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- 4 November
2003 (V.S. 2060, Kartak sud 11) Tuesday, Dholka, Purushottampura;
Prabodhini Ekadashi
- In Dholka Swamishri
performed the pratishtha rituals of the canvas murtis for
the hari mandir in Bhoyka
- At 5.25 p.m.,
Swamishri performed arti of Thakorji at the hari mandir
in Purushottampura, where an annakut of vegetables (shak
ni hatdi) was arranged.
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- 5 November
2003 (V.S. 2060, Kartak sud 12) Wednesday, Purushottampura (Radhu)
At 10.15 a.m. the murtis at the hari mandir in Purushottampura
were changed and the new marble murtis of Shri Akshar Purushottam
Maharaj and canvas murtis of Guru Parampara were traditionally
installed with the murti-pratishtha rituals performed by Swamishri.
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- 8 November
2003 (V.S. 2060, Kartak sud 15) Saturday, Bochasan; Dev Diwali
An annakut had been arranged before Thakorji. After Swamishri's
puja, the symbolic celebration of Swamishri's 83rd Birthday
celebration commenced with a traditional dance by BAPS children
and youths. The celebration was themed on Swamishri's virtues
as described in the shlok "Shobho Sadhugune sada saral
ne..." Sadhus spoke about Swamishri's steadfastness in
observing the five moral vows prescribed for sadhus, supreme
devotion to God, simple, adaptable nature and mundane detachment.
Further, the senior sadhus spoke glowingly of the grace of Shastriji
Maharaj and Yogiji Maharaj upon Swamishri and his untiring services
from the day he was appointed as president of BAPS. The celebration
was laced with bhajans and traditional dances. Finally, Swamishri
addressed the gathering of 28,000 devotees.
Like ever year, devotees also donated blood at the BAPS Blood
Donation Camp and availed of the Diabetes Camp.
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- 9 November
2003 (V.S. 2060, Kartak vad 1) Sunday, Bochasan
At 5.00 a.m. Swamishri arrived for the lunar eclipse assembly.
Dhun, bhajans and reflections of Swamishri's incidents and works
were sung by sadhus and senior sadhus. Finally, Swamishri blessed
the assembly.
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- 12 November
2003 (V.S. 2060, Kartak vad 3) Wednesday, Bochasan, Mahesana
In Bochasan Swamishri performed the murti-pratishtha rituals
of murtis for the hari mandir in Umlav, Borsad sub-district.
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- 13 November
2003 (V.S. 2060, Kartak vad 4) Thursday, Mahesana, Mt. Abu
- At 9.15 a.m. Swamishri
departed from Mahesana mandir and arrived at the BAPS Chhatralay
at 12.10 p.m. The last time Swamishri had visited Abu was
ten years ago. He was welcomed by kids dressed in different
animal costumes and a giant paper-cloth elephant. The boys
performed a welcome dance and sang thal while Swamishri
was having lunch.
- In the evening,
Swamishri attended an evening assembly with the Chhatralay
boys and played an 'antakshari quiz'. Swamishri sang the
first line of, "Dhyan dhar dhyan dhar, Dharmana putra
nu..." and sang bhajans, "Thai rahyo chhe jay
jay kar re..." and "Hari vina hitkari biju..."
Thereafter children asked Swamishri questions regarding
his visit to Abu.
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- 14 November
2003 (V.S. 2060, Kartak vad 5) Friday, Mt. Abu, Sarupganj, Pindvada
- At 10.55 a.m.
Swamishri sanctified the BAPS Swaminarayan Vidyamandir Residential
Primary School. The English Medium Primary School includes
classes from K.G. to 5th standard. First Swamishri visited
the playground where he participated with the kids who were
playing football, cricket, volleyball, etc. Then Swamishri
sanctified all the classrooms and conducted a class, "Say
Om Matru devo bhavah, Pitru devo bhavah..." After explaining
its meaning Swamishri emphasized that all should study hard
and increase their faith in God. Finally, Swamishri wrote
a lesson for all children on the blackboard, "Study
properly. Do not be lazy. Offer prayers and do bhajan regularly."
- Swamishri visited
the Sanstha's land in near by Salgaon. Before departing
in the evening a group photo session with children was arranged.
- At 6.45 p.m. Swamishri
arrived at Sarupganj village where the stone work for the
Akshardham project is going on. After observing the stone
carvings, Swamishri blessed the craftsmen in an assembly.
- Swamishri departed from Sarupganj
and arrived at Pindvada at 7.20 p.m. A welcome assembly
was held and Swamishri praised the effort and skill of the
volunteers and craftsmen.
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- 15 November
2003 (V.S. 2060, Kartak vad 6) Saturday, Pindvada, Sivera, Jadoli,
Pindvada
- At 10.00 a.m.
Swamishri departed from Pindvada and arrived at another
work site in Sivera village, 12 km away. Swamishri observed
the stone carvings and sculptings. As he walked through
the workshop, Swamishri showered flower petals and blessed
the artisans. Thereafter he addressed the assembly of craftsmen
in Hindi.
- Swamishri stopped
over at Jadoli village where the mandir stone sculpting
projects for BAPS mandirs are in progress. On returning
to Pindvada, Swamishri visited the Sanstha's workshops.
- At 7.00 p.m. Swamishri presided
over a public satsang assembly in the town center and blessed
the assembly in Hindi.
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