Search
Inspirator: His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree Purushotampriyadasji Maharaj
 

 

    
Home >> Events
Day 2 Morning - Yagna Ceremony, Ribbon-Cutting, and Sabha

 
Los Angeles Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav
The Invitation
Schedule of the Mahotsav
The Venue
Live Broadcast
Mahotsav Accomodation
Acharya Swamishree performs mangala aarti to Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa Acharya Swamishree applies chandlo to the divine murti of Lord Shree Swaminarayan Divine darshan of Lord Shree Swaminarayan and Acharya Swamishree Acharya Swamishree applies chandlo to Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree
Acharya Swamishree applies chandlo to Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Acharya Swamishree applies chandlo to Shree Harikrushna Maharaj Acharya Swamishree begins the auspicious yagna ceremony Acharya Swamishree performs the yagna ceremony with sants seated beside Him
Acharya Swamishree prays to Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa The yagna ceremony for the Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav commenced on day 2 Acharya Swamishree performs the auspicious yagna ceremony Acharya Swamishree performs the yagna ceremony with sants seated beside Him
Acharya Swamishree performs the yagna ceremony with sants seated beside Him Acharya Swamishree performs the Vedic yagna ceremony Acharya Swamishree pours ghee into the yagna fire Acharya Swamishree pours ghee into the yagna fire
Acharya Swamishree and sants perform aarti to Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa Acharya Swamishree inaugurates the blood drive that took place on day 2 of the Mahotsav Acharya Swamishree visits the blood drive and blesses a disciple donating blood, which is considered a seva by the Lord because it benefits humanity The kind nurses from the American Red Cross that ran the blood drive
Disciples decorate the center carpet with flower petals for Acharya Swamishree to place His divine lotus feet on when He enters the temple after performing the ribbon-cutting ceremony Swamibapa Pipe Band from New Jersey leads the swagat yatra from the side parking lot to the main entrance of the temple Divine darshan of Acharya Swamishree and disciples as they walk in the swagat yatra towards the main entrance of the temple Swamibapa Pipe Band from New Jersey leads the swagat yatra
Acharya Swamishree performs the ribbon-cutting ceremony Acharya Swamishree performs the ribbon-cutting ceremony, officially opening the doors to Shree Swaminarayan Temple Los Angeles for all moksh-seeking individuals Disciples had made a beautiful rug with fresh flowers Acharya Swamishree places His lotus feet on the fresh flowers
Acharya Swamishree walks down the temple aisle, placing His divine charan upon fresh flower petals Divine darshan of Acharya Swamishree with disciples Divine darshan of Acharya Swamishree with disciples Acharya Swamishree is so filled with joy that He begins to dance to the kirtan "Jay Jay Shreejibapa"
Divine darshan of Acharya Swamishree dancing upon His gadi The entire congregation sings, claps, and dances along with Acharya Swamishree Sadguru Shree Jitendrapriyadasji Swami recites the Vachanamrut Rahasyarth Pradeepika Tika scripture The LAPD Van Nuys area captains sit beside Acharya Swamishree
LAPD Van Nuys Captain and Cheif Officer gives a speech welcoming the temple to the Van Nuys community and family LAPD Van Nuys Captain gives a speech expressing His excitement to be at the grand opening of the temple President of the Mid-Valley Community Police Council gives a speech thanking the temple congregation for the invitation to the grand opening and wishes them the best of luck moving forward The police officers were presented with prasad paags, garlands, and saals
Police officers and council members were presented with prasad garlands and saals Captain and Chief Officer Paul Snell presents Acharya Swamishree with an honorary plaque for the temple's generous support of the Police Department Captain and Chief Officer Paul Snell presents Acharya Swamishree with an honorary plaque for the temple's generous support of the Police Department Acharya Swamishree presents the Mid-Valley Community Police Council with a $1500 check to go towards the many beneficial community programs the Police Council organizes
Acharya Swamishree presents the Mid-Valley Community Police Council with a $1500 check to go towards the many beneficial community programs the Police Council organizes Acharya Swamishree inaugurates the new CD "Pyare Shreeji Ho Tum," featuring kirtans from the Bhuj Ghanshyam Maharaj Suvarna Pratishtha Mahotsav Acharya Swamishree inaugurates the new CD "Pyare Shreeji Ho Tum," featuring kirtans from the Bhuj Ghanshyam Maharaj Suvarna Pratishtha Mahotsav The police officers stand outside the main entrance of the temple
Acharya Swamishree showers His divine blessings upon the entire congregation Acharya Swamishree showers His divine ashirwad Acharya Swamishree blesses all during His divine ashirwad Hundreds of people had gathered to listen to Acharya Swamishree's blessings
Disciples sit in the balcony of the temple prayer hall to listen to Acharya Swamishree's ashirwad Everyone recites the Swaminarayan Gadi Jay at the conclusion of Acharya Swamishree's ashirwad    

   
© Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan Contact Us | Guestbook | FAQ's | Glossary | Sitemap | Help