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HH Mahant Swami Maharaj's Vicharan

8 Jul 2023, Robbinsville, NJ, USA

Swagat Guruhari Darshan, 8 July 2023 (8:41)

A plaque written by Param Pujya Mahant Swami Maharaj

Parabrahma Bhagwan Swaminarayan and Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Robbinsville

Shri Ghanshyam Maharaj

Shri Harikrishna Maharaj and Shri Radha-Krishna Bhagwan

Volunteers diligently create a rangoli design to warmly welcome Swamishri

A heavy rainfall occured just before Swamishri's visit

Devotees eagerly line up along the path of Swamishri's arrival to extend a warm welcome to him

Children eagerly anticipate Swamishri's arrival

On his way to the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham campus, Swamishri is greeted by children waving flags with great enthusiasm

Swamishri enters the campus of the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham at 7:58 pm

Swamishri enters the campus of the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, welcomed by a traditional dance

Youths enthusiastically celebrate Swamishri's arrival with a vibrant welcome dance

Swamishri arrives at Pramukh Swami Maharaj memorial spot

Sadguru Ishwarcharandas Swami traditionally welcomes Swamishri

Swamishri applies a chandlo to Sadguru Ishwarcharandas Swami

Swamishri sanctifies the marble replica of the holy charnarvind (lotus feet) of Bhagwan Swaminarayan

Swamis engrossed in prayers as Swamishri sanctifies the charnarvind

Sadguru Ishwarcharandas Swami pours cement to install the charnarvind

Swamishri observes as Sadguru Ishwarcharandas Swami installs the charnarvind

Sadguru Ishwarcharandas Swami installs flower petals on the charnarvind

Robbinsville Township Mayor David Fried, who had come to welcome Swamishri, is adorned with a garland by Anandswarupdas Swami

Devotees and volunteers engaged in the darshan of Swamishri

As devotees engage in darshan, youths express their devotion by welcoming Swamishri with a dance

Devotees jubilantly welcome Swamishri

Devotees engrossed in Swamishri darshan as he drives through the complex

Swamishri immersed in the darshan of the Tapomurti Shri Nilkanth Varni..

..with folded hands

Swamishri offers thal to Tapomurti Shri Nilkanth Varni

Swamishri engaged in the darshan of the Tapomurti Shri Nilkanth Varni

A devotee is joyfully engaged in the darshan of Swamishri

Swamishri is welcomed with an 80-foot decorative garland

Swamishri admires the intricacies of the garland

Swamishri greets devotees with folded hands

Children joyfully welcome Swamishri by waving flags

Devotees engrossed in the darshan of Swamishri

Swamishri is greeted by devotees with overwhelming joy and excitement

A devotee is moved to tears during darshan of Swamishri

Swamis warmly welcome Swamishri with folded hands...

..as he greets them

Devotees welcome Swamishri with ecstatic enthusiasm

The Akshardham Mahamandir is unveiled to Swamishri

Swamishri views the Akshardham Mahamandir

Swamishri's face radiates joy as he gazes upon the majestic Akshardham Mahamandir

Swamishri expresses his joy after viewing the Akshardham Mahamandir

Sadguru Ishwarcharandas Swami shares details of the Akshardham Mahamandir with Swamishri

Swamishri in front of the Akshardham Mahamandir

A wave of euphoria washes over the devotees as Swamishri takes his place at the podium

Narayamunidas Swami joyfully bids 'Jay Swaminarayan' to Swamishri, recalling his similar gesture in 2014, with Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Swamishri begins by bestowing his blessings upon the assembly, expressing appreciation for the dedicated services rendered by the volunteers..

..He then proclaims, 'Khub-khub-khub anand thayo!' signifying his immense joy upon witnessing the majestic Akshardham Mahamandir

Devotees engrossed in the darshan of Swamishri

Devotees respond to Swamishri's words with joy and excitement.

Swamishri sanctifies sweets for devotees

Sadguru Ishwarcharandas Swami presents Swamishri with a garland and chhadi

Anandswarupdas Swami and Yagnavallabhdas Swami garland Swamishri

Swamishri in a joyous and cheerful mood

Swamishri waves the BAPS flag

Devotees wave flags in jubilation

Swamishri in a jovial mood

Swamishri observes the beautifully crafted welcome rangoli and warmly gestures his appreciation for its artistry

Swamishri blesses swamis

Swamishri performs the abhishek of Shri Ghanshyam Maharaj

Swamishri reverently touches the holy feet of Shri Ghanshyam Maharaj

Swamishri enters the mandir

Swamishri doing darshan of Shri Akshar Purushottam Maharaj

Swamishri engrossed in darshan

Swamishri performs arti

Swamishri gazes at one of the murals as he makes his way to his residence