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Pramukh Varni Din : Golden Anniversary Celebration , Ahmedabad, India

5 Jun 2000

Swamishri is given a glorious and jubiliant welcome as he walks through Ambli Vali Pol.

Swamishri stands with reverence before the murtis of Shastriji Maharaj and Yogiji Maharaj in the very small room where he was appointed as president

To commemorate the Pramukh Varni event, the murtis of Shastriji Maharaj, Yogiji Maharaj and Narayanswarupdas were installed. Swamishri performs the arti

Swamishri prostrates with reverence and humility before the Gurus' murtis

Swamishri places a garland and a kanthi on the murtis of Shastriji Maharaj and Yogiji Maharaj

Swamishri narrates the day of his appointment as president

As a prayer for the fluorishment of the BAPS, happiness of devotees and peace in the world, Swamishri chants the Swaminarayan dhun

With devotees who were witness to Swamishri's appointment as president

The open area outside the small, nondescript house where Shastriji Maharaj had stayed and appointed Swamishri as president

The narrow alley of Ambli Vali Pol was packed with a throng of fervent devotees

Swamishri during an assembly at Ambli Vali Pol

The smile and joy of recollecting his memories of Shastriji Maharaj

Swamishri recalls the times when Shastriji Maharaj, Yogiji Maharaj, Nirgundas Swami, himself and other sadhus had stayed at Ambli Vali Pol. While pointing out the homes Swamishri easily recollects the names and virtues of devotees who lived there 50 years

The sheer exhiliration of the devotees in having Swamishri sanctify their Pol

Swamishri on his way out, managing through the crowd of devotees and local residents

Swamishri's smile of satisfaction reflects the joy of paying homage to the pilgrim place of Ambli Vali Pol