
                  As part of the program 
                    organized by the Government of Gujarat in Porbandar (the birthplace 
                    of Gandhiji) BAPS were invited to display an annakut of vegetarian 
                    delicacies.
                    
                    Chief Minister of Gujarat inaugurated the mini-village on 
                    2 October 2003, Gandhiji's birthday.
                    
                    BAPS devotees had prepared an annakut of 1220 vegetarian items, 
                    which was displayed in an air-conditioned cabin from 2 to 
                    10 October. Daily from 5.00 to 11.00 p.m. darshan was open 
                    to all. More than 150,000 people had darshan of the annakut 
                    over the nine days.
                    
                    A informative and convincing exhibition on the reasons for 
                    vegetarianism was also displayed.
                    
                    Throughout the nine days many dignitaries and people from 
                    all over Gujarat visited the displays and were highly pleased 
                    and inspired.
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