Sunday 10 December 2023 | Kartik Vad 12, Samvat 2080
Sun 10 Dec 2023
On the morning of Wednesday, July 5th, 2023, Acharya Swamiji Maharaj led the 4th Patotsav Celebration at Shree Swaminarayan Temple - Chesapeake, Virginia. The event began with a Patotsav Vidhi lead by Acharya Swamiji Maharaj as disciples joined and observed from their seats. Following the Patotsav Vidhi, an annakut was offered to SwaminarayanBapa Swamibapa and Acharya Swamiji Maharaj performed aarti of the grand offerings. A welcome ceremony was also held of Acharya Swamiji Maharaj and sants as they were all introduced and offered a garland of roses. Disciples offered chaabs as well to Lord Shree Swaminarayan in celebration of the event and then performed aarti of the annakut as well. Acharya Swamiji Maharaj proceeded to offer His Divine Ashirwad to all in attendance. All disciples were then offered Mahaprasad after the event.
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.