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Hundreds Attend First U.S. Exhibition

of Divine Life Story of Shrinathji Scroll

painting at Umiya Dham

OUR BUREAU
Edison, NJ

allabh Youth Organization-NJ
(VYO-NJ) and Umiya Dham-
VNJ are pleased to announce
the successful completion of the his-
toric International Shrinathji Divya
Jeevan Darshan Scroll Painting Ex-
hibition, held on May 30–31, 2026, at
Shree Umiya Dham in Edison, New
Jersey.
The two-day event attracted
hundreds of devotees, families, com-
munity members, and children who
gathered to experience the magnifi-
cent 40-meter (131-foot) continuous
scroll painting depicting the com-
plete divine life story of Shrinath-
ji. The exhibition marked the first the Asia Book of Records and the
time this extraordinary masterpiece India Book of Records for 100-meter
was displayed in the United States, continuous scroll painting on Jeevan
making it a landmark cultural and Darshan of Shri Mahaprabhuji in
spiritual event for the Vaishnav and 2022. Their dedication to preserving
Sanatan Hindu Dharma community. sacred traditions through art was ap-
Visitors were deeply inspired preciated by devotees of all genera-
by the artistic beauty and devotion- tions. The artists spent about 11,000
al significance of the scroll, which hours of time in almost 3 years period
portrays the divine leelas and life to complete Shrinathji scroll painting
journey of Shrinathji through a and completed it in April 2026. Mr.
continuous visual narrative. Many Vekariya was very much impressed
attendees described the exhibition by the knowledge of and questions
as a unique combination of spiritual asked by young children, who are stu-
reflection, cultural education, and dents of VYO education, being con-
artistic excellence. ducted at UmiyaDham, NJ. When
“Experiencing Shrinathji’s di- asked about what inspired them to end, the atmosphere was filled with
vine journey unfold through this re- take upon this divine project, Mrs. devotion, learning, and fellowship,
markable scroll was both a spiritual Vekariya simply stated that its “Tha- creating lasting memories for all who
blessing and a powerful connection korji’s Krupa” (Blessings from Lord attended.
to our cultural heritage,” said Manu Shrinathji, who is 7-year-old form VYO-NJ and Umiya Dham-NJ
Dadhania, President of VYO-NJ and of almighty Lord Shree Krushna). extend their heartfelt gratitude to
Vice-Chairman of Umiya-Dham, NJ. The exhibition proved especially the artists, volunteers, donors, com-
“It inspired devotees of all ages and meaningful for younger attendees, as munity leaders, and devotees whose
reminded us of the importance of numerous children and youth partic- support made this historic event pos-
preserving these sacred traditions for ipated in the event, gaining a deeper sible. The organizations also thank
future generations.”. Sejal Patel was understanding of Shrinathji’s divine the hundreds of attendees who par-
so touched by this experience and pastimes and the rich heritage of ticipated and contributed to the suc-
said “This is just so fascinating, can’t Pushtimarg through this engaging vi- cess of this remarkable spiritual and
get over it”. sual presentation. cultural celebration.
A special highlight of the event The overwhelming response The success of this exhibition
was the presence of the distinguished from the community reflected the reaffirms the commitment of both
artist family, Mrs. Madhu Vekariya enduring importance of preserv- organizations to promoting spiritu-
and Mr. Ghanshyam Vekariya from ing and sharing devotional culture al education, cultural heritage, and
Surat, India, whose devotional art- through innovative and inspiring community engagement for future
work has earned recognition in both programs. Throughout the week- generations.

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