For years Uncle Mohanbhai had been perforning the morning and evening worship and service of God, in the temple of Dhari. But due to old age and frequent illness he could no longer look after the temple properly. He sincerely wished that Jinabhai, because of his natural inclination to worship, consider performing the temple services. He once suggested to Jinabhai that he should take up the duty. Jinabhai was over-joyed, and assured him : "Uncle, you need not worry, I will look after the daily services with all my heart".
Without a moments delay Jinabhai started to perform the temple routine, and the service of the Lord. He would bathe the image of the Lord lovingly, apply sandlewood paste and a kumkum mark, light the lamp and the incense, and perform the arti. His heart leaped with joy whilst offering devotion to the Lord.
Besides all this, he would draw water from the well and water the plants in the compound of the temple. Within a short time the garden in the temple was filled with the sweet fragrance of flowers. Everyday in the morning Jinabhai made garlands of flowers of various colours for the Lord. He prepared varieties of dishes, as an offering to the Lord. He would serve the image as if the Lord Himself was physically present. Quite often, he even conversed with the image.
In the morning, as well as in the evening, he would bring his friends to the temple. There, he taught them how to chant the name of 'Swaminarayan'. He used to sing bhajans and, asked others to sing with him. He taught them how to perform arti and also how to prostrate before the Lord. Before they left he would give them prasad.