The celebrations were brought to a colourful close with a vibrant dance performance by youths that tied together the major themes of the evening’s programme.įestivities continued on Saturday 30 April, when the Women’s Forum held their own celebrations with an inspiring and colourful cultural programme. This understanding was further enhanced by a montage of Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s blessings from previous festivals. The audience learned about the ultimate spiritual liberation that Bhagwan Swaminarayan granted his devotees. They also explained how Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s work of moulding individuals and society has continued today through the tireless efforts of Pramukh Swami Maharaj. Sadhus elaborated upon Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s love for his devotees, the piety and righteousness he inspired in them, and the harmony he fostered among them. The celebrations continued on Saturday 16 April with an enlightening production charting the purpose of Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s manifestation on earth and the spiritual revolution that he inspired.Ī vivid combination of multimedia effects, devotional songs, discourses and sketches brought to life a joyous enactment of his birth and the context and impact of his subsequent work.
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The congregation joined in with devotional singing to celebrate the auspicious moment and conclude the programme. Their love and faith, expressed through a selection of bhajans, were brought to life by sadhus and youths through a vibrant musical journey.Ī grand procession welcomed the murti of Harikrishna Maharaj inside the assembly hall before the janmotsav arti was joyously sung at precisely 10.10pm to mark the birth of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. The evening assembly presented the divine life and inspiring messages of Bhagwan Swaminarayan as seen through the eyes of his paramhansas. Youths also sang bhajans to the accompaniment of musical instruments extolling the glory of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and Bhagwan Rama. Stream songs including 'Akshar Purushottam Na Danka', 'Vandana Vandana Vandana' and more. Sadhus performed a special arti at noon to commemorate the birth of Shri Ramachandraji. Listen to Bhajan Sangit 2 (Instrumental Music) by Baps Swaminarayan Sanstha on Apple Music. Devotional activities commenced from morning at the Mandir where devotees and visitors offered their prayers and respects at the shrines. The festivals of Swaminarayan Jayanti and Rama Navmi were celebrated with a host of devotional festivities on Friday 15 April and Saturday 16 April 2016 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London.Ĭhaitra sud 9 – the actual birthdate of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and Bhagwan Rama according to the Hindu calendar – fell on 15 April this year.