Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Jeth Vad 4, Samvat 2079
Wed 7 Jun 2023
Donation to the blind and deaf in kenya
Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan is dedicated to serve the under privileged persons in the society irrespective of their cast or creed. On 28th January 2016, Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan, through Acharya Swamishree, donated the First State of the Art Cyber Cafe (Purushottam Cyber Cafe) to the Kenya Institute for the Blind. This is one of the first of its kind in East and Central Africa.
On 29th January 2016, another handsome donation of Ksh300,000.00 was given to The Kenya Society for the Deaf Children towards purchase of hearing aids for deaf children under their care. Directors of the society came to the temple for Acharya Swamishree's blessings, appreciated and thanked Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan for the hefty donations received. The directors also appreciated community members for giving opportunity to deaf and blind to work in their organizations so that they can earn a living and lead a normal life just like any other human being.
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.