Friday 31 March 2023 | Chaitra Sud 10, Samvat 2079

Fri 31 Mar 2023

24-hour Akhand Dhoon in London

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The 24 hour 'dhoon' begins with children and aduts from Shree Muktajeevan Academy of Excellence and all disciples at 6:30pm on Saturday 15th June 2013
Young children and adults gather to take part in the 24 hour 'dhoon' at Shree Swaminarayan Temple London
Hundreds of disciples gather in the evening at Shree Swaminarayan Temple London to take part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Young disciples play 'raas' around the divine murtis of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa as everyone takes part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Young disciples play 'raas' around the divine murtis of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa as everyone takes part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Young disciples play 'raas' around the divine murtis of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa as everyone takes part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Hundreds of disciples stand to take part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Hundreds of disciples stand to take part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples skillfully play various traditional and modern musical instruments to accompany the non-stop chanting of the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa for 24 hours
Disciples play tabla to accompany the chanting of the divine 'Swaminarayan' mahamantra throughout the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples skillfully play various traditional and modern musical instruments to accompany the non-stop chanting of the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa for 24 hours
Disciples sing the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa in many different melodious tunes without stopping for 24 hours
The sound output from all devices is monitored and manually adjusted as required
Disciples skillfully play various traditional and modern musical instruments to accompany the non-stop chanting of the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa for 24 hours
Disciples dressed as ascetics take part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Young disicples dance and play various percussion instruments to please Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa during the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Young disicples dance and play various percussion instruments to please Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa during the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Young disicples dance and play various percussion instruments to please Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa during the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Young disicples dance and play various percussion instruments to please Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa during the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Young disciples come dressed in their school uniforms and take part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
The more senior disciples sit and chant the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa
Disciples take part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Hundreds of disciples stand to take part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Members of Shree Muktajeevan Academy of Culture change into traditional indian dress
Members of Shree Muktajeevan Academy of Culture change into traditional indian dress
Disciples play dhol to accompany the melodious chanting of the divine 'Swaminarayan' mahamantra throughout the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples dressed in traditional indian clothing skillfully play various traditional and modern musical instruments to accompany the non-stop chanting of the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa for 24 hours
The view from the rear of Shree Swaminarayan Temple London during the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Shree Swaminarayan Temple London filled with disciples during the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Hundreds of disciples stand to take part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Hundreds of disciples stand to take part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples skillfully play various dhol beats to accompany the non-stop chanting of the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa for 24 hours
Disciples clean large kitchen utensils
Divine darshan of Lord Shree Swaminarayan, Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree, and Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa during the 24 hour 'dhoon'
It is said that the Lord's divine 'Swaminarayan' mahamantra should be chanted in one's mind at all times, during all activities. Disciples chant the divine 'Swaminarayan' mahamantra whilst preparing various food items.
Disciples skillfully play various melodies on the keyboard to accompany the non-stop chanting of the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa for 24 hours
Disciples skillfully play various beats to accompany the non-stop chanting of the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa for 24 hours
Disciples sing the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa in many different melodious tunes without stopping for 24 hours
Members of Shree Muktajeevan Academy of Culture dressed in traditional indian dress perform 'Padakshina' by encircling Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa
Members of Shree Muktajeevan Academy of Culture dressed in traditional indian dress perform 'Padakshina' by encircling Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa
Hundreds of disciples stand to take part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples skillfully play various dhol beats to accompany the non-stop chanting of the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa for 24 hours
Hundreds of disciples stand to take part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Divine darshan of Lord Shree Swaminarayan, Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree and Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa
Disciples clap as they chant the divine 'Swaminarayan' mahamantra throughout the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples perform various traditional, devotional and energetic dances during the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Water is provided for all during the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples perform various devotional and energetic dances during the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples play dhol to accompany membes of Shree Muktajeevan Academy of Culture dancing
Members of Shree Muktajeevan Academy of Culture dressed in traditional indian dress perform various devotional traditional and energetic dances to please Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa during the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples play 'raas'
Disciples perform various devotional and energetic dances during the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples play 'raas'
The view from the rear of Shree Swaminarayan Temple London during the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Members of Shree Muktajeevan Academy of Culture dressed in traditional indian dress perform various devotional traditional and energetic dances to please Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa during the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples sing the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa in many different melodious tunes without stopping for 24 hours
Disciples continually chant the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa whilst completing required alterations to the old Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band London uniforms
Disciples skillfully play various dhol beats to accompany the non-stop chanting of the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa for 24 hours
Disciples skillfully play various dhol beats to accompany the non-stop chanting of the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa for 24 hours
Disciples perform in the 24 hour 'dhoon' recalling the joyous memories of the last 31 years at Shree Swaminarayan Temple London
Disciples dressed as ascetics take part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples play 'raas'
Water is provided throughout the 24 hours
Disciples sing the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa in many different melodious tunes without stopping for 24 hours
Disciples sing the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa in many different melodious tunes without stopping for 24 hours
Disciples skillfully perform different beat combinations to accompany the 24 hour 'dhoon' to please Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa and His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree
Disciples who are members of PR, Operations, and the catering team dress in yellow fluorescent hi-vis jackets and take part in the 24 hour dhoon (10:30pm - 1:00am)
Disciples who are members of PR, Operations, and the catering team dress in yellow fluorescent hi-vis jackets and take part in the 24 hour dhoon to please Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa and His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree
Disciples who are members of PR, Operations, and the catering team dress in yellow fluorescent hi-vis jackets and take part in the 24 hour dhoon to please Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa and His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree
Disciples erect a scaffolding and stand holding various tools
Disciples use various equipment whilst taking part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples erect a scaffolding and stand holding various tools
Divine darshan of Lord Shree Swaminarayan, Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree and Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa
Disciples clean the temple
Disciples perform 'raas' whilst holding various cleaning equipment
Disciples perform 'raas' whilst holding various cleaning equipment
Disciples who are members of the catering team play beats on various kitchen utensils to accompany the chanting of the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa
Disciples who are members of the catering team play beats on various kitchen utensils to accompany the chanting of the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa
Disciples who are members of the catering team play beats on various kitchen utensils to accompany the chanting of the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa
Disciples who are members of the catering team play beats on various kitchen utensils to accompany the chanting of the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa
Disciples who are members of the catering team play beats on various kitchen utensils to accompany the chanting of the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa
Disciples who are members of PR, Operations, and the catering team dress in yellow fluorescent hi-vis jackets play 'raas' and take part in the 24 hour dhoon
Disciples who are members of the catering team play beats on various kitchen utensils to accompany the chanting of the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa
Disciples skillfully perform on different traditional and modern musical instruments to accompany the 24 hour 'dhoon' to please Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa and His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree
Members of Shree Muktajeevan Academy of Sports dress in netball outfits as they perform in the 24 hour 'dhoon' during the early morning hours - it's almost 1am!
Divine darshan of Lord Shree Swaminarayan, Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree and Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa
Disciples who are members of Shree Muktajeevan Academy of Sports perform in the 24 hour 'dhoon' (12:30am - 3:00am)
Disciples who are members of Shree Muktajeevan Academy of Sports dress in their respective sports dress (Football, Cricket, Netball, Volleyball, Badminton) perform in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples who are members of Shree Muktajeevan Academy of Sports dress in their respective sports dress (Football, Cricket, Netball, Volleyball, Badminton) perform in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples who are members of Shree Muktajeevan Academy of Sports dress in their respective sports dress - including mascots! - (Football, Cricket, Netball, Volleyball, Badminton) perform in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples skillfully play various traditional and modern musical instruments to accompany the non-stop chanting of the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa for 24 hours (4am)
Disciples from the village of Madhapur (2:30am to 5:00 am) play 'raas' in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples from the village of Madhapur (2:30am to 5:00 am) play 'raas' in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples from the village of Madhapur (2:30am to 5:00 am) play 'raas' in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples perform classical devotional dances during the 24 hour 'dhoon' at 4am
Disciples from the village of Madhapur (2:30am to 5:00 am) play 'raas' in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples from the villages of Naranpur and Vrushpur (4:30am to 7:00 am) take part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples from the villages of Naranpur and Vrushpur (4:30am to 7:00 am) take part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples from the villages of Naranpur and Vrushpur (4:30am to 7:00 am) take part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples from the villages of Naranpur and Vrushpur (4:30am to 7:00 am) take part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples skillfully play various traditional and modern musical instruments to accompany the non-stop chanting of the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa for 24 hours (5am)
Disciples from the villages of Naranpur and Vrushpur (4:30am to 7:00 am) take part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples from the villages of Naranpur and Vrushpur (4:30am to 7:00 am) take part in the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples carry Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa seated on Shree Swaminarayan Gadi around Shree Swaminarayan Temple London during the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples carry Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa seated on Shree Swaminarayan Gadi
Disciples come for the darshan of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa throughout the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples come for the darshan of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa throughout the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples come for the darshan of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa throughout the 24 hour 'dhoon'
Disciples continue chanting the divine name of Lord Shree Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa throughout the night and into early morning. It is approaching 6am - almost half way!