Saturday 11 February 2023 marked the fourteenth patotsav of the magnificent Mandir that stands at the entrance of Surat called Sarthana, which was opened by World Peace Ambassador Acharya Swamishree Maharaj in 2009.

Gnan Mahodadhi Acharya Swamiji Maharaj travelled from Ahmedabad and reached Surat during the late afternoon of Thursday 9 February. A large group of sants had travelled from Vadodara and were already in Surat to welcome Acharya Swamiji Maharaj. The main sinhasan had been decorated with fresh grapes and other fresh fruits. 

As part of the Patotsav festivities, disciples held scripture recitals. A special program of devotional drama and singing was also performed by the young disciples of Surat during that evening. On the patotsav day, Acharya Swamiji Maharaj performed the anniversary rituals to Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa, and then a grand Annakut was offered. Disciples performed Aarti to please the Lord. During the assembly, Acharya Swamiji Maharaj blessed the disciples of the region, and reminded everyone of the mercy bestowed by Ved Ratna Acharya Swamishree Maharaj to them all by creating the Mandir in Surat; and the purpose of this Mandir, to allow them all to worship the supreme Lord and perform devotion unto Him.

Local dignitaries were also present to gain Acharya Swamiji Maharaj's blessings.