Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Jeth Vad 30, Samvat 2078
Wed 29 Jun 2022
As part of this special day’s ceremony to mark 10 years since the establishment of Surat Mandir, Acharya Swamishree Maharaj performed the patotsav ceremony of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa.
As part of this special day’s ceremony to mark 10 years since the establishment of Surat Mandir, Acharya Swamishree Maharaj performed the patotsav ceremony of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa. Disciples were given the opportunity to perform aarti. A vast array of food offerings was presented to the Lord in the form of a magnificent Annakut, after which Acharya Swamishree Maharaj cut a celebration cake to mark the ten year anniversary.
Sants and disciples gathered in the nearby Sabha Mandap. The sponsoring disciples brought offerings to mark the conclusion of the Rahasyarth Pradipika Tika Sah Vachanamrut scripture recitals. Acharya Swamishree Maharaj then showered divine blessings. All of the groups of contributors came for Acharya Swamishree Maharaj’s darshan.
To conclude the Dashabdi Mahotsav, various different types of garlands were offered to Acharya Swamishree Maharaj by different groups of disciples, who was the true inspiration, strength and guidance for the Mahotsav.
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.