Thursday 9 February 2023 | Maha Vad 4, Samvat 2079
Thu 9 Feb 2023
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As part of the Bhav Pushpanjali month of loving devotion unto the Lord, held in celebration of Acharya Swamishree’s 70th manifestation year and 50th Diksha Jayanti (anniversary of initiation as a sant) - Shree Muktajeevan Sports Academy organised ‘Rumat Utsav’ - a day of recreational activities for the members of the academy and the temple congregation to receive darshan from Acharya Swamishree whilst performing sports and physical activities.
Acharya Swamishree was greeted at the grounds of Kingsbury High School, by a guard of honour formed by the members of the various Sport's Academies. The Acadamy’s club members then performed adoration and aarti to the Lord. Acharya Swamishree cut a commemorative cake and offered it to Shree Harikrishna Maharaj. Acharya Swamishree released 120 balloons into the sky to celebrate the Ramat Utsav, and the twin anniversaries.
A range of activities including hot air balloon rides, mini football, kwik cricket, netball, badminton and inflatable games were arranged for everyone to take part in the celebrations. Acharya Swamishree gave darshan playing volleyball, badminton, football and cricket, before settling back to watch sants and devotees play the various sports organised by the academies.
The day was concluded with prasad lunch for all the attendees.
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.