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Vedic Worship and Maha Abhishek Ceremonies at Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, and 79th Birthday Celebration of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, Tithal, India

13 Dec 1999 to 16 Dec 1999

Sadhus during the evening assembly

150,000 devotees from all parts of India and abroad during the Birthday Celebration

The magnificient 40 feet high decorative backdrop built for the occasion

Cultural dances were performed in front of the thousands of devotees

Volunteers serve prasad to all devotees

A colorful procession with music and dance led the entry of Shri Harikrishna Maharaj on a palanquin and Swamishri on a Swan-chariot pulled by saints

Swamishri seated on a resplendent stage, serenely chanting the holy name of Swaminarayan

Swamishri seated on a colorful giant stage, serenely chanting the holy name of Swaminarayan

Dramatic presentations depicting stories of moral transformation and spiritual faith inspired by Lord Swaminarayan

Fish - dance by local satsangi youths

Even today, Swamishri's followers show the same faith, fearlessness and honesty which Lord Swaminarayan had instilled in satsangis. A few such devotees were honored by Swamishri during the festival

Swamishri holding a torch, carried by a team of 11 satsangi youths (Gondal) in an all India crusade against Aids and addictions

The leading devotees of Valsad and Tithal offer a giant garland to Swamishri

Swamishri, after being honored with a garland

Praying serenely to the Lord during mantra pushpanjali

Swamishri performing aarti of the entire assembly

Nectarine words of wisdom