New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual head of the global BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, will consecrate a 108-foot-tall statue of Tapomurti Shri Neelkanth Varni (Bhagwan Swaminarayan) at the Swaminarayan Akshardham on Thursday, with elaborate preparations underway for the grand ceremony. The towering statue, crafted from panchdhatu — a sacred alloy of five metals, primarily bronze — is unique as it depicts Neelkanth Varni standing on a single foot, symbolising deep austeri…
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New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award 2025, presented by the Government of India in the field of literature, was announced recently. This year, the honour in the Sanskrit category has been conferred upon the eminent scholar Mahamahopadhyaya Swami Bhadreshdasji for his monumental work “Prasthanachatushtaye Brahmaghosha.” Recognised as the finest Sanskrit work in the country, this text offers a comprehensive exposition of the Brahma principle based on the primary scriptu…
Gandhinagar, Feb 21 (IANS) On his maiden visit to Gujarat after assuming office as National President of the BJP, Nitin Nabin on Saturday paid a courtesy visit to His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj at the revered Swaminarayan Akshardham in Gandhinagar. On Friday, Nabin was accompanied by senior party leaders, including Jagdish Vishwakarma, President of BJP Gujarat; B.L. Santhosh, National General Secretary (Organisation); and Ratnakarji, BJP Gujarat Organisation Secretary. The meeting was marked …
Abu Dhabi, Feb 16 (IANS) The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi celebrated its second anniversary recently, marking two years of spiritual service and cultural harmony in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Since its inauguration by Mahant Swami Maharaj on February 14, 2024, the Mandir has welcomed over four million visitors from more than 100 countries, emerging as a global symbol of peaceful coexistence and shared human values.More than 8,000 devotees, dignitaries, diplomats, and families gathered for…
Bhopal/Gandhinagar, Feb 3 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, during his visit to the neighbouring Gujarat, participated in multiple events, including a religious event, on the occasion of 92nd birth anniversary of Mahant Swami Maharaj in Vadodara. Chief Minister Yadav visited the Gir National Park in Gujarat and described its excellent management, strong commitment to forest conservation, and well-organised tourism arrangements as highly commendable.He shared that during his visit…
Vadodara, Feb 2 (IANS) A Guinness World Records certificate recognising the largest simultaneous Hindu text recital was presented to Mahant Swami Maharaj on Monday as the 92nd birth anniversary celebrations of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) spiritual head culminated in Gujarat’s Vadodara, drawing nearly two lakh devotees from across the country. The recognition followed a year-long effort in which 15,666 children aged between three and 13 years completed the full…
Paris, Jan 27 (IANS) The Franco-Indian cultural collaboration witnessed a historic milestone as the first stones from India arrived in Paris for the new Hindu Mandir in Bussy-Saint-Georges. The ceremonial welcome of these stones signalled the next phase of construction of what will be the first traditional Hindu temple of its kind in France, built using time-honoured craftsmanship and shared expertise.The stones, sourced from India and prepared using traditional techniques, represent centuries o…