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Swamishri
performs the maha-puja ceremony |
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Performs
arti at the conclusion of the ceremony |
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Performs
'mantra pushpanjali' as part of the maha-puja ceremony |
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Taking Lord
Harikrishna Maharaj on a boat ride |
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In a humble
gesture and prayer to Thakorji to shower rains in Gujarat |
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Swamishri and
Thakorji during the boat ride |
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Swamishri
offers two sanctified flowers into the lake and a prayer for the salvation
of all living things in the lake |
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On
the jetty with Lord Harikrishna Maharaj |
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During the
evening assembly the balaks perform an impressive welcome dance in honor
of Swamishri. They are blessed with a photo session with Swamishri
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Acting
Mayor of Tampa, Mr. Charlie Miranda, presents a proclamation and 'Key
to the City' |
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Swamishri
with youths who performed a dance |
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The
evening satsang assembly |
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Swamishri, at
the new mandir site with Lord Harikrishna Maharaj, performs the Bhumi
pujan with devotees |
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... Sanctifies
the land with flowers |
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... Chants the
Swaminarayan dhun for success of the mandir construction |