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Congratulations Murti Pratistha Mahotsavto Shree Swaminarayan Mandiron

Best Wishes from Chuppy, Vikush, Virluv, Kalpa & Pretesh

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The Murti Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav of Shree Swaminarayan Temple Perth marks a momentous occasion for Perth Satsangis.

It is the culmination of a lot of hard work by a lot of people. A tremendous amount of effort has gone into working on the constitution, setting up various halls on Sundays for our weekly Satsang sabhas, manning food stalls, walking for fundraising, cooking for volunteers at the site, writing receipts for the thousands of donations we have received, preparing plans for construction, developing a curriculum for the Gujarati school, decorating a different hall every few months for Ram Navami, Janmastami or Ankut and last but not least the hundreds of hours spent in committee meetings.

The Mahotsav marks a point where we can stand and reflect on all the hard work that has been accomplished. In 5 years, a community of circa 1000 people has managed to build a multi-million dollar temple that will benefit generations to come. This is a truly outstanding achievement that will be cherished by every Satsangi who has contributed to the Mandir.

To this end, this souvenir magazine, in a small way, attempts to capture the work that has gone into building the Mandir. This achievement has been acknowledged and complimented by leaders of our Satsang, community and government.

We hope that you find this Souvenir magazine a great read and serve as an insight into the history of our organisation.

Editor’s Note VOTE OF THANKS

The Managing Committee and the Trustees for their guidance and entrusting us with this great responsibility.

We would also like to thank the various Swaminarayan Temples, for their complimentary messages that adorn the the first few pages of the book.

A special thanks to Hon. John Castrilli MLA, Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests and Hon. Narendrabhai Modi, Chief Minister of Gujarat for their heartfelt congratulations and wishes.

A big thank you to the keen individuals and business advertisers for the generous support.

We would like to thank Maharajshree and Mahant Swami for their inspiration and blessings throughout this journey.

We are extremely grateful to the various content and image providers for their contribution to the articles in this book. A special mention to Shree Swaminarayan Temple Oldham for letting us use content from their publication ‘Life and Faith of Lord Swaminarayan’

We wish to thank Kalpa Hirani and the Graphics and Design Team for their creativity and countless hours put into this project.

Last but not the least, with immense gratitude we acknowledge the support and help of QUALITY PRESS for attending to our print requirements promptly and professionally.

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Perth Shree Swaminarayan Temple (Mandir), Perth, Australia Inc was incorporated on the 25th day of July 2006 as a non-profit organisation. The organisation strives to propagate and promote the true and original precepts & tenets of the Shree Swaminarayan Faith ordained by Lord Swaminarayan together with other aims and objectives set out in the Organisation’s Constitution.

The followers of Lord Swaminarayan are a part of Sanatan Dharma (Hindu Faith) similar to the followers of Lord Rama, Lord Krishna and Lord Nar-Narayan.

Shree Swaminarayan Temple (Mandir), Perth, Australia Inc belongs to a larger group of Swaminarayan Organisations and Temples around the world. The first Swaminarayan Temple in the world was built in India on land

donated by the British Government over two hundred years ago. The Temple still exists in Ahmedabad and is used by thousands of devotees daily. Alongside the many Swaminarayan Temples in India, there are over 30 Temples located in major cities in North America, Europe and Africa.

In Australasia, there are established temples in Auckland (New Zealand), Sydney, and Melbourne along with chapters

operating in Brisbane and Adelaide.

All of these Temples hold cultural and religious activities, where people attend and take part on a voluntary basis. These temples become a focal point for the community of Hindus living nearby. For some, as they get older, it becomes their life; a place where they can pray, meet people and find solace.

The followers of Lord Swaminarayan first arrived in Perth in the mid 80s. They organised small scale Satsang Sabhas (prayer meetings) and social functions at individuals’ houses on a monthly basis. The Satsang prospered under the International Swaminarayan Satsang Organisation (ISSO) charter with regular visits from Mota Maharajshree and Maharajshree in the late 90s.

By 1998, the steady influx of followers to Perth meant that individuals’ homes were no longer suitable to hold large gatherings. The founding members of the Satsang in Perth decided that bigger premises were required to hold regular Satsang Sabhas.

Initially, the community hall at the Scarborough Civic Centre was hired and Satsang Sabhas were held fortnightly on Sundays. As the community grew, the Sabhas were then held weekly and later moved to bigger locations, firstly to Dianella Scouts Hall for a number of years, thereafter to Hampton Senior High in Morley till current date.

In 2003, we were graced with the presence of Santos from Bhuj Mandir for the first time. From there on in, annual visits were organised with Maharajshree and Bhuj Santos.

As the Satsang grew in numbers and moved from one Community Hall to another, In December 2005, leaders of the Satsang decided to take up the task of establishing an organisation with the goal of building a Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Perth. In order to do this, the leaders approached Maharajshree and Mahant Swami for their blessings and commenced the work of drafting a constitution in December 2005.

A draft constitution was prepared in early 2006 and was put forward to Satsangis in June 2006 where it was unanimously accepted. The incorporation of Shree Swaminarayan Temple (Mandir) Perth followed in July 2006 with the first Annual General Meeting held on the 3rd of September 2006.

FOUNDATION OF THE SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TEMPLE, PERTH, AUSTRALIA INC

Temple History

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A year after the incorporation of the organisation, there were over 100 subscribed members and in excess of 300 ordinary members with significant growth forecasted. The organisation saw this as an opportunity to establish a firm base for the members and commenced the search for land with the view of building a Swaminarayan Temple in Perth.

Various options were considered including refurbishing an existing building or constructing a new building. Eventually, the property on Marshall Road, Bennett Springs became available. This property was a 10 acre block of affordable land in an area easily accessible to most of the Organisation’s members.

In October 2007, the Organisation put in an offer for this land which was duly accepted. A broad plan for the purchase and development of this property was put forward to Maharajshree, Mahant Swami and the members of the community in Perth. The plan received overwhelming support and the funds required to purchase the land were raised in just under two months. The acquisition of this land was a watershed moment for the Satsangis as they realised that their dream of building a new temple for Lord Swaminarayan in Perth would come to fruition in the near future. Bhoomi Poojan was carried out in the presence of Swami Harijivan Dasji and Swami Balkrishna Dasji in February 2008.

Immediately after the purchase, the process for obtaining approval from the shire to build a new temple on the land commenced. In November 2009, the approval for change of use enabling construction for a place of worship was received from the City of Swan.

The building licence application was submitted in June 2010 and approval was received in June 2011. The building of the Mandir was to be carried out using the ‘Owner Builder – Design & Construction route. This arrangement allowed the Organisation to maximise seva (volunteer) input from the community members, which would result in substantial savings.

‘Lakeshore Builders’ was appointed as a licensed builder to construct the Mandir.

In July 2011, site clearance was initiated along with the mobilisation of the earthworks contractor.

The Khat Muhurat Utsav (Foundation stone laying ceremony) took place in October 2011 in the presence of Maharajshree, Mahant Swami and elder Santos from Bhuj and guests from Australia and overseas. This event was a major milestone for the Organisation and gave the community the moral boost and financial impetus that was necessary to complete the building project.

Following the Khat Muhurat, the building works began in earnest with the external footings concreted with a ceremony where members of the community got the opportunity to write their names on the foundation stones. The mandir slab was poured prior to Christmas 2011.

In January 2012, the concreters mobilised and commenced formation of the concrete tilt panels on site. Concrete tilt panels were lifted into place in March 2012 in the presence of Bhuj Mandir Santos, The majority of the work post the installation of structural concrete and steel was carried out as seva works (on volunteer basis).

At this time, the date for the Murti Pran Pratistha Mahotsav (opening ceremony) of the new temple was set in consultation with members of the community, Maharajshree and Mahant Swami. The chosen date was the auspicious day of Makar Sankranti on the 14th of January 2013. The planning for the opening ceremony began immediately with a Mahotsav sub-committee formed to organise the event.

A significant amount of co-ordination was required to ensure that the Mahotsav and Buidling works progressed hand in hand and the most efficient use of the Organisation’s resources. As an example, the procurement of building materials, murtis and decorations from India was co-ordinated together.

All in all, 2012 was an extremely busy year for the Organisation with over 250 people involved on a volunteer basis in the construction of the Mandir and over 100 people involved in the planning of the Murti Pran Pratistha Mahotsav.

Shree Swaminarayan Temple Perth was practically completed in December 2012 with the occupation certificate granted in January 2013. n

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Jay Shree Swaminarayan I on behalf of the Trustee’s and Committee Members of Shree Swaminarayan Temple (Mandir) Perth Australia Inc would like to take this opportunity to welcome you all to our New Mandir opening and Murti Pran Pratishta Mahotsav. Satsangis of Perth have come a long way from holding Satsang at devotee’s homes in small numbers to this new Mandir and large site. It has been a tremendous effort by all those involved in building this new home for Lord Shree Swaminarayan in Perth Western Australia and they can all be proud of their achievements. This is surely a dream come true for Satsangis of Perth and no doubt the input made to the Mandir has provided inner satisfaction to all who have contributed to this from the early planning to the construction seva and to the organization of this opening Mahotsav event. All your efforts I am sure are fully noted by the almighty and will surely serve the future generations in preserving our roots, culture and faith. A special thanks to Shree Nar Narayan Dev. Pithadhipati H.H 1008, Acharya Shree Koshalendraprasadji Maharaj, Sadhguru Mahant Purani Swami Dharmanandan Dasji, and Santo’s from Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bhuj and Ahmedabad for their support in the building of this new Swaminarayan Temple here in Perth. I know that devotees have come from far and wide to make this occasion a memorable one and for this we would like to thank you all for coming and may Lord Shree Swaminarayan shower his blessings on you all. Finally we hope that you find this Souvenir booklet informative, interesting and that it will serve as a useful memento of this auspicious occasion. Jay Shree Swaminarayan

Ravji Gangji Halai President Shree Swaminarayan Temple (Mandir) Perth Australia Inc


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Jan 2013

Jay Shree Swaminarayan I on behalf of the Trustee’s and Committee Members of Shree Swaminarayan Temple (Mandir) Perth Australia Inc would like to take this opportunity to welcome you all to our New Mandir opening and Murti Pran Pratishta Mahotsav. Satsangis of Perth have come a long way from holding Satsang at devotee’s homes in small numbers to this new Mandir and large site. It has been a tremendous effort by all those involved in building this new home for Lord Shree Swaminarayan in Perth Western Australia and they can all be proud of their achievements. This is surely a dream come true for Satsangis of Perth and no doubt the input made to the Mandir has provided inner satisfaction to all who have contributed to this from the early planning to the construction seva and to the organization of this opening Mahotsav event. All your efforts I am sure are fully noted by the almighty and will surely serve the future generations in preserving our roots, culture and faith. A special thanks to Shree Nar Narayan Dev. Pithadhipati H.H 1008, Acharya Shree Koshalendraprasadji Maharaj, Sadhguru Mahant Purani Swami Dharmanandan Dasji, and Santo’s from Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bhuj and Ahmedabad for their support in the building of this new Swaminarayan Temple here in Perth. I know that devotees have come from far and wide to make this occasion a memorable one and for this we would like to thank you all for coming and may Lord Shree Swaminarayan shower his blessings on you all. Finally we hope that you find this Souvenir booklet informative, interesting and that it will serve as a useful memento of this auspicious occasion. Jay Shree Swaminarayan

Ravji Gangji Halai President Shree Swaminarayan Temple (Mandir) Perth Australia Inc


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What is a Mandir (temple)In all religions, there is always

a focal point to ensure that the faith continues and grows in the future. In Hinduism, temples perform a vital role in acting as a focal point in the sampraday.

Lord Swaminarayan recognised that temples would be vital to ensure that the sampraday grew far and wide.

Lord Swaminarayan Himself stated that He resides in four places, temples, scriptures, acharyas and saints. The prime reason why one should attend temple is that Lord is ever

present in the murtis at temples.The atmosphere in the temple is calm, pure and sacred.There are fewer distractions in the temple, this enables one to worship peacefully and form a stronger bond with God.

One should attend temple both morning and evening. However, during the day a person comes into contact with numerous evils and commits sins unknowingly.

By going to the temple in the evening one is able to wash these away by meditation of Almighty God Supreme.

A higher quality of worship can be performed in the temple, by taking part in kirtans, dhoon and katha. Therefore, the benefits and rewards are correspondingly higher, than if one is to perform bhakti at home.

One should not hesitate in attending temple to take darshan of Lord Swaminarayan.

The human mind is fickle and therefore Lord Swaminarayan has stated in the Shikshapatri that one should take immediate action on acts of dharma, such as making donations to God.

These temples were constructed at :

AhmedabadAhmedabad was the first temple to be

constructed. An English collector gave the land during the British Raj. The deed document was transcribed on to a copper plate, stating that the land would remain under ownership of the Swaminarayan Sampraday for all time.

Anandanand Swami designed the structure of the temple. Lord Swaminarayan Himself installed the images of Lord NarNarayan Dev in VS 1878 on the 3rd day of the bright half of the month of Falgun (Monday 24th February 1822 AD).

Lord Swaminarayan had six temples constructed in His divine presence. He Himself installed the murtis at the temples that He constructed. After His departure to Akshardham, as Lord had stated that Acharyas should install murtis of God with Vedic mantras and ceremonies.

THE SIXORIGINALTEMPlES


BhujThe devotees living in Bhuj including Gangaram

Mull, Sundarji Suthar and Hirji Suthar requested Lord to construct a temple at Bhuj. Lord instructed Vaishnavanand Swami to construct the temple and again Lord himself installed the murti of Lord NarNarayan Dev in Bhuj on VS 1879 on the 5th day of the bright half of the month of Vaishakh (Friday 15th May 1823 AD).

DholeraPunjaji Darbar of Dholera urged Lord to construct

a temple in Dholera. Nishkulanand Swami and Adbhutanand Swami constructed the temple. Lord Swaminarayan installed Shree MadanMohan Dev and Radhikaji in VS 1882 on the 13th day of the dark half of the month of Vaishakh (Saturday 19th May 1826 AD).

GadhadaLord Swaminarayan stayed in Gadhada for

25 years. He made Gadhada the centre of the sampraday whilst He was on earth. It was the deep love and affection of Dadakhachar and his four sisters Jaya (Jivuba), Lalita (Laduba), Panchali and Nanu (Ramabai) that attracted Lord to spend most of His life in Gadhada. He stayed at the royal residence of Dadakhachar treating it as His personal home.

By the request of Dadakhachar and his sisters, Lord constructed a grand temple under His personal supervision and with the assistance of Viraktanand Swami. At Gadhada temple Lord installed Shree Gopinathji and Radhikaji. The murtis were installed in VS 1885 on the 12th day of the bright half of the month of Ashwin (Saturday 9th October 1828 AD).

The image and murti of Gopinathji Maharaj installed at Gadhada is in the same proportions as the Lord Himself. Narayanji Suthar was the sculptor of the murti of Gopinathji Maharaj. Lord Swaminarayan had given him divine vision so that he may see Lord for His measurements even when He was many miles away.

JunagadhLord constructed a huge temple at Junagadh on land

presented by Jinabhai (Hematsinh) Darbar of Panchala. Brahmanand Swami constructed the temple and Lord installed Shree RadhaRaman Dev in VS 1884 on the 2nd day of the bright half of the month of Vaishakh (Friday 1st May 1828 AD).

VadtalDevotees of Vadtal including Joban Pagi, Kuberbhai Patel

and Ranchodbhai Patel requested Lord to build a huge temple at Vadtal. Brahmanand Swami and Aksharanand Swami designed the Vadtal temple. Lord Swaminarayan Himself helped in the construction of the Vadtal temple by carrying stones to the site.

At Vadtal, Lord installed Shree LaxmiNarayan Dev, Shree Ranchodrai Dev and Shree HariKrishna Maharaj (image of Himself) with Shree RadhaKrishna Dev. Lord installed these images in Vadtal in VS 1881 on the 12th day of the bright half of the month of Kartik (Thursday 3rd November 1823 AD). n

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When building the Gadhada Temple in India, Swaminarayan Bhagwan led the building effort himself. Every time he went to the river to take a bath in the morning and evening he would return with a heavy stone on his head for the foundation.

Building generationsfor

Building TemplesWhen building Gadhada Temple in India, Swaminarayan

Bhagwan led the building effort himself. Every time he went to the river to take a bath in the morning and evening he would return with a heavy stone on his head for the foundation. When Santo’s and disciples requested for Maharaj to take a rest and leave the work to them, he replied: “so you think this is my work? No, no this is God’s work! This is the work of a Temple.”

Today we are grateful that so many Satsangis have carried out the building of Shree Swaminarayan Temple (Mandir) Perth in the same way.


Preserving thefuture

When Bhagwan and ‘Mota Purush’ join forces with you, all is possible. We have been very fortunate that even today we have elders in our Sampraday that make this possible. Especially the support from Shree Nar Narayan Dev. Pithadhipati H.H 1008, Shree Koshalendraprasadji Maharaj, Sadhguru Mahant Purani Swami Dharmanandan Dasji, Santo’s from Bhuj and Ahmedabad Mandir.

Along with the personal dedication, commitment and support from all the members of the Perth Community and the wider financial support from abroad. We today see the fruits of that in this magnificent home for our Ista Dev Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan.

There is a saying in the Hindu culture that states : “Where Narayan is, Laxmi will follow”.

Bhagwan Swaminarayan has truly shown us that this is true in the building of this Swaminarayan Mandir in Perth.

Satsangis commenced the building construction work with this

in mind and just $100K in the bank for an estimated total project cost of $2.5M for the new Mandir. Today with the Mandir

finished we see that Narayan and Laxmiji are truly together in their place of abode in more sense than one.

Planning and ApprovalsOur 10 acre Mandir Site was

purchased in December 2007 and whilst the contract negotiations took place, Bhoomi Poojan was

carried out in the presence of Swami Harijivan Dasji and

Swami Balkrishna Dasji from Bhuj Mandir in February 2008. Continues next page...


Following the exchange of contracts an application was made to the City of Swan for change of use enabling construction for a place of worship; this was granted in Novembert 2009.

The building licence application was submitted in June 2010 and approval was received in June 2011 from the City of Swan.

Mandir ConstructionThe construction of the Mandir

began in mid-2011 with the selection and appointment of the building committee to manage the overall construction of the Mandir project.

Their role was not only to manage design, specification, time, cost and quality, but also to ensure that our sampraday’s ethics and rules were incorporated into the build. This was achieved by consulting with Maharajshree, Santos, Elders and the learned.

Various construction contracting options were considered for the Mandir. The pro’s and con’s for each were identified and recorded and from this, Lakeshore Builders Pty Ltd - a member of our community - was appointed on a cost plus contract to carry out the works. One of the reasons for selecting Lakeshore Builders was

that it would allow the electrical, part hydraulic, roof covering, and internal finishes works etc. to be carried out by Seva volunteers thereby providing significant labour saving to the project, with the added benefit of achieving a higher quality of finish and allowing the local community to participate in the construction of our temple.

The building committee and the builder agreed to work together to deliver the project within the approved budget.The protocol for calling, analysis and recommendation of sub-

contractor quotations was agreed with a minimum

of three quotations being obtained for each trade package, thus ensuring competitiveness for each element of the works.

In all, over 100 quotes have been received with the most competitive (and capable) tenderers being selected.

The works commenced on site in August 2011 with the demolition of the existing shed and general site clearance works, including the removal of manageable

trees, was carried out by Seva volunteers.

The removal of the larger trees was contracted out to specialist sub-contractor for loping with all suitable material mulched and retained on site for future landscaping. Electrical, communication, drainage and reticulation prelays were carried out prior to the road base and slab sub-base being completed for the Khat Muhurat ceremony on the 8th and 9th of October, 2011.

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NarayanisLaxmi

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Khat MuhuratThe Khat Muhurat ceremony

took place in the presence of H.H Acharya 1008 Shree Koshalendraprasadji Maharajshree and Sadhguru Mahant Purani Swami Dharmanandan Dasji, Premprakash Swami, Keshavoprasad Swami and other Santos from Bhuj and Ahmedabad (PP Swami and Ram Swami) as well as guests from Australia and overseas.

The event gave the community the moral boost and financial

impetus that was necessary, with the total Khat Muhurat, Murti and Singhasan donations exceeding all expectations with over $700,000 being raised in just 3 hours.

Following the completion of the Khat Muhurat ceremony, external footings were concreted. This gave the community the chance to write their names on the foundation stones themselves with the event raising a further $75,000.

The services trades then mobilized on site to carry out electrical, communication, security, drainage and pre-lays.

The commencement of retaining walls was then initiated with the individuals laying their own foundation bricks in the Mandir base ready for fill, compaction and slab concrete works. Another milestone was achieved prior to the end of Dec 2011 by getting the Mandir slab poured enabling thorough curing of concrete over the Christmas holiday period.


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In January 2012, the concreters mobilised and commenced formation of the concrete tilt panels on site. Once the concrete strengths were achieved, the tilt panels were lifted into place at the end of February in the presence of Swami Madhavaprashad Dasji, Swami Suryaprakash Dasji Swami and other Santos from Bhuj Mandir. Structural steelwork was installed immediately afterwards.

Seva WorkAll work from this point

onwards had been carried out by Seva workers. This began with the roofing team who brought the works to a water tight stage in only 10 working days.

With the metal roof sheeting and box gutters installed, the internal partitions, dry lining, ceiling, doors and window works were commenced together with the first fix electrical, communication, security, mechanical and hydraulic services. All this work has been undertaken by dedicated Seva volunteers who have all given up their weekends and in some instances their time during workdays and after work for the last 9 months.

The ceiling design in the temple is a simple but effective design with a centrally located feature octagon with three bulkheads on both sides specifically designed to incorporate the lightings, security, communication, air conditioning vents and ducts without compromising the overall look. The front entrance is complemented

with a bespoke floating timber ceiling suspended from the main ceiling, and acoustic plasterboard has been installed in the ceiling to provide the desired acoustics. All this was carried out by our Seva trades. The integration of the ceiling design with the air conditioning proved to be a challenge, however with both these works

being carried out by our Seva trades, any problems we faced during the construction were quickly overcome by closely working together cohesively. Special thanks to our resident plumber for running the piping. The ceiling and the walls are also fully insulated to provide a highly efficient energy rated building. Credit to the guys who worked


late into the evenings to put the insulation in, this was not easy wearing masks and eye protection to keep the fine dust particles away.


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The 250sq/m of the timber flooring was laid within a day with volunteers starting at 7am and finishing at 6pm in the evening. The carpentry, joinery and hardware have all been installed by our community members. Although Seva work was mostly carried out at weekends, with the support

and commitment of everybody we often managed to do the work of 5 days in just 2.

The windows in the Mandir are UPVC doubled glazed with tinted and toughened glass, with a wooden frame finish; these have been donated and installed from within the local community.

The electrical and communication Seva workers in most instances had to wait for other trades to complete their work before they could start their work. Hence, on a number of occasions they had to work late in the evenings or even during the weekdays to ensure their work was completed on time. Their teams turned up as and when required.

The external Mandir veranda and panel arches are finished with a simple but effective architectural design of mouldings from India and locally from Perth. The columns along with the Shikar’s give the Mandir’s its traditional as well as that modern look. The outside veranda floor is tiled and finished off with marble

balustrading from India.

You will now have noticed the theme of Seva in our mandir project; this would not have been completed without our painters and decorators who have done a magnificent job in finishing off the project. They again, had to work during the weekdays to avoid clashes with the other Seva trades,

it was not easy with them often having gone back and touch up after other Seva workers. This is all now a distant memory.

The Mandir complex contains a large commercial kitchen and a two bedroom house for Pujari and Santo’s. This too has in the main been completed using local Seva, with kitchen and toilet cabinets being donated from within the community, and with the stone tops being donated from our community members in Geraldton.

While the works continued on site, the Murti’s, Shikar’s, Singhasans, front entrance gate, main doors and external mouldings were being sourced from India by

The top of the internal Mandir walls has paintings of Swaminarayan Bhagwan’s ‘Lila Charitra’, the lower section of the walls are finished with veneer panelling along with hardwood skirting and dado rail complementing the carpet at the front of the Mandir and timber flooring in the back third of the hall.


our trustees who made numerous visits to India to place the orders, supervise the progress of works and finally, inspect them before the final shipment. They did all this in their own time and at their own cost.

The main Mandir hall is 25m x 32m long and 5.1m high at the centre, the main focus inside the mandir are Bhagwan’s various swaroops with all five deities being installed. The Murti’s made from the finest Makrana Marble have been sourced from Jaipur with the 5 Singhasans made from Burmese Teak being manufactured in Ahmedabad, India.

This work was closely supervised by Santo’s from Ahmedabad and Bhuj Mandir. Facing the Singhasan, the Murti’s flowing from left to right include Hanumanji, Ram Parivar, Nar Narayan Dev, Swaminarayan Bhagwan, RadhaKrishna Dev, Ghanshyam Maharaj – in the centre alter, Nar Narayan Dev, Swaminarayan Bhagwan, RadhaKrishna Dev, Surya Narayan Dev Shiv Parivar, Ganeshji and Shivling.

The Singhasans have been finished off with curtains designed and manufactured by ladies from our community.

This Mandir work has truly been a team effort; we could

not have completed this without the support from everybody especially the people who have helped with the heavy labouring task of digging numerous holes for electrical, plumbing and future provisions and then filling these up. Not forgetting our brick layers, they too have done their share in assembling the Shikar’s, constructing the front garden boundary and the children’s play area. Great work.

As part of the landscaping work, approx. 700m of footpath has been laid around the site enabling Satsangies to walk around the grounds in the mornings and

evenings, browsing at the flower garden and trees that they have personally planted. .

The Mandir site is finished off along the front elevation with the elegant limestone and steel fencing, again donated and installed by our community members.

The pink stone gate from Jaipur and the welcoming fountain with Shivji complete with waterfalls (constructed and designed by our Seva trades) provides the Mandir with the authentic entrance to this grand Shree Swaminarayan Temple. The entrance to the



Mandir is surrounded with subtle landscaping.

In the overall landscaping plan and provisions for future expansion, recreational facilities have been incorporated for all age groups including a full size open air volleyball court, grassed multi-purpose playing field, shaded sand pit equipped with children’s play equipment, ‘phool vadi’ for flowers, ‘saak vadi’ for vegetable garden, a foot bridge over the existing stream and various footpaths caressing the 10 acre site.

All the work needed to be designed and approved by the relevant internal and external stakeholders, and for this we had our own Architects who worked tirelessly to ensure all drawings and details were completed on time to ensure the smooth flow for information for the progression of the works.

Every Saturday and Sunday teams of ladies from our community gave up their personal time to do their bit for the Mandir by providing early morning nasto and lunch to all the workers. The food throughout the construction period had been donated and we thank those who contributed to

this. To add to this, the Mandir has not seen a request for payment for any other items such as water, nasto etc. A true testament to the Perth community to save the mandir whatever we can.

In total over two hundred and fifty different people (at the time of writing this, end of Oct 2012) have carried out Seva in the construction of the mandir, equating to 1200 man days or a total of 9600 hours of work giving an estimated saving in excess of $400,000 for the mandir and this does not include the contractor mark ups and profit.

In this there are many who have come to work on the mandir site every weekend since March 2012 till the end of Dec 2012. Putting this in terms of days, that’s over 20

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Time and time again the Seva workers have told us that a thank you is not necessary, as this work is for ourselves.

However a big thank you goes to all of those who have assisted in this once in a life time opportunity to build our Mandir, particularly to those who have consistently attended every week.

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Murti Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav

Shree Swaminarayan Sampraday Sakaahar upaasna ni pushthi kareche,shree Swaminarayan Bhagwan ne tyaag no paksha modogh rakhine upaasna ni vrudhi maate maha mandir ni sthaapan karine tema swahaste NarNarayan Dev, LaxmiNarayan Dev, adhi swarupo ni pratishta kariche. Ane te Parampara ne kayam rakhva, Dharmakul ma acharaya Parampara sthapine, dharmavanshi acharaya dwara sam-praday ma nava bandhata mandiro ma murtiyo ni pran prathishta karvano adhikar kayami karyo che. Ane Shikshap-tri ma potej swamukhe kayuche je murti ni Pran Prathista dharmavanshi acharya kari hoye, tej murti athvaa swarup pooja karva yogya che, ane eh murtiyo maru swarup che ane tema hu pratayaksha pane virajine, sarva ashritona satvan manoratan puran karis ah pramane apana Swami-narayan Sampraday ma Murti Pran Pratithta Mahotsav no anero Mahatva che.


WhatMurti

Pran is

Pratistha?It is a rite by which the consciousness and power of a deity is brought to inhabit the idol of the deity. Thereby,infusing life (pran pratishtha) into the idol (murti).

In Hinduism it is only after this rite is properly performed that worship should

be offered to the Murti. Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan bestowed Dharmakul Acharyas (Acharaya Parampara) to perform these rites in every new Swaminarayan Temple.

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MurtisOur Temple

Hindu Principal of One God

This is a key concept of Hinduism, in that there is only one God. He has many attributes, forms and names.

According to the Vedas, God is sakar, has a divine physical form, taking eternal residence in His heavenly abode.

For this reason there have been many avatars (reincarnations) of God over time in human and

animal form.

Different avatars of God all ultimately lead to Almighty God Supreme. One should draw a clear distinction between avatars of God and Demi-Gods, which are in fact followers of God.

Demi-Gods are controllers of the universe and its elements. God can be seen in many different incarnations, but this one God has three main representations. Brahma, the Creator, Vishnu, the Preserver and Shiva, the Destroyer.

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Ganshyam Maharaj

While on earth, He established ekantik dharma (righteousness, right knowledge, detachment and devotion to God), which had been destroyed many years ago, and He destroyed adharma (irreligiosity).

He initiated over 2000 sadhus, of which 500 were initiated as paramhans (highly spiritual).

He built temples, and installed murtis, which will always

remain on earth. In this way, Bhagwan forever

resides on this earth through His sadhus and His murtis.

Swaminarayan Bhagwan also wrote and narrated shastras, authenticated ancient shastras, and instructed His sadhus to write shastras.

In his childhood, he was known as ‘Ganshyam’. When only 11 years old, He renounced his family and became a yogi. During his 7 year pilgrimage he

was known as ‘Nilkanth Varni‘.

At the age of 18, He ultimately reached His goal by adopting Ramanand Swami as His Guru in the state of Gujarat. Guru Ramanand Swami initiated Nilkanth as a sadhu and gave him the name ‘Sahajanand’.

Recognizing Sahajanand’s spiritual greatness and overlooking more senior sadhus, Ramanand Swami ceremoniously installed Sahajanand, at the tender age of 21, as His spiritual successor.

After the death of Guru Ramanand Swami, Sahajanand gathered all of His disciples and instructed them to chant the Divine mantra “Om Swaminarayan”. By doing so, He Promised to bear their every burden and to provide them with His strength and guidance. From then onwards He was known as ‘Lord Swaminarayan’. n

Lord Swaminarayan incarnated on earth on Monday 9th day of the bright half of the month Chaitra VS 1837 (2 April 1781 AD) in the North Indian village of Chhapaiya,

near Ayodhya to parents Dharma-Dev and Bhakti-Mata.


Shree Nar Narayan Dev Shree Swaminarayan Bhagwan Shree Radha Krushna Dev

Shree Hanumanji Shree Ram Parivar - Laxman, Lord Ram and Sitaji

Shree Shiv Parivar

Shree Surya Narayan Dev

Shree Ganeshji


Lord Krishna was born in Mathura in Uttar Pradesh region of India, at midnight, on the 8th day of the dark half of the month of Shravan approximately 5000 years ago. Lord Krishna was born to Vasudev and Devaki.

One of the main reasons was for Lord Krishna’s incarnation was to kill the evil demon Kans, His mama.

Kans had known that his

destroyer would be the eighth child born to his sister. Kans had imprisoned Vasudev and Devaki, and had killed all seven children born to Devaki. On the birth of their eighth child, Lord Krishna, Vasudev miraculously escaped

from jail and went to Gokul. Here he exchanged

the newborn Lord Krishna with Yogamaya, daughter of Yasoda and Nand and returned to jail.

Kans found out that the eighth

child had been born to Devaki and tried to kill Yogamaya, but she escaped.

Kans did not know that Lord Krishna had taken birth and was safe with Yasoda in Gokul.

Lord Krishna grew up in Gokul living with Yasoda

There was once a demonic man called Kunchi who did penance upon Lord Brahma

and pleased Him. As a result Lord Brahma gifted Kunchi a boon. Kunchi first requested to live forever, but was denied this request because even Lord Brahma could not live forever. So Kunchi requested to have 1000 protective shields. He would lose one shield, when one being had completed penance for 1000 years and then fought Kunchi for another 1000 years. In order to take away all of Kunchi’s protective shields and kill him, one would have to continuously repeat the cycle of penance and fighting.

Knowing that he was invincible, he became selfish and wanted

to rule the world. All the Demi-Gods pleaded to Lord Vishnu to help resolve the situation. To resolve the problem, Lord Vishnu reincarnated Himself into two separate beings, these being Lord Nar and Lord Narayan. Lord Nar and Lord Narayan were born to Dharmadev and Murtidevi, but were born as young men (they

had nochildhood) at Narayan Ghat

along the banks of the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad. As soon as they were born, Lord Narayan started penance for 1000 years and then went to fight Kunchi for 1000 years. Whilst Lord Narayan was fighting Kunchi,

Lord Nar started His Penance. After Lord Narayan had fought for 1000 years, Lord Nar went to fight Kunchi and Lord Narayan started another 1000 years of penance.This continued until Kunchi was left with one final protective shield. At this point Kunchi realised that if he

continued to fight he would be killed, so retreated to Lord Surya and begged for protection. Lord Nar went to fight Kunchi, as it was His turn to fight him, but could not get to him as Lord Surya protected him. As a result Lord Nar and Lord Narayan went back to their heavenly abode, Badrikashram. Many centuries later Kunchi reincarnated as Karna, the son of Kuntaji. But because Karna still

had one gifted life left from his previous incarnation as Kunchi, he was born with a protective shield. In order to kill Karna, this shield had to be removed. Lord Narayan was incarnated as Lord Krishna and Lord Nar was incarnated as Arjun. As it was the turn of Lord Nar to fight Kunchi, Arjun was the one that killed Karna. This is illustrated in the epic Mahabharat. n

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Lord Ram was born in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh region of India. Lord Ram incarnated on earth hundreds of thousands of years ago, during the treta yug. He was born at midday, on the 9th day of the bright half of the month of Chaitra.

Lord Ram was born to King Dasaratha and Queen Kaushaliya. King Dasaratha was married to three Queens, Kaushaliya mother of Lord Ram, Kaikai mother of Bharat and Sumitra mother of Laxman and Shatrughna. Lord Ram was the eldest brother.

The reason for the incarnation of Lord Ram was to kill the demon Ravana, who was causing havoc and distress to society. The conquest of

Ravana re-established peace, righteousness and harmony on earth. Lord Ram was married to Sita, the daughter of King Janaka.

When offeritng his daughter in

marriage, King Janaka had invited many kings and princes from far offplaces to his palace. Janaka had offered the hand of his daughter to the Prince that would break the mighty bow of Lord Shiva.

Many Princes failed including the demon Ravana. Only Lord Ram was able to break the mighty

bow of Lord Shiva and thus became Sita’s bridegroom.

The great epic Ramayan tells the life story of Lord Ram. n

and Nand. He was surrounded by thousands of devotees, Gopis and friends.

At a young age Lord Krishna had a personal fondness of the flute, admiration of cows and the taste of curd. Lord Krishna is often depicted in a blue complexion for

artistic purposes, but actually had a dark complexion, hence the name Shyam.

On growing up He left for Mathura where He killed Kans in battle in the Dhanush Yagna. Lord Krishna then left Mathura and went to Dwarika in Gujarat with

His followers. During His life He had thousands of beloved Gopis, but Radha was His true consort. Lord Krishna played a vital part in the Mahabharat, being the personal charioteer of Arjun where, along with the other Pandav brothers, He defeated the evil Prince Duryodhan and his brothers. n

HanumanjiHanuman is the son of the Vaayu, Wind God and his mother was Anjani. He was the Chief Commander of King Sugreeva’s army. Hanuman is a celibate Brahmin and is learned in yoga, medicine and the Vedas.

Hanuman is in the form of a monkey, representing the Hindu concept that animals are also God’s creation. He possesses enormous strength, valour and courage.

Hanuman is the ever present and single-minded servant of God. He served Lord Ram in the conquest to overcome and kill the demon Ravana.

Today, Hanuman is revered throughout Hinduism for his strength, courage and ardent devotion to Almighty God Supreme. Dharmadev, father

of Lord Swaminarayan, revered Hanuman. Hanuman came to help Lord Swaminarayan and His family on numerous occasions. n

ramParivar


About

GaneshjiGanesh is the son of Lord Shiva

and Goddess Parvati. When Lord Shiva left home and went to the remote peak of Mount Kailash, he left behind his wife Parvati. He sat for many years in deep meditation and at home Parvati was depressed in the absence of Lord Shiva.

To fill the missing companionship of Shiva, Parvati with the will of Lord Shiva created a son with the qualities of both parents. This child was named Ganesh. However, Lord Shiva was not aware of the existence of Ganesh.

When Lord Shiva at last returned from Mount Kailash, he found himself barred from his own home by an unknown boy claiming to be the son of Parvati. Ganesh had been told by Parvati not to let anyone into the house whilst she was bathing. A quarrel began between Lord Shiva and Ganesh, which eventually ended with Lord

Shiva chopping Ganesh’s head off, which travelled into distant space.

Lord Shiva told Parvati what he had done and realised that the boy he killed was actually his son.

In grief, he ordered his attendants to bring the head of the first living creature they saw.

Obeying Lord Shiva’s commandment they returned with the head of an elephant. Taking the head, Lord Shiva placed it on to the body of Ganesh and brought him back to life, thus Ganesh is depicted with an elephant’s head.

Because of his role as protector of Parvati’s door, he is associated, in Hindu culture, with protecting door entrances.

Parvati did not like the appearance of Ganesh, now with the elephant head, and was

annoyed with Lord Shiva.

In remorse, Lord Shiva gave Ganesh blessings that he will be worshipped first in any ceremony that will be undertaken from now on.

Ganesh has great spiritual

significance for Hindus. He is considered to be a remover of obstacles and represents wisdom and perfection.

We worship Ganesh before commencing any new chapter in life, bringing good luck and defeating evil. n

Shiva is the God of the yogis, deity of death and destruction, without which growth and rebirth could not take place.

Shiva has a third eye on the centre of his forehead, opens only when he is extremely angry and has destructive powers. His matted hair carries the Goddess Ganga down to earth.

Shiva’s consort is Parvati, daughter of the Himalayas.

Lord Shiva is conceived in his unborn, invisible form as the Shiva-lingam, a black stone.

This main symbol of Shiva is worshipped in virtually every Hindu Temple and home. n

ParivarShiv

God Surya can be called the only God in Hindu religion who can be seen and prayed to in daily life. The Surya is depicted as having a body as shiny and radiant as pure gold. He is believed to be a golden red man with three eyes and four arms riding a chariot driven by seven white horses.

The chariot harnessed by seven horses represent the seven colours of the rainbow or the seven chakras. Surya is the life giver sustaining all life on earth

by providing all radiance and energy. He by mounting the wheel

of time is also the one who is responsible for the beautiful seasons and causing the

cycle of day and night.

Surya is depicted with two hands holding a lotus in both; sometimes he has four hands holding a lotus, chakra, a conch (Shell) and mace. n

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Lord Swaminarayan possessed divine qualities and mannerisms.

His personality was truly special. Lord Swaminarayan was very jovial with all satsangis and saints. He would often joke with others and engage in playful activities. Lord Swaminarayan had different and unusual ways of sitting.

During sabha Lord Swaminarayan had a habit of sitting with His leg over His thigh.

When He ate He always sat facing north or east, with His right leg raised, upon which He rested His right arm and with His left leg flat on the floor.

Whilst He sat He would stroke the creases (Urdhvarekhas) in His feet using His first and second finger. When He sneezed or coughed He would always place

a handkerchief over His mouth and nose, and would chant ‘Hare…Hare…Hare…’ after doing so.

When He got up after sitting down He would chant, Jay Sachidanand or Jay Swaminarayan. Since Lord Swaminarayan performed a lot of gatherings (sabhas), this was the best opportunity for people to see His unique manners and habits.

During sabhas, He would use a tulsi mala one bead at a time or maybe two beads at a time or

sometimes He would just play with the mala. He would often put cold lemons or mogra flowersto His eyes and nose to cool and soothe them. During His sabhas or on travelling, if He saw poor and sick people, He would show extreme compassion towards them and He would give away His precious belongings without hesitation.

When satsangis arrived for darshan, the Lord would always ask their names, where they were from and asked after their well being. In sabhas when saints were

singing kirtans,

He would join in and sway with the rhythm of the singing and the sound of musical instruments. When Lord became extremely pleased with satsangis or saints, He would get in the middle of the sabha and lovingly embrace those sparkling individuals.

Lord Swaminarayan had a very brisk and elegant style of walking. People walking with Him would struggle to keep up with Him. n

Lord Swaminarayan has been and always will be described as being beautiful in His appearance. He is described in every Vachnamrit as to what He was wearing e.g. a white turban, a garland of white flowers etc.

This depiction, which has been written down by honourable saints enables satsangis to visualise the divine image of Lord Swaminarayan. All Swaminarayan temples have images of Lord Swaminarayan. This helps the satsangis to be closer to God by meditation and imagining what Lord Swaminarayan would be wearing in Akshardham.

Lord’s Lotus Feet - CheensThe Lord has sixteen symbolic icons on His Lotus Feet, with nine cheens on His right foot and seven on His left foot. These cheens are unique to Almighty God and no other human being on the earth possesses such features. One can recognise Almighty God Supreme by observing His divine Lotus Feet. One gains guidance and help to the path of righteousness and salvation through meditating and focusing upon the Lotus Feet of Lord. Nishkulanand Swami examined the qualities of each cheen. One achieves the following results of the mind and soul through meditation upon each cheen.


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SWASTIK: It is a sign of good luck. The person who meditates upon the icon of Swastik ultimately attains Moksha. Where they enjoy the ultimate bliss of Akshardham

ASHTAKON: A devotee who meditates this foot mark of the Lord Shree Hari attains fruits of ASTANG YOGA. He is easily able to overcome hardship arising from the elements of the universe.

ANKUSH: The mind and heart of a human is termed as elephant because it is very difficult to control it.The person who meditates on this cheen controls the elephant-like mind of his just like a mahout controls the elephant using an ankush

PADMA: The characteristics of Lotus flower, eventhough it remains in contaminated water however remains aloof from it. In the same way a devotee stays in world but never gets attached to it and does not fall prey

KETU: All desires perish, denounces worldly happiness and attain Akshardham, the dwelling place of the lord.

URDHVAREKHA: The devoteeattains URDHVAGATI and thus attains the dwelling place of Purna Purshottam Narayan, the ultimate form of all the incarnations.

VAJRA: His all sins are destroyed and then his heart and soul are able to concentrate in the ultimate form of Shreeji

JAMBU: Who meditates on the Jambu ( blackberry ) foot mark of Maharaj, never gets entangled in this materialistic misery of the world and his heart experience the divine oneness with the ultimate form of the Lord

JAV: Whoever meditates on the barley grain foot mark of the Lord, his sins get destroyed. He always experience all kinds of desirable worldly luxuries. Moreover he realizes the true nature of Atma and Paramatma.


TRIKON: The three forms of suffering, being mental suffering, suffering imposed by other beings

and natural hardships are all eliminated.

MATSYA: Permanent and inseparable bond with Maharaj is developed in the devotees heart. The devotee can’t

live without the devotion to Lord in the same way that a Matsya (fish) canot live without water.

GAUPAD: Gaupad represents the footprints of a cow. The devotee is able to break away from

the cycle of birth and death, in the same way that one is able to easily stride over the

footprint of a cow

DHANUSH: The devotee who meditates on the Cheen of Dhanush overcomes

all his inner enemies and never gets disturbed by other insignificant desires

of this world

VYOM: The heart remains pure and does not get polluted by

worldly objects and pleasures, in the same way that space remains pure. Moreover,the

devotee becomes separated,free from all sins and ego.

He develops universal sight (not covered by any limits).

ARDHACHANDRA: State of calmness attained in the heart at

all times, in the same way that the moon always appears calm and at peace.

The devotee’s heart is overflowed with bhakti just like the moon afects the ocean.

KALASH: The soul willing to attain Akshardham ultimately attains it by observing the cheen of kalash

(the holy pot). This pot is full of amrut (nectar), and the one who drinks this nectar becomes the immortal of the Akshardham.

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ACHARYA PArAMPArA

1. Shri Narayan Bhagwan2. Shri Mahalaxmiji3. Shri Vishvaksen4. Shri Shathari Swami (Shri Shathkop Swami)5. Shri Naath Muni6. Shri Pradynetra Swami (Shri Pundri Kaksh Swami)7. Shri Raammishra Swami8. Shri Yamuna Acharya9. Shri Mahaapurna Swami10.Shri Yatindra (Shri Ramanujacharya)11. Sadguru Shri Ramanand Swami12. Bhagwan Shri Swaminarayan

In a village called Ashlali, Lord Swaminarayan thought of having a religious link of Acharyas in the sampraday, which he presented to the devotees in Jetalpur. Therefore on savant 1882 Kartik sud 11 (ekadashi), in Vadtal he divided his throne of sampradaay in to two. The son of his elder brother

Rampratapbhai Shri Ayodhyaprasadji maharaj was given the Amdavad desh of Narnarayan dev, and the son of younger brother Ichharambhai, Shri Raghuvirji Maharaj was given the Vadtal desh of Shri Laxminarayan dev.

Shri Laxminarayan Dev (Vadtal Desh)13. Adhya Acharya Shri Raghuvirji Maharaj 14. Acharya Shri Bhagwatprasadji Maharaj15. Acharya Shri Viharilalji Maharaj16. Acharya Shri Laxmiprasadji Maharaj17. Acharya Shri Pratiprasadji Maharaj18. Acharya Shri Anandprasadji Maharaj19. Acharya Shri Narendraprasadji Maharaj20. Acharya Shri Ajendraprasadji Maharaj 21. Acharya Shri Rakeshprasadji Maharaj

Shri Narnarayan Dev (Amdavad Desh)13. Adhya Shri Ayodhyaprasadji Maharaj14. Acharya Shri Keshavprasadji Maharaj15. Acharya Shri Purshotamprasadji Maharaj16. Acharya Shri Vasudevprasadji Maharaj17. Acharya Shri Devedraprasadji Maharaj18. Acharya Shri Tejendraprasadji Maharaj19. Present Acharya Shri Kaushlendraprasadji Maharaj

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Sanatan Dharma Dhurandar Acharya Maharaj Shree 1008 Koshalendraprasadji Maharaj (October 1971 - Present) is the current Acharya of the NarNarayan Dev Gadi of the Swaminarayan Sampraday (15 October 2004 - Present)

He is the 7th spiritual successor of Swaminarayan in the North Diocese. The establishment of Shri NarNarayan Dev Yuvak Mandal (NNDYM) has been one of his major achievements.

Festivals have been celebrated on a scale never seen before in the Sampraday under his able leadership. Another of his initiatives has been the Jai Shree Swaminarayan television serial that has been broadcasted throughout the world.

According to the followers of the Swaminarayan Sampraday, Acharya Shree Koshalendraprasadji Maharaj is very humble. His philosophy of working centres on the principle that everything can be achieved if we surrender ourselves to the lotus feet of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.

All tasks, no matter how daunting they may seem at first, can be fruitful and filled with utmost success if performed with Bhagwan Swaminarayan in mind.

Pictured: Lalji Maharaj performing Aarti Pooja in the company of Santos and Hari Bhaktos

Pictured: H.H. Mota Maharajshree Tejendra Prasadji Maharaj in his active role to promote and propagate Swaminarayan faith.

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Hindu1. MAKAR SANKRANTI

Makar Sankranti is also known as Uttarayan. On this day one should try and control the Antashatrus as in keep control of lust, anger, greed etc. On this day people make mithay (sweets), feed grass to cows and carry out many good deeds. Feeding grass to a cow on this day yields huge amount of punyas (benediction), and any good deed carried out on this day is said to multiply its value by thousands, in the amount of

punyas yielded. On this day religion loving people make ladoos made of sesame seeds and jaggery, which are then donated to people who are less fortunate than them.

Sankranti occurs in January, at which time the sky is clear and very bright. When looked at the sky has the effect of soothing the mind. In order to encourage people to do darshan of this beautiful sky, a kite

flying festival is held. Kites of all different colours and shapes are flown by people from all different walks of life.

On this day we should pray to Maharaj that our kite (life) does not waver. We have given the kite string to Him to hold and guide us. n

2. VASANT PANCHAMIThis is the auspicious day when Lord

Swaminarayan completed compiling the divine Shikshapatri on the 5th day of bright half of the month of Maha in Vikram Samvat 1882.

Vasant Panchami also marks the start of the spring season in India. n

3. MAHA SHIVRATRIMaha Shivratri means “the

night of Lord Shiva” and falls on Falgun Vad Chaudas. This day is celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva, and marks his marriage to Parvatiji. In Shikshapatri, Bhagwan Swaminarayan states that Vedas declare Narayan and Shiva to be equal, as Lord Narayan is the protector of life while Lord

Shiva is the destroyer. Moreover the 4 Vedas state that the two are considered to be one. They share a single body and soul, just as a husband and his wife have the same body and soul. Shreemad Bhagvad states that those that see Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva as one being attain peacefulness. Because of this great significance, Shivrati is regarded as equally important as Ram Navami and Janmashtami,

and a fast is observed on this day. The reason behind this can be found in the Mahabharat within the story of King Chitrabhanu and his previous life. As the king sat in his palace, observing the fast along with the entire town, a sage asked the king the purpose of his fast. The king went on to explain that he had a gift – that which enabled him to remember incidents from his previous lives. In

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his last life, the king was a hunter in Varanashi and he made his keep by killing and going on to sell birds and animals.

On one particular occasion, he was out venturing the forest, when darkness fell. He was unable to return home and sought to find shelter for the night, such was his luck that he found a Bilva tree, which he climbed and rested.

He had caught a deer, and so tied it at the foot of the tree. Anxiety refused to leave his mind that night, as he continuously worried what his poor family would eat.

Without realising, he began to pluck leaves from the tree and dropped them to the ground beneath him. The next morning, having sold the deer and bought food for the family, he returned home and was about to break his

fast when a stranger approached him. Out of courtesy, he stood up, offered the food to the stranger and then sat to eat again. At the time of his death, he was visited by two messengers of Lord Shiva, sent especially from Kailash, and it was only then that he learnt of his unconscious worship to the great deity on the night of Shivratri. For as he wept and dropped leaves to the ground, little did he know that there was a Lingam just beneath, and with the drop of each leaf, he shed the pure sorrow of his family, and he also fasted day and night, although he did not realise it, simply through the absence of food.

As a result, the king spent a blissful time in the divine abode of Lord Shiva, before returning to be reborn as the King Chitrabhanu. Bhagwan Swaminarayan also instructs householders in the

Shikshapatri to offer Lord Shiva leaves from the Bilva tree – bilva leaves because they are symbolic of the trident that Lord Shiva holds.

By making this offering, one can improve on their after life, and are able to attain anything in this life and the next, however not moksha, as only Bhagwan Swaminarayan himself is able to free you from the eternal cycle of life and death. The Satsangi Jeevan states that on the night of Maha Shivratri, Bhagwan should be dressed with brightly coloured garments, and His abhishek should be performed in the evening.

Also, a pooja of bilva leaves should be done to Lord Shiva, and kheer and savoury dishes should be offered to Bhagwan, along with the performance of loving kirtans in his honour. n

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4. HOLIThe main day, Holi, also known

as Dhuli Vandana in Sanskrit,also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing coloured powder and coloured water at each other. Bonfires are lit the day before, also known as Holika Dahan (burning of Holika) or

Chhoti Holi (little Holi). The bonfires are lit in memory of the miraculous escape that young Prahlad accomplished when Demoness Holika, sister of Hiranyakashipu, carried him into the fire. Holika was burnt but Prahlad, a staunch devotee of god Vishnu, escaped without any injuries due to his unshakable devotion.

Holi is celebrated at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month Phalguna(February/March), (Phalgun Purnima), which usually falls in the later part of February or March. n

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On the day of Chaitra Sud Navami, Samvat 1837, at 10.10pm, all the planets were at its usual positions and Vasant season was ongoing.

It is in this circumstances that Almighty Shree Swaminarayan Bhagwan was born to Bhaktidevi and Dharmapita in order to uproot unrighteousness and establish Ekantik Dharma for the benefit of millions and millions of souls.

On this very special day, all Satsangis should do an Upwaas.

All Swaminarayan Mandirs worldwide carry out the Birthday aarti at about 10.10pm and then distrubute the prasadi of panchamrut and pinjaari.

On the same day in Tretayug, Shree Ramchandra Bhagwan was born to Kaushalyamaa and Dashrath Raja at 12 noon.

Therefore we should do the aarti of Bhagwan at 12 noon on Chaitra Sud Navami.

Swaminarayan Bhagwan has emphasised his followers to do the Ram Navami Vrat in both Shikshapatri and Satsangi Jeevan. n

5. RAM NAVAMI / HARI JAYANTI


The day fall on Ashad Sud Bij. This special occasion of Ratha Yatra is given alot of significance and Shreeji Maharaj explained the way to celebrate this occasion in Satsangi Jeevan. Maharaj says

that a beautifully decorated chariot is placed infront of Krishna Bhagwans Murti, and the Murti should be wearing yellow and red garments (waagaa). Also, weapons like bows, arrows and

swords are supposed to be placed in front of the Murti to please Bhagwan. A small Murti of BalKrishna Bhagwan is placed in the Ratha (chariot) and devotional songs of Rath Yatra are sung. n

6. RATHA YATRA

7. CHATURMASWhat do we mean by Chaturmas? This

is a period of four months namely Ashadh, Shravan, Bhadarvo and Aaso (monsoon period). It starts on Devshayani Ekadashi in the month of Ashadh and ends on Prabodhini Ekadashi in the month of Kartik. The significance of Chaturmas is to observe extra penance, engage in extra devotion aati and control over sense gratification etc.

1. Reading religious scriptures

2. Listening to religiuos scriptures

3. Reciting songs in praise of his divine qualities

4. Performing Mahapuja of the Lord’s images

5. Chanting his Mantra

6. Reciting his hymns

7. Performing Pradikshana

8. Prostrating before God’s image.

The following are the best methods of observances to be adopted and followed daily as rules:-

Shree Swaminarayan Bhagwan writes in the Shikshapatri:

All my disciples shall take a vow to observe additional austerity during the four months of monsoon (beginning from the eleventh day of the bright half of Ashadsh month and ending on the twelfth day of the bright half of Kartik month ) and those who are unable to do so, may serve at least during the month of Shravan.

Along with the observances of daily religious austerities, my disciples shall choose any one of the above methods as additional devotion practice during Chaturmas and follow it daily with deep devotion (Shiktapatri shloka 76-78) & Satsangi Jivan; 2 : 41-43 n

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With the decision of our grandparents to migrate from India to Kenya, we have reached to our current destination Australia via UK.

With their blessings and hard work my family and I had the opportunity to do Seva for Shri Hari in various Mandirs. With

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committee relationship.

We would like to thank you all for giving the opportunity in everything that we were part of and wish to continue in serving Shri Hari at all times in any form of Seva required.

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8. HINDOLA UTSAVWhen Bhagwan Shree

Swaminarayan had completed 32 days after His manifestation upon the earth, His parents Dharmadev and Bhaktimata celebrated the festival of Dolarohan (i.e. placing the child for the first time in a cradle and rocking the cradle). It was the eleventh day of the bright half of the month Vaishakh.

The cradle was tastefully and luxuriously decorated.The cradle was rocked fondly by all the members of the family.

This tradition of rocking the cradle later on was transferred to the tradition of rocking the swing (Hindola) for a holy person, an incarnation of God or God Himself. The Hindola is hung on a beam of wood and the rope or the chain is profusely woven with multi-coloured and fragrant flowers. At times the Hindola is box-type with many doors. This Hindola is also tastefully painted and coloured.

Such a Hindola of wood was skillfully made by Shree

Nishkulanand Swami. It was painted with artistic designs. It had twelve doors. It was brought to Jnan Baug at Vadtal. A strong wooden beam was supported by two mango trees. The Hindola was hung by ropes.

The Hindola had twelve doors. The ropes and the Hindola were tastefully decorated with flowers. A silken thread was tied to the Hindola and Shree Muktanand Swami was first to gently rock the Hindola while singing an appropriate song composed by him.

Thousands of devotees had gathered and all of them wanted to see Shree Hari and to offer garlands. So, Shree Hari assumed twelve forms and appeared at all the twelve doors at the same time. It was too difficult for all the devotees to garland Shree Hari personally. So Shree Hari stretched His stick on which He accepted the garlands!

Like many of the Hindu festivals, this festival is symbolic. The Hindola

signifies Maya or our worldly life. The supporting wooden beam signifies Ishwar. Shreemad Bhagwad Gita says that Ishwar runs this wheel of the well of life.

The Hindola is hung by four ropes signifying Dharma, Artha, Kama and Mokahs, the fourfold activities of human life. These ropes are hung from two metallic rings which signify Purusha and Prakruti. The base of the Hindola signifies the earth.

The twelve doors are symbolic of the twelve months. The fragrant and colourful flowers signify virtues and good conduct in life. Hindola when swung goes up and down, signifying the ups and downs in life. If one occupies the Hindola of worldly life and rocks it for a longer time, one gets giddiness, falls down and has fractures.

But one really enjoys the Hindola of life only when Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan sits near him as Narayan or one realizes the fact that Shree Hari is in his heart as Antaryami.The silken thread is the thread of Prana. If pulled slowly and softly one enjoys Hindola of life but pulled to extreme means catastrophe!

Shravan is the holy month when light, occasional showers make the atmosphere very pleasant. The crops are almost ready in the fields, filling the hearts of farmers with delight. They now want to please God for His grace. And what would be a better way of expressing gratitude than to rock Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan in a Hindola!

After all, the festival of Hindola inspires us to rock our beloved Lord Swaminarayan in our heart! n


9. JANMASHTAMI

According to the legends, the birth of Lord Krishna took place under extraordinary circumstances. Krishna was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu who came to the world to get rid of all evil demons. He was born at midnight stroke on a dark, rainy night to ‘Devaki’ and ‘Vasudev’ who had been imprisoned by Devaki’s brother Kansa. It had been foretold that the eighth son of Devaki would kill the evil king Kansa. Upon hearing this prophesy, Kansa had his sister put into prison. He killed her seven children one by one but when Krishna was born, there was divine intervention to save the life of baby Krishna. The guards had fallen into deep slumber and were unable to inform their master about the newborn child.

A voice commanded Vasudev to take the baby to Gokul and exchange with the newborn baby Nanda

and Yashoda. The shackles and the prison gates opened miraculously and Vasudev carried the child in a small basket, through the waters of Yamuna. As it was a dark stormy night, the waters of Yamuna were raging but parted to let the carrier of the divine Krishna pass. A huge snake known as Adisesha, glided behind them, its hoods formed a protective canopy over the child When Vasudev returned back

with Nanda’s child the shackles fastened and the doors closed and the guards awakened. Kansa came and picked up the child to hurl it to the wall and kill him but somehow the baby slipped from his grasp and took the form of a Goddess laughing at Kansa, she vanished after telling him that the one who would kill him had already taken birth and was elsewhere. As a little boy, Krishna was the

heartbeat of Gokul, a mischievous prankster who was favorite amongst the gopikas. He used to steal curd and butter from the houses of gopikas. Even though he was a child, he performed several miracles. His exploits are now the immortal legends of Braj. He killed a number of ‘asuras’(devils), vanquished the Kali Nag and later he killed Kansa as it had been. n

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10. RUSHI PANCHAMIBadarva Sud 5 is the day of

Rushi Panchmi. This day’s austerity should definitely be observed by women.

Those ladies undergoing the menstrual cycle can knowingly or unknowingly touch household materials making it impure. According to our scriptures, this is considered very sinful and one attains Naraka (Hell), but if these ladies carry out the Rushi Panchmi Vrat, they immediately destroy their sins, gain good fate, attain wealth, salvation and remove obstacles. Women on

the menstrual cycle refrain from touching humans and vessels for 3 days and bathe on the 4th day to become pure.

On this day, bathing in a lake or ocean and then performing one daily prayers, one should offer and perform Pujan to the Lord with scented flowers, incense fragrance, lighting a lamp and food thereafter offering sweet fruits.

One should remember the 7 Rishis; Kashyap, Atri, Bhardwaaj, Vishwamitra, Gautam, Jamdagni, Vashistha and request their

blessings by offering prayers to them. One should consume vegetables, semolina and other items suitable for Vrat or perform a full fast and observe celibacy.

A man who performs this austerity as described gains merit of all Pilgrimages as well as all types of Charitable deeds and a woman gains happiness and beauty. This Vrat of Rushi Panchmi is very great giver of wealth, diminishes all sins of women who observe it and giver of fame and glory. n

11. DIWALIDeepawali to many is known as

Diwali. It is philosophically called ‘the festival of lights’. Children’s hearts are at tide of cooling effects. There are lines of lamps in every house. They appear so fine, as they are lines of shining pearls, as if it is the ocean of pearls! And in this ocean swims this place called Earth.

The Diwali festival spans over several days and consists of the festivals of Dhan Teras, Kali Chaudas, Laxmi Poojan, Diwali, Ankut and Bhai Beej.

On dhan Teras houses are decorated with candles and cows are colourfully decorated. The main decoration in a house is covering the doorstep with Rangoli patterns to welcome guests.

Kali Chaudas has been specially nominated for Hanuman and pooja is offered to him on this day. Coconuts and sweetballs, made from sesame seeds are offered to Hanuman at temple and at home. Diwali originally

comes from the Sanskrit word

“Deepavali”, which means a row of lights. Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya on Diwali after being exiled for a period of fourteen years. He returned to Ayodhya with Sita and Laxman. At the time, people of Ayodhya lit lamps to mark the home coming of Lord Ram. Laxmi poojan is performed on the day of Diwali. Prayers are offered to the Goddess of Wealth, Laxmiji, so that one may gain prosperity. All throughout the world, Hindus light fireworks to mark the last day of the Vikram Samvat year.

Annakut falls of the day after Diwali. Annakut literally means ‘grand offering to God’. In our society and religion, grand celebrations take place on this day.

In Gokul, it was a tradition to offer these as

thanks giving to Lord Indra (deity of rain). In Nandbaba’s home these preparation had started. Bal Krishna questioned what’s the purpose for this preparation ? “It has been tradition to thank Indra, who graces us with rain,” replied Nandababa.

Bal Krishna pointed that it’s his duty, so why do we thank him. Krishna explained that, we are “cowherds” we need to appreciate Gowardhan which gives our cattle with fodder, eventually from milk we get ghee, yoghurt etc. So why praise Indra instead of Gowardhan. On hearing this every one was convinced, eventually they all offered Pooja to Gowardhan.


Through Gowardhan, Lord then availed all the food. When Indra discovered this, his Pooja had been stopped and instead offered to Gowardhan, he unleashed his wrath by deluging Gokul with rain to destroy. To shelter the residents and cattle’s of Gokul, Shree Krishna raised Gowardhan solely on his little finger. Since then these sentiment have been consolidated by offering Gowardhan Pooja, which is

also known as Annakut. ‘Anna’ meaning food while ‘kut’ meaning mountain.

Today in Swaminarayan Sampradaay this Poojan is offered, done in the temples ahead to the Deities. A vast array of vegetarian food is arranged in steps in front of Deities. This “Thal” is also called “Chhapan Bhog” meaning 56 different food items, but today it has no limits. It may be more than 56 items. After the arrangements,

a long Thal is sung and Aarti is performed.

On Bhai-Beej sisters show their love and gratitude for their brothers. The sister invites her brothers to have a special meal at her home. This is to show the sister’s appreciation for all the gifts and help she receives from her brothers. n

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This day marks the marriage of Bhagwan with Tulsiji. The daughter of Kushdhvaj, Vrinda was married the son of ocean, Jaaldhar. Vrinda was very beautiful, virtuous wife (pativrata).

This made Jaaldhar very powerful and he started harassing kings all over the world. He also challenged Shivji to engage in a fight with him. Shivji, unable to attain victory, pleaded Vishnu to do something, and the only way to sort this out was to break the pativrata dharma of Vrinda.

So Vishnu Bhagwan took the form of Jaaldhar and stayed with her. In this way, she broke her Pativrata dharma, and on the other hand Jaaldhar was killed by Shivji.

When Vrinda came to know about this, she cursed Bhagwan to become stones. Vishnu hence got the form of stones known as Shaalgram. But Laxmiji was also angry after looking at her husband’s form, so she cursed Vrinda to become a tree. This tree was known as Tulsi. Bhagwan then promised Tulsi that because he killed her husband, he will marry her every year. n

12. TULSI VIVAH

13. DHANURMASDhanurmas starts on December 16th and ends on January 14th. This designation is given to a period

of one month from when the sun enters the Dhanur rashi (Sagitarius) till the 14th of January. Great glory is attached to serving food to Brahmins and devotees during this month. In the period the sun shifts from the Dhanur rashi till Makar Sankranti, the Samhita advocates bhakti by celebrating Adhyayan, Mokshada and Vun Mahotsavs. Adhyayan Festival The Lord’s murti is offered pujan.

Then the four Vedas, and Vedangas are recited. Every morning during Dhanurmas, at around sunrise shiro of mung and sweets made from milk are offered to the Lord.

tSince Adhyayan refers to study of scriptures, they are arranged in the following directions: Rg-Veda in the east, Atharva in the north, Yajur Veda in the south, Saam Veda in the west, Ramayan-Mahabharat in the south-east, Stotras in the south-west, Dharma Shastra in the north-west, poetic literature written in Prakrut in the north-east.


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ur heartfelt wishes & congratulations to Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Perth and all the satsangis for celebrating

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ur heartfelt wishes & congratulations to Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Perth and all the satsangis for celebrating

a successful and memorable

From Prasant, Shail, Chandrikaben & Ratilal Vishram Vekaria

Murti Pran Pratistha Mahotsav Perth ��

JAI SHREE SWAMINARAYAN

The month of Magshar is considered the morning period of the Devas and therefore sattvic. Therefore this festival boosts the sattvik attributes of aspirants. Every morning during Dhanurmas the Lord is bathed with nine water-pots. He is then offered pujan, garments, mung shiro and milk sweets. The Vedas and other scriptures listed above are recited in all 8 directions. A divo of sarsav and sesame seed oil is lighted. A small murti of the Lord is then placed in a palanquin and devotionally taken on a procession circumambulating the mandir.

He is then brought into the mandap (hall) through the northern door and placed on a seat. Pujan is offered using the 16 pujadravyas while chanting stotras. He is then placed in the palanquin. And after two circumambulations reinstalled in the mandir. n

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1. AARTIThe aarti is a form of worship and

is one of the most prominent rituals in the Sanatan Dharma. The aarti is performed by gently waving lighted wicks, soaked in ghee before the murti of Bhagwan, together with the ringing of bells, the beating of drums, and a song that praises Him. The flame is held either in both hands or in the right hand and gently waved around

the Murti of Bhagwan. The flame is waved in a clockwise direction: first, it is waved around Bhagwan’s feet four times, then the belly twice, then the face once, and then seven times around the entire body. Once the aarti is complete, a conch shell is used to offer water to the flame. At times, flowers, drum beats, dhoop (incense) and kapoor (camphor) are also used. The flame is then offered to Bhagwan, and then to others.

When the aarti is performed, all those present should be standing, clapping and singing along to the song that is praising Bhagwan. It is also very important that the mind

is fixated on following the flame around the deity, as the purpose of the aarti is to remove the darkness inside with the image of Bhagwan.

The flame acquires the power of Bhagwan. Bhaktas then pass their down-turned hands over the flame and then raise their palms to their forehead – the blessings of Bhagwan pass from the flame

to the bhakta. A person can also acquire the blessing by just seeing the aarti flame.

That aarti of a dev or great person can also be performed (but not at the same

time as Bhagwan’s aarti).

At the time of the aarti, 330 million (33 crores) devs and devis come for the darshan of Bhagwan. It is for this reason that the aarti is one of the most important events of the day in a mandir.

The major Swaminarayan mandirs in India perform the aarti five times a day.

Mangala – Performed before sunrise, when Bhagwan wakes up Shangar – Performed after Bhagwan is dressed Rajbhog – Performed before lunch Sandhya – Performed after sunset Shayan – Performed before bedtime

Our temple is a ‘Hari’ Mandir, thus, Mangala, Shangar and Sandhya Aarti will be performed daily. There is a different aarti song for each of the five artis. However, the most commonly sung aarti song is “Jay Sadguru Swami”, which was written by Muktanand Swami. n

Jay Sada Guru Swami; Prabhu Jay Sada Guru Swami...

Sahajanand Dayalu (2) Bala Vanta Bahu Nami... (Prabhu Jay Sada Guru Swami)

Charana Saroj Tamara Vandu Kar Jodi Charane Shisha Dhariya Thi (2), Dukh Nakhya Todi... (Prabhu Jay Sada Guru Swami)

Narayan Nar Bhrata, Dvija Kul Tanu Dhaari, Paamar Patit Uddharya (2), Aganit Nar Nari... (Prabhu Jay Sada Guru Swami)

Nitya Nitya Nautam Leela Karata Avinaashi, Adashat Tirtha Charane (2), Koti Gaya Kashi ... (Prabhu Jay Sada Guru Swami)

Purushottam Pragat Nu Je Darshan Karshe, Kala Karam Thi Chooti (2), Kutumb Sahita Tarashe... (Prabhu Jay Sada Guru Swami)

Aa Avashar Karuna Nidhi, Karuna Bahu Kidhi, Muktananda Kahe Mukti (2), Sugam Kari Siddhi... (Prabhu Jay Sada Guru Swami)

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2. DARSHANDarshan is a form of worship. It

is a way of connecting a devotee to God and to gain His blessings. Regular and pious darshan leads to stronger belief and relationship with God. When doing darshan one should be completely focused upon God.

One should observe the beauty of His appearance and His charisma and over a period of time one should aim to transfix the image of God in one’s heart and mind.

Pure darshan will yield blessings and guidance from God Himself.

Darshan should not be performed for any form of personal gain.

Males should do darshan lying down with seven parts of the body (eyes, forehead, mouth, hands, chest, knees and feet) touching the ground. The eighth and most important part, the mind, should be focused upon God. The hands should be crossed so that the right hand touches Gods right foot and the left hand touches the left foot.

Darshan should be comprised of a minimum of 6 repetitions, the final darshan asking for forgiveness from Lord. Females should perform darshan and dedicate

themselves to God. They should touch their arms, head, eyes, mouth and mind to the floor in reverence to the lotus feet of Lord Swaminarayan. When going for darshan of God one should not go empty handed.

A small gift should always be offered to God whether it is fruit, flowers or money. On approaching God one should bow with respect. By touching the images of God, the Lotus feet of Lord and Holy Scriptures, one gains direct blessings from God. This also gives peace and satisfaction to the soul. n


4. GURU MANTRAGuru mantra is a mantra

given to devotees by Acharya Maharajshree. One should take this mantra when they have a steadfast belief in bhagwan. When taking your Guru Mantra you must vow to follow 5 Vartman. Guru mantra is essential without it salvation is very difficult to achieve. Once the mantra is received it must be recited everyday in your pooja. This is done like a normal mala the only difference is that every bead you take

instead of reciting Swaminarayan you recite the mantra. The mantra used is from the Vedas

Guru mantra was given to Ramanand swami by Ramanujacharya in his dream at Shreerangkshetra. He knew this dream was true as in the dream Ramanujacharaya had marked Swamiji’s body with gopichandan.

When Swamiji woke up the gopichandan was present on his body.

Guru Mantra was given to Dharmadev and Bhaktimata in Prayagraj(Trivedi Sangam) by Ramanand swami. Guru Mantra was given to bhagwan by Dharmadev in Ayodhya also Janoi was received at this time When we take Guru mantra it is like we are getting married to bhagwan and we must make sure that we keep that marriage going by reciting guru mantra everyday. n

3. NITYA POOJA

Nitya means daily and pooja is to worship God. Therefore pooja performed every day is known as Nitya Pooja.

The scriptures declare that the early hours of the morning are considered auspicious and the mind is more peaceful first thing than at any other time of the day.

Devotees should do pooja at this time. The satsangi should perform the calls of nature and then shower or bathe with clean water. While bathing one should remember Lord Swaminarayan.

After bathing, devotees should cover themselves with one cloth on the upper body and another piece on the lower body. The clothes used for pooja should be fresh, clean and be kept separate from those worn during the day.

For performing pooja, a devotee should sit on the

floor (on a clean cloth), facing north or east. If possible, a silent environment is preferable. Then one should perform achaman, sipping water using one’s palm three times, which is a purifying act for the soul.

Then one should apply tilak and chandlo as prescribed in the Shikshapatri. The murti that should be in the pooja is that of Lord Swaminarayan, since He is Almighty God Supreme. A devotee should then perform manasi-pooja and then invite the Lord to take residence in the murti by recitation of the Ahavan mantra.

The devotee should then perform tapa-mala with arms raised, chanting the name of Lord whilst standing on the left leg and the right leg should be crossed

over onto the left knee.

Women should perform tapa mala whilst standing upright on both feet. Pradikshina of the murtis should then be performed whilst continuing to do mala.

This is done by walking clockwise around the murtis taking darshan. Then the Shikshapatri should be read. If one does not know how to read, then they should worship the Shikshapatri.

Finally, The Lord returns to His abode by recitation of the Visarjan mantra. Nitya Pooja brings devotees closer to Lord Swaminarayan. Lord Swaminarayan will stay with devotees at all times and provide guidance throughout the day. n

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5. PRASADWhatever is distributed among

the devotees after Aarti ceremony is called Prasad. Prasad is the symbol of the fact that God is pleased with the worshipper and the devotees.

In ancient times fruits were placed before the guest by the host to show his happiness at the arrival of the guest. (Prasadchihnani puraha falani – Kalidasa)

When we offer Bhog to Shree Hari, it symbolises our perfect dedication to Him. Whatever is offered as food is called Naivedya and whatever is distributed among the devotees is called Prasad. While eating prasad, the following verse is generally recited:

Narayanprasadam tu gruhitva muktibhavatah,

Sarvan kamanvapnoti preetha saayujyamhapnuyat.

After getting the Prasad of Shree Narayana, a devotee would have all his desires

fulfilled and after death he would attain Sayujya Bhakti with the Lord. Thus Prasad reflects the happiness of God so far as the devotee is concerned. Naivedya is one of the sixteen constituents of devotional practices. Here the devotee dedicates himself to God. This is symbolized by Naivedya offering. That which is worth offering to Shree Hari is called Naivedya (Nivedam arhati iti naivedyam). Whatever eatables are to be offered as Naivedya should be admirable and sacred.

According to scriptures naivedya is offered in plates of gold, silver, copper or wood. They are offered also on clean leaves of lotus or banana trees.

Naivedya is kept on the right side of Shree Hari.

Naivedya can be taken as Prasada by anyone. The Prasad of other deities is meant only for the worshipper or the devotees of that particular divinity. When Naivedya is offered to Shree Hari

the following verses are recited:

Naivedyam gruhayatam deva bhakti me haychalam kuru, Ipsitam me varam dehi, paratra cha param gatim. Sharkarakhandkadyani dadhikshirghrutani cha, Aaharam bhakshyabhojyam cha naivedyam pratigruhayatam.

“O God accept Naivedya and make my devotion firm. Give me desired boon, and the supreme state here and in the next life. I have offered crystal sugar, eatables, curd, milk and clarified butter and food worth eating and chewing.” After offering naivedya to Shree Hari water is poured around the plate of Naivedya and sprinkled on it by a Tulsi leaf or a flower. After this, while moving the right hand repeatedly the following Mantra is recited:

Pranaya swaha | Apnaya swaha | Vyanaya swaha |

Udanaya swaha | Samanaya swaha | Brahmen swaha |

“May this offering reach the five types of Pranas like Prana, Apana, Vyana, Udana, Samana and Brahman.” The Naivedya while being taken to Shree Hari is covered with a clean piece of cloth and then it is removed. Sour, bitter or putrefied eatables are never offered as Naivedya. When food with sweets which we consume is offered to Shree Hari it is called Maha Naivedya. Naivedya includes seasonal food grains, fruits etc. so popcorn (dhani) is offered on Vasant Panchami day. n


6. MALAHow many beads in a Mala?

And why?

Human beings breathe 15 times per minute and 21600 times in 24 hours. If you subtract 12 hours of sleeping time at night, we are left with 10800 breaths for a day.

Dedicated devotees have firm desire to recite the name of Maharaj for every breath he takes during day hours, but this is difficult for most of them. If we recite mantra according to what is stated in scripture, we would be benefited 100 times for every Shree Swaminarayan Mantra.

For rolling 108 beads of Mala we get benefit of 108 * 100 = 10800 for rolling one Mala. This is equivalent to worshiping at every breath. This is the reason for keeping 108 beads in a Mala.

How to roll Mala?

You might have seen a side

view of the Murti of Shreeji Maharaj wherein, He rolls the Mala in his right hand. Similarly, you should hold a Mala on the second phalange of the middle finger of the right hand and use the thumb to hold the bead ensuring that the index finger does not touch the Mala.

Swaminarayan Mahamantra should be recited with each movement of a bead. When we complete rolling of a Mala, When we touch the big bead, we have recited a 108 mantras.

The larger bead is regarded as the “Mer” named after the divine Mount Meru. According to the scriptures the solar system revolves around Mount Meru. After touching, it is essential not to skip the bead and continue by reversing it again. Mala is used as a counter and is considered holy. It should be always kept in a proper place so that unworthy articles may not touch it. For this reason it is kept always in a L shaped bag called Gaumukhi.

Why we do Mala?

Mala inspires devotees to remember Shreeji Maharaj

at least once a day especially when we remain busy with worldly affairs. It inspires us to roll Mala

one, five or eleven times while worshiping

Shreeji Maharaj. We derive satisfaction and confidence by

doing so. The introduction of it was felt for chanting of mantra. As a result, devotees roll Mala and for easy counting the mantra, it came into existence. It is ideal for counting the recitation of mantra. n

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7. TILAK CHANDLO

The chandlo (dot) worn on the forehead is a sign that one is a Hindu. It is called the bindi in the Hindi language. In olden days,

all Hindu men and women wore these marks. When worn by men it is usually called the tilak/chandlo. Lord Shree Swaminarayan has commanded that all His followers should have a Tilak Chandlo on their forehead. It should be done in four places and these are Forehead, Heart, Right Arm and Left Arm. The vertical lines pointing upwards show that the

Tilak mark leads upward to Akshardham (the divine abode of Lord Shree Swaminarayan). The red mark is the symbol of Laxmiji (spiritual prosperity) living in the heart of Shree Hari. By applying the Tilak Chandlo, it protects you from worldly bondage and leads to external spiritual liberation. The body remains as holy as the temple of God. It burns off the mountains of sins. The chandlo has a mystical meaning. It represents the third eye of spiritual sight, which sees things the physical eyes cannot see. Hindus seek to awaken their inner sight through yoga. The forehead dot is a reminder to use this spiritual vision to perceive and better understand life’s inner workings, to see things not just physically, but with the “mind’s eye” as well.

There are many types of forehead marks other than the simple dot. Each mark represents a particular sect or denomination of the Hindu religion. The Tilak is of more than one colour although normally it is vermilion. It also does not have any standard shape and form and is applied differently by members of different Hindu sects and sub-sects. It is applied as a ‘U’ by worshippers of Lord Vishnu and is red, yellow or saffron in colour. It is made up of red ochre powder and sandalwood paste. Worshippers of Lord Shiva apply it as three horizontal lines and it consists of ash. Soot (Abhira) is also used as a pigment for applying a Tilak. For Hindu women, the red bindi is generally a sign of marriage. n

8. KANTHIKanthi, a necklace of bead

worn around the neck, is the symbol of our surrender to the creator of this universe, the supreme almighty. The kanthi is the best symbol of one’s surrender, as it gives us the ultimate feeling of oneness with God. How do we wear Kanthi?

Kanthi is to be worn at the hands of saints, who live life as per guidelines by Shreeji Maharaj. When a devotee wears a kanthi for the first time, a ceremony is performed. Saints give water in right palm of the person who accepts kanthi, simultaneously chanting the following Sharanagat Mantra “Kal Maya papa karma yamdut Bhayadaham, Swaminarayanam sharanam

prapannoasmi sapatumam” (I take refuge of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. May He deliver me from the fear of kal, maya, sin, karma, and evil. May He protect me.) The water is then poured away and the kanthi is adorned. The principle underlying vartman involves purification of the soul before accepting the refuge of God.

To be purified in mind, speech and action, water is held in the right palm. Water itself has the attribute of spiritual cleansing. Also, holding water in the right palm follows the tradition of always taking an oath or a vow with Varundev, the deity of water, as a witness in the ceremony. With chanting of this powerful

mantra, all the sins of our past life and present life would burn away. Essentially we would start to live a new life, and kanthi would inspire us to lead a very spiritual and moral life. Not to consume alcohol, not to eat non-vegetarian foods, not to steal, not to commit adultery and not to accept food or water served by a person not approved by age old convention are the rules to be strictly followed when wearing a kanthi. A Kanthi consists of two lines of beads made of tulasi (basil) wood. One string represents the soul and the other represent the supreme lord. The tying of the two strings to gather symbolises the union of the soul with the Supreme Lord. It has great spiritual value, with Ayurvadic virtues. n


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1. Khat Muhurat YajmanParbatbhai Vishram Halai (Dahisara)Naresh Parbat HalaiVinod Parbat Halai Harish Parbat HalaiDhanjibhai Nanji Halai (Meghpar)Nitin and Ritin Dhanji HalaiLate Gangji Devshi Halai (Kundanpur)Late Kunverbai Gangji HalaiHaste Ravji HalaiDhanbai Halai, Hayna Vishal Pindoria Roshan Halai

2. Singhasan (Gents Side)Girdharbhai Meghji Pindolia Premilaben Girdhar PindoliaDarpan Girdhar Pindolia Toral Darpan Pindolia

3. Singhasan (Ladies Side)Vijyaben Velji Hirani (Meghpar)Santaben Kishor Premji Halai (Dahisara)

4. Swaminarayan Bhagwan Murti (Gents Side)

Shivji Ramji BhanderiRadhabai Shivji BhanderiManji Shivji BhanderiJayaben Manji Bhanderi & Family

5. Nar Narayan Dev Murti (Gents Side)

Dhanji Kurji HarsianiDhanbai Dhanji Harsiani (Kera)

6. Radha Krishna Dev Murti (Gents Side)

Girdharbhai Meghji PindoriaPremilaben Girdhar PindoriaDarpan Girdhar PindoriaToral Darpan Pindolia

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6. Radha Krishna Dev Murti (Gents Side)

Girdharbhai Meghji PindoriaPremilaben Girdhar PindoriaDarpan Girdhar PindoriaToral Darpan Pindolia

7. Swaminarayan Bhagwan Murti (Ladies Side)

Dhanjibhai Lalji Pindolia & Family In Loving memory of Late Nanuben Dhanji Pindolia (Madhapar)

8. Nar Narayan Dev Murti (Ladies Side)

Radhabai Vishram Pindoria (Madhapar)Putra vaadhu Pushpa Kanti Gopal, Sharmila Vijay Gopal, Priti Suresh Gopal,Suputri Kastur Mavji Halai (Surajpur)Poutri Hiral Kanti Gopal, Pragya Suresh Gopal,Dohitri Yashwini Mavji Halai

9. Radha Krishna Dev Murti (Ladies Side)

Kalpaben Pretesh HiraniPushpaben Mulji HiraniBinaben Rajesh HiraniNitaben Shantilal PindoliaNandaben Mahendra PindoriaIn Loving memory of Late Kanbai Mavji Shamji Hirani (Mankuva)

10. Ghanshyam Maharaj Murti & Singhasan

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11. Hanumanji MurtiLate Karsanbhai Jadva HiraniLate Radhabai Karsan HiraniDhanbai Kanji HiraniPunit Kanji HiraniMeera Kanji HiraniNihal Kanji Hirani (Baladia) Late Naranbhai Jadva KhetaniPremjibhai Naran Khetani & Family (Sukhpur)

12. Ganeshji MurtiManjibhai Kanji Varsani (Mankuva)

Parbatbhai Lalji Pindoria (Sukhpur Roha)

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Late Arjanbhai Ratna KeraiKuverjibhai Arjan Kerai (Naranpar)

Murjibhai Shamji Halai, Ratanbai Murji Halai Haste Kalyanbhai Murji Halai Kalpana, Hinika, Mital & Family (Naranpar)

Late Laljibhai Karsan HiraniHarishbhai Lalji Hirani (Baladia)

Devjibhai Naran Rabadia (Baladia)

Ramjibhai Lalji RabadiaDevendrabhai Ramji Rabadia (Mandvi)

Ajitbhai Hirji Vaghjiani Amratben Ajit Vaghjiani (Naranpar)

14. Shiv Parivar Murtis & Shivling

Dakshaben and Jagdishbhai Ramji Bhudia & Family (Mankuva)Nishaben and Dilipbhai Devraj Varsani & Family (Naranpar)Minaxiben and Bipinbhai Valji Hirani & Family (Mankuva)Shwetaben and Chandrakantbhai Dhanji Pindolia & FamilyIn Loving Memory of Late Nanuben Dhanji Pindolia (Madhapar)

15. Suryanarayan Dev MurtiTanvi Sanjay Govind BhudiaKrishnaa Sanjay Govind Bhudia (Madhapar)

Chetan Khimji GorasiaNisha Khimji Gorasia (Dahisara)

Dhisha Harish KaraDhishil Harish Kara (Rampar)

Henna Jayant VarsaniKishul Jayant Varsani (Sukhpur)

Jaimini Prakash VarsaniDhruv Prakash Varsani (Samatra) Madhav Lakhman VarsaniShivani Lakhman VarsaniAshika Lakhman Varsani (Mankuva) Shail Ratilal VekariaPrashant Ratilal Vekaria (Baladia)

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Dhanjibhai Lalji Pindolia & Family (Madhapar) In Loving Memory of Late Nanuben Dhanji Pindolia, Late Grandparents Gopalbhai Devji & Amarbai Gopal Pindolia, Late Parents Laljibhai Gopal & Amarbai Lalji Pindolia, Late In-Law Vishrambhai Gopal HiraniGopal Investments Pty Ltd Directors (Madhapar) Vishrambhai Lalji Gopal Pindoria Kantibhai Vishram Gopal Vijaybhai Vishram Gopal Sureshbhai Vishram Gopal Mavjibhai Khimji Halai (Surajpur) Pretesh, Kalpa, Virluv & Vikush Hirani (Mankuva) in Loving Memory of Late Mavji Shamji Hirani & Late Kanbai Mavji Hirani & Brother Late Meghji Mavji Hirani Parbat Vishram Patel (Halai) (Dahisara)Dhanji Nanji Halai & Dhanuben Nanji Halai (Meghpar) Nitin, Kesar, Ritin, Jyotika and Sia Manji Shivji Bhanderi & Jayaben Manji Bhanderi (Rampar Vekra) Sons Vishnu & Shyam Daughter Divya

Valji Ratna Hirani & Kantaben Valji Hirani (Mankuva) Bipin Valji Hirani & Familly Late Karsanbhai Jadva Hirani & Late Radhabai Karsan Hirani Parivar (Baladia)Late Gangji Devshi Halai & Late Kunverbai Gangji Halai (Kundanpur) Haste Ravji, Dhanbai, Hayna and Roshan Halai Manuben Govind Bhudia (Madhapar) Son Sanjay Govind Bhudia & Wife Bharti Granddaughters Tanvi & Krishnaa in loving memory of Late Govind Harji Ladha Bhudia

Dhanji Murji Gami & Family - Mombasa - London - Perth (Kera)Velji Shamji Patel (Hirani) (Meghpar)Premji Naran Khetani (Sukhpar) Dhanji Ramji Bhudia & Jashuben Dhanji Bhudia (Mankuva) Kavit, Bhavi, Sneha and Sunder Dhanji Kurji Harsiani & Dhanbai Dhanji Harsiani (Kera) Haste Samji Dhanji HarsianiSamji Lalji Varsani (Naranpar)Harji Lalji Bhudia (Mankuva) Hirji Kanji Vekaria (Baladia)Keshor Premji Patel (Halai) (Dahisara)Bharat Kanji Dabasia & Jashuben Bharat Dabasia (Kodki) Son Mayur Bharat Dabasia Daughter Lakshmi Bharat Dabasia

Lakhman Lalji Meghji Varsani & Amrutben Lakhman Lalji Varsani (Mankuva) Madhav Lakhman Varsani Shivani Lakhman Varsani Ashika Lakhman Varsani Vatsal Karsan Pindoria, Priti, Hiral & Sonal (Madhapar)Late Vaghji Nangpar Shah & FamilyHarji Lalji Hirani (Baladia)Paresh Premji Kara & Family (Rampar)Late Father Shivji Murji Gondariya (Kodki) Mother Kunverbai Shivji Gondariya Haste Sons Premji Gondariya & Khimji GondariyaKunverji Arjan Kerai (Naranpar)Prakash Kanji Varsani (Samatra)Kiran Parbat Kerai (Madhapar)Paresh Lalji Hirani (Baladia)Jayendrabhai Harikrushna Soni (Detroj)Ashok Ravji Halai (Madhapar)Jagdish Manji Varsani (Mankuva)Ajitbhai Hirji Vaghjiani & Amratben Ajit Vaghjiani(Naranpar)Ramesh Devji Vora and Dina Ramesh Vora (Madhapar) Son Suneet and Daughter BhavishaRavji Kuverji Amba & Sons Neetin and Minesh Hirani (Meghpar) Naran Manji Rabadia & Kantaben Naran Rabadia (Baladia)Devji Naran Rabadia (Baladia) Ratna Kurji Vekaria (Baladia)Ravji Devshi Varsani (Samatra) Hemant, Rohit & Chetan Karia in memory of Kantilal G. Karia & Sushila K. KariaKhimji Lalji Gorasia (Dahisara)Ratilal Vishram Vekaria, Dharam Patni Chandrika (Baladia) Sons Shail Ratilal Vekaria & Prasant Ratilal VekariaDevshi Premji Hirani & Dharam Patni Pushpa Devshi Hirani (Baladia) Sons Harshad & HarshilMurji Shamji Halai & Ratanben Murji Halai (Naranpar) Haste Kalyan Murji HalaiDipak Kanji Rabadia (Baladia)Arvind Devraj Halai (Dahisara)Nilesh Ravji Kerai & Meeta Nilesh Kerai (Madhapar)Kishore Shivji Bhudia (Madhapar)Vishram Devji Pindoria (Madhapar)Harish Vishram Kara (Rampar)Harish Dhanji Lakhani (Baladia)Ravji Lalji Hirani (Baladia)

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Jagdish Ramji Bhudia (Mankuva)Dhanji Kanji Raghwani (Baladia)Jayant Premji Varsani (Sukhpar)Pravin Bhimji PindoriaHansaben & Kalyan Karsan Bhudia (Madhapar)Anish Harji Hirani (Baladia)Khimji Mavji Patel (Pindoria) (Madhapar)Vinod Samji Jesani (Sukhpar)Dilip Devraj Varsani (Naranpar)Sameer Karsan Halai (Madhapar)Devendra Ramji Rabadia (Mandvi)Purshottam P Vekaria (Naranpar)Ruda Shamji Khetani & Family (Godpar)Manji Kuverji Hirani (Amba) (Meghpar)Minichin Australia Mahendra Shah & Sanat ShahParbat Naran Pindoria (Madhapar)Devshi Arjan Kerai (Naranpar)ISSO SydneyRajesh Devraj Halai (Dahisara)Suresh Harji Bhuva (Kera)Kishor Manji Kerai (Kera)Suresh Lalji Bhudia (Mankuva)Shantilal Shamji Pindolia & Nita Pindolia (Kundanpur)Jagdish Premji Halai (Madhapar)Rupesh Premji Kerai (Sukhpar)Devendra Lalji Varsani (Naranpar)Nanji Parbat Ashani (Dahisara)Valji Nanji Patel (Kerai)Dilip Premji KeraiHarish Premji Halai (Madhapar)Bharatbhai Nandlal ParekhNaresh Parbat Patel (Halai) (Dahisara)Vinod Parbat Patel (Halai) (Dahisara)Rajesh VarsaniVinesh Jadavaji Varsani (Bharasar)Piyush Vinod Kerai (Naranpar)Mayank DaveHirbai Premji KeraiDilip Shivji Hirani (Mirjapar)Dinesh Devji Pindoria (Mankuva)Purshottam Zina Lalji Hirani & Manjula Purshottam Hirani (Sukhpar)

Punamben Jayendrakumar Soni (Detroj)Ketan Harji Jesani (Baladia)Valbai Lalji PatelJagdish Ravji Jeshani (Baladia)Pravin Khimji Rabadia (Mandvi)Rashminkumar PatelPravin MepaniManji Harji HiraniHarish Parbat Halai (Dahisara)Jitendra Velji Bhudia (Sukhpar)Ramesh Velji Bhudia (Sukhpar)Gopal Vishram Rabadia (Baladia)Lalji Gopal Bhanderi (Vekra)Vandna KhimjiNaran Laxman KeraiPrakash Kanubhai Sangani (Ahemdabad)Harish Parbat Bhudia (Samatra)Mansukh Devshi Gondariya (Mirjapar)Vishwesh Jayendrakumar Soni (Detroj)Subhash Babubhai Kathiriya (Amreli)Mahesh Ruda Hirani (Mankuva)Ranjan Rajni ShethRatna Shamji Vaghjiani (Godpar)Virbai Mavji Varsani (Naranpar)Dhanjibhai K. Bhalsod & Hemkuver Dhanji BhalsodLate Naran Karsan Vekaria (Kundanpur)Vinod Vishram Kerai & Family (Rampar)Dhansukh Devshi Gondariya (Mirjapar)Paresh Lalji Kerai (Godpar)Jayesh Harji Hirani (Baladia)Prakash Naran Vekaria (Naranpar)Dhanji Lakhaman Vekaria (Naranpar)Narendra Kanji Bhudia & Family (Samatra)Naran Murji Mepani & Family (Baladia)Pravin Vishram Kerai & Family (Rampar)Pankaj Natubhai VakilKush Kishor Gorasia (Dahisara)Bipin Monapariya

Rakesh Nanji Khetani (Kera)Kishor JesaniKhimji Manji Varsani (Samatra)Harendra Dave (Limbdi)Hiralal Naran Meghani (Madhapar)Pravin Kanji Hirani (Meghpar)Dipen Upendra Mehta (Ahemdabad)Dhansukh RupaliyaVinod Manji HalaiNanji Devshi HiraniVasantbhai HalaiJaylesh Varsani (Rampar Vekra)Hitesh Ravji Kerai (Madhapar)Gopal Parbat Hirani (Naranpar)Prafulchandra Dhanji Kerai (Madhapar)Kishor Naran Rabadia (Sukhpar)Ravilal Dhanji Rabadia (Mandvi)Nishant Kanji Hirani (Mirjapar)Vijay Kanji Karman (Madhapar)Kalpesh Manji Varsani & Family (Mankuva)Naran Kanji Bhudia & Family (Samatra)Kanti Manji Mepani (Baladia)Mavji Shivji Vekaria (Baladia)Punit Virji Kerai (Naranpar)Bhavin Kapadiya & Mina KapadiyaManjibhai Devji Vaghjiani, Sailesh Vaghjiani & Suneel VaghjianiHaresh Premji Hirani (Mandvi)Narendra Kanji Karman Varsani (Madhapar)Priya Naran Rabadia (Baladia)Nilesh Jethalal Bhojani Dhanji Karsan Hirani & Family (Kodki)Konark Jayendrabhai Soni (Detroj)Vinod Velji Hirani & Family (Sukhpar Roha)Vasant Manji Limbani (Dahisara)Harshad Jadva Varsani (Bharasar)Jitendra Kantilal PatelPravin Nanji GangianiVinod RabadiaKalpeshbhai & Anish HalaiHiteshbhai Kerai

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Vijay BhuvaElla & Rashila Gondariya (Kodki)Nanji Manji Nardani & Family (Kera)Vinod Hirji Hirani (Sukhpar)Mahesh Gopal Mayani (Dahisara)Ajit Govind Khokhani (Madhapar)Ramesh Hirani (Vekra)Dhanji Virji AsaniJesal Vishram Jesani (Baladia)Karsan Nanji HalariahDevji Samji Rabadia (Baladia)Arti Vijay Karman (Madhapar)Deepa Vijay Karman (Madhapar)Vinod Gopal Vaghjiani (Meghpar)Vilash Vishram Jesani (Baladia)Bharat Premji Kerai (Naranpar)Kalpesh Kunverji Halai (Naranpar)Lalji Ramesh Halai (Mirjapar)Pankaj Kumar Patel (Ahemdabad)Manjula Laxman Panchani (Kera)Navin Nanji Bechar (Madhapar)Pravin Nanji Bechar (Madhapar)Narshi Nanji Varsani (Madhapar)Ravji Murji Rupalia (Sukhpar Bhuj)Murji Shivji Rabadia (Vadasar)Nitin SataniKarsan Devji Varsani (Samatra)Harshit Khimji Vekaria (Baladia)Suresh Mavji Pindoria (Sukhpar Roha)Harsh Mahendrabhai Shukla (Halwad, Ahemdabad)Bhavni & Nandni Khimji Gondaria (Kodki)Deepak Shamji Vekaria (Baladia)Pankaj Nathabhai SheradiyaMitul Gordhanbhai Rafalia (Bhader)Pravin Hirji Vaghjiani (Sukhpar)Mavji Hirji Vaghjiani (Sukhpar)Manji Hirji Vaghjiani (Sukhpar)Hirji Vaghjiani (Sukhpar)Prachi Mavji VaghjianiDrashani Senghani (Dahisara)Prisha BhudiaPravinchandra Dave (Vadodra)Vijyaben Arwin KeraiBhimji Shamji VarsaniSam Nishi Vekaria (Sujapar)Dhruv Ishika Senghani (Madhapar)Ketan Devraj Bhojani (Baladia)Velji Ladha Gorasia (Sukhpar)Rajan Karsan Varsani (Rampar)Navin Karsan KeraiKetan Karsan Ladhani (Samatra)

Rambai Govind Dabasia (Madhapar)Govind Karsan Vekaria (Baladia)Suresh Natha Rabadia (Kera)Kesarbai Valji Ladhani (Kera)Kanti Suresh Rabadia (Kera)Satyam Dave (Limbdi)Shree Swaminarayan Yuvak Mandal PerthShree Swaminarayan Yuvika Mandal PerthRahul Pandya & FamilyRavji Shamji Seyani (Mandvi)Shivji Karsan Halai (Surajpar)Mital Kalyan Murji Halai (Naranpar)Hitesh Savaliya (Rajkot Kalavad)Natubhai Maganbhai Virani (Badhada Amreli)Kishore Jadva Pindolia (Kera)Tushar Arvind Pindoria (Mandvi)Hirji Shamji KeraiMahesh VarsaniMukesh Lalji Hirani (Rampar)Mukesh Kalyan Halai (Kera)Devji Meghji VekariaRadhaben Kunverji HalaiHenna Harish Mepani (Sukhpar)Pravin Virji Kanji (Dahisara)Jagdish Shivji Ramji Bhanderi (Vekra)Suresh Shivji Rabadia (Mandvi)Kunverji Shivji Rabadia (Mandvi)Dinesh Kanji Kerai (Mandvi)Devraj Karsan Halai (Dahisara)Hirji Karsan Halai (Dahisara)Dhanji Lalji Rabadia (Sarli)Jesika Nilesh Hirani (Sukhpar)Kanji Mavji Kerai (Madhapar)Bhimji Vekaria (Baladia)Vishram Naran Vekaria (Surajpar)Narendra Jadavji Hirani (Baladia)Naran Karsan KeraiAjit Vishram Jesani (Baladia)Prashant Laxman Panchani (Kera)Hemal Govind KalyanPravin Virji Vekaria (Baladia)Arvind D KaraJayantilalbhai TrivediIndukumar Labhshankar PandyaKamal Dhanji VaghjianiZina Kanji Hirani (Sukhpar)Kanbai Zina Hirani (Sukhpar)Parbat Vishram Gorasia (Madhapar)Harendra Kalyan Rabadia (Mandvi)Damini M Halai (Dahisara)

Shivani M Halai (Dahisara)Kanji Lalji Dabasia (Kodki)Late Sambai Kanji Dabasia (Kodki)Harshit Karsan Varsani (Madhapar)Salil Kiran KoonjaPriyaben Kerai Nayan Shivji HalaiArun Kalyan Bhojani (Baladia)Karishma Jadva VarsaniManji Gopal Kerai (Kera)Alpesh Devshi KeraiHarji Devshi Raghwani (Baladia)Kasturben Shivji HiraniVimal M RabadiaVishram VekariaJayesh Mahendra Galiara

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Raghwani Family (Baladia)

Laxmanbhai Bhimji RaghwaniManji Kanji Raghwani Ravji Premji Karsan RaghwaniKarsan Premji RaghwaniKalyan Laxman RaghwaniDhanji Laxman RaghwaniVirji Kanji Raghwani Arvind Manji Raghwani

Parbat Lalji Pindoria (Sukhpur Roha)Girdharbhai Meghji Pindolia (Madhapar)Rambai Devji Varsani, Devjibhai Premji Varsani & Ramjibhai Devji Varsani (Samatra)Mukesh Hirani of Master Powers Ltd (Fotdi)Naranbhai Manji Kerai (Baladia) Sons Kanti, Umesh and NanduValji Karsan Hirani (Baladia)Pankaj, Nil & Kush Nathwani of Apex Steel LtdPremji Meghji Vekaria & Wife Radhaben Premji (Nairobi) (Baladia) Son Parbat Premji Meghji Vekaria & Wife Radhaben Parbat (Nairobi) Son Naran Premji Meghji Vekaria & Wife Pushpaben Naran (London) Daughter Priyaben Premji Meghji Vekaria (London)Hirji Khimji Siyani (Mirjapar)Kalyan Ratna Hirani (Mankuva)Ramjibhai Ratna Varsani & Hirjibhai Virji Varsani (Vekra)Shamjibhai Vasta Kerai and Ratanben Shamji Kerai & Sons (Naranpar)Laljibhai Shamji Kerai and Bhanuben Lalji Kerai & Family (Godpar)Devjibhai Shamji Vora & Family (Madhapar)Ravji Govind Varsani (Moshi) (Kera)Late Hirjibhai Karsan Hirani (Baladia)Murjibhai Vishram Kerai (Mirjapar)Meghjibhai Karsan Varsani (Samatra)Parbatbhai Bhimji Seyani (Uganda)Wife Jasuben (Mirjapar) Son Manishbhai, Daughter in Law Daminiben, Grandson Trinabhkumar, Daughter Divyaben Dipak Kerai, Daughter Anitaben Bharat Halai, Daughter Vaishaliben Parbat Seyani Granddaughter KashishkumariKanjibhai Kunverji Patel (Samatra)

Mukesh Patel of Tuff SteelMavjibhai Varsani (Samatra)Premji Keshra Kerai (Kera)Harish Meghji Kerai (Naranpar)Jayanti Kanji Hirani (Mankuva)Mavji Velji Gorasia (Sukhpar)

Lalji Kalyan Siyani & Family (Mankuva)Sureshbhai Varsani (Mankuva) & Harishbhai Mavji Kerai (Rampar)Dhanjibhai Harji Bhudia & Laxmiben Dhanji Bhudia & Sons (Mandvi)Late Veljibhai Khimji Gorasia (Sukhpar) Sons Bhikhalal, Mavji, Valji & PremjiGopalbhai Dhanji Mayani (Dahisara)Devraj Karsan Varsani (Naranpar)Vinodbhai Arjan Kerai & Deviben Vinod Kerai (Naranpar) Sons Piyush & Punit Vinod KeraiGopalbhai Lalji Vekaria & Son Harish Gopal Vekaria (Rampar)Bhimjibhai Ramji Halai & Manbai Bhimji Halai (Naranpar) Son Priyesh Bhimji Halai & Wife Swati Priyesh Halai Son Jitesh Bhimji Halai & Wife Jinika Jitesh HalaiDevshi Karsan VarsaniVijay Vishram Gangji Pindolia (Naranpar)Navin Dhanji Pindolia (Surajpar)Kapurchand Devshi Shah & FamilyRamjibhai Devji VekariaMavji Lalji HalaiHarish Ravji HalaiValji Vishram PindoriaHirjibhai Premji Rajani, Hirbai Hirji Rajani & Sons (Rampar Vekra)Harjibhai Devshi Raghwani Haste Mavji Harji Raghwani (Baladia)Karsanbhai Devji Gorasia and Kesarbai Karsan Gorasia & Sons (Naranpar)Gopalbhai Vishram Raghwani (Baladia)Karsanbhai Lalji Patel (Madhapar)

Late Vishrambhai Mavji Bhanderi, Sons Dinesh and Ramesh (Vekra)

Devshibhai Kunverji Garara, Sons Lalji & Bhimji (Baladia)Karsanbhai Vishram Chabadia & Son Ramjibhai Karsan Chabadia (Mandvi)Bhimjibhai Laxman Raghwani (Baladia) Shivji Valji Bhudia (Madhapar)Devshi Parbat Pindolia (Naranpar)Kanji Harji Hirani & Dharam Patni Purbai Kanji Hirani (Mankuva) Haste Mavji Kanji Hirani & Family Lalji Kanji Hirani & Family Mombasa/Nairobi

Keshrabhai Laxman Vekaria (Naranpar)Devshibhai Arjan Kerai (Naranpar)Ravji Lalji Vekaria (Rampar)Manubhai Velji Varsani (Baladia)Devji Kanji Kerai (Baladia)Parbat Bhimji Seyani (Mirjapar)Jitubhai Kanji Wadia (Mankuva)Kurjibhai Manji Hirani & Family (Bharasar)Kurji Nanji Pindoria (Sukhpur Roha)Premji Devji Vekaria (Samatra)Naran Premji Vasta Vekaria (Naranpar)Harji Govind Dabasia (Madhapar)Kanjibhai Naran HalaiVinod Vishram Halai of V-Line Services Ltd (Baladia)Manji Shamji RabadiaLaxman Lalji Vekaria (Rampar)Bhimjibhai Gopal Varsani (Samatra)Samjibhai Naran Kerai tKrishna Chemist Haste Hiteshbhai Mepani (Madhapar)

& Mukeshbhai Mavji (Naranpar)Hirbai Kanji Patel Haste Harish Kanji (Sukhpar)CM Construction Manjibhai (Baladia)Shivjibhai Shamji Vekaria (Mandvi)Premji Murji Kerai & Sons (Rampar)Muljibhai Lalji Pindolia & Family (Kundanpur)Pravin Valji Pindolia (Surajpar)Lalji Ratna Karsan Halai (Meghpar)Lalji Kalyan Jesani (Baladia)Laljibhai Kanji Kerai (Mankuva)Kurji Devji NardaniDipak Keshra Jessani (Baladia)Vishram Devji Pindolia (Madhapar)Mahendra Arjan BhudiaNarshibhai Raghav LathiaShamji Karsan Chhabadia (Mandvi)Vishram Arjan Gajipara (Naranpar)Harish Shamji Bhanderi (Mirjapar)Kanji Jadava Hirani (Naranpar)Pankaj ShahDevraj Velji Velani (Sukhpar)Ravji Manji Hirani (Sukhpar)Jayantilal Nathalal Halai (Mandvi) Son Mahesh, Daughters Viragna & SushmitaNaranbhai Ramji Varsani (Samatra)Valjibhai Kanji Hirani & Sons (Anjar - Rampar)Naranbhai Laxman Kerai (Rampar)Kantilal Harji Raghwani (Baladia)

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Vijay Keshra Vekaria & Shamji Keshra Jesani (Baladia)Lalji Gopal Bhanderi (Vekra)Jayendra Somchand Shah & Subhag ShahLate Jyotikaben Ramji Varsani (Naranpar) c/o Ramji Manji Varsani, Purbai Ramji Varsani, Sailesh Ramji Varsani and Narendra Ramji Varsani & Family MombasaHarish Laxman Vekaria & Kantaben Harish Vekaria (Naranpar)Manji KalyanPremji Valji Lalji Vekaria (Baladia) Haste Hirji Premji Vekaria and Ashwin Premji Vekaria & FamilyJaydip & Kamal ShahLalji Premji VekariaKenbro Roofing Haste ShantibhaiNanjibhai Kalyan Hirani (Sukhpar)Bhimjibhai Valji Pindoria & Son Pravin (Vekra)Manji Kalyan Hirani (Mankuva)Bhikhalal Kurji KeraiRamesh Bharmal MaldeKenknit (K) LtdSuresh L ShahRameshbhai Patel Shamji Naran PindoliaHarji Govind Vaghjiani (Meghpar)Manji Bhimji BhudiaB. M. Patel Kajani PatelKalyan Velji VekariaNaranbhai Kurji Raghvani (Baladia)Trilochand Singh MatharuRajesh N. ShangrajkarAnil (Ukwala) Satish ShahRaju KachelaValjibhai Kalyan Bhudia (Fotdi)Gopal D Hirani (Meghpar) & Praful Kanji Halai (Kera)Naran Velji HiraniRamji Gangji Halai (Kera)Veljibhai Naran Kerai and Sons Nilesh & Harish (Mandvi)Kalyanbhai Karsan Kerai & Son Manji (Vekra)Nanjibhai Premji Khetani & Son Rakesh (Kera)C. C. PatelKalyanbhai Premji Rabadia & Son

Harendra (Mandvi)Dhrish Vijay Halai (Dimple Vijay) (Madhapar)Mukesh M Sagar

Harish Nanji Bhudia (Madhapar)Dr. Prabhu LodhiaRamji Jetha Jessani (Baladia)Harish Ramji Jetha Jessani (Baladia)Anil Sharma (Pandit)Gauresh S. PatelKishore Dhanji HalaiLalji Shivji VekariaDhanji SutharKanti/Karsan/Rambai RabadiaDhanji Kurji HiraniManibhai M PatelShivji Naran PindoriaKapoorchand M BidManish & Bhart R. BidNavin Haria (Kakamega)Shivji Kurji HiraniRamji Khimji GamiBhagvanji MohanlalShivji KhetaniKantilal Harilal ShahR M PatelVinuYaspal SharmaHirji Velji Asani (Vekra)Ramji Shivji Vekaria

Gopal Valji VarsaniLalji Ravji VarsaniLate Devshi Karsan Vekaria (Baladia) Haste Shantaben Devshi Vekaria, Piush, Sushil, Kalpa and Anjni

PBS Joinery LtdKanji Nanji Hirani & Meghbai Kanji (Meghpar) Sons Dinesh & Manesh & FamilyLate Bhimjibhai Velji Mavji PindoriaLate Kunverbai Bhimji Velji PindoriaLate Khimjibhai Bhimji Velji PindoriaBhimji Ramji Hirani (Baladia)Ramji Devraj Hirani (Mankuva)Aryan Kishore Bhudia (Sukhpar Bhuj)Everest MotorsManji Ruda Kabariya (Godpar)Karsan Parbat VekariaPrembai Lalji Hirani (Mankuva)Punja Devji Limani (Mankuva)

Shamji Kanji Vekaria (Baladia)Arvind Kalyan Vekaria (Baladia)Vishram Shamji Siyani (Mankuva)Dhanji Veji Bhudia (Sukhpar)Premji Velji Bhudia (Mankuva)Karsan Virji Dabasia (Mankuva)Karsan Hirji Hirani (Sukhpar)Band Party Youth (East London)Mulji Mavji Hirani (Mankuva)Karsan Ravji Halai (Dahisara)Karsan Ramji Kerai (Mankuva)Kunverbai Shamji Varsani (Kodki)Devji Ramji Hirani (Baladia)Mavji Lalji Bhudia (Mankuva)Karsan Nanji HalariaLaxman Ramji Hirani (Baladia)Ravji Shamji Varsani (Samatra)Jadavji Virji Dabasia (Mankuva)Bhimji Shamji Vekaria (Mankuva)Khimji Shamji Varsani (Kodki)Shamji Velji Bhudia (Sukhpar)Chanderesh Gauri Shanker Brahman (Sukhpar)Kanbai Dhanji Varsani (Bharasar)Akshar Nivasi Naran Harji & Rambai Vekaria (Sukhpar)Shivji Bhachu Gami (Kera)Naran Lalji Varsani (Mankuva)Shanta Devji Varsani (Sukhpar)Premji Karsan Khetani (Sukhpar)Natwarlal Devji Halai & Laxmiben Natwarlal HalaiHari NewsKarsan Jina Vaghani (Sukhpar)Kurji Kalyan Varsani (Sukhpar)Late Shivji Kurji Varsani (Mankuva)Amrut Khimji Raghwani (Baladia)Vaghji Harji Hirani (Fotdi)Kanta Bhimji Varsani (Samatra)Sanjay Valji Kerai (Mankuva)Karsan Nanji Hirani (Meghpar)Savita Ramesh Bhudia (Mankuva)Govindbhai Chodhri (Mansa)

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for any names that may have been inadvertently missed out or misspelt. These have been taken from Lakeshore Builders attendance register.

Keshor Premji HalaiJagdish Ramji JeshaniNaresh Parbat PatelPrakash Dhanji ValjiBhavesh Valji PatelRavji Gangji HalaiNarendra Kanji Karman (Varsani)Harish Vishram KaraNarendra Kanji BhudiaJayant Premji VarsaniManji Kanji HiraniHarji Lalji BhudiaLaxman Lalji PatelKhimji Lalji PatelMurji Shivji RabadiaSamji Dhanji HarsianiJeetendra Manji DabasiaKetan Karsan HalaiNanji Parbat AshaniSubhash Babubhai KathiryaNaran Kanji BhudiaParkash Kanubhai SanganiParshottom Keshavbhai GujeraPrakash Kanji VarsaniVishram Devji PindoriaBharat Kanji DabasiaHarish Lalji HiraniDinesh Kurji HiraniSuresh Lalji BhudiaHitesh Ravji KeraiVishal Karsan HalaiVinod Velji HiraniJayendrabhai Harikrushna SoniKalyan Virji HiraniKhimji Manji VarsaniBharat Vaghji GondariaDhanji Lalji PindoriaDhanji Nanji HalaiKetan Karsan VarsaniParesh Vasantlal RabadiaRahul Kiritbhai PandayVatsal Karsan Pindoria

Narshi Nanji VarsaniJagdish Premji HalaiKalyan Karsan BhudiaRohitkumar N Dedaniya

Velji Samji PatelDevshi Premji HiraniJadavji Parbat Lachhani

Mahendra Shivji VarsaniPrakash Dirajlal LadhaniPravin Kanji JeshaniHarish Parbat Bhudia

Nanji Devshi HiraniArvind Manji KeraiBipin Valji HiraniDevendra Lalji VarsaniDilip Karsani HiraniGovind Bhagirathbhai TrivediHarish Premji HalaiJayesh Harji HiraniKanji Karsan HiraniKetan Devraj BhojaniKhimji Shivji GondariyaKishor Manji KeraiMukesh Kalyan HalaiNaran Harji HiraniNaresh Devshi HiraniPretesh Mavji HiraniPurshottam Zina HiraniRatilal Vishram VekariaSuresh Vishram MephaniTushar Arvind PatelValji Nanji Patel (Kerai)Dilip Premji KeraiJiten Samji HarsianiVijay Vishram GopalSanjay Govind BhudiaBharat PatelGopal (Jetha) HiraniHarish Mavji GopalJagdish Ramji BhudiaKanti Vishram GopalNaran Manji RabadiaParesh Lalji HiraniPravin DevshiVinod Samji KanbiVishnu Manji BhanderiDiresh HiraniVinod SanghaniMukesh Lalji HiraniHaresh Lalji KeraiAjit Govind KhokhaniChetan Devji NaranJagdish Manji Varsani

Kishor Gopal PatelKunverji Arjan KeraiManji Kuverji AmbaParesh Lalji KeraiParesh Lalji HiraniPriyesh Hirji VekariaSuresh VekariaAnjleshbhai Patel Bhaveshbhai Babubhai KachhadiyaBipin Vithalbhai MonapariaDharmesh Chotalal RajdeHarji Naran VarsaniJason RamseyJitendra Nathabhai RanpariyaJohn GriffinKantilal Jadavji BhudiaKarsan Ravji HalaiKishor Premji KeraiMahesh Lalji PatelManji Keshra JesaniManji Shivji BanderiMayur Bharat DabasiaMohan Kanji BhudiaNathabhai Haribhai SheladiyaNitin Babubhai SataniPankajbhai Harbhai SheladiyaPareshbhai Gordhanbhai HirparaPrakash Naran VekariaPrashant Laxman PachaniParthivbhai Madhavjibhai PatelPrakash PindoriaPulkit Gandabhai PatelRavjibhai VarsaniSachin PatelSavan Ravji HiraniVijay Kanji KarmanVirang Amrutbhai Kachhadiya Bhimji Samji VarsaniDhanji Ramji BhudiaChad PengillyHarish Dhanji LakhaniHarish PatelJaykishan Jagdish HalaiJetan Manji HiraniGovind KanjiNavin Nanji BecharArvind Ramji GajipariaDarpan Girdar PindoriaDevji Naran RabadiaGopal RabadiaHiralal Naran MeghaniLalji Karsan PindoriaMitesh Dabasia

Construction


Naran KhetaniKanjibhai Khimji RabadiaNaran PatelPunit Kanji HiraniRamesh Velji BhudiaRoshan Ravji HalaiShyam Manji BhanderiPunit Parbat PindoriaKetan JeshaniNaran Ramji JeshaniArvind HalaiBishen Vinod PatelDillion Vinod KanbiJitendra Velji BhudiaKalpesh Manji VarsaniNitin PatelPravin PindoriaPravin HiraniRavilal Dhanji RabadiaRavji Lalji HiraniVinod HalaiVirji Kurji KarsanArvind M LimbaniAshvin Manji AmbaDevendra RamjiDinesh Devji PindoriaDinkar Premji AshaniG D KanjiHarendra K RabadiaHarish MepaniHarshit VekariaHetal VarsaniHiren HalaiHitesh Devshi KeraiHitesh SavaltyaJadvji P LakhmanJaydip GajeraKanji Naran PatelKhimji DabasiaKyle DevshiLakhu HalaiLalji Kanji HiraniLalji RabadiaMahendra Karsan DabasiaManji RabadiaMansukhbhai DesaiNikesh HiraniParbat JadaniParesh DabasiaParesh SiyaniParimal PatelPravin Khimji RabadiaParbat N Patel

Pravin Khimji PatelPremjibhai KhetaniRamji VarsaniRashmin PatelRavji K HiraniSuresh PatelValji KarsanVipul HalaiVirji PatelVishwesh Jayendrabhai SoniKishor Lalji SenghaniHarish Hirani

Manjuben Naresh ParbatDhanuben Ravji HalaiSantaben Keshor PatelRadhaben Vinod HiraniPremilaben Hirji VekariaDhanuben Ravji AmbaManjulaben Samji HarsianiVijyaben Lalji KarsanNimuben Ketan BhojaniManuben Govind BhudiaBhartiben Sanjay BhudiaPritiben Vatsal PindoriaReshmaben Jagdish KeraiNitaben Shanti PindoliaKalpaben Pretesh HiraniSantokben Vishram PindoriaMeenaben Devji RabadiaDiptiben Chandresh PatelDakshaben Harish MepaniHansaben Kalyan BhudiaSambai Premji HalaiKantaben Harish HalaiRanjanben Hitesh KeraiPragnaben Ajit KhokhaniNitaben Vijay PatelRekhaben Prakash VarsaniHansaben Harish Kara

Santaben Jay VarsaniJaimini Prakash VarsaniDhruv Prakash VarsaniPuspaben Khimji PatelShobhnaben Mahendra VarsaniReshmaben Jeetendra DabasiaNanduben Kantilal BhudiaAmrutben Lakhman VarsaniJasuben Bharat DabasiaJasuben Naran LakhaniChandrikaben Ratilal VekariaDhanuben VekariaManjuben PurshotamVanitaben HiraniVishnaben Haresh KeraiDarshitaben Paresh KeraiTulsiben Laxman PanchaniPritiben Dinesh KhetaniJignaben PindoriaNarmadaben Ravji Rabadia

Dhrutiben VarsaniMinaxiben PindoriaDipikaben Dave

Radhaben RaghwaniPushpaben Suresh BhudiaRenaben Arvind GajipariaPushpaben HiraniPushpaben PindoriaRasilaben HiraniKantaben JessaniKantaben H HalaiBhavnaben Jitu BhudiaManjuben BhudiaLaxmiben HiraparaHansaben SheladiyaKantaben Harish HiraniJayaben Manji BhanderiPremilaben Ravji HiraniKalpnaben Jagdish HalaiDhanbai Kanji HiraniRatanben Murji RabadiaDinaben Vijay KarmanDevuben Kurji KeraiSantaben Kalyan HalaiDhanbai Dhanji HalaiPunamben Jayendrabhai SoniManishaben Prakash SanganiHetalben Subhash KathiriyaJasuben Manji Hirani

SevaListWe apologise in advance

for any names that may have been inadvertently missed out or misspelt.

Food PreparationConstruction Period


Pretesh Mavji Hirani (Event Manager)Nitin Dhanji Halai (Secretary)Manji Shivji Bhanderi (Religious Activities)Samji Dhanji Harsiani (Personnel Management)Jagdish Manji Varsani (Logitics and Transport)Naresh Parbat Patel (Catering)

Varsita Rajesh Vekaria (Decoration)Kalpa Pretesh Hirani (Graphics and Design)Pragna Ajit Khokhani (Programmes and Activities)Pushpa Suresh Bhudia (Protocol and Invites)Kishor Jesani (Media and Sound)Sanjay Govind Bhudia (Finance and Procurement)

The Mahotsav event management team was formed to ensure the smooth running and coordination of the Murti Pran Pratishtha of Shree Swaminarayan Temple Perth. The Major objective of the team was to ensure that the event can engage, be understood and enjoyed by people of all ages i.e. children, youth, women, men and seniors.

Mahotsav

We apologise for any names that may have been inadvertently missed out or misspelt.

We hope that you experienced a safe, enjoyable and smoothly run Mahotsav. We apologise for any shortcomings in our endeavours. Please feel free to give us feedback so that we could do a better job at our first Patosav.

Management Team

Event

Haresh Lalji KeraiRavji Gangji HalaiJiten Samji HarsianiJayendrakumar SoniNanji Parbat AshaniManjula Naresh PatelKalpna Jagdish HalaiDipti Chandresh PatelPremila Hirji VekariaSubhash Babubhai KathiriyaNitin SataniDilip Devraj VarsaniSuresh Lalji BhudiaMinaxi Bipin HiraniNisha Dilip Varsani

Vishna Haresh KeraiPayal Nirmal KeraiPrexa PatelHemal VarsaniKishor Lalji SenghaniParesh Vasant RabadiaKhimji Lalji GorasiaParesh Lalji KeraiParesh Premji KaraJagdish Ramji BhudiaBharat Kanji DabasiaSavan Ravji HiraniMukesh Lalji HiraniJayesh Harji HiraniDhanji Lalji Pindolia

Mayur Bharat DabasiaVishnu Manji BhanderiDhanji Ramji BhudiaKantilal Vishram GopalJasmita JeshaniJayan Mahesh RatnaKaushik BhuvaLakhman Lalji VarsaniShivani Laxman VarsaniJitendra Velji Bhudia

Co-ordinating Members

Mahotsav Organising Event Team

Including all the volunteers who have done Seva during the Mahotsav


Musical Bhajan night

Katha Parayan

14 JanuarythCelebration

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RaasYatra

Shoba

Murti Pratishtha

Mahotsav Publications & Merchandise Items


Position Name gaamPresident Ravjibhai Gangji Halai KundanpurVice - President Jayendrabhai Harikrushna Soni DetrojSecretary Manjibhai Shivji Bhanderi VekraAssistant Secretary Nitinbhai Dhanji Halai MegparTreasurer Hareshbhai Lalji Kerai GodparAssistant Treasurer Sanjaybhai Govind Bhudia MadhaparInternal Auditor Jagdishbhai Ramji Bhudia ManukvaCommittee member Prakashbhai Kanji Varsani SamatraCommittee member Pravinbhai Khimji Rabadia MandviCommittee member Preteshbhai Mavji Hirani ManukvaCommittee member Subhashbhai Babubhai Kathiriya AmeliTrustee Dhanjibhai Nanji Halai MegparTrustee Dhanjibhai Lalji Pindolia MadhaparTrustee Harjibhai Lalji Bhudia ManukvaTrustee Nareshbhai Parbat Patel DahisraTrustee Samjibhai Dhanji Harsiani Kera

Position Name gaamPresident Ravjibhai Gangji Halai KundanpurVice - President Manjibhai Shivji Bhanderi VekraSecretary Jayendrabhai Harikrushna Soni DetrojAssistant Secretary Nitinbhai Dhanji Halai MegparTreasurer Sanjaybhai Govind Bhudia MadhaparAssistant Treasurer Hareshbhai Lalji Kerai GodparInternal Auditor Pravinbhai Khimji Rabadia MandviCommittee member Jitenbhai Samji Harsiani KeraCommittee member Lakhman Lalji Varsani ManukvaCommittee member Prakashbhai Kanji Varsani SamatraCommittee member Preteshbhai Mavji Hirani ManukvaTrustee Dhanjibhai Nanji Halai MegparTrustee Dhanjibhai Lalji Pindolia MadhaparTrustee Harjibhai Lalji Bhudia ManukvaTrustee Nareshbhai Parbat Patel DahisraTrustee Samjibhai Dhanji Harsiani Kera

2011/12Position Name gaamPresident Ravjibhai Gangji Halai KundanpurVice - President Manjibhai Shivji Bhanderi VekraSecretary Jayendrabhai Harikrushna Soni DetrojAssistant Secretary Nitinbhai Dhanji Halai MegparTreasurer Sanjaybhai Govind Bhudia MadhaparAssistant Treasurer Dipakbhai Kanji Rabadia BaladiaInternal Auditor Rupeshbhai Premji Kerai SukhparCommittee member Dhanjibhai Ramji Bhudia ManukvaCommittee member Jagdishbhai Ramji Bhudia ManukvaCommittee member Preteshbhai Mavji Hirani ManukvaCommittee member Prakashbhai Kanji Varsani SamatraTrustee Dhanjibhai Nanji Halai MegparTrustee Dhanjibhai Lalji Pindolia MadhaparTrustee Harjibhai Lalji Bhudia ManukvaTrustee Parbatbhai Vishram Patel DahisraTrustee Vishrambhai Lalji Gopal Madhapar

2010/11Position Name gaamPresident Kantibhai Vishram Gopal MadhaparVice - President Devrajbhai Dhanji Gami KeraSecretary Manjibhai Shivji Bhanderi VekraAssistant Secretary Jagdishbhai Ramji Bhudia ManukvaTreasurer Sanjaybhai Govind Bhudia MadhaparAssistant Treasurer Dipakbhai Kzanji Rabadia BaladiaInternal Auditor Sureshbhai Lalji Varsani NaranparCommittee member Jayendrabhai Harikrushna Soni DetrojCommittee member Nitinbhai Dhanji Halai MegparCommittee member Preteshbhai Mavji Hirani ManukvaCommittee member Vatsalbhai Karsan Pindoria MadhaparTrustee Dhanjibhai Ramji Bhudia ManukvaTrustee Dhanjibhai Lalji Pindolia MadhaparTrustee Parbatbhai Vishram Patel DahisraTrustee Ravjibhai Gangji Halai KundanpurTrustee Vishrambhai Lalji Gopal Madhapar

2009/10

Position Name gaamPresident Kantibhai Vishram Gopal MadhaparVice - President Harjibhai Lalji Bhudia ManukvaSecretary Manjibhai Shivji Bhanderi VekraAssistant Secretary Jagdishbhai Ramji Bhudia ManukvaTreasurer Nitinbhai Dhanji Halai MegparAssistant Treasurer Sanjaybhai Govind Bhudia MadhaparInternal Auditor Sureshbhai Lalji Varsani NaranparCommittee member Devrajbhai Dhanji Gami KeraCommittee member Jayendrabhai Harikrushna Soni DetrojCommittee member Prakashbhai Kanji Varsani SamatraCommittee member Vatsalbhai Karsan Pindoria MadhaparTrustee Dhanjibhai Nanji Halai MegparTrustee Dhanjibhai Lalji Pindolia MadhaparTrustee Dhanjibhai Ramji Bhudia ManukvaTrustee Parbatbhai Vishram Patel DahisraTrustee Ravjibhai Gangji Halai Kundanpur

2008/09Position Name gaamPresident Kantibhai Vishram Gopal MadhaparVice - President Devrajbhai Dhanji Gami KeraSecretary Manjibhai Shivji Bhanderi VekraAssistant Secretary Jagdishbhai Ramji Bhudia ManukvaTreasurer Nitinbhai Dhanji Halai MegparAssistant Treasurer Sureshbhai Lalji Varsani NaranparInternal Auditor Ajitbhai Hirji Vaghjiani NaranparCommittee member Chandrakantbhai Dhanji Pindolia MadhaparCommittee member Jayendrabhai Harikrushna Soni DetrojCommittee member Pankajbhai Natubhai Vakil JambusarCommittee member Pravinbhai Khimji Rabadia MandviTrustee Dhanjibhai Ramji Bhudia ManukvaTrustee Dhanjibhai Nanji Halai MegparTrustee Dhanjibhai Lalji Pindolia MadhaparTrustee Parbatbhai Vishram Patel DahisraTrustee Ravjibhai Gangji Halai Kundanpur

2007/08Position Name gaamPresident Ravjibhai Gangji Halai KundanpurVice - President Kantibhai Vishram Gopal MadhaparSecretary Jagdishbhai Ramji Bhudia ManukvaAssistant Secretary Manjibhai Shivji Bhanderi VekraTreasurer Nitinbhai Dhanji Halai MegparAssistant Treasurer Sureshbhai Vishram Gopal MadhaparInternal Auditor Sureshbhai Lalji Varsani NaranparCommittee member Chandrakantbhai Dhanji Pindolia MadhaparCommittee member Dilipbhai Devraj Varsani NaranparCommittee member Jayendrabhai Harikrushna Soni DetrojCommittee member Pankajbhai Natubhai Vakil JambusarTrustee Dhanjibhai Ramji Bhudia ManukvaTrustee Dhanjibhai Nanji Halai MegparTrustee Dhanjibhai Lalji Pindolia MadhaparTrustee Parbatbhai Vishram Patel DahisraTrustee Vishrambhai Lalji Gopal Madhapar

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