Anandapriyadasji Swami's birth anniversary at Kumkum Ananddham on Sharad Purnima was honoured at the House of Lords in London

The 104th birth anniversary of Sadguru Anandapriyadasji Swami, the founder of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir - Kumkum-Maninagar and the first disciple of Muktjivan Swamibapa, will be celebrated on Sharad Purnima, Monday, October 6, 2025. The celebration will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. On this occasion, Premvatsaldasji Swami and Shastri Harikrishna Swaroopdasji Swami will sing the glories. In the program, the words of Jeevan Pran Abji Bapashri will be recited. After that, the saints and devotees will play in groups. At the end of the day, everyone will be given milk and poha. It will be streamed live on the Swaminarayan Temple Kumkum YouTube channel so that devotees from all over the country and abroad can take advantage of the entire event. Sadhu Premvatsaldas ji said that Swami was the embodiment of sainthood and the pinnacle of sadhu virtues. He lived a saintly life of 80 years in such a way that many saints and satsangis continue to be inspired to follow the rules given by Swaminarayan Bhagwan. He visited Europe, America, Canada and Dubai more than eight times to propagate and propagate Indian culture. He has also established a magnificent temple in London. Inspired by his work, he was honoured by the Honourable Bob Blackman in the House of Lords and the House of Commons in London in 2014. At present, an umbrella has been laid at the feet of Swaminarayan Bhagwan at Hirapur Ananddham in the memory of Anandapriyadasji Swami. A Satsang Sabha is held there every full moon day.