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HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj's Vicharan, Detroit, Cleveland, Munster, Chicago

20 Oct 2000 to 29 Oct 2000

Swamishri during the inauguration of the Hansa Dwar at the Haveli complex

Swamishri during the inauguration of the Hansa Dwar at the Haveli complex

Swamishri and sponsors, Shri Mayurbhai and Shri Nimeshbhai, cut the ribbon to inaugurate the archway

Swamishri and sponsors, Shri Mayurbhai and Shri Nimeshbhai, cut the ribbon to inaugurate the archway

Kishores dance as Swamishri approaches the Haveli

Kishores dance as Swamishri approaches the Haveli

Swamishri looks up at the newly built haveli

Swamishri looks up at the newly built haveli

After inaugurating the Haveli, Swamishri enters and sanctifies it by showering petals

After inaugurating the Haveli, Swamishri enters and sanctifies it by showering petals

Newly inaugurated Haveli and model of mandir complex

Newly inaugurated Haveli and model of mandir complex

Newly inaugurated Haveli and model of mandir complex

Newly inaugurated Haveli and model of mandir complex

Swamishri visits the pillarless assembly hall in the Haveli complex

Swamishri visits the pillarless assembly hall in the Haveli complex

Du Page County board chairman Mr. Robert Schillerstrom presents a proclamation

Du Page County board chairman Mr. Robert Schillerstrom presents a proclamation

Swamishri blesses the assembly

Swamishri blesses the assembly

Balak and kishore performers with Swamishri

Balak and kishore performers with Swamishri

Swamishri inaugurates the annual Walk-a thon by releasing balloons

Swamishri inaugurates the annual Walk-a thon by releasing balloons

Swamishri blesses more than 700 devotee participants prior to the Walk-a-thon

Swamishri blesses more than 700 devotee participants prior to the Walk-a-thon

Young children also participate in the Walk-a-thon

Young children also participate in the Walk-a-thon

Chanting the Swaminarayan dhun, Swamishri circumambulates the Haveli during the Walk-a-thon

Chanting the Swaminarayan dhun, Swamishri circumambulates the Haveli during the Walk-a-thon

Chanting the Swaminarayan dhun, Swamishri circumambulates the Haveli during the Walk-a-thon

Chanting the Swaminarayan dhun, Swamishri circumambulates the Haveli during the Walk-a-thon

Swamishri views, listens and responds to the Haveli details

Swamishri views, listens and responds to the Haveli details

Enquiring and interacting on details about the Haveli and mandir complex

Enquiring and interacting on details about the Haveli and mandir complex

Enquiring and interacting on details about the Haveli and mandir complex model

Enquiring and interacting on details about the Haveli and mandir complex model

Swamishri sanctifies and looks at the water tanks in the Haveli complex

Swamishri sanctifies and looks at the water tanks in the Haveli complex

at the huge dining hall

at the huge dining hall

in the kitchen before giant cooking facilities

in the kitchen before giant cooking facilities

Participants of Kishore Din with Swamishri

Participants of Kishore Din with Swamishri

A procession by kishores to honor Lord Harikrishna Maharaj

A procession by kishores to honor Lord Harikrishna Maharaj

More than 8,500 devotees during the evening Satsang assembly

More than 8,500 devotees during the evening Satsang assembly

With balaks and kishores who performed the welcome dance

With balaks and kishores who performed the welcome dance

Swamishri looks on at an exhibition

Swamishri looks on at an exhibition

Youths enact the steadfastness of Abhaysinh Darbar .

Youths enact the steadfastness of Abhaysinh Darbar .

The youth performers with Swamishri

The youth performers with Swamishri

Meeting devotees

Meeting devotees

The Shree Swaminarayan Haveli

The Shree Swaminarayan Haveli

The decorative Hansa Dwar and Haveli

The decorative Hansa Dwar and Haveli

Ornately carved facade of Haveli

Ornately carved facade of Haveli

Finesse on wood facade of Haveli

Finesse on wood facade of Haveli

Beautiful traditional Haveli architecture

Beautiful traditional Haveli architecture

The intricately carved, traditionally styled Haveli of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago

The intricately carved, traditionally styled Haveli of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago

The intricately carved, traditionally styled Haveli of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago

The intricately carved, traditionally styled Haveli of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago

The intricately carved, traditionally styled Haveli of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago

The intricately carved, traditionally styled Haveli of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago

Devotees participating in Chopada pujan ritual on Diwali day

Devotees participating in Chopada pujan ritual on Diwali day

The ritual of sanctifying account books during Chopada pujan

The ritual of sanctifying account books during Chopada pujan

Swamishri sanctifies the account books by showering petals

Swamishri sanctifies the account books by showering petals

Swamishri and invited guests perform arti of Thakorji

Swamishri and invited guests perform arti of Thakorji

Mr. Douglas Hoeft, State Representative, offers a bouquet to Swamishri

Mr. Douglas Hoeft, State Representative, offers a bouquet to Swamishri

Mr. Hank Gianvecchio, Bloomindale Township Assesor, honors Swamishri with a bouquet

Mr. Hank Gianvecchio, Bloomindale Township Assesor, honors Swamishri with a bouquet

With kishores who performed the Deep nrutya

With kishores who performed the Deep nrutya

Youths and kishores present a cultural program ... Devji Bhakta of Nenpur

Youths and kishores present a cultural program ... Devji Bhakta of Nenpur

. a lively, colorful folk dance by kishores

. a lively, colorful folk dance by kishores

Swamishri humbly engaged in darshan of Lord Harikrishna Maharaj during puja on Diwali day

Swamishri humbly engaged in darshan of Lord Harikrishna Maharaj during puja on Diwali day

Swamishri humbly engaged in darshan of Lord Harikrishna Maharaj during puja on Diwali day

Swamishri humbly engaged in darshan of Lord Harikrishna Maharaj during puja on Diwali day

Swamishri after his daily puja on Diwali day

Swamishri after his daily puja on Diwali day

God protects Prahlad from fire

God protects Prahlad from fire

Prahlad prays to Lord Nrusinh to protect him from his base instincts

Prahlad prays to Lord Nrusinh to protect him from his base instincts

Swamishri with kishores who performed the 'Bhakta Prahlad' ballet

Swamishri with kishores who performed the 'Bhakta Prahlad' ballet

Devotees and dignitaries perform arti

Devotees and dignitaries perform arti

Devotees file pass for Swamishri's darshan

Devotees file pass for Swamishri's darshan

Swamishri during maha-puja with Annakut arrangement in the background

Swamishri during maha-puja with Annakut arrangement in the background

Swamishri before the auspicious swastik symbol comprising of divas

Swamishri before the auspicious swastik symbol comprising of divas

Happy Diwali

Swamishri performs Govardhan puja on Annakut day

Swamishri performs Govardhan puja on Annakut day

Swamishri performs Annakut arti at the former Akshar Purushottam Mandir in Chicago

Swamishri performs Annakut arti at the former Akshar Purushottam Mandir in Chicago

in the small mandir hall

in the small mandir hall

then blesses the assembly of devotees

then blesses the assembly of devotees

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago

Lord Harikrishna Maharaj

Lord Harikrishna Maharaj

Swamishri greets everyone on New Year's Day

Swamishri greets everyone on New Year's Day

Devotees in the Haveli during Swamishri's morning puja darshan

Devotees in the Haveli during Swamishri's morning puja darshan

Devotees on stage for the Yagna

Devotees on stage for the Yagna

Swamishri initiates a youth into parshad diksha and names him Nachiketa Bhagat

Swamishri initiates a youth into parshad diksha and names him Nachiketa Bhagat

Swamishri initiates a youth into parshad diksha and names him Kanaad Bhagat

Swamishri initiates a youth into parshad diksha and names him Kanaad Bhagat

Swamishri with the two parshads and their parents

Swamishri with the two parshads and their parents

Blessing a sadhak and his parent

Blessing a sadhak and his parent

Swamishri blessing the audience with the murti of Akshar Purushottam Maharaj in the backdrop

Swamishri blessing the audience with the murti of Akshar Purushottam Maharaj in the backdrop

Swamishri blessing the audience with the murti of Akshar Purushottam Maharaj in the backdrop

Swamishri blessing the audience with the murti of Akshar Purushottam Maharaj in the backdrop

Lord Harikrishna Maharaj gracing a miniature swing

Lord Harikrishna Maharaj gracing a miniature swing

Swamishri with guest

Swamishri with guest

With the Hon. James "Pate" Philip Illinois Senate President

With the Hon. James "Pate" Philip Illinois Senate President

Being felicitated with a bouquet by the Hon.Surendra Kumar Consulate General of India, Chicago

Being felicitated with a bouquet by the Hon.Surendra Kumar Consulate General of India, Chicago

With Mr. Niranjan Shah

With Mr. Niranjan Shah

Performing arti of Lord Harikrishna Maharaj

Performing arti of Lord Harikrishna Maharaj

Swamishri with from left Hon. Congressman Blagoivich, Hon. Henry Hyde,U.S. House of Representatives, Hon. James "Pate" Philip, Illinois Senate President & Hon.Surendra Kumar Consulate General of India,

Swamishri with from left Hon. Congressman Blagoivich, Hon. Henry Hyde,U.S. House of Representatives, Hon. James "Pate" Philip, Illinois Senate President & Hon.Surendra Kumar Consulate General of India,

Swamishri and Saints in front of the Haveli

Swamishri and Saints in front of the Haveli

Swamishri performs the murti pratishtha ceremony in the Haveli

Swamishri performs the murti pratishtha ceremony in the Haveli

Swamishri holds a mirror during the murti pratishtha ceremony

Swamishri holds a mirror during the murti pratishtha ceremony

Swamishri holds a mirror during the murti pratishtha ceremony

Swamishri holds a mirror during the murti pratishtha ceremony

Swamishri holds a mirror during the murti pratishtha ceremony

Swamishri holds a mirror during the murti pratishtha ceremony

Grand Annakut offerings to the Lord

Grand Annakut offerings to the Lord

Grand Annakut offerings to the Lord

Grand Annakut offerings to the Lord

Grand Annakut offerings to the Lord

Grand Annakut offerings to the Lord

Annakut being offered to Lord Harikrishna Maharaj and Akshar Purushottam Maharaj

Annakut being offered to Lord Harikrishna Maharaj and Akshar Purushottam Maharaj

Annakut being offered to Lord Harikrishna Maharaj and Akshar Purushottam Maharaj

Annakut being offered to Lord Harikrishna Maharaj and Akshar Purushottam Maharaj

Swamishri performing the Annakut arti

Swamishri performing the Annakut arti

Swamishri joined by devotees in performing the Annakut arti in the Haveli hall

Swamishri joined by devotees in performing the Annakut arti in the Haveli hall

Swamishri joined by devotees in performing the Annakut arti in the Haveli hall

Swamishri joined by devotees in performing the Annakut arti in the Haveli hall

Swamishri joined by devotees in performing the Annakut arti in the Haveli hall

Swamishri joined by devotees in performing the Annakut arti in the Haveli hall

Swamishri during the inauguration of the Hansa Dwar at the Haveli complex

Swamishri during the inauguration of the Hansa Dwar at the Haveli complex

Swamishri and sponsors, Shri Mayurbhai and Shri Nimeshbhai, cut the ribbon to inaugurate the archway

Swamishri and sponsors, Shri Mayurbhai and Shri Nimeshbhai, cut the ribbon to inaugurate the archway

Kishores dance as Swamishri approaches the Haveli

Kishores dance as Swamishri approaches the Haveli

Swamishri looks up at the newly built haveli

Swamishri looks up at the newly built haveli

After inaugurating the Haveli, Swamishri enters and sanctifies it by showering petals

After inaugurating the Haveli, Swamishri enters and sanctifies it by showering petals

Newly inaugurated Haveli and model of mandir complex

Newly inaugurated Haveli and model of mandir complex

Newly inaugurated Haveli and model of mandir complex

Newly inaugurated Haveli and model of mandir complex

Swamishri visits the pillarless assembly hall in the Haveli complex

Swamishri visits the pillarless assembly hall in the Haveli complex

Du Page County board chairman Mr. Robert Schillerstrom presents a proclamation

Du Page County board chairman Mr. Robert Schillerstrom presents a proclamation

Swamishri blesses the assembly

Swamishri blesses the assembly

Balak and kishore performers with Swamishri

Balak and kishore performers with Swamishri

Swamishri inaugurates the annual Walk-a thon by releasing balloons

Swamishri inaugurates the annual Walk-a thon by releasing balloons

Swamishri blesses more than 700 devotee participants prior to the Walk-a-thon

Swamishri blesses more than 700 devotee participants prior to the Walk-a-thon

Young children also participate in the Walk-a-thon

Young children also participate in the Walk-a-thon

Chanting the Swaminarayan dhun, Swamishri circumambulates the Haveli during the Walk-a-thon

Chanting the Swaminarayan dhun, Swamishri circumambulates the Haveli during the Walk-a-thon

Chanting the Swaminarayan dhun, Swamishri circumambulates the Haveli during the Walk-a-thon

Chanting the Swaminarayan dhun, Swamishri circumambulates the Haveli during the Walk-a-thon

Swamishri views, listens and responds to the Haveli details

Swamishri views, listens and responds to the Haveli details

Enquiring and interacting on details about the Haveli and mandir complex

Enquiring and interacting on details about the Haveli and mandir complex

Enquiring and interacting on details about the Haveli and mandir complex model

Enquiring and interacting on details about the Haveli and mandir complex model

Swamishri sanctifies and looks at the water tanks in the Haveli complex

Swamishri sanctifies and looks at the water tanks in the Haveli complex

at the huge dining hall

at the huge dining hall

in the kitchen before giant cooking facilities

in the kitchen before giant cooking facilities

Participants of Kishore Din with Swamishri

Participants of Kishore Din with Swamishri

A procession by kishores to honor Lord Harikrishna Maharaj

A procession by kishores to honor Lord Harikrishna Maharaj

More than 8,500 devotees during the evening Satsang assembly

More than 8,500 devotees during the evening Satsang assembly

With balaks and kishores who performed the welcome dance

With balaks and kishores who performed the welcome dance

Swamishri looks on at an exhibition

Swamishri looks on at an exhibition

Youths enact the steadfastness of Abhaysinh Darbar .

Youths enact the steadfastness of Abhaysinh Darbar .

The youth performers with Swamishri

The youth performers with Swamishri

Meeting devotees

Meeting devotees

The Shree Swaminarayan Haveli

The Shree Swaminarayan Haveli

The decorative Hansa Dwar and Haveli

The decorative Hansa Dwar and Haveli

Ornately carved facade of Haveli

Ornately carved facade of Haveli

Finesse on wood facade of Haveli

Finesse on wood facade of Haveli

Beautiful traditional Haveli architecture

Beautiful traditional Haveli architecture

The intricately carved, traditionally styled Haveli of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago

The intricately carved, traditionally styled Haveli of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago

The intricately carved, traditionally styled Haveli of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago

The intricately carved, traditionally styled Haveli of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago

The intricately carved, traditionally styled Haveli of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago

The intricately carved, traditionally styled Haveli of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago

Devotees participating in Chopada pujan ritual on Diwali day

Devotees participating in Chopada pujan ritual on Diwali day

The ritual of sanctifying account books during Chopada pujan

The ritual of sanctifying account books during Chopada pujan

Swamishri sanctifies the account books by showering petals

Swamishri sanctifies the account books by showering petals

Swamishri and invited guests perform arti of Thakorji

Swamishri and invited guests perform arti of Thakorji

Mr. Douglas Hoeft, State Representative, offers a bouquet to Swamishri

Mr. Douglas Hoeft, State Representative, offers a bouquet to Swamishri

Mr. Hank Gianvecchio, Bloomindale Township Assesor, honors Swamishri with a bouquet

Mr. Hank Gianvecchio, Bloomindale Township Assesor, honors Swamishri with a bouquet

With kishores who performed the Deep nrutya

With kishores who performed the Deep nrutya

Youths and kishores present a cultural program ... Devji Bhakta of Nenpur

Youths and kishores present a cultural program ... Devji Bhakta of Nenpur

. a lively, colorful folk dance by kishores

. a lively, colorful folk dance by kishores

Swamishri humbly engaged in darshan of Lord Harikrishna Maharaj during puja on Diwali day

Swamishri humbly engaged in darshan of Lord Harikrishna Maharaj during puja on Diwali day

Swamishri humbly engaged in darshan of Lord Harikrishna Maharaj during puja on Diwali day

Swamishri humbly engaged in darshan of Lord Harikrishna Maharaj during puja on Diwali day

Swamishri after his daily puja on Diwali day

Swamishri after his daily puja on Diwali day

God protects Prahlad from fire

God protects Prahlad from fire

Prahlad prays to Lord Nrusinh to protect him from his base instincts

Prahlad prays to Lord Nrusinh to protect him from his base instincts

Swamishri with kishores who performed the 'Bhakta Prahlad' ballet

Swamishri with kishores who performed the 'Bhakta Prahlad' ballet

Devotees and dignitaries perform arti

Devotees and dignitaries perform arti

Devotees file pass for Swamishri's darshan

Devotees file pass for Swamishri's darshan

Swamishri during maha-puja with Annakut arrangement in the background

Swamishri during maha-puja with Annakut arrangement in the background

Swamishri before the auspicious swastik symbol comprising of divas

Swamishri before the auspicious swastik symbol comprising of divas

Happy Diwali

Swamishri performs Govardhan puja on Annakut day

Swamishri performs Govardhan puja on Annakut day

Swamishri performs Annakut arti at the former Akshar Purushottam Mandir in Chicago

Swamishri performs Annakut arti at the former Akshar Purushottam Mandir in Chicago

in the small mandir hall

in the small mandir hall

then blesses the assembly of devotees

then blesses the assembly of devotees

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago

Lord Harikrishna Maharaj

Lord Harikrishna Maharaj

Swamishri greets everyone on New Year's Day

Swamishri greets everyone on New Year's Day

Devotees in the Haveli during Swamishri's morning puja darshan

Devotees in the Haveli during Swamishri's morning puja darshan

Devotees on stage for the Yagna

Devotees on stage for the Yagna

Swamishri initiates a youth into parshad diksha and names him Nachiketa Bhagat

Swamishri initiates a youth into parshad diksha and names him Nachiketa Bhagat

Swamishri initiates a youth into parshad diksha and names him Kanaad Bhagat

Swamishri initiates a youth into parshad diksha and names him Kanaad Bhagat

Swamishri with the two parshads and their parents

Swamishri with the two parshads and their parents

Blessing a sadhak and his parent

Blessing a sadhak and his parent

Swamishri blessing the audience with the murti of Akshar Purushottam Maharaj in the backdrop

Swamishri blessing the audience with the murti of Akshar Purushottam Maharaj in the backdrop

Swamishri blessing the audience with the murti of Akshar Purushottam Maharaj in the backdrop

Swamishri blessing the audience with the murti of Akshar Purushottam Maharaj in the backdrop

Lord Harikrishna Maharaj gracing a miniature swing

Lord Harikrishna Maharaj gracing a miniature swing

Swamishri with guest

Swamishri with guest

With the Hon. James "Pate" Philip Illinois Senate President

With the Hon. James "Pate" Philip Illinois Senate President

Being felicitated with a bouquet by the Hon.Surendra Kumar Consulate General of India, Chicago

Being felicitated with a bouquet by the Hon.Surendra Kumar Consulate General of India, Chicago

With Mr. Niranjan Shah

With Mr. Niranjan Shah

Performing arti of Lord Harikrishna Maharaj

Performing arti of Lord Harikrishna Maharaj

Swamishri with from left Hon. Congressman Blagoivich, Hon. Henry Hyde,U.S. House of Representatives, Hon. James "Pate" Philip, Illinois Senate President & Hon.Surendra Kumar Consulate General of India,

Swamishri with from left Hon. Congressman Blagoivich, Hon. Henry Hyde,U.S. House of Representatives, Hon. James "Pate" Philip, Illinois Senate President & Hon.Surendra Kumar Consulate General of India,

Swamishri and Saints in front of the Haveli

Swamishri and Saints in front of the Haveli

Swamishri performs the murti pratishtha ceremony in the Haveli

Swamishri performs the murti pratishtha ceremony in the Haveli

Swamishri holds a mirror during the murti pratishtha ceremony

Swamishri holds a mirror during the murti pratishtha ceremony

Swamishri holds a mirror during the murti pratishtha ceremony

Swamishri holds a mirror during the murti pratishtha ceremony

Swamishri holds a mirror during the murti pratishtha ceremony

Swamishri holds a mirror during the murti pratishtha ceremony

Grand Annakut offerings to the Lord

Grand Annakut offerings to the Lord

Grand Annakut offerings to the Lord

Grand Annakut offerings to the Lord

Grand Annakut offerings to the Lord

Grand Annakut offerings to the Lord

Annakut being offered to Lord Harikrishna Maharaj and Akshar Purushottam Maharaj

Annakut being offered to Lord Harikrishna Maharaj and Akshar Purushottam Maharaj

Annakut being offered to Lord Harikrishna Maharaj and Akshar Purushottam Maharaj

Annakut being offered to Lord Harikrishna Maharaj and Akshar Purushottam Maharaj

Swamishri performing the Annakut arti

Swamishri performing the Annakut arti

Swamishri joined by devotees in performing the Annakut arti in the Haveli hall

Swamishri joined by devotees in performing the Annakut arti in the Haveli hall

Swamishri joined by devotees in performing the Annakut arti in the Haveli hall

Swamishri joined by devotees in performing the Annakut arti in the Haveli hall

Swamishri joined by devotees in performing the Annakut arti in the Haveli hall

Swamishri joined by devotees in performing the Annakut arti in the Haveli hall

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