Saturday 23 September 2023 | Bhadarva Sud 8, Samvat 2079
Sat 23 Sep 2023
Gurudev Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa’s 111th manifestation day was celebrated at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Maninagar, in the divine presence of Acharya Swamishree Maharaj on Tuesday 09th October 2018.
Gurudev Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa’s 111th manifestation day was celebrated at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Maninagar, in the divine presence of Acharya Swamishree Maharaj on Tuesday 09th October 2018. After performing the Shangar Aarti of the Lord in the main Mandir, Acharya Swamishree travelled to the Tower Mandir, from where a grand procession was held. 111 young disciples carried various gifts to present at the lotus feet of Jeevanpran Swamibapa. The procession proceeded to the ground of the Mandir, where the main assembly had been held. One by one, the disciples came to the front of the stage with their offerings and presented them with Acharya Swamishree to our Gurudev. Acharya Swamishree adorned Swamibapa with a grand, golden garland and moogat, before cutting the celebration cake.
Jeevanpran Swamibapa’s tula ceremony was then performed, during which He was ceremonially weighed against fresh flowers, coconuts and sugar candy. This reminded disciples of the grand festivals held in 1957, 1967 and 1977, when Jeevanpran Swamibapa’s golden, platinum and diamond jubilees were held. Gujarat Officials were also present to commend Acharya Swamishree Maharaj for His inspiration and support of the Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Rescue and Disaster Management Training Academy, which was recently called for action to help those in dire need due to the flooding in Kerala.
Acharya Shree Jitendriyapriyadasji Swamiji Maharaj is the current spiritual leader of Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan. He is the heir to Acharya Shree Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree Maharaj, and sixth in the lineage of ascetic Acharyas, which descends directly from Lord Shree Swaminarayan.