25 January 2004, Sunday, Charlotte, NC:
Charlotte Mandir celebrated Vasant Panchmi Samaiyo despite an unexpected snow storm. Even though there was a minimal amount of people in attendance due to the weather, there was no deficiency in the enthusiasm and excitement in all that were present. The program began promptly at 4:30pm with sthuti, dhoon and prathna. This was followed by a potpourri of kirthans ranging from satsangi tho thenere kahaiye to Shatrji Maharaj no saang. All who were present enjoyed the mini kirthan aradhna. Pujari presented an eloquent speech on the different characteristics of Shatrji Maharaj’s personality. In conclusion, he tied in how P.P. Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s personality is not that different for Shartriji Maharaj’s. The program ended with a short clip of Bapa performing abhishek to the murthi of Neelkant Varni in Bharuch Mandir. Aarthi was performed and dinner was served.