Thursday 23 March 2023 | Chaitra Sud 2, Samvat 2079
Thu 23 Mar 2023
May 28th, 2009 marked the 67th anniversary of His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree’s manifestation on this earth. In honor of this special occasion, the disciples of Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey held a celebration on Sunday, May 24th, 2009.
Hundreds of disciples had gathered for the celebration. It commenced with disciples performing kirtan bhakti. This was followed by Katha and speeches about the glory of Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa. Disciples then viewed and listened to Acharya Swamishree’s divine blessings from a previous Pragatya Din celebration held in the United States. Many disciples were then recognized for their outstanding achievements, such as recent completion of undergraduate and graduate studies and superior work in poetry. Celebration cakes were then offered to the Lord, and disciples performed aarti. Afterwards, prasad was served to all.
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.