Today is the opening day of 5 days of Gurusabha Suvarna Jayanti Mahotsav. 50 years ago, Gurudev Param Pujya Yogiji Mahãrãj had asked Guruvarya Param Pujya Saheb to hold a weekly youth sabha, which Guruvarya Param Pujya Saheb followed strictly to please Gurudev Param Pujya Yogiji Mahãrãj. Guruvarya Param Pujya Saheb considers fulfillment of these instructions of his guru, to be driving force in his life. According to Guruvarya Param Pujya Saheb, holding and attending weekly meetings should be considered as one of the most important commandments.

The evening was overflowing with haribhakto’s enthusiasm and conviction that Guruvarya Param Pujya Saheb is their redeemer and guide to Akshardham. Amidst the Sun pouring its energy full hog, haribhaktos welcomed Guruvarya Param Pujya Saheb with thundering claps.
The Lord is always surrounded by His followers and so also is Guruvarya Param Pujya Saheb by bhakto. With utmost respect for our Motherland, Guruvarya Param Pujya Saheb hoisted the National Flag, while Pujya Ashwinbhai hoisted Guru Sabha Suvarna Jayanti Mahotsav flag. Thereafter, Guruvarya Param Pujya Saheb released colourful balloons in the sky followed by haribhaktos sending their held balloons on the same path. Guruvarya Param Pujya Saheb’s commandment is loud and clear that “follow me and I will shepherd you to Heaven”. The sky was filled with innumerable colourful balloons and it seemed that coloured stars from the universe had traveled light years to be a part of this celebration. The Function commenced with Aahvan-shlok and Ganesh Vandana.

Tiny tots choreographed childhood incidents of Ghanshyam Maharaj.

UK mandal portrayed through garba and dandiya raas, a desire present in every bhakt of welcoming Lord Swaminarayan amongst them.

Sanskar Tirth, Aajol expressed their bonding with The Lord to be in perpetuity.

Students of Yogiji Mahãrãj Mahila Vidyalayã, Dhãri danced on “Heli Heli Heli re aa to Harinaam ni Heli Re...”

Tiny tots from Surat Mandal performed on tunes of great benefits from daily visiting temple.

Manavadar mandal emoted great deeds of Gunatitanand Swamiji.

Surat Madal expressed in Arabian mode “Amne ekaj pyara Sahajanand …”

Surat Youth exulted on chanting Swaminarayan.

Mogri Mandal with stars twinkling on their attire welcomed The Lord. They blended diversified culture to bring out the sole truth that He is supreme.

Amadavad youths prayed in Rajasthani style that The Lord be within me, always.

Small kids danced on the joy of attending “Bal Sabha”.

Ahmdavad Mandal depicted ideal qualities of a Youth and their deeds.

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