Day 1 : PM Modi Inaurated the ‘Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar’ in Ahmedabad.
<p>‘Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar’, the culmination of the five-year centenary celebrations of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, was inaugurated on Wednesday, 14 December in Ahmedabad by PM Narendra Modi in presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj.The opening marked the public dedication of the month-long festival spread over 600 acres that include attractions, insightful exhibitions and enlightening programmes that are free to all visitors.Prime Minister Modi and Mahant Swami Maharaj commenced the auspicious inauguration ceremony amid the chanting of Vedic mantras and puja from the Sant Dwar, the majestic 380-foot-wide entrance gate honouring the great sages and saints across the country. The Hon. Governor of Gujarat Acharya Devvrat, the Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendrabhai Patel, and senior swamis of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) also participated in the ceremony. Upon entering the festival grounds, Mahant Swami Maharaj and the Prime Minister were greeted with a colourful</p>
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‘Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar’, the culmination of the five-year centenary celebrations of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, was inaugurated on Wednesday, 14 December in Ahmedabad by PM Narendra Modi in presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj.
The opening marked the public dedication of the month-long festival spread over 600 acres that include attractions, insightful exhibitions and enlightening programmes that are free to all visitors.
Prime Minister Modi and Mahant Swami Maharaj commenced the auspicious inauguration ceremony amid the chanting of Vedic mantras and puja from the Sant Dwar, the majestic 380-foot-wide entrance gate honouring the great sages and saints across the country. The Hon. Governor of Gujarat Acharya Devvrat, the Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendrabhai Patel, and senior swamis of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) also participated in the ceremony. Upon entering the festival grounds, Mahant Swami Maharaj and the Prime Minister were greeted with a colourful welcome dance by hundreds of BAPS children and youths. The Prime Minister then offered his heartfelt tribute by placing flowers before the beautiful 30-foot sculpted image of Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
After the opening, the Prime Minister was guided through the enchanting glow garden where artistic renditions of moral stories and inspiring values reflected Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s efforts to illumine the lives of countless people globally. The Prime Minister then observed the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav display, which celebrates 75 years of India’s independence through tributes to Indian heroes and inspirational figures.
The Prime Minister then arrived at the Bal Nagari, the children’s cultural wonderland, where he was greeted by the BAPS children who created and produced the shows and exhibits. The Prime Minister viewed the three innovative musical shows in the Nagari. The ‘Sea of Suvarna’ is the story of “Swarna the Goldfish”, performed by 270 BAPS girls, emphasising the importance of both hard work and prayers for success. The ‘Village of Buzo’ is the emotional journey of a tribal boy and the sacrifice of his parents, highlighting the value of respecting parents. The ‘Jungle of Sheru’ is about a young lion whose journey inspires the realisation of our inner strength and true identity.
And then Finally, the PM joined Mahant Swami Maharaj on the assembly stage, where they were enthusiastically greeted by tens of thousands of devotees present while millions watched live around the world.
The evening concluded with a maha-arti by tens of thousands of devotees as they paid tribute to their guru Pramukh Swami Maharaj, who personified his universal teaching, “In the joy of others lies our own.” Ishwarcharandas Swami, international convenor of BAPS, extended an invitation to everyone to visit ‘Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar’ and enjoy the free inspiring presentations, exhibitions and attractions.
Following are some of the information that one has to take care while entering the ‘Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar’ :
* One month festival is organized from 15th December 2022 till 15th January 2023.
* One can enter the venue from 2pm till 9pm from Monday to Saturday, and the timing for Sunday is 9 am to 9pm.
* Free entry facilities are available; no entry charge will be taken from the visiters.
Festival Venue Entrance: Gates No. 2, 3 & 4 from Bhadaj Circle; Gates No. 5, 6 & 7 from Ognaj Circle
Free attractions, free exhibition halls, and free light and sound show
Meals available at Premvati Prasadam Food Court at reduced prices
‘PSM100 Nagar’ mobile application is available for easy navigation and
information in the Nagar.
In-app navigation from your home to the Nagar, along with a QR code scanning
system to locate parked vehicles
Special programmes every evening in the presence of His Holiness Mahant
Swami Maharaj, as well as national and international dignitaries from 5 p.m. to
7.30 p.m.
Live broadcast of daily evening programmes on live.psm100.org
Inspiring videos and photographs related to Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centenary
Celebrations available at @PSM100yrs on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Following are some Glimpses of PM Narendra Modi’s love, respect and admiration towards His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj and BAPS , that everyone should be aware of:
PM Modi while expressing his feelings to be honored that he got the chance to inaugurate such huge event, he said that working for the benefit and betterment of the society and people around was the only main motive of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, his life was dedicated to the society, and he lived for the betterment of people. He was a true Social and Religious worker, whose work actually affected the lives of people in good sense.
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