Ahmedabad
The 22nd Annual Patotsav was celebrated with three days of devotion at the Swaminarayan Temple, Sikkas, New Jersey, USA.
Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan run Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Secaucus, New Jersey is a center of faith for many Mumukshus. His Divine Holiness Vishwavatsalyamahoddhi Acharya Shree Purushottampriyadasji Swamshree Maharaj done “Suvarn Tula” performed 780 kg against pure gold of the murti of Supreme Lord Swaminarayan, Jivanpran Abji Bapashree , Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Adhya Acharyapravar Shree Muktjeevan Swamibapa for the establishment of shree swaminarayan temple, Secaucus, New Jersey, USA.
Satsang flourished in the USA due to incessant travels of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan, the fifth successor of his divine holiness of Vishwavatsalyamahoddhi Acharya Shree Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree maharaj.
Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan his divine holiness presence of Gnanamahoddhi Acharya Shree Jitendriyapriyadasji Swamishree Maharaj presided over the “22nd Annual Ceremony of Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj enshrined in Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Secaucus, New Jersey, USA ” three-day ceremony was celebrated with great gaiety and grandeur.
During this occasion, Supreme Lord of Swaminarayan – Shree Mukhavani – Shree Rahasyaartha Pradipikatika Sah Vachanamrut Granth parayan, Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Granth parayan, Jeevanpran Shree Abji bapashrees group parayan, women’s cultural program, Rasotsav and along with spirituals worship, archan, Annakut darshan, Aarti, the divine blessings of Acharya Gnanamahoddhi Shree Jitendriyapriyadasji Swamishri Maharaj etc. Spiritual programs were held.
On this auspicious occasion Congressmen Pascrell, Mayor Gonnelli – Secaucus, Mayor Sayegh Paterson, State Senator Brian Stack, Hudson County Sheriff Schillari, Assistant Hudson County Prosecutor, Rep from Governor’s Office, Rep from Congressman Menendez’s Office, Secaucus Town Council, County Commissioner Bob etc. notable dignitaries were present.
By the blessing of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan his divine holiness presence of Acharya Shree Jitendriyapriyadasji Swamishree Maharaj gave a generous donation of 4000 US dollars to Secaucus Emergency Fund, Youth Alliance, Fire Department and Police Department.
On this divine occasion, Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan, His Divine Holiness of Gnanamahoddhi Acharya Shree Jitendriyapriyadasji Swamishree Maharaj blessed and said that our Vishwavatsalyamahoddhi Acharya Shree Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree Maharaj has given us this temple and palace to keep the memory of Swaminarayanabapa, Swamipapa afresh in the foreign lands. A temple means a ritual center. Where a man understands the duty of his human life and follows the path of devotion. This temple has been constructed for the ultimate welfare of living beings. Temples have been constructed for the worship of God. Worshiping God is a good activity and leads to Moksha Marg. Man is a companion animal. Temples have been constructed so that people can worship God in groups. Temples have been created so that when the elders come to the temple, they can also bring their children to the temple so that goodwill, brotherhood and good manners can be inculcated in the children. It was further said that if the progeny is preserved, the wealth will also be preserved. If culture is inculcated in children from childhood, both society and culture will be preserved. Dignitaries from Secaucus, New Jersey were also present on the consecration day. Devotees from abroad took the opportunity of this divine occasion along with great gaiety and grandeur.