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14 JANUARY 27, 2023

PRAMUKH SWAMI MAHARAJ’S CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS

More than 12 Million Pay Tribute

During Month-long Pramukh Swami

Maharaj Centenary Celebrations

The festival of inspiration, transformation, service, and sacrifice concludes with a spectacular grand finale.

OUR BUREAU

Ahmedabad, India
n January 15, 2023, His Ho-
liness Pramukh Swami Ma-
Oharaj was given a grand devo-
tional tribute in the closing ceremony
of the Pramukh Swami Maharaj Cen-
tenary Celebrations in the divine pres-
ence of His Holiness Mahant Swami
Maharaj.
In the month-long festival, over
12.1 million people visited the exhi-
bitions and attractions at Pramukh
Swami Maharaj Nagar and were in-
spired to live better lives. The Nagar
hosted a variety of exhibitions, attrac-
tions, seminars, films, and shows, each
imparting a unique lesson from the
inspiring life of Pramukh Swami Ma-
haraj. Millions watched the evening
assemblies held every day for the past
month live, whether at the Nagar or
over webcast and learned about Pra-
mukh Swami Maharaj’s life and work
from speeches given by senior swa-
mis and dignitaries from around the
world. Thousands gained inspiration The Grand Finale Ceremony of Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s Centenary Celebrations, titled, ‘We Will Not Forget You’ commenced with the grand
from Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s life entry of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj on a decorated chariot.
through professional and academic
conferences held at Pramukh Swami
Maharaj Nagar. give up addictions and strive for fami- IST. As hundreds of thousands of dev- haraj and how they will never be able
A blood donation drive was also ly harmony. After watching the shows otees from around the world assem- to forget him for what he has done for
organized over the month-long festi- at the Bal Nagari, 250,000 children re- bled, BAPS bands played to welcome them and their families. Each reiter-
val, during which over 5.6 million cc solved to respect their parents, study them. The assembly began with the ated the point that Pramukh Swami
of blood was donated. Hundreds of sincerely, and become ideal citizens singing of devotional hymns followed Maharaj is always with them.
thousands of people were impressed of the world. All who visited were in by the grand entrance of His Holiness Senior BAPS swami Viveksagar-
and humbled by the ornate main gate, awe of the 45 departments and 80,000 Mahant Swami Maharaj on a decorat- das Swami then spoke about Pramukh
Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s 30-foot volunteers inspired by Mahant Swami ed chariot. Youths danced on stage to Swami Maharaj’s life and the physical
sculpted image, the replica of Swami- Maharaj who made Pramukh Swami welcome Mahant Swami Maharaj. and mental sacrifices he made for
narayan Akshardham, the enchanting Maharaj Nagar possible. The first part of the assembly ex- everyone in society. Pramukh Swami
glow garden, the light and sound show, The Grand Finale Ceremony of plained how people will not be able to Maharaj gave everyone knowledge,
the Women’s Empowerment Pavilion Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s Centena- forget Pramukh Swami Maharaj. Se- peace and stability. His travels were
and other exhibitions. After visiting ry Celebrations, titled, ‘We Will Not lected devotees shared their personal for the joy and betterment of others.
the exhibitions, many were inspired to Forget You’ commenced at 5.00 pm experiences with Pramukh Swami Ma- Continued at next page... >>

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