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“Avsar” Celebrations Marking 200 Years of Pran Pratishtha at Shree Swaminarayan Jetalpur Dham Conclude Successfully

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The sacred occasion marking 200 years of the Pran Pratishtha of Revati Baldevji Harikrishna Maharaj at Shree Swaminarayan Jetalpur Dham was celebrated with great devotion andgrandeur through the week-long program titled ‘Avsar’, which concluded successfully today. Among the nine temples personally established by Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan Mahaprabhu, the fifth temple is located at Jetalpur, where He Himself performed the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) of Revati Baldevji Harikrishna Maharaj. On the auspicious day of Fagan Vad 8, Vikram Samvat 2082 (March 11, 2026), the temple completed 200 years since this historic consecration. To commemorate this sacred milestone, a grand Bicentenary Patotsav was organized from March 5 to March 11 under the guidance and blessings of Shree NarNarayan Dev Peethadhipati P.P. Dh. Dh. 1008 Acharya Shri Kaushalendraprasadji Maharaj and Mota Maharajshri P.P. Tejendraprasadji Maharajshri, and under the presidency of Bhavi Acharya P.P. 108 Vrajendraprasadji Maharajshri. Over the seven-day celebration, thousands of devotees, volunteers, saints, and dignitaries gathered at the sacred premises, contributing wholeheartedly to the success of the event and making the celebration spiritually vibrant and memorable. On the final day of the ‘Avsar’ program, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendra Patel gracedthe occasion with his presence. Addressing the gathering, he said that the completion of 200 years ofJetalpur Dham is truly a grand and historic celebration.He remarked that one can only imagine how divine and magnificent the day must have been 200 yearsago when Bhagwan Swaminarayan Himself performed the Pran Pratishtha in this temple. In the Sanatantradition, places where the Lord has walked, lived, or performed divine acts are considered sacred.Therefore, Jetalpur holds a special spiritual significance as Bhagwan Swaminarayan Himself consecratedthe deity here, making the temple uniquely divine and magnificent.The Chief Minister further stated that, to his knowledge, Bhagwan Swaminarayan played a significant rolein eradicating social evils and superstitions from society. He also set a remarkable example of socialharmony and unity. Referring to the historic Vishnu Mahayagna organized by Bhagwan Swaminarayan,he noted that people from various communities sat together and dined, symbolizing equality and inclusiveness—an inspiring moment that continues to fill people with pride and reverence.

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