Friday 2 June 2023 | Jeth Sud 13, Samvat 2079
Fri 2 Jun 2023
Shree Swaminarayan Jayanti celebrations for Lord Shree Swaminarayan's 241st Manifestation Day commenced on Saturday, April 9th at Shree Swaminarayan Temple - Secaucus, New Jersey. This year, disciples participated in a 1 hour dhoon on Saturday afternoon. Disciples sang a variety of hymns accompanied by musical instruments throughout the dhoon to celebrate Lord Shree Swaminarayan's manifestation day. The dhoon concluded after the divine idol of Lord Shree Swaminarayan was carried into the temple hall and rested on the ornate hindolo. As part of the procession, many food items, including cakes, were offered to the Lord. Disciples then performed pragatya aarti before listening to His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree's divine ashirwad.
Children shared stories of Baal Ghanshyam and sang joyous kirtans in front of the gathering of disciples. It was a great success, as young disciples demonstrated their knowledge and provided entertainment on a festive day. Disciples then performed a special utsav during which overzealous disciples rejoiced. The program concluded with aarti and niyams, after which disciples enjoyed dinner prasad.
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.