On Sunday, October 11th, 2015, disciples celebrated Gurudev Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa's 108th manifestation day and Sadguru Din. To start off the celebration, disciples carried Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa on a palanquin from the lobby of Swamibapa Hall into the temple hall. They performed utsav and carried chhaabs while doing so. After offering all chaab items, offering cake to Swamibapa, and performing poojan, disicples performed kirtan bhakti in honor of the occasion. Next, disciples performed dhyaan to visualize the divine lustrous murti of Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa. Several disciples then addressed the congregation about the glory of Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa, recalling precious memories and interactions. The congregation also listened to Acharya Swamishree's divine blessings and reflections on His beloved Gurudev Swamibapa. Celebrations were concluded with sandhya aarti and niyams after which disciples enjoyed mahaprasad.
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.
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