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Thereafter, testimonials of vis-
itors to Pramukh Swami Maharaj
Nagar were shown who spoke about
their unforgettable memories of Pra-
mukh Swami Maharaj.
The next part of the assembly fo-
cused on how society will not be able
to forget Pramukh Swami Maharaj
and his work. Abu Dhabi Mandir
project head Brahmaviharidas Swami
spoke about Pramukh Swami Ma-
haraj’s construction of temples and
their global footprint. After a video
about the significance of BAPS tem-
ples, senior BAPS swami and mahant His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj blesses the gathered assembly. He
of Gandhinagar Akshardham Anand-
swarupdas Swami explained how said,” We saw in today’s assembly that Pramukh Swami Maharaj had
Pramukh Swami Maharaj changed cared for everyone. Thus, everyone felt that he is mine. That is why none
society’s landscape through festivals. can ever forget him, not today and not thousands of years hence.
He motivated thousands of selfless
volunteers, encouraged skill develop-
ment, and inspired positive change,
transforming society through celebra-
tions. A video introduced the festivals
Pramukh Swami Maharaj inspired
and especially the impact of Pramukh
Swami Maharaj Nagar on society.
The final part of the grand fina-
le program focused on how even the
future will not be able to forget Pra-
mukh Swami Maharaj. His spirituali-
ty was beyond the boundaries of time.
Each senior swami of the BAPS Swa-
minarayan Sanstha then spoke about
a quality of Pramukh Swami Maharaj. Devotees share their personal experiences with Pramukh Swami His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj during the grand finale. The
Ghanshyamcharandas Swami began Maharaj and how they will never be able to forget him for what he month-long celebration was His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj’s
with a prayer, after which Tyagval- has done for them and their families. Each reiterated the point that vision to provide inspiration from the life, efforts, teachings, actions,
labhdas Swami spoke about Pramukh
Swami Maharaj’s devotion to Bhag- Pramukh Swami Maharaj is always with them. and contributions of Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
wan Swaminarayan and his gurus.
Bhaktipriyadas Swami described Pra-
mukh Swami Maharaj’s saintliness,
while Swayamprakashdas Swami
(Doctor Swami) illustrated how Pra-
mukh Swami Maharaj saw everyone
equally. Ishwarcharandas Swami then
spoke about Pramukh Swami Ma-
haraj’s endearing humility.
Children then gathered on stage
to discuss how, despite never meet-
ing Pramukh Swami Maharaj, they
found Pramukh Swami Maharaj in
Mahant Swami Maharaj. After a
powerful video introducing Mahant
Swami Maharaj through testimoni-
als, Mahant Swami Maharaj blessed The month-long celebration was supports these character-building ac- with over 3,300 centers worldwide.
the gathered assembly. He said,” We His Holiness Mahant Swami Ma- tivities. Under the guidance and lead- He dedicated his life to the well-being
saw in today’s assembly that Pra- haraj’s vision to provide inspiration ership of His Holiness Mahant Swa- of others, traveling throughout the
mukh Swami Maharaj had cared for from the life, efforts, teachings, ac- mi Maharaj, BAPS aspires to build a world to foster love, peace, harmony,
everyone. Thus, everyone felt that he tions, and contributions of Pramukh community that is free of addictions righteousness, faith in God, and ser-
is mine. That is why none can ever Swami Maharaj. as well as morally, ethically, and spir- vice to humanity. With genuine care
forget him, not today and not thou- The BAPS Swaminarayan Sans- itually pure. For more details, please and compassion, he reached out to
sands of years hence. tha (BAPS) is a spiritual, volun- visit www.baps.org. all members of society irrespective of
Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s cen- teer-driven organization dedicated to Pramukh Swami Maharaj was the class, color, or age. Recognized and
tennial celebrations were officially improving society through individual fifth spiritual successor of Bhagwan respected as one of India’s greatest
concluded with a mass maha-arti, growth by fostering the Hindu ideals Swaminarayan. Under his leadership, spiritual teachers, he lived by and
a colorful dance by youths and fire- of faith, unity, and selfless service. Its BAPS grew into an international spir- promoted the principle: “In the joy of
works. worldwide network of 3,800 centers itual and humanitarian organization others, lies our own.”

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