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HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj's Vicharan, Sarangpur, Gadhada, Sarangpur, Gadhada

17 Apr 2002 to 20 Apr 2002

Swamishri performs the murti pratishtha arti of murtis to be installed in the mandirs in Rohishala and Zamrala. Devotees also participate in the arti ritual

Swamishri offers prayers before the murtis

Swamishri blesses everyone by showering rice grains

Listening attentively to a devotee on stage

A devotee seeks the blessings of Swamishri

Shri Ghanshyam Maharaj adorned as Nilkanth Varni

Swamishri with sadhus standing in a posture of austerity like Nilkanth Varni

As part of what has now become a daily ritual, Raghu Bharvad greets Swamishri in a corner of the pradakshina, and lovingly says: "Bapa! Now that I have had your darshan, I feel there is nothing left for me to see or do."

Swamishri humbly acknowledged Raghu's sentiments, and then remarked: "In the time of Shriji Maharaj, there was Jodho Bharvad [of Gadhada]. Here [in Sarangpur], there was Hajo Bharvad. Now, we have you!"

Swamishri and sadhus discuss about the new masterplan for the sadhus' residence

Swamishri passes through the sadhus' dining hall

Swamishri and sadhus discuss about the new masterplan

Shri Harikrishna Maharaj adorned in fragrant flowers

Swamishri performs the murti pratishtha of murtis for the second Hari mandir in Jamnagar ...

... and blesses the devotees

Suresh is an exuberant youth from Botad. He descends from a devout and dedicated family that has served most sincerely since the times of Shastriji Maharaj.

Today, Suresh is holding a tamburo - a single-stringed musical instrument. As Swamishri comes, he starts plucking away and mumbling 'Swaminarayan� Swaminarayan�' He then offers the tamburo to Swamishri, gesturing him to do the same. Swamishri complies graciously, and begins to pluck the instrument and chant 'Swaminarayan� Swaminarayan�'

On his way out of the Rang Mandap, Swamishri sees Suresh seated with the tamburo, and smilingly acknowledges this simple youth's devotion.

A young boy gives a ball of flowers to Swamishri to place it on the shrine. Swamishri then tells the boy to accompany him during the pradakshina of the Smruti mandir

The Defence Minister of India, Mr. George Fernandes, was welcomed by Swamishri during his personal visit to Sarangpur. After a dialogue, Swamishri honors Mr. Fernandes with a shawl and explains to him the glory of Shri Harikrishna Maharaj.