4 May 2003 (V.S. 2059, Vaishakh sud 3) Sunday, Rajkot
In the evening assembly, the Sargam Club of Rajkot organized a program to honor Swamishri. Fifty-four distinguished organizations in Rajkot honored Swamishri as a torchbearer of Indian culture. The State Finance Minister Shri Vajubhai Vala and Central Minister for Human Resources Shri Vallabhbhai Kathiriya spoke glowingly of Swamishri's divine personality. A citation of honor was presented to Swamishri. Finally, Swamishri addressed the assembly of 7,000 devotees and well-wishers.
11 May 2003 (V.S. 2059, Vaishakh sud 10) Sunday, Junagadh
In the evening satsang assembly, the Collector and Municipal Commissioner of Junagadh Shri Pathak felicitated Swamishri with a citation of honor.