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Vedic Worship and Maha Abhishek Ceremonies at Swaminarayan Mandir, Tithal and
79th Birthday Celebration of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, Valsad, 13 to 16 December 1999

Mega- assembly of 79th Birthday Celebration of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, 16 Dec 99

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Sadhus during the evening assembly 150,000 devotees from all parts of India and abroad during the Birthday Celebration 150,000 devotees from all parts of India and abroad during the Birthday Celebration
Sadhus during the evening assembly   150,000 devotees from all parts of India and abroad during the Birthday Celebration 
The magnificient 40 feet high decorative backdrop built for the occasion Cultural dances were performed in front of the thousands of devotees Volunteers serve prasad to all devotees
The magnificient 40 feet high decorative backdrop built for the occasion    Cultural dances were performed in front of the thousands of devotees   Volunteers serve prasad to
all devotees
A colorful procession with music and dance led the entry of Shri Harikrishna Maharaj on a palanquin and Swamishri on a Swan-chariot pulled by saints A colorful procession with music and dance led the entry of Shri Harikrishna Maharaj on a palanquin and Swamishri on a Swan-chariot pulled by saints A colorful procession with music and dance led the entry of Shri Harikrishna Maharaj on a palanquin and Swamishri on a Swan-chariot pulled by saints
A colorful procession with music and dance led the entry of Shri Harikrishna Maharaj on a palanquin and Swamishri on a Swan-chariot pulled by saints  
Swamishri seated on a resplendent stage, serenely chanting the holy name of Swaminarayan Swamishri seated on a resplendent stage, serenely chanting the holy name of Swaminarayan Swamishri seated on a resplendent stage, serenely chanting the holy name of Swaminarayan
Swamishri seated on a resplendent stage, serenely chanting the holy name of Swaminarayan
Swamishri seated on a colorful giant stage, serenely chanting the holy name of Swaminarayan Swamishri seated on a colorful giant stage, serenely chanting the holy name of Swaminarayan Swamishri seated on a colorful giant stage, serenely chanting the holy name of Swaminarayan
  Swamishri seated on a colorful giant stage, serenely chanting the holy name of Swaminarayan
Dramatic presentations depicting  stories of moral transformation and spiritual faith inspired by Lord Swaminarayan Dramatic presentations depicting  stories of moral transformation and spiritual faith inspired by Lord Swaminarayan Fish - dance by local satsangi youths
Dramatic presentations depicting  stories of moral transformation and spiritual faith inspired by Lord Swaminarayan   Fish - dance by local satsangi youths
Even today, Swamishri's followers show the same faith, fearlessness and honesty which Lord Swaminarayan had instilled in satsangis. A few such devotees were honored by Swamishri during the festival Even today, Swamishri's followers show the same faith, fearlessness and honesty which Lord Swaminarayan had instilled in satsangis. A few such devotees were honored by Swamishri during the festival Even today, Swamishri's followers show the same faith, fearlessness and honesty which Lord Swaminarayan had instilled in satsangis. A few such devotees were honored by Swamishri during the festival
Even today, Swamishri's followers show the same faith, fearlessness and honesty which Lord Swaminarayan had instilled in satsangis. A few such devotees were honored by Swamishri during the festival  
Swamishri holding a torch, carried by a team of 11 satsangi youths (Gondal) in an all India crusade against Aids and addictions The leading devotees of Valsad and Tithal offer a giant garland to Swamishri Swamishri, after being honored with a garland
Swamishri holding a torch, carried by a team of 11 satsangi youths (Gondal) in an all India crusade against Aids and addictions   The leading devotees of Valsad and Tithal offer a giant garland to Swamishri     Swamishri, after being honored with a garland
Praying serenely to the Lord during mantra pushpanjali Swamishri performing aarti of the entire assembly Nectarine words of wisdom
Praying serenely to the Lord during mantra pushpanjali   Swamishri performing aarti of the entire assembly   Nectarine words of wisdom

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