Orlando
Shree Hari Jayanti and Ram Navami was celebrated in Orlando on April 1st in the presence of saints. Shriji Maharaj's utsav murti was placed in a specially decorated sinhasan . Next to it, there was a small stage decorated with flowers, which had Sri Ram's murti. Two cradles had also been placed, one on the ladies side and one on the gents, with the murtis of Maharaj and Shree Ram for the Janmotsav. A small annakut of 50 items was also arranged in front of Thakorji.
Kirtans, speeches and dances by Bal and Kishore Mandal were exhilarating. Saints explained the relevance of the birth of Shree Ram and Shreeji Maharaj. The play of "Khima Suttar" narrating the glory of Swaminarayan Mantra was well presented. Devotees participated in swinging the cradles while the Yuvak Mandal sang, "Dharma gher anand bhayo....' and "Sona na bhor zule Dharmakishore..........".