
In the 50 sets of exhibition various animated Lila-Charitra of Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan were displayed with the help of scientific technology along with a fanciful laser show. Whereas in the 100 units of science fair several scientific projects were displayed explaining the basic principles in a very simple and fascinating manner.
It was open for the people from 28 October to 05 November, 2006. During this period Laks of people visited the fair and exhibition with a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction.
Vidwat Sanman
Learned saints are the glory of any Vedic Sampraday. In the same tradition Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan also emphasised on the Scriptural Sanskrit study and founded the path of Vedic knowledge to preserve and propagate the Sampraday for the betterment of all living beings. During the His time of human life on earth Sadguru Shree Nityanand Swami, Sadguru Shree Gopalanand Swami and other learned saints glorified the Sampraday among the literate society and well established the Vedic authenticity of Sampraday in populace. Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan honoured the learned saints many times as they are the leader of knowledge and tradition of the Sampraday. This custom was continued and several learned saints propagated the Sampraday in succeeding flow of time. A huge Sanskrit Pathashala was established at Vadatal temple with the highly erudite Pandits for the Sanskrit education of saints and many scriptures were also prepared during this time. But in the flow of time this marvellous tradition was somewhat fading. However erudite saints were serving the Sampraday at their level best. With the intension to boost up this knowledge tradition H.H. Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj decided to honour the learned personalities of the Sampraday as Shreeji Maharaj was doing.
On 28 October, 2006 evening a great assembly was organised at huge Sabha-Mandap under the Chairmanship of H.H. Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj in the presence of learned saints of Sampraday and invited scholars of Sanskrit. Pujya Maharajshree and guests were welcomed and Chairman Shastri Shree Nautamprakashdasji Swami informed the assembly with the various features of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav along with the various competitions held for the saints. Pujya Maharajshree complimented the winners with award and blessings.
Shree Krishnaprasadji Niravalaji (well known Grammarian, Brahmashi Sanskardham, Nadiyad) said that this ‘Vidwat Sanman’ is as the Mangalacharan of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav. It is of very pleasurable to see so many saintly scholar of the Sampraday at a place.
Dr. Vachaspati Mishra (Principal, Jetalpur Sanskrit Vidyalay) congratulated the occasion with self made Sanskrit Shlokas. Shree Kamaleshbhai Chokshi (HOD, Grammar & literature, Gujarat Uni.) said that along with the knowledge the preservation and propagation of that knowledge is also essential. Only knowledge can come out from darkness. Well-to-do families should support the learned which is the Indian Tradition. Shree Rampriyaji (Principal, Darshanam Sanskrit Mahavidyalay, Gurukul Chharodi, SGVP) politely requested that this is the place from where Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan gave command for the ‘Pravatniya Sadvidya’ (propagate the true knowledge) in Shikshapatri. This is the place where Sanskrit Mahavidyalay was functioning with great erudite Ambarkrisnamacharya and learned saints of entire Sampraday. So it is very essential that onece again the activity of Sanskrit Mahavidyalay should restart from here. Pujya Maharajshree and all saints welcomed this suggestion with great response.
Shree Dahyabhai Shastri (Founder, Brahmashi Sanskardham, Nadiyad) said that Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan Has preserved the great Indian culture. Culture will be saved by the development of Sanskrit education. To day when entire world is expecting peace and pleasure from India, we should prepare the proper ground for the same.
It was followed by the honour of learned saints of Sampraday with the holy hands of H.H. Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj. Shastri Shree Balkrishnadasji Swami (Metpur) and other many saints welcomed warmly by Pujya Maharajshree.
In the end Pujya Maharajshree addressed the assembly with the wordings that from the throne of Acharya we have addressed many assemblies but this is the first assembly of learned saints where we feel extreme pleasure in our hearts. Learned saints have played vital roll in the development of Sampraday. They are the glory of the Sampraday. We strongly mention for the restarting of Sanskrit Mahavidyalay to continue the flow of knowledge for the new saints.
The occasion of ‘Vidwat Sanman’ was a heart touching experience prior to the Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav.
1008 Bhaktachintamani Parayan
Under the banner of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav during last year saints and devotees performed recitations of Bhaktachintamani more than 11,000 in number. Devotees from urban as well as rural areas recited it with much pleasure. Bhaktachintamani Yagnas were also arranged at many places in this 175th year of Bhaktachintamani. On completion of Purachran of Bhaktachintamani (11,000 recitations) as an Udyapan vidhi 1008 Parayan and moreover Bhaktachintamani Yag was also arranged along with the Poojan of Bhaktachintamani.
On 30th October, 2006 at 09:30 am, near the bank of Gomati Tirth 1008 Bhaktachintamani Parayan, Poojan and Yagna were inaugurated in the holy presence of H.H Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj. Inauguration ritual started with the occasional speech of Sadguru Purani Shree Dharmavallabhdasji Swami. He said that Bhaktachintamani deserves the importance like the Tenth Canto (Dasham Skandh) of Bhagawat. The basic value of this Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav is the celebration of 175th anniversary of Bhaktachintamani.
Akhand Deep (incessant lamp) was lit up by holy hand of Purani Shree Lakshmiprasaddasji Swami (Dabhan). Sadguru Bhramchari Shree Dineshwaranandji performed the Arati. Sadguru Shastri Shree Harikrishnadasji Swami (Loj) blessed the Yajmans and all participants. Pujya Maharajshree blessed with the words that as a result of 11,000 recitations of Bhaktachintamani, devotees will be sincerely devoted to God in their spiritual life by the grace of Shreeji Maharaj.
Sadguru Shree Keshavprakashdasji Swami (Bhavanagar Gurukul) initiated the Parayan with recitation. In Yagna, Ahuties were offered with recitation of each verse (Kadi) of Bhaktachintamani.
1008 Kirtan Padgan, Sankirtan Sarita Beginning (Mahila Manch)
During the Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav incessant Kirtan Bhakti & Raas was carried out by lady devotees. They performed Kirtan Bhakti with the 1008 stanzas (Pad) made by Nand saints.
In the holy presence of Gadiwalashree (Pujya Lady Acharya) and Sankhya Yagies (Lady Saints) on 30th October, 2006 Morning 10:00 am Incessant Kirtan-Bhakti was inaugurated. With the blessings of Pujya Gadiwalashree, devotees from Mahila Manch participated in this incessant Kirtan Bhakti and Raas with spiritual fervor.
Janmangal Purashcharan
Janmangal Stotra, composed by Sadguru Shree Shatanand Swami consists of 108 divine names of Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan. Recitation of this Janmangal Stotra fulfills the desire of follower and also helps profusely in critical circumstances in day to day life. 11,000 recitation of this Janmangal Stotra completes one Purashchharan. Under the banner of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav one Purashchharan of Janmangal Stotra was performed at Ghanshyambag on the bank of pious Lake Gomati.
On 30 October, 2006 in the morning 10:00 am in the holy presence of H.H Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj and saints inauguration of Janmangal Stotra and Yagna was done. Sadguru Kothari Shree Narayanmunidasji Swami (Virsad) lit up the Akhand Deep (incessant lamp), Pujya Maharajshree and Sadguru Brahmchari Shree Somprakashanandji (Bhumel) performed the Arati. Pujya Maharajshree blessed that Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan will fulfill the desire of all devotees participating in this Purashchharan of Janmagal Stotra.
Sadguru Shastri Shree Narayancharandasji Swami (Dakor), Pujya Shree Krushnajivandasji Swami (Athanawala, Vadatal) and Sadguru Purani Shree Mohanprasaddasji Swami (Dhoraji) started the recitation of Janmangal Stotra. On each verse of Janmangal, Ahutis were offered and Janmangal Yanga was also performed during this Purashchharan.
Sadguru Shastri Shree Balkrishnadasji Swami (Fareni) arranged entirely for this pious Purashchharan and Yagna.
51 Scriptures Sanhita Parayan
Sanhita Parayan of Scriptures is one of the basic features of any celebration organised by Gurukul. During this Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav Sanhita Parayan of 51 Scriptures was done for seven days in the ‘Pavitranand Sabha Mandap’ behind the temple where several learned saints have delivered Katha-Parayan till date.
On 30 October, 2006 in the morning at10:30 am in the holy presence of H.H. Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj and pious saints, Samhita Parayan of four Vedas, 18 Purans, Ramayan, scriptures of Sampraday like Satsangi-jivan, Vachanamrutam, Harilila Kalpataru etc and various Mantras was started by Bhahmins from Dehli, Rajkot, Surat, Jabalpur.
Sadguru Bhahmchari Shree Somprakashananji (Vadatal) and Purani Shree Bhaktiprakashdasji Swami lit up the Akhand Deep. Pujya Maharajshree performed the Arati. Pujya Shree Aksharjivandasji Swami (Hariyala Gurukul), Pujya Shree Santvallabhdasji Swami carried out the Poojan of Brahmins performing the Samhita Parayan. Shastri Shree Dharmaviharidasji Swami (Gadhapur) and Shastri Shree Nautamprakashdasji Swami (Chairman, Vadatal) delivered the occasional speech. H.H Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj said that Shreeji Maharaj was very fond of Scriptures. With this Parayan of 51 scriptures He will be highly pleased.
Grand Shobha Yatra
A grand procession was taken out as a marvellous Shobha-yatra cum Pothi-Yatra. On 30th October’06, in the morning from 10:30 am Shobha-yatra passed on the streets of Anand and Vallabhvidyanagar. More than forty floats were decorated to take part in this Shobha-yatra presenting Himalaya, Steamer, Cottage, Yagna-shala and various forms of birds and beasts. Many Chariots, Decorated Carts, Tractors, Honda riders, Camels, Horses and Elephant have participated in this amazing Shobha-Yatra. A special band group from Jaipur was also invited.
From village Jol, six Kms away from Vadatal, H.H. Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj and more than 250 saints took position in various chariots.
The flames of Arati from all six temples, pious water from 108 shrines were the attractions of this Shobha-yatra. Groups of devotees in traditional performance (Sangh) as coming from various parts of the country were joining the Shobha-yatra. Many kinds of musical instruments and Bands were making the ambiance devotional. At the end of procession the flag holders were followed by lady devotees with Pothi of Bhaktachintamani on their head.
Lots of people in the towns and on the way got the opportunity to have
the Darshan of this great Shobha-yatra.
This procession was welcomed warmly at main entrance of Sabha-Mandap.
Three flames as a symbol of Seva (Service), Smaran (Remembering God) and Satsang (true company) were lit up by the holy hands of Pujya Maharajshree and elder saints.
Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav Inauguration
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A warm welcome was offered to H.H. Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj, holy saints and invited dignitaries on the dais. Pujya Maharajshree greeted Pujyapad Shree Jogi Swamiji and adorned the throne. Both the Lalji Maharaj and holy saints in large number also occupied their respected positions. Invited guests and Yajmans were offered their honourable seats on the dais. Dignitaries were served in VIPs section. Pujya Gadiwala, Sankhya Yogies received exceptional welcome. Entire Sabha Mandap was occupied by thousands of devotees in respective male and female sections. Enthusiasm was in the air and in every heart. However all arrangements as well as discipline were highly maintained. Each and every eye was waiting eagerly for the inaugural ceremony. The chairman of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav H.H. Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj gave Agnya and entire stage was filled with colourful lights and thrilling music. Students of Gurukul Surat started inaugural dance. H.H. Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj and Pujyapad Shree Jogi Swamiji lit up the inaugural lamp and thousands of hands clapped stridently with the vibrant Jaynad of Bhagwan Shree Harikrishna Maharaj. Sky was filled with spectrum of fireworks. All dignitaries on dais were showered with Abil, Gulal & flowers. Pujya Maharajshree unfurled the banner of Mahotsav. This marvellous celebration of inauguration full of colours, sounds, light and pleasure lasted for several minutes and every heart was beating with full of cheer and devotional joy. The inaugural programme was highly memorable, not seen ever before. Elder saints and Yajmans performed the inaugural Arati.
Yajamans performed the Poojan of Scripture Bhaktachintamani (Pothi-Poojan) and of orator Sadguru Shastri Shree Madhavpriyadasji Swami. Pujya Maharajshree blessed the Yajmans. Pujya Shastri Madhavpriyadasji Swami delivered the Katha of Mangalacharan of the Scripture.
Pujya Maharajshree blessed the invited guests Shree Mangaldasbhai Patel (Chairman, legislative Assembly), Shree Chhatrasinhji Mori (Minister, Food and provisions), Shree K. Lal & Junior K. Lal (Famous magicians). Shree Mangaldasbhai Patel and Shree Chhatrasigh Mori delivered the occasional speech. Sadguru Mahant Swami Shree Devkrishnadasji Swami said that this celebration is done not to astonish any one but to make ourselves utterly pure. Pujya Parmatnandasji also delivered the occasional speech.
This was followed by the release of 31 publications including Murti, Books, CDs and Calendars. Akshranand Swami ni Vato, Adbhutanand Swami ni Vato, Bhumanand Swami ni Vato & other books, desk calendar, attractive Murties etc were released by the holy hands of saints. At the end Mr. K. Lal & Junior K. Lal presented few shows of magic and held the audience spellbound.
In the last session of the first day, Sadguru Shree Gyanjivandasji (Karelibag) delivered the Katha of Bhaktachintamani. During the Katha the celebration of Janma-Utsav (birth of Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj) was also performed.
During the Mahotsav, Sadguru Shastri Shree Madhavpriyadasji Swami (Gurukul Rajkot), Sadguru Purani Shree Gyanjivandasji Swami (Karelibag), Sadguru Shastri Shree Ghanshyamprakashdasji Swami (Gurukul Kandari) and Shastri Shree Sarajudasji Swami (Vadatal) delivered the Katha on Bhaktachintamani.
Daily Group Mahapooja
01 October, 2003 the second day of the Mahotsav was started with the inauguration of daily group Mahapooja at Yagna-Shala. In the holy presence of PPDD Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj, Sadguru Purani Swami Shree Bhaktiprakashdasji Swami (Gurukul Rajkot), Sadguru Shree Aksharjivandasji Swami (Gurukul Hariyala) and other saints Pujya Maharajshree Participated in the Sankalp-vidhi of Mahapooja and blessed the Yajmans of daily group Mahapooja. At Yagna-shala group Mahpooja was arranged for three days 31 Oct, 01 Nov & 02 Nov with 251, 251 & 151 group Mahapooja respectively. Pujya Shree Divyaswarupdasji Swami and Pujya Shree Gopalcharandasji Swami have managed for the entire arrangement of Mahapooja.
Bhaktachintamani Katha Parayan
In the morning session of the assembly Sadguru Shastri Shree Ghanshyamprakashdasji Swami delivered the Katha of Bal-Charitra from Bhaktachintamani.
It was followed by the occasional discourses by various saints. Pujya Shastri Shree Harikeshavdasji Swami (Gurukul Ghandhinagar), Pujya Purani Shree Narayanpriyadasji Swami (Gurukul Bhavanagar), Sadguru Shastri Shree Balkrishnadasji Swami (Fareni), Pujya Shree Divyaprakashdasji Swami delivered the warm words and got the devotees benefited. Pujya Maharajshree blessed all saints for their holy services to the Sampraday.
Mr. Ken (Former Army Officer, UK) also shared his good feelings towards Sampraday and said that Swaminarayan Sampraday is a big family and I am one member of it due to me Indian wife who is from Swaminarayan Sampraday.Raktatula
Incessant Blood donation camp for 225 hours was held and it was prearranged that the wealth against the weight of this collected blood will be used for the purpose of scholarship for the flood victim students. In this arrangement, the first lot of collected blood was weighted against the weight of PPDD Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj and both Lalji Maharaj. The balance showed the figure of 86 Kgs. Devotees now donated the money against the collected blood weighing 86 Kgs., which was used for the scholarship. In the same way the money against the all collected blood was utilised for the scholarship for the flood victim students.
Mahila Manch
During the Mahotsav Mahila-Manch was organised for three days from
01:00pm to 03:00 pm at main Sabha-Mandap.
On 31 Oct. at 01:00 pm the Mahila-manch was inaugurated in the holy presence of Pujya Gadiwala and pious Sankhya-yogies from the various provinces of the country. Inaugural lamp was lit up by holy hands of Pujya Shree Lilaben, Shree Dudhiba and other honourable Sankhya-yogies.
Balika Mandal, Metpur presented the prayer and Pujya Gadiwala, Sankhya-yogies and invited guests were welcomed warmly. Various inspirable cultural programmes were presented by Balika & Mahila Mandals. A Raas was played by Mahila Mandal, Memnagar Ahmedabad. Pujya Sankhya-yogi Shree Anjuben (Vadatal) blessed with the words that Vadataldham is not a place but it is as same as Akshardham as stated in Harililamrut. This Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav is very distinct celebration for any other occasion. ‘Niyam ni Dradhta’ a play was presented by Mahila Mandal Surat explaining the importance of Niyan, Nishchya & Paksha. A Raas and traditional dress preogramme were presented by Balika Mandal, Godhara. Balika Mandal, Rampura presented Bhakti-nrutya. Anchoring was done by Mrs. Bhanuben Gajera, Mrs. Dakshaben Sheladiya, Mrs. Mayaben Donga & Mrs. Muktaben Donga.Bhaktachintamani Katha Parayan
The Evening session was started with the Katha on Bhaktachintamani delivered by Sadguru Shastri Shree Gyanjivandasji Swami (Karelibag). He narrated the Charitra of Shree Nilkanth Varni during His penance & journey in forest (Van-vicharan).Pujya Shree Bhanuprakashdasji Swami (Porbandar) narrated the occasional speech.
Since the establishment of Vadatal Temple the Muslim devotees from village Ravni & other near by villages were serving for playing the drums (Nagara) during the Arati. Even now the inheritors of them are associated with the Temple with love and affection. On this great occasion of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav they honoured PPDD Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj with the garland of flowers weighing 35 Kgs., and expressed their noble approach towards the Sampraday. At this incident the students of Ahmedabad Gurukul presented the Kavvali ‘Dikhala Didar Pyara…’ and got entire audience astonished. Shree Anvarbhai from Muslim followers shared their feelings since generations towards Sampraday and especially with Vadatal Temple. Pujya Maharajshree blessed them all for their relations with the Sampraday.
Sadguru Shree Nishkulanad Swami created the Holy Scripture Bhaktachintamani, which fulfills the desires of devotees. Seekers recite often Bhaktachintamani which is originally in Gujarati script. The new generation, especially abroad faces difficulty in reading this valuable scripture. For their benefit transliteration of Bhaktachintamani is prepared under the guidance of Pujya Dharmapriyadasji Swami with the untiring efforts of Shree Ghanshyambhai Thesiya and students of Gurukul Ahmedabad. To make reading easy and interesting explanation of phonetics and photographs of Charitras are also included in this book. (To get the original recitation - singing tune a set of six MP3 Cds in the voice of famous singer Shree Hasmukhbhai Patadiya is also published by Gurukul). On this occasion of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav Pujya Maharajshree released this beneficial publication and devotees welcomed it with great zeal and happiness. Pujya Maharajshree blessed Pujya Dharmapriyadasji Swami and Shree Ghanshyambhai Thesiya for this valuable publication.Two more publications – Bhagawan Swaminarayan Charitra Darshan and
Sankatmochan Patra were also released by the holy hands of Pujya Lalji Maharaj.
Shree Sureshbhai Avasthi (Director, International airport Ahmedabad) and Shree Viajibhai Thummar (MP, Amreli) delivered the occasional speech. Pujya Maharajshree blessed the honourable saints, donors and invited guests. Pujya Purani Swami Shree Hariswarupdasji Swami blessed with the honour of BEST ORATOR by Pujya Maharajshree. The evening session was concluded with the Arati of Shreeji Maharaj.The last session was started with the narration by Pujya Shree Nilkanth Swami (Kalakunj, Surat).
Narration was followed by the colourful presentation by the students of Gurukul Surat presenting the occasions of Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan right from the time prior to the divine birth charitra.
In this succession the birth festival was celebrated with great fervor. As this is the silver bicentennial (225th) birth anniversary of Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan, a grand cake of 225 sqfts. (1000 Kgs.) was prepared for the celebration. Saints lit up the lamps on the cake and Pujya Maharajshree and Lalji Maharaj cut the cake and occasion was welcome with great pleasure and zeal. Pragatya Arati was performed by saints. Subsequent to this Bal-charitra and other inspiring occurrences of Joban Pagi etc, were presented very effectively by the students of Gurukul Surat.Bhaktachintamani Katha Parayan
The Evening session was started with the Katha on Bhaktachintamani delivered by Sadguru Shastri Shree Gyanjivandasji Swami (Karelibag). He narrated the Charitra of Shree Nilkanth Varni during His penance & journey in forest (Van-vicharan).Pujya Shree Bhanuprakashdasji Swami (Porbandar) narrated the occasional speech.
Since the establishment of Vadatal Temple the Muslim devotees from village Ravni & other near by villages were serving for playing the drums (Nagara) during the Arati. Even now the inheritors of them are associated with the Temple with love and affection. On this great occasion of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav they honoured PPDD Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj with the garland of flowers weighing 35 Kgs., and expressed their noble approach towards the Sampraday. At this incident the students of Ahmedabad Gurukul presented the Kavvali ‘Dikhala Didar Pyara…’ and got entire audience astonished. Shree Anvarbhai from Muslim followers shared their feelings since generations towards Sampraday and especially with Vadatal Temple. Pujya Maharajshree blessed them all for their relations with the Sampraday.
Sadguru Shree Nishkulanad Swami created the Holy Scripture Bhaktachintamani, which fulfills the desires of devotees. Seekers recite often Bhaktachintamani which is originally in Gujarati script. The new generation, especially abroad faces difficulty in reading this valuable scripture. For their benefit transliteration of Bhaktachintamani is prepared under the guidance of Pujya Dharmapriyadasji Swami with the untiring efforts of Shree Ghanshyambhai Thesiya and students of Gurukul Ahmedabad. To make reading easy and interesting explanation of phonetics and photographs of Charitras are also included in this book. (To get the original recitation - singing tune a set of six MP3 Cds in the voice of famous singer Shree Hasmukhbhai Patadiya is also published by Gurukul). On this occasion of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav Pujya Maharajshree released this beneficial publication and devotees welcomed it with great zeal and happiness. Pujya Maharajshree blessed Pujya Dharmapriyadasji Swami and Shree Ghanshyambhai Thesiya for this valuable publication.Two more publications – Bhagawan Swaminarayan Charitra Darshan and
Sankatmochan Patra were also released by the holy hands of Pujya Lalji Maharaj.
Shree Sureshbhai Avasthi (Director, International airport Ahmedabad) and Shree Viajibhai Thummar (MP, Amreli) delivered the occasional speech. Pujya Maharajshree blessed the honourable saints, donors and invited guests. Pujya Purani Swami Shree Hariswarupdasji Swami blessed with the honour of BEST ORATOR by Pujya Maharajshree. The evening session was concluded with the Arati of Shreeji Maharaj.The last session was started with the narration by Pujya Shree Nilkanth Swami (Kalakunj, Surat).
Narration was followed by the colourful presentation by the students of Gurukul Surat presenting the occasions of Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan right from the time prior to the divine birth charitra.
In this succession the birth festival was celebrated with great fervor. As this is the silver bicentennial (225th) birth anniversary of Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan, a grand cake of 225 sqfts. (1000 Kgs.) was prepared for the celebration. Saints lit up the lamps on the cake and Pujya Maharajshree and Lalji Maharaj cut the cake and occasion was welcome with great pleasure and zeal. Pragatya Arati was performed by saints. Subsequent to this Bal-charitra and other inspiring occurrences of Joban Pagi etc, were presented very effectively by the students of Gurukul Surat.Bhaktachintamani Katha & 4500kg (225 man) weightage Laddu – Annakut
The day was started with the Katha on Bhaktachintamani narrated by Shastri Shree Sarajudasji Swami (Vadatal). He described the Lila-charitra of Shreeji Maharaj at Gadhapur. While narrating the occasion of Annakut-Lila, a massive Laddu weighing 225 Man (4500 Kgs. Oohhhh…) was offered to the Bhagawan as an Annakut. Saints and Yajmans performed the Annakut Arati.
Pujya Shastri Shree Balkrishnadasji Swami (Metpur) delivered the occasional speech and said that this is the silver centennial year of Sadguru Shree Gopalanand Swami also and we are celebrating it with Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav.
Pujya Maharajshree blessed the learned saints of the Sampraday
Sadguru Shastri Shree Madhavpriyadasji Swami honoured as a best erudite by Pujya Maharajshree. Pujya Vishwaprakashdasji Swami, a great saint 105 years old also honoured by Pujya Maharajshree.
Shree Pravinbhai Togadiya (International President, VHP) said that Swaminarayan Sampraday has played vital roll in the preservation of Indian culture & tradition. He recommended for the united work to preserve and propagate the great Indian culture.
Pujya Maharajshree blessed dignitaries there and Yajmans.
Pujya Purani Shree Vishnuprakashdasji Swami gave the occasional speech and wished the grand success for the celebration.
Shree Shambhunathaji Maharaj (Mahant, Zanzaraka) was honoured by Pujya Maharajshree.
In his blessings PPDD Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj said that with the exceptional power of Sadguru Shasti Shree Dharmajivandasji Swami best saints and Yajmans are prepared. They deserve the appreciations.Mahila Manch
The second session of Mahila Manch was started with prayer song ‘Tumhi ho Mata…’ by Balika Mandal, Dabhan. Mrs. Jayaben Thakkar (MP), Mrs. Madhuben Patel (Chairman, Municipal standing committee, A’bad), Dr. Shaliniben Patil (MLA, Maharastra) delivered the occasional speech.
Sewing Machines were donated to the flood victim women in the holy presence of Pujya Shree Gadiwala. Donation of sewing machines to the unsupported women will be continued as per the need.
Balika Mandal Dabhan presented Swami ni Vato. ‘Nari Tu Narayani’ a Nrutya-Natika showing the power of a woman with the story of brave Zamkuba – Princes of Udepur presented by the Mahila Mandal, Surat. The session was ended with the song ‘Shreeji Prabhu Ghanshyam Amara’.
Mahila Manch
The second session of Mahila Manch was started with prayer song ‘Tumhi ho Mata…’ by Balika Mandal, Dabhan. Mrs. Jayaben Thakkar (MP), Mrs. Madhuben Patel (Chairman, Municipal standing committee, A’bad), Dr. Shaliniben Patil (MLA, Maharastra) delivered the occasional speech.
Sewing Machines were donated to the flood victim women in the holy presence of Pujya Shree Gadiwala. Donation of sewing machines to the unsupported women will be continued as per the need.
Balika Mandal Dabhan presented Swami ni Vato. ‘Nari Tu Narayani’ a Nrutya-Natika showing the power of a woman with the story of brave Zamkuba – Princes of Udepur presented by the Mahila Mandal, Surat. The session was ended with the song ‘Shreeji Prabhu Ghanshyam Amara’.
Vyakhyanmala (Purani Shree Hariswarupswami)
The evening session was started with the Katha on Bhaktachintamani by Shastri Shree Ghanshyamprakashdasji Swami (Gurukul Kandari).
Pujay Purani Shree Hariswarupdasji Swami narrated the thought provoking
speech on ‘Sol Aani Satsang.’
Pujya Maharajshree honoured the saints form Bhuj-Katch,
other saints from Sampraday and dignitaries.
Pujya Devcharandasji Swami (Bhuj Temple), Pujya Bhaktitanaydasji Swami
(Gurukul Mahuva), Pujya Shastri Shree Hariomprakashdasji Swami (Jetalpur) delivered
the occasional Speech.
Katha & Cultural Programmes
In the last session of the day Pujya Shastri Shree Bhaktiprakashdasji Swami (Gadhada)
explained the basic three elements (Jiv, Ishwar & Maya) and the importance of Shikashaptri.
Shree Bhagawansinhji Chauhan (MLA, Dakor) and Shree V. S. Gadhavi (IAS officer)
honoured by the saints.
Students of Kandari Gurukul presented the cultural programmes. Shree Ganesh Stuti,
Ma Tuje Salam (Patriotic Nrutya) and the inspiring play ‘Ma-Bap Ko Mat Bhulana’ were presented.
Abhishek & Pratishtha Mahotsav
Pious day of Kartik Sud Ekadashi, a day of annual Pratishtha day (Patotsav) of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj, Shree Lakshminarayan Dev and all other Dev of Vadatal Temple.
Since the early morning devotees in huge number gathered together for the divine Darshan of Abhishek with the holy hands of PPDD Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj and erudite Pandits.
Yajmans of Abhishek performed the Poojan of all dev and the Abhishek started with the delighted Jaynad. Pujya Maharajshree, Pujya Lalji Maharaj, Pujya Brahmcharies and Pandits performed the Abhishek with Panchamrut, Kesar-Jal, Chandan etc. Form the 108 shrines holy water was fetched by devotees for the purpose of Abhishek on this occasion of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav. Pujya Maharajshree performed the Abhishek with this holy water. Thousands of devotees obtained the benefit of divine Darshan of Abhishek.
25,000 Group Mahapooja
On the pious day of Ekadashi a group Mahapooja was arranged at main Sabha-Madap.
Over 25,000 devotees have participated in this group Mahapoojan. Alon with Yajmans, Saints and Sankhya-yogies performed the Mahapooja. PPDD Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj Maharajshree performed the Arati of this group Mahapooja. Darshan of 20,000 devotees doing group Mahapooja in a very decent way was a marvellous memory of the life.
Yajnopavit Sanskar
16 Sanskars are accepted essential for an ideal human life in Indian tradition. Yagnopavit Sanskar (ritual to accept of Janoi) is one of the important Sanskar in which Yagnopavit is accepted prior to study. Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan during His human manifestation many a times supported the needy people to perform this ritual. Under the banner of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav ritual of Yagnopavit sanskar was performed for 20 Brahmin children.
On 02 Noveber, Prabidhini Ekadashi Morning in the pious location of Yagna-shala the holy ritual of Yagnopavit was carried out by the learned Brahmins in the presence of relatives and well-wishers of 20 Brahmin children. All relatives were highly appreciated and satisfied with this kind of arrangements.
PPDD Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj and saints blessed these Batuks for their bright, knowledge rich and pious life.
Saint Diksha
One of the most prominent features of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav is the Diksha Mahotsav. Seekers in the holy shelter and guidance of pious saints renounce the materialistic world forever. He stars new highly sacrificed life for the sake of self-salvation and betterment of world whole. This Maha-diksha is as a new birth for the seekers with new life, aim, atmosphere and even new name.
In the tradition of Vedic Sampraday, Acharya of the Sampraday bestows the Diksha. Prabodhini Ekadashi is the day on which Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan while His human incarnation Has accepted the Diksha from Sadguru Shree Ramanad Swami. On this devout day of Ekadashi the Diksha Mahotsav for the 29 seekers including the 13 seekers from Gurukul Rajkot accepted the Maha-Diksha from PPDD Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj in the ‘Pavitrananad Swami Sabha-Mandap’ in the holy presence of many Sadgurus. After performing the Vedic ritual and essential Poojan Pujya Maharajshree allotted Yagnopavit (Janoi), Rosary and bestowed the Guru-Mantra to all seekers. Their new names were declared by Chairman Pujya Nautamprakashdasji Swami. Sadguru Mahant Swami Shree Devkrishnadasji Swami recommended the new Paramhans (Saints) first to obey the all Agnya givan by Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan and then inspire other to do so. Motivate other to do Bhajan by your own deeds. The vast Sabha-Mandap was fully crowded by saints and devotees to have the Darshan of this pious occasion of Dikhs-Mahotsav. 29 Seekers from Vadatal, Gadhada, Kundal, Dakor, Tatam, Mahuva, Ladavi and Rajkot accepted the Maha-Diksha. In the end Pujya Maharajshree blessed all new saints for pious, spiritual and inspiring life.
In the assembly at main Sabha-Mandap Shastri Shree Premswarupdasji Swami and Pujya Purani Shree Mohanprasaddasji Swami (Dhoraji) delivered the occasional speech.
Annakut Darshan
Abhishek was followed by marvellous and delicious Annakut. It was prepared by the Sansora Brahmins from state Rajasthan. According to the Vaishnav tradition they have prepared this Annakut with the untiring services for days together. It was arranged nicely to offer to all dev of the temple. In all over 151 various sweets and fried dishes were prepared and arranged for the Annakut. PPDD Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj, Pujya Lalji and elder saints performed the Arati of Annakut. Prasad was distributed after the Darshan.Poojan of Acharya Maharajshree, Brahmacharis, Saints & Parshads
Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav was organised by Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Vadatal Sansthan and Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul, Rajkot including the all Temples, Gurukuls and saints of the Sampraday. All saints of the Sampraday have contributed greatly for the grand celebration of this Mahotsav under the chairmanship pf PPDD Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj. On the pious day of Prabhodhini Ekadashi a marvellous and heart touching event was designed to congratulate all of them.
In front of thousands of devotees and invited guests the stage was occupied by Pujya Maharajshree and over 450 saints from all over the Sampraday.
The honour of first worship was devoted to PPDD Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj. With the various kinds of garlands and a special garland of 225 fts long Poojan of Pujya Maharahshree was performed. It was followed by the Poojan honourable Brahmcharies performing the daily services to Devs in Temples. All gracious saints and respected Parshads performing the numerous kinds of services to the Sampraday were worshipped.
The event was really pleasurable and everlasting memorable for the all viewers. Moreover when Pujya Maharajshree occupied the space among the all saints the Darshan was so divine for the millions of eyes wet with pleasure.
Pujya Maharajshree prayed to Shree Harikrishna Maharaj with damp voice for this kind of blessings to the entire Sampraday forever. Pujya Dharmavallabhdaji Swami said that this day is the greatest day among all seven days of the Mahotsav. And this Darshan may be the cause of Salvation if remembered at last moment of the life.
All devotees raised their hands corroborating that this H.H. Maharajshree and all these saints are our beloved & preferred ones.
Acharya Poojan Acharya Poojan
Saint Poojan Saint Poojan
Mahilamanch
On third day in the holy presence of Pujya Gadiwalashree and Pujya Sankhya-yogies Mahila Manch was started with the Nrutya on song ‘Teri Sanvari Surat…’ by Balika Mandal, Amreli. Bhakti Raas ‘Raja Janaka ke Bag me…’ was presented by Balika Mandal, Rajkot. A small girl expressed her thoughts on ‘Mane Ekantik Thavu Game’. In the today’s world humans are running blindly for the property & prosperity but the words of this small girl gave the true direction for peace and pleasure. One more nrutya ‘Dharma Kunvar Harikrishnaji…’ was played by Mahila Mandal, Amreli. Pujya Sankhya-yogi Shree Lilaba from Amreli, blessed in her speech. Ishwarkrpa Mahila Mandal, Surat performed the poojan of Pujya Gadiwalashree and Pujya Sankhya-yogies with the garland of 225 fts. A Raas ‘Aaj Radha ko Shyam…’ by Balika Mandal Rajkot, an inspiring play ‘Sasu – Vahu’ by Balika Mandal Amreli and patriotic song by Balika Mandal Metpur were presented.
Honourable guest Mrs. Asmitaben Shiroya (Chairman, Mahanagarpalika Surat), Mrs. Rashmikaben Togadiya, Mrs. Nituba Vaghela were honoured and blessed by Pujya Gadiwala.
In the end of Mahila Manch, blessings by Pujya Gadiwala were read in which they appreciated the services done by Mahila Manch before and during the Mahotsav.
Katha & Arpanvidhi of Laxminarayan Award
The evening session was started with the Katha of Bhaktachintamani by Sadguru Shastri Shree Madhavpriyadasji Swami.
During this Mahotsav social and religious personalities contributing an inspiring roll in respective fields were honoured with the ‘Lakshminarayan Award’.
Services of the Dev, Art Gallery for the maintenance of Prasadi of Shreeji Maharaj and for the publication services Pujya Kanji Bhagat (Gyanbag, Vadatal) were honoured with the Lakshminarayan Award. In the response Pujya Kanji Bhagat said that it is essential for the development of Sampraday to celebrate such Mahotsav again and again. Everything can be achieved by unity and harmony. This Mahotsav is the best example for it.
Pujya Gyanprakashdasji Swami, Shree Gajendrasinh (Member, Rajyasabha), Shree Bhupendrasinh Chudasama (Krushi Minister), Shree Purushottambhai Rupala (Regional chaiman, BJP) delivered the occasional speeches.
Laxminarayan Award to Parshad Shree Kanjibhagat
Vidwat Sanman Vidwat Sanman
Tulsi Vivah
Prabodhini Ekadashi is also famous as a day of Tulasi Vivah. On this pious Tulasi Devi has wedded with Bhagwan Shree Vishnu. In the divine memory of this great marriage every year this day is celebrated. Under the banner of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav Tulasi Vivah was also arranged marvellously.
A marriage procession with Thakoraji was come form the village Jol. A beautiful Mandap was prepared on the stage of main Sabha Mandap. All the rituals af the marriage were performed nicely on the stage. Devotees on both the sides, Bride and bridegroom enjoyed the marriage ceremony with spiritual fervor.
Shree Gomati Poojan, Aarati, Laser Show & Fireworks
One more memorable event was the Gomati Poojan. With grace of Shreeji Maharaj, Tirthraj Gomati and other shrines arrived at Vadatal. Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan placed all of them at Lake Gomati which is constructed by Bhagawan Himself along with saints and devotees. PPDD Acharya Maharajshree Viharilalji Maharaj built it nicely with pebbles. Under the banner of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav, the bank of Lake Gomati was full of light and delight during the evening of Prabodhini Ekadashi. The Poojan of Tirthraj Gomati and other shrines was performed at that time. The rim steps of Gomati were illuminated with thousands of twinkling Deep. The panorama was incredible and divine.
Pujya Shree Mohanprasaddasji Swami (Piplana) lit up the Poojan-deep and Pujya Maharajshree and all saints carried out the Poojan and Arati of Gomati. When thousands of lamps were released in the water of Gomati the Darshan resembled the sight of divine land of paradise.
At the same time the Laser Show was adding the tremendous surprise in the ambiance. The sky was filled with the sound and light of amazing firework. For the several minutes Pujya Maharajshree, hundreds of saints and thousands of devotees experienced the marvellous divinity of Gomati in a momentous way. Shree Mohanlal S. Mithaiwala was the fortunate Yajman of this marvellous Gomati Poojan.
Yuvamanch & Lokarpan of Computers, Scholarship to Flood Victim students
The last session was started with the sermon by Shastri Shree Satyaprakashdasji Swami (Vadtal). It was followed by the cultural programmes by the students of Gurukul Surat. After the welcome–Nrutya, Shree Bharatsinhji Solanki (Regional chief, Gujarat Congress) delivered the occasional speech.
The allotment of scholarship to the flood victim students was done by Shree Bharatsinhji Solanki. This allotment of scholarship will be continued for the five thousand flood victim students to sustain their study uninterrupted.
Allotment of Computers
Allotment of Scholarship
An occasion of Shreeji Maharaj ‘Bestowment the turban to Shree Aradesaraji’ and a drama ‘Vedana na Phul’ showing effect of carelessness of parents on children were presented by the students of Gurukul Surat.
Yajamanas contributing Mahotsav in various activities, dignitaries and invited guests were honoured and blessed during the session.
Yuvamanch & Lokarpan of Computers, Scholarship to Flood Victim students
The last session was started with the sermon by Shastri Shree Satyaprakashdasji Swami (Vadtal). It was followed by the cultural programmes by the students of Gurukul Surat. After the welcome–Nrutya, Shree Bharatsinhji Solanki (Regional chief, Gujarat Congress) delivered the occasional speech.
The allotment of scholarship to the flood victim students was done by Shree Bharatsinhji Solanki. This allotment of scholarship will be continued for the five thousand flood victim students to sustain their study uninterrupted.
Allotment of Computers
Allotment of Scholarship
An occasion of Shreeji Maharaj ‘Bestowment the turban to Shree Aradesaraji’ and a drama ‘Vedana na Phul’ showing effect of carelessness of parents on children were presented by the students of Gurukul Surat.
Yajamanas contributing Mahotsav in various activities, dignitaries and invited guests were honoured and blessed during the session.
Mahavishnuyag
The fifth day of the Mahotsav was started with on of the salient features of the Mahotsav. 525 Yagna-kund Mahavishnu-Yag. A marvellous Yagna-shala was prepared by the personal care of Sadguru Purani Swami Shree Bhaktiprakasdasji Swami (Gurukul), Pujya Nilkanthdasji Swami (Gurukul) and Shree Jayantibhai, Shree Jagdishbhai from Rajkot. Shreedhar-yagnakunds were prepared as suggested in Rug-Veda.
In the morning after the Shrungar Arati, the flames of the Arati from all six temples have brought for the pious Agni in Yagna-kunds. After the initial poojan at Yagna-shala Pujya Maharajshree placed the pious Agni of Yagna in main Yagna-kund and holy saints placed the pious Agani in all remaining yagna-kunds.
Under the direction of Yagna-Acharya Shree Rameshbhai Shukla this Maha-vishnu Yag was performed according to the rituals of scriptures. 525 Yagna-Kunds, 4000 Yajmans and over 800 Brahmins participated in this Mahavishnu-Yag. During the three days holy Brahmins from Umareth offered the Ahuties of Samidh, Pure Ghee, Jav-Tal (barley-sesame), Dangar (paddy) other essential elements.
Thousands of devotees and visitors took the benefit of Darshan of such big, beautiful well arranged Mahavishnu Yagna.
Shree Dhirubhai Kotadia and Shree Manishkumar Indulal Doshi were the Yajmans of this Mahavishnu-Yag. Pujya Divyaswarupdasji Swami and Pujya Gopalcharandasji Swami managed for all arrangements during the Yagna.
108 Vanvasi Group Marriage
As a part of social activities a group marriage for the Vanvasi locality was arranged. During the survey it was notices that in this society the economic position is so poor that many families were unable to do marriage since two to three generations. Just with the social approval they were leading the family life. With the intention to support this society a group marriage event for 108 couple was arranged under the banner of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav.
Forest villages of Gujarat like Karapada, Dharampur and the villages near to the border of Maharastra like Virkshetra, Korval, Pindhaval, Gundiya, Dabab, Ghontan etc, from these villages 108 couples with their 1700 relatives participated in this group marriage ceremony.
Marriage rituals were performed according to their traditions. Beside the marriage materials and Mangal-sutra, 108 couples supported with various house oriented materials. Materials of over rupees five lakhs were distributed to all couples. After the marriage they came to mail Sabha-Mandap for the blessings from Pujya Maharajshree. On the stage Vanvasi children presented Vanvasi-nrutya in their traditional dress.
Pujya Kapil Swami (Vapi Gurukul) managed for entire arrangements of group marriage.
Bhaktachintamani Katha
The morning session was started with the Pujya Gyanjivandasji Swami (Karelibag) delivered the Katha on Bhaktachinatamani.
Pujyapad Shree Jogi Swamiji bestowed the benefit of divine Darshan in the morning session.
Pujya Shree Narayanprasaddasji Swami (Gurukul Rajkot), Pujya Shree Gyanswami (Nasik), Pujya Shree Bhaktipriyadasji Swami (Gadhada, Ghela). Pujya Shree Keshavcharandasji Swami (Vapi Gurukul) delivered the inspiring speech.
The evening session was started with the Katha on Bhaktachintamani by Shastri Shree Ghanshyamprakasdasji Swami (Kandari). He delivered inspiring the incidents and glory of Sadguru Shree Gopalanand Swami.
Dr. Chandrakantbhai Mahta (Ex Vice Chancellor, Gujarat University) and Pujya Nirlepjivandasji Swami (Gadhada) delivered the occasional speech.
On this great occasion of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj Mahotsav the Jain society conveyed the compliments. The leading personalities of Jain society honoured Pujya Maharajshree with the flower garland weighing 54 Kgs. and expressed the reverence towards Pujya Maharajshree, Temple and Sampraday. Pujya Maharajshree blessed them for the devotional life.
On this occasion Pujya Maharahshree proclaimed that in this Mahotsav every day comes with new devotional and emotional occasions. The understanding of all devotees shows the ever development of Sampraday. The honour of saints, devotees and donors is the honour of the Sampraday. The female volunteers have carried out untiring services in various fields in this Mahotsav. We are very much pleased on them.Sadguru Purani Shree Gaynswarupdasji Swami (Gurukul Rajkot) delivered the speech on the Shakotsav Lila perfromrd by Shreeji Maharaj at village Loya.
Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya
As per the honest suggestion by erudite Shree Rampriyaji during Vidwat Sanmam (28 Oct., 2006) and accepted by PPDD Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj and highly responded by all saints and devotees there, it was decided and declared by the Temple authority to reorganised the Sanskrit Mahavidyalay for the sake of Sanskrit study for new saints of the Sampraday.
The proposal was responded greatly by the devotees and they supported it liberally open heart. Not only devotees Gurukul Rajkot and other saints also contributed in it. Moreover the saints from ‘Narnarayan Desh’ also openly granted in this benevolent deed.
All the supporters were honored and blessed by Pujya Maharajshree.
On this occasion Pujya Maharajshree tolled that it is one of the prime duties of Acharya to reactivate the Sanskrit Mahavidyalay. In the past many learned saints have acquired the knowledge from this Pathashala. And to spread out the Sampraday and ‘Sadvidya’ across the world by learned saints, reorganisation of this Sanskrit Mahavidaya is our keen desire. The research work on the scriptures of Samprday and propagation of the benevolent massage of Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan to the common people of the society will be the great service to the Sampraday.
In this Mahotsav many devotees have supported in form of Yajmanship of various activities or for the required materials. Moreover many saints and Sankhya-yogies also contributed directly or by inspiring the devotees. All such Yajmans and well-wishers were honoured and blessed by Pujya Mahrajshree on this occasion.
Shakotsav
Sadguru Purani Shree Gaynswarupdasji Swami (Gurukul Rajkot) delivered the speech on the Shakotsav Lila performed by Shreeji Maharaj at village Loya.During the Shakotsav at Loya, Shreeji Maharaj Himself was preparing the ‘Shak’ of Brinjals. To memorise that divine occasion of Shakotsav, a Shakotsav was arranged, and Pujya Maharajshree prepared the Shak on the stage. Shree Navinbhai Dave, the Yajman of this Shakotsav and saints on stage too participated in making the Shak. In the evening all devotees and participates enjoyed the Prasad of Shakotsav.
Sammelan of Devotees from India & NRI
Pushpadolotsav
In the last session Pujya Shastri Narayanpriyadasji Swami, Sadguru Purani Shree Bhaktiprakashdasji (Gurukul Rajkot), Pujya Shastri Devprasaddasji Swami (Mumbai), Pujya Krishnapriyadasji (Gurukul Rajkot) delivered the occasional speech.
A stage show of Pushpadolotsav was presented by the students of Gurukul Surat. In the celebration of Pushpdolotsav devotees from various regions were coming to Vadatal. Few amusing events of Vadatal Lila were also presented. A shower of flower patels, Abil, Gulal was made on the elder saints. In the end all saints participated in the Raas on stage. The Darshan of this Raas left an everlasting memory in the heart.
