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Mahamahopadhyay Swami Bhadreshdasji

Honored at Malibu

OUR BUREAU
Malibu, CA
APS Shri Swãminãrayan Mandir in Chino
Hills partnered with the Malibu Hindu Tem-
Bple for ‘Hindu Hriday Milan.’ This event was
graced by Pujya Swami’s of BAPS including BAPS
Scholar Mahamahopadhyaya Bhadreshdas Swami
and Pujya Munivatsaldas Swami, Administrative
Head of Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi.
As the current spiritual head of BAPS, His Ho-
liness Mahant Swami Maharaj has said, “In the spir-
it of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - let us extend circle
of global harmony.” With that in mind, hundreds
of devotees, well-wishers and community members
gathered at the Malibu Hindu Temple. The event
started with kirtan-bhakti and prayers. Then, tem-
ple priests and trustees welcomed Mahamahopad-
hyaya Bhadreshdas Swami and other BAPS Swa-
mis with traditional Vedic mantras and traditions.
Pujya Munivatsaldas Swami talked about the
importance to continue to keep the flame of Hin- Hindu traditions of food, clothing, language and Swãmi Bhadreshdasji with a CA State Assembley
du traditions, festivals and culture ignited across faith. He stressed the importance of parents pass- Certificate of Recognition celebrating Swami’s
the world. He talked about the historic role that ing on the history, culture and traditions to the scholarly achievements and BAPS’ important role
mandirs continue to play as centers of the commu- next generation and to study the Hindu scriptures in serving society. He requested various communi-
nity and beacons of Hindu identity. As the adminis- as a means to understanding all aspects of life, liv- ty leaders Sunil Agrawal, Sampath Kumar, Kanak-
trative head of Swaminarayan Akshardham in New ing and beyond. sinh Zala, Raman Chaddha, Manohar Chopra &
Delhi, Pujya Munivatsaldas Swami shared with He offered gratitude on behalf of BAPS to Mr. Govind Vagashia to join in presenting the honor.
audience the impact of such visionary complexes Nadadur Sampath Kumarji, President of the Mal- After the assembly, Mahamahopadhyaya
on many people, including heads of state, govern- ibu Hindu Temple. Bhadreshdas Swami and BAPS Swamis offered
ment officials, guests and community members. Mr. Rajendra Vora - International Vice Pres- prayers to all of the deities at the Malibu Hin-
Mahamahopadhyaya Bhadreshdas Swami ident of JSGIF as well as Founder & President du Temple and prayed for continued harmony
then emphasized the importance of preserving of the Jain Social Group Beverly Hills presented amongst all people and community members.

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