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Dashabdi Mahotsav
Ten great years have passed since the installation of the divine Murtis of Lord Swaminarayan, Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree and Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa. To mark this occasion a magnificent 5-day Dashabdi Mahotsav will be held from Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 December 2010.
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9/11 Memorial in Secaucus Township
September 11th, 2010 marked the ninth year since the tragic events of September 11th, 2001 shook the world. Due to Secaucus' close proximity to New York City, many community members work there, and sadly, many of them lost their lives on September 11th, 2001. As a tribute to their lives and to all the lives that were lost that day, a memorial service was held in front of the Secaucus Public Library and the Business Resource Center on Paterson Plank Road. Members from Swamibapa Pipe Band led the United States armed forces members and police officers in the memorial procession. Many community members and friends and families who had lost loved ones had gathered for the services.
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Promulgation ceremony of new constitution of Kenya
27th August 2010 was a landmark day in the history of Kenya. Over hundred thousand Kenyans witnessed the promulgation of a long awaited new constitution at Uhuru Park, in Nairobi. H. H. Swamibapa Pipe Band was invited to perform at such a grand occasion witnessed by over 5 heads of African States and several notable dignitaries.
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India Independence Day - Secaucus, New Jersey
On the evening of Sunday, August 22nd, 2010, the Indian Caucus of Secaucus held a celebration for India 63rd Independence Day at the Arthur F. Couch Performing Arts Center in Secaucus. The organization had invited Swamibapa Pipe Band to escort the honorary dignitaries, including the mayor of Secaucus, into the auditorium and to perform in the evening cultural programs. During their performance, Swamibapa Pipe Band performed the Indian national anthem, Gana Mana, in addition to their other melodies. Honored guests and event attendees, from various cultures and backgrounds, enjoyed the pipe bands performance of a unique blend of Scottish, American, and Indian melodies on the bagpipes and various drums.
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Acharya Swamishree Unveils Permanent Tributes to Gurudev Jeevanpran Swamibapa in the Lake District
On Monday 16th August 2010, Acharya Swamishree led disciples from all over the world, hundreds of visitors, locals and the Worshipful Mayor in the Lake District town of Bowness-on-Windermere (Northern England), to commemorate the last days our beloved Gurudev Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa.
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India Day Parade, Edison, New Jersey
Since 2006, Swamibapa Pipe Band has been invited to play in one of the three main India Day Parades that take place each year in the United States to celebrate India independence. This year, the band had the honor of leading the India Day Parade in Edison, New Jersey one of Americas largest Indian-populated cities on Sunday, August 8th, 2010.
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Shree Swaminarayan Temple, New Jersey - 9th Patotsav
After a wonderful Bhakti Sangeet night on Thursday, July 29th, 2010, the 9th Patotsav celebrations at Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey continued the evening of Friday, July 30th, 2010. Parayans for Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Granth were held in Swamibapa Hall in the presence of His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree to commence the evening events. Afterwards, everyone proceeded to the temple prayer hall for Sandhya Aarti Niyams. Maha prasad was then served to all, and everyone gathered back inside Swamibapa Hall for the rest of the night program.
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Gurupoonam Celebration in Bolton
On 25th July 2010 Ashadh Sud 15 (Gurupoonam) was celebrated in Bolton, Lancs with great joy. All devotees took part in this grand celebration. Gururaj Muktajeevan Swamibapa swagat yatra from the temple hall. Young devotees aging from 4 to 15 with offerings led the procession into the Temple carrying Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swami Bapa on his Gadi. The temple was filled with flowing sweet melodies from the Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band.
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Gurupoornima Celebration in New Jersey
In Hinduism, Ashadh sud poonam (the full-moon day in the Hindu calendar month of Ashadh) is observed as the auspicious day of Gurupoornima. On this day, all Hindus worship and honor their Gurus. Gurupoornima is one of the three main annual festivals in the Swaminarayan Sampraday. His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree, sants, and disciples all take this day to gather and pay respect to our Gurus, Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa and Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa.
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Ocala, Florida - Ground Breaking Ceremony
Inspired by His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree, a three-day celebration from Friday, July 9th through Sunday, July 11th, 2010 was held in Ocala, Florida in the presence of Acharya Swamishree and sants for the ground-breaking ceremony of the new temple. This temple will be the third sikhar-bandh temple to be built in the United States. Hundreds of disciples from all over the United States had traveled to Florida to attend the celebration.
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Armed Forces Day
Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band joined the Mayor of Bolton Councillor John Byrne who hosted this year's Armed Forces Day to show support for the men and women past and present who make up the Armed Forces. Also present was Yasmin Qureshi Labour MP for Bolton South East. A special service from the Town Hall steps was led by the Vicar of Bolton.
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Bolton School and Friends Summer concert 2010
Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band was invited to play by Bolton School at this year summer concert at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester on the evening of 29 June.
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Swarnim Gujarat & Welcome Ceremony
Saturday afternoon, everyone gathered at the temple for Acharya Swamishree and wants official welcoming. Swamibapa Pipe Band led a procession, during which Acharya Swamishree was seated on a chariot, from the far end of the temple parking lot to the front of the temple. Disciples then carried Acharya Swamishree into Swamibapa Hall. Swamibapa Pipe Band performed a guard of honor, and Acharya Swamishree then sat down on His Gadi. Disciples welcomed Acharya Swamishree and all the sants with a phool-haar ceremony.
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Spirit of Bolton Festival 2010
As part of the Spirit Bolton Festival the town diverse and unique communities celebrated the Spirit of Bolton on Saturday June 19. Led by the Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band the Mayor of Bolton Councillor John Byrne officially opened the event in Victoria Square whereby organisers including Bolton Inter faith Council, Bolton Christian Community Cohesion, Bolton Council of Mosques and Bolton Hindu Forum with the support of Bolton Council and local community groups.
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Mayor's Mile Charity Walk
On a clear but cold Sunday morning the Mayor's Mile Charity Walk was official started with The Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton led by two Masai warriors dressed in authentic outfits from Kenya. The Masai warriors ensured that the walk around the Bolton Town Hall was not interrupted by any stray lions that may have been out for a morning stroll. Accompanying the warriors were a couple of 8ft tall kangaroos and the Dhol Fusion from Swaminarayan Mandir, Deane Road. The Mayor's office had specifically asked for the Dhol Fusion as on a previous event the Mayor had been so impressed by them that he wanted them to start off the day and lead the procession.
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Band Performs for Sport Relief in London
The Temples decision to support this cause some several months prior came with a vision of the Golders Green Swaminarayan Gadi Sport Relief Mile 2010 being an event to bring the multi faithed, multi cultured local community together in a celebration of the unity in our diversity for this important cause in line with the overall charitable objectives of the Temple.
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Bolton and London Bands perform at the Reebok Stadium
On 27th March 2010 Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band Bolton and Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band London performed at the Reebok Stadium, home for the Bolton Wonderers Football Club, who had a game against Manchester United.
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Haiti and Red Cross Fund Relief
On Saturday 6th February 2010 in Bolton town centre, Bolton Interfaith Council organised a fund raising event to support the people of Haiti following the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12th 2010.
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Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Lake District 30th Anniversary
On Tuesday 18th August 2009, Hindu from all over the world, including monks from India, joined hundreds of visitors and locals and the Worshipful Mayor in the Lake District town of Bowness-on-Windermere, in Northern England to commemorate the key teachings of Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa, founder of the Organisation Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan, in a spectacle that embodied his lifetime message of peace, harmony amongst cultures and the support of human endeavour to achieve ones highest aspirations in life through the strength of community unity.
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India Day Parade, Jersey City
Thousands turned out for a swirling celebration of India-American pride Sunday, but all they could talk about was the detention of a Bollywood superstar. Onlookers in bright saris cheered as colorful floats blaring Bhangra tunes rolled down Madison Ave. for the 29th India Independence Day Parade.
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Shree Swaminarayan Temple, New Jersey - 8th Patotsav
On Sunday, August 2nd, 2009, His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree performed the 8th Patotsav ceremony of Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey. After the Patotsav ceremony, He performed the flag-raising ceremony, replacing last year Shree Swaminarayan Gadi flags on the temples sikhars with new ones. Upon reentering the temple, the sants had arranged a grand ankoot to offer to Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa, featuring a variety of Indian sweets and grand cakes made especially for the celebration. Acharya Swamishree then cut the cakes and offered them to the Lord. Sants and disciples then performed aarti to Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa.
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Acharya Swamishree's Welcoming to USA in 2009
The disciples of the United States have been truly blessed to have a mandal of six eminent sants reside in the United States for the past two months. On Sunday, July 26th, 2009, Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa showed His divine grace once again, and His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree arrived to the United States with a mandal of an additional twelve eminent sants.
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Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band Performance at the Manchester International Festival 2009
Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band was invited to perform at this year's edition of the annual Manchester International Festival and joined the many bands, performance acts and floats that partook in the festival.
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India Cricket Anthem
Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band London has featured in a special music video made to support the India Cricket Team during the ICC T20 World Cup which starts on 5th June 2009.
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Suvarna Pratishtha Mahotsav
Exactly 50 years ago, Jeevanpran Swamibapa inaugurated Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in the village. In celebration of this golden jubilee, and to mark the opening of a new Mandir in Vrushpur, the Suvarna Pratishtha Mahotsav Vrushpur, has been inspired by Acharya Swamishree Purushottampriyadasji Maharaj. The 5 day festival will take place from Thursday 7 May to Monday 11 May 2009.
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Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band Bolton Performs Dhol Fusion at Reebok Stadium
On 25th April 2009 Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band Bolton performed Dhol Fusion at Reebok Stadium, home for the Bolton Wonderers Football Club, who had a game against Aston Villa. The event was a huge success with over 21,000 people at the stadium.
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Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Surat - Murti Prtishtha Mahotsav
Murti Prtishtha Mahotsav, Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Surat. Procession in the city of Surat and stage performance during music and dance night. (February 2009).
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Paris New Year Celebrations
Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band was the showpiece participant in both La Grande Parade de Chantilly on 31st December 2008 and at the Le Festival Des Musiques Du Novel An Paris Trocadero on 1st January 2009. The Chantilly Parade drew a huge enthusiastic crowd as Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band joined some of the finest marching bands from across the US and Europe, as well as a cavalcade of historic vehicles, carnival bands and dancers. A select group from the parade participants, again spearheaded by Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band, performed on the afternoon of January 1st at the Trocadero in Paris a natural amphitheatre with a magnificent backdrop of the Eiffel Tower.
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Shree Swaminarayan Pipe Band wins the Black and Asian Diversity Award
On Thursday 13th November 2008, Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band received the Black and Asian Achievement Award for the work carried out for the local and international communities.
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Diwali Celebrations at Ealing Road
Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band was invited to play at the Ealing Road Parade for the Diwali celebrations on the 18th of October 2008. There was a combination of floats, musicians and dance performances along the route of the parade. The parade led from outsi
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Diwali at Brent Cross
Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band was invited to perform at Brent Cross Shopping Centre on the 12th October 2008 for the Diwali Celebrations at which many other music performances and dances for the Hindu event took part in. The young girls of Shree Muktajeevan Arts and Culture Academy performed a devotional dance to the kirtan, ' Ame Darshan Karva Jayee e' following the Bands performance and the young artists of Shree Muktajeevan Orchestra also performed a devotional song for the shoppers of Brent Cross.
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Chalo Gujarat Conference
The Association of Indian Americans in North America (AIANA) held its annual World Gujarati Conference (Chaalo Gujarat) from Friday, August 29th through Sunday, August 31st, 2008 at the Raritan Exposition Center in Edison, New Jersey. A goal for the World Gujarati Conference is to establish a unity between the Gujarati-speaking communities in America. Thousands of Indians from all over the United States attend the conference each year. Cultural activities, performances, and information sessions are held at the event.
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Mayor of Bolton & dignitaries Visits Arts & Culture Centre
A group of dignitaries including the Mayor of Bolton were received by Acharya Swamishree. They were given a tour of the mandir and then taken to the sabha mandap where they saw several dances performed by our balaks and balikas. The visit was arranged by Bolton Interfaith Council.
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Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band Vachanamrut Parayan
In celebration of the 8th Patotsav (anniversary of the installation of the divine Murtis of Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa) of Shree Swaminarayan Temple London, a three-day scripture recital was held in the divine presence of His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree Purushottampriyadasji Maharaj. The festivities took place between Friday 22nd and Sunday 24th August 2008.
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India Day Parade, Jersey City
The India Day Parade of Jersey City, New Jersey, celebrating sixty-one years of India independence, took place on Friday, August 15th, 2008. Swamibapa Pipe Band was invited to play in the parade, and Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey was invited to represent itself once again.
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61st India's Independence Day
On Friday 15th August 2008 at Bolton temple. Young and old Indians assembled to celebrate 61st India's Independence Day with His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree with a flag raising ceremony.
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Acharya Swamishree Arrives in Bolton
On the sunny afternoon of Wednesday 13th August 2008, His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree and His group of sants arrived at Bolton Temple. Hundreds of disciples had gathered in the Temple forecourt for the long-awaited divine darshan of Acharya Swamishree. Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band, donned in their new feather bonnets, saluted Acharya Swamishree as He arrived.
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Inspiration India, Secaucus
A three-day celebration from Friday, August 1st through Sunday, August 3rd, 2008, was held in the presence of His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree and thirteen eminent sants at Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey for the temple seventh Patotsav (temple anniversary). To kick off the celebration, a magnificent festival Inspiration India was held on Friday, August 1st, 2008, at Buchmuller Park, located in central Secaucus just minutes away from the temple.
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Gurupoornima Celebration in New Jersey
In the divine presence of Acharya Swamishree, the celebrations were held on Saturday July 19 2008. Acharya Swamishree was lead from the Temple into the adjoining Swamibapa Hall, with the accompaniment of Swamibapa Pipe Band and disciples. Acharya Swamishree performed the poojan of Gurudev Jeevanpran Swamibapa after which all the sants and disciples were also given the opportunity to offer worship to Gurudev
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Welcome Ceremony & Father Day Celebrations
May 28th, 2008 marked the 66th anniversary of His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree manifestation on this earth. In honor of this special occasion, the disciples of Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey held a celebration on Sunday, June 8th, 2008. This was the first time since Acharya Swamishree 63rd birthday in 2005, which was held on a cruise ship on the Hudson River by the New York City skyline, that the disciples of the United States were blessed with the opportunity to celebrate this occasion. Also on this day, the official welcoming ceremony for Acharya Swamishree and sants was performed, and the American holiday of Fathers Day was celebrated.
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Interfaith Charity Fund Raising for Burma & China
On the 7th June 2008 Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band led an Interfaith charity fund raising display in the centre of Bolton. Helping in Harmony was a multicultural and multifaith event where Hindus, Christians and Muslims came together to raise funds for the cyclone disaster in Burma and the earthquake in China. The band played for almost 5 hours in a hugely successful display where thousands of people watched the groups in Victoria Square in front of the Town Hall. Alongside the pipe band was a dhol group, some of their players were from our Mandir in Bolton. The star show was the fusion piece where dhols and bagpipes played together to create a unique visual and audio experience.
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Acharya Swamishree's Welcoming to USA
On Friday, June 6th, 2008, His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree and a mandal of fifteen eminent sants arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport around 7am, marking the start of their two-month vicharan all over the United States and even Canada. Regardless of having a minor heart surgery just a week before, Acharya Swamishree still came all the way from India to the United States in order to grace the disciples with His divine darshan. By this, He truly showed His love and care for His disciples.
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Madaraka Day celebrations
H. H. Swamibapa Pipe Band together with the H. H. Swamibapa Procession Girls were cordially invited to perform at this year Madaraka Day celebrations at the Nyayo National Stadium. In presence were His Excellency Hon. Mwai Kibaki, C.G.H., M.P., President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kenya, The Prime Minister, members of 45 day old Grand Coalition Government, Diplomats and a large crowd of over 40,000 people.
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Gujarat Gaurav Acharya Swamishree
On Saturday 5th January 2008, His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree received the prestigious Gujarat Gaurav (Pride of Gujarat) award during a ceremony organised by Mumbai elite Bruhad Gujarati Samaj - an organisation comprising of eminent Gujaratis residing in Maharashtra, and its affiliated 133 social and cultural organisations.
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State House Garden Party
H H Swamibapa Pipe Band got a special invitation from The Ministry of Gender, Sports, Culture & Social Services to entertain invited guests at the State House Garden Party hosted by His Excellency the President, Hon. Mwai Kibaki, and Her Excellency the First Lady, Mrs. Lucy Kibaki, during Jamhuri Day Celebrations on 12th December 2007 at State House Nairobi.
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Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Shatabdi Mahotsav
Eleven day centenary celebrations of Shree Mukatjeevan Swamibapa with stage performances and grand processions in the city of Ahmedabad, India. This was the first time when all four bands from London, Bolton, Nairobi, and New Jersey performed together.
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Regent Street Festival 2007 - an Indian Summer
Regent Street Festival 2007 - an Indian Summer
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Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Centenary - Trafalgar Square
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Centenary - Trafalgar Square
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India Day Parade New York City
The 27th annual India Day Parade in New York City to celebrate sixty years of India independence took place on Sunday, August 19th, 2007. Once again, Swamibapa Pipe Band was asked to play in the parade after an extremely successful performance at last year India Day Parade. This year, however, Swamibapa Pipe Band was given the special honor of leading the entire parade, including the parade committee and guests of honor, through the streets of New York.
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Shatabdi USA
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Shatabdi Mahotsav, USA commenced on the morning of Wednesday, August 8th, 2007.
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Gurupoornima Celebrations Held in New Jersey
On Saturday, August 4th, 2007, the disciples of Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey were truly blessed to be able to celebrate Gurupoornima in the presence of His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree and nineteen eminent sants.
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Acharya Swamishree's Welcoming to USA
Fulfilling the humble desires of His disciples, His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree and twelve more eminent sants arrived in the United States on the beautiful summer evening of Friday, August 3rd, 2007. Acharya Swamishree flight landed at Newark International Airport, and afterwards, He was escorted to Shree Swaminarayan Temple New Jersey where the seven eminent sants already residing in the United States and hundreds of disciples eagerly waited for His divine darshan.
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Three Wise Men (Cabalgata de Reyes) Parade - Madrid, Spain
Three Wise Men (Cabalgata de Reyes) is Europe largest parade dedicated to children, and held in Spain. On the evening of 5th Jan 2007, children lined the streets of Madrid to watch a wide array of floats and Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band. The parade has been celebrated for over 60 years and each year continues to become ever more popular. The parade purely focuses around children and the receiving of gifts by the Three Wise Men.
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Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band Leads the London Parade
Thousands of performers from all around the world took part in London spectacular annual New Year's Day Parade on 1st January 2007. Leading the parade was Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band, London. This year the Parade celebrated its 21st Anniversary as Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band celebrates it's 35th anniversary. The band was proud to take part by marking its series of Worldwide performances in honour of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa, whose Shatabdi (Centenary) celebrations are being held in October 2007 in Maninagar, Ahmedabad, India.
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Shop West End VIP
On the 2nd of December Shree Muktajeevan Pipe Band London, was invited to entertain the public at the world famous Oxford and Regent Streets in Central London. The Band performed to the crowds on this special day when the streets were closed to traffic to promote the City of London. The band marched up and down Oxford Street and Regent Street playing their full repertoire of tunes and performing their marching formations.
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Acharya Swamishree Inaugurates the new Scottish Uniform of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band
On the 6th of November, His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree formally inaugurated the new authentic Scottish uniform of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Pipe Band. The members of the band proudly marched into the temple dressed in their tartan kilts, tunics, plaid, sporrans and Glengarry hats, and saluted Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa and Acharya Swamishree.
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World Gujarati Conference (Chalo Gujarat)
From September 1st - 3rd, 2006, the World Gujarati Conference 2006 was held at the Expo Hall in Raritan Center located in Edison, New Jersey. This historical event brought together thousands of Gujaratis from all over the world. In order to represent Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan, His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree had been invited to be among the honored and distinguished guests at the conference. Acharya Swamishree was not able to attend as He was presiding in the UK. On behalf of Acharya Swamishree and Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan, His eminent sants touring the USA were able to be present at the conference on September 1st.
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Indian Independence Day Parade, New York
Sunday August 20th, 2006 was the 26th annual Indian Independence Day Parade in New York City, and Swamibapa Pipe Band was invited to play in it. Young disciples of Shree Swaminarayan Temple, New Jersey had prepared a beautifully decorated float to represent the pipe band and the temple. The divine murtis of Lord Shree Swaminarayan, Jeevanpran Bapashree, and Jeevanpran Swamibapa were seated on this wonderful float.
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Spiritual Awareness Convention - Cultural Awareness Event
The Square outside of Bolton Town Hall was the venue for a Cultural Awareness Event, aimed at highlighting the artistic and cultural diversity of the town. Inspired by His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree, Sant Shiromani Shree Sarvatmapriyadasji Swami was accompanied to this event by Shree Swamibapa Pipe Band and a group of young disciples based at the Bolton Temple.
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Shree Swaminarayan Temple, New Jersey - 5th Patotsav
In the presence of His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree, a three-day celebration was held at Shree Swaminarayan Temple Secaucus, New Jersey for the auspicious 5th anniversary of the installation of the divine idols of Supreme Lord Shree Swaminarayan, Jeevanpran Bapashree, and Jeevanpran Swamibapa.
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Performance at Delaware Sabha
Accepting the humble requests of the disciples living in the regions around Delaware, His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree visited the State on 2nd August 2006. A special assembly was held at the Nur Shrine Hall. Shree Swamibapa Pipe Band escorted Acharya Swamishree and the honourable guests to the front of the stage.
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Acharya Swamishree's Welcoming to USA
Fulfilling the wishes of disciples in United States, His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree arrived at New Jersey temple on the evening of 31st July 2006. On arriving at the temple Acharya Swamishree performed aarti to Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa before giving His divine blessings to all the eagerly awaiting disciples.
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Shree Swaminarayan Temple, New Jersey - 4th Patotsav
A three day function was held in the presence of His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree to celebrate the fourth Patotsav of the Almighty Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa at Shree Swaminarayan Temple in the New Jersey town of Secaucus.
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Chicago Temple Patotsav and Ground Breaking Ceremony of new Chicago Temple
Acharya Swamishree performed the patotsav ceremony of Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa at Shree Swaminarayan Temple Chicago on Saturday 25th June 2005.
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Acharya Swamishree's 63rd Birthday on a Cruise Boat
In celebration of Acharya Swamishree arrival to the USA, the young devotees of the USA held a special function on a cruise ship Horizon, as it floated along the Hudson River in New York. Over 700 people, many from outside of the USA, were present at the celebrations, which included devotional dances and music, speeches by young devotees and eminent sants.
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Tsunami Fund Raising at Leicester Square and Oxford Street
Indian Ocean Tsunami Disaster Funds Collection
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Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj Hirak Mahotsav and Acharya Swamishree Pitharpan Rajatotsav
Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj Hirak Mahotsav and Acharya Swamishree Pitharpan Rajatotsav
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Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Delhi - Rajat Pratishtha Mahotsav
Delhi Rajat Pratishtha Mahotsav
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USA Band First Performance
This was band's first performance on chanters in temple hall
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Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Nairobi - Suvarna Jayanti (Golden Jubillee) Mahotsav
50 years celebration of Swaminarayan Temple originally built on Grogan Road. A grand procession in the streets of Nairobi, Kenya.
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Shree Swaminarayan Mandir New Jersey - Murti Pratishta Mahotsav
The five day USA Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav was held in the divine presence of Acharya Swamishree from the 1st until the 5th of September 2001 in the town of Secaucus, New Jersey - USA
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Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Naiobi - Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav
Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav, Shree Swaminarayan Temple, 2nd Parklands, Nairobi.
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Shree Swaminarayan Mandir London - Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav / Organ Donation Campaign
Murti Pratishta Mahotsav / Organ Donation Campaign
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Procession for Unity
Procession for Unity
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Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bolton - Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav / Blood Donation Event
Murti Pratishta Mahotsav / Blood Donation Event
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Performances at the Millennium Dome
Performances at the Millennium Dome
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City of London Millennium Parade
City of London Millennium Parade
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Youth Music of the World Fund Raiser
Youth Music of the World Fund Raiser
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Blue Peter, BBC Television
Blue Peter, BBC Television
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Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust Appeal
Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust Appeal
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Silver Jubilee Celebrations
Silver Jubilee Celebrations
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Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Rajat Mahotsav
The Rajat Mahotsav of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi (a festival marking 25 years since Jeevanpran Swamibapa gave Shree Swaminarayan Gadi a physical embodiment) was held in Maninagar. Acharya Swamishree opened the newly re-built Shree Ishwar Sadvidyashram (Swaminarayan Boarding).
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Virat Hindu Sangam
Prof. Rajendra Singh, head of India's Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) had come to inaugurate celebrations marking 50 years of service by the RSS in Kenya (known locally as the "Bharatiya Swayamsevak Sangh," or BSS). Seven thousand Hindus from over 32 institutions from all across Kenya joined together in the "Virat Hindu Sangam" to honor Prof. Singh. Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band - Nairobi was a standout performer during the spectacular processions which commenced at Kenya Bhramsabha building on Muranga Road and culminated at SSD Temple in Lower Kabete.
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Parade of Paris/Mont Mantre/Chantilly
Parade of Paris/Mont Mantre/Chantilly
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Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust Appeal
Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust Appeal
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Charity fund raiser
Charity fund raiser
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Murti Pratishta Mahotsav
Murti Pratishta Mahotsav
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Swamibapa Smruti Procession
Swamibapa Smruti Procession
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Parade of Paris/Mont Mantre/Chantilly
Parade of Paris/Mont Mantre/Chantilly
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Bapashree Sat Suvarna Mahotsav
150th year since Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree gave darshan upon this earth. To mark this ocassion, His Holiness Acharya Swamishree celebrated the Sat Suvarna Mahotsav at Maninagar, India.(7 to 13-11-1994)
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Ghanshyam Maharaj Suvarna Mahotsav
The Suvarna Jayanti Mahotsav (Golden Jubillee) of Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj, Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Maninagar- India. (27-2-1994 to 14-3-1994)
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Greenwich Mean Time Centenary
Greenwich Mean Time Centenary
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Lord Mayor of Westminister's Show
Lord Mayor of Westminister's Show
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Smurti Mandir Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav
Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Smruti Mandir, World Peace Centre, built in commemoration of Gurudev Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa by His heir HDH Swamishree Purushottampriyadasji Maharaj. Godasar, Ahmedabad, India. (7 October 1991)
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Sankhyayogi Pujya Bashree Kanba - Memorial
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Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Smruti Mandir - Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav
A magnificent marble memorial Temple was created at the exact site, in Godhasar, where Acharya Swamishree performed the cremation rites of Gurudev Jeevanpran Swamibapa in 1979 CE. This Temple epitomises the profound divine love of Acharya Swamishree towards His Gurudev Jeevanpran Swamibapa.
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Lord Mayor of Westminister's Show
Lord Mayor of Westminister's Show
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.
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band is part of Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan based in Ahmedabad, India. Each Pipe Band is managed by the Mandir in its location.
