.jpeg&w=230&h=130a=c "Indian Independence Day, Gadi Granth Parayan Purnahuti & Acharya Swamiji Maharaj's Divine Ashirwad - Bolton Vicharan 2023")
Sunday 20th August 2006
The auspicious Patotsav ceremony was held on the fifth and final day of the Spiritual Awareness Convention, marking the sixth anniversary of His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree installing the divine Murtis of Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj, Shree Jeeveanpran Abji Bapashree and Jeevanpran Swamibapa at the Bolton temple.
The day commenced with Acharya Swamishree performing the auspicious shodshopchaar poojan of Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa. The sants then offered an array of lavish food itmes in the form of an annkut to the Lord. Acharya Swamishree then cut and offered cake to Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj, before performing the aarti.
After the entire congregation had the privilege of performing aarti to the Lord on this auspicious occasion, Acharya Swamishree performed the flag-raising ceremony, during which Shree Swamibapa Pipe Band saluted Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa and Acharya Swamishree.
His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree then presided over the conclusion of the recital of the Shree Ghanshyam Leelamrut scripture, before showering His divine ashiward on everyone present.
As a finale to the five-day festival, Acharya Swamishree gave His divine darshan during a rang-utsav, during which he sprayed coloured water over everyone present. Disciples of all ages were covered with the red colour in what was a truly memorable climax to the day.
Acharya Shree Jitendriyapriyadasji Swamiji Maharaj is the current spiritual leader of Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan. He is the heir to Acharya Shree Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree Maharaj, and sixth in the lineage of ascetic Acharyas, which descends directly from Lord Shree Swaminarayan.
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Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bolton
161 Deane Road
Bolton, Greater Manchester
BL3 5AH
Tel: +44 1204 533 558
Tel: +44 7529 981422 / Bolton@SwaminarayanGadi.com
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