Thursday 1 June 2023 | Jeth Sud 12, Samvat 2079

Thu 1 Jun 2023

Divya Shakotsav Celebrations - Shree Swaminarayan Temple Secaucus, New Jersey

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Divine darshan of Lord Shree Swaminarayan
Divine darshan of Lord Shree Swaminarayan
Divine darshan of Lord Shree Swaminarayan
Divine darshan of Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree
Divine darshan of Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa
Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey Shakotsav celebration darshan
Divine darshan of Lord Shree Swaminarayan playing the flute while leaning on Manki Godi
Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey Shakotsav decorations
Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey also celebrated Sudguru Shree Gopalanand Swamibapa Jayanti
Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey Shakotsav celebration darshan
Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey Shakotsav celebration darshan
Fruits and vegetables are offered to Lord Shree Swaminarayan in honor of Shakotsav
a garland of fruits and vegetables is adorned on Lord Shree Swaminarayan
Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey Shakotsav decorations
Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey Shakotsav decorations
Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey Shakotsav decorations
Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey Shakotsav celebration darshan
Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey Shakotsav celebration darshan
Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey Shakotsav celebration darshan
Cooking spices are used as part of the Shakostav decorations
An assortment of fruits and vegetables are displayed as decoration
An assortment of fruits and vegetables are displayed as decoration
An assortment of fruits and vegetables are displayed as decoration
An assortment of fruits and vegetables are displayed as decoration
An assortment of fruits and vegetables are displayed as decoration
An assortment of fruits and vegetables are displayed as decoration
A sant holds Bajri na Rotla and Mahkan (purified butter)
A sant holds fresh vegetables
Jeevanpran Shree Harikishna Maharaj is offered a fresh thaal reminiscent of the meal that Lord Shree Swaminarayan prepared for his disciples on Shakotsav
Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey Shakotsav celebration darshan
Eggplants are being prepared in the kitchen for maha-prasad
Eggplant curry is being prepared in the kitchen for maha-prasad
Ghor ghee is also prepared for maha-prasad
Bajri na rotla are prepared for maha-prasad
Fresh Mahkan is made to serve during maha-prasad
Fresh chillies are prepared for maha-prasad
Disciples sing kirtans to celebrate shakotsav
Young disciples re-enact the original Shakotsav
A young disciple shares important details relating to Shakotsav and its importance
A young disciple shares important details relating to Shakotsav and its importance
A young disciple shares important details relating to Shakotsav and its importance
A young disciple shares important details relating to Shakotsav and its importance
A young disciple shares important details relating to Shakotsav and its importance
A young disciple shares important details relating to Shakotsav and its importance
A young disciple shares important details relating to Shakotsav and its importance
A young disciple shares important details relating to Shakotsav and its importance
Young disciples perform a skit taking place back in Loyadham during the Shakotsav time
Young disciples perform a skit taking place back in Loyadham during the Shakotsav time
Young disciples perform a skit taking place back in Loyadham during the Shakotsav time
A young disciple shares important details relating to Shakotsav and its importance
A young disciple shares important details relating to Shakotsav and its importance
Young disciples re-enact the original Shakotsav
Young disciples re-enact the original Shakotsav
Young disciples re-enact the original Shakotsav
Young disciples re-enact the original Shakotsav
Young disciples re-enact the original Shakotsav
Young disciples re-enact the original Shakotsav
Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey celebrates Sudguru Shree Gopalanand Swamibapa Jayanti
Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey celebrates Sudguru Shree Gopalanand Swamibapa Jayanti
A disciples addresses the congregation about Shakotsav and Sudguru Shree Gopalanand Swamibapa Jayanti
A disciples addresses the congregation about Shakotsav and Sudguru Shree Gopalanand Swamibapa Jayanti
Disciples perform utsav to celebrate Shakotsav and Sudguru Shree Gopalanand Swamibapa Jayanti
Disciples perform utsav to celebrate Shakotsav and Sudguru Shree Gopalanand Swamibapa Jayanti
Disciples perform utsav to celebrate Shakotsav and Sudguru Shree Gopalanand Swamibapa Jayanti
Disciples perform utsav to celebrate Shakotsav and Sudguru Shree Gopalanand Swamibapa Jayanti
Disciples perform aarti
Disciples perform aarti
Disciples perform aarti
Guests perform aarti
Guests perform aarti
Disciples perform aarti
Disciples perform aarti
Rajpal Bath, senior aide to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, joins the celebrations and addresses the congregation
Rajpal Bath, senior aide to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, joins the celebrations and addresses the congregation
Disciples perform sandhya aarti
Disciples look to purchase the fresh fruits and vegetables
Disciples are served fresh food reminiscent of the Shakotsav meal Lord Shree Swaminarayan offered His disciples
Disciples are served fresh food reminiscent of the Shakotsav meal Lord Shree Swaminarayan offered His disciples
Disciples are served fresh food reminiscent of the Shakotsav meal Lord Shree Swaminarayan offered His disciples
Disciples are served fresh food reminiscent of the Shakotsav meal Lord Shree Swaminarayan offered His disciples
Disciples are served fresh food reminiscent of the Shakotsav meal Lord Shree Swaminarayan offered His disciples
Disciples are served fresh food reminiscent of the Shakotsav meal Lord Shree Swaminarayan offered His disciples