Devotees, well-wishers, and community leaders gathered at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandirs across North America to celebrate the auspicious 91st birthday of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, with the celebration centered on the theme "Gunona Mahasagar," meaning an "ocean of virtues." The event honored three key virtues that exemplify Mahant Swami Maharaj’s pure and selfless life: dasbhav (boundless humility), panch vartman-yukta (endless saintliness), and Akshar het (limitless love). These virtues reflect Mahant Swami Maharaj’s unwavering dedication to living a righteous life, which continues to inspire countless devotees today.
The celebration featured participation from devotees of all ages, with children, youth, and adults expressing their devotion through cultural and spiritual performances including classical devotional songs, traditional Indian dances, and spiritual discourses from esteemed Swamis. Examples of his extraordinary personal care and efforts to address challenges faced by those in need provided insight and inspiration to attendees. Each performance reflected the virtues of Mahant Swami Maharaj’s humility, compassion , and love for devotees.
The celebration ended with mantra pushpanjali, a ritual where devotees offer devotion and prayers with flowers, reaffirming their commitment to strive to imbibe these virtues in their own lives and strengthening their bond with their Guru.