CMs of two states, 13 NRIs from 14 countries will come: 92nd birth anniversary celebrations of Mahant Swami Maharaj in Vadodara; Two hundred thousand devotees will flock; Two Guinness Book of World Records to be set

The grand festival of the 92nd birth anniversary of Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual head of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha at Atladara, Vadodara city will be celebrated today in the courtyard of Vadodara. Two lakh devotees and chief ministers of two states will be present at the Panjrapol ground on National Highway 48 in the city. The programme will start in the afternoon itself Two special awards will be presented to Mahant Swami Maharaj by the Guinness World Records on the occasion. The Guinness Book of World Records officials from England will give this honour through this. The first prize will be awarded to more than 15000 children for their complete memorization of Sanskrit shlokas of the Satsang Diksha Granth. With the inspiration of Mahant Swami Maharaj, these children have completed the complete version of this 315-verse book, which inspires a higher life. The programme will be launched in the afternoon itself. Lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad will attend the event Along with this, another award is the construction of the highest number of Hindu temples across the world, 1200 temples were built during the lifetime of Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Mahant Swami Maharaj is carrying forward this legacy as his successor. This honour will be accepted by them. More than 14,000 volunteers will participate in the grand festival, which is being held in 350 acres of land. More than two lakh devotees from across the country and abroad will attend today's event. Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat to attend In Vadodara city, devotees visited more than one lakh houses and invited devotees to join the festival. This grand festival is being organized by BAPS. It will further strengthen the global identity of the organization as well as its spiritual and service work. Chief Ministers of the two states are scheduled to attend the event, including Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Arun Jaishankar from Jabalpur, the birthplace of Mahant Swami. Mohan Yadav will be a special presence. More than 1800 temples across the world preserved the Sanatan Vedic traditions Mahant Swami Maharaj is leading BAPS's global service work as the spiritual successor to Pramukh Swami Maharaj. Under his guidance, the Sanatan Vedic traditions are being preserved in more than 1800 temples around the world. Specifically, Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, USA and traditional BAPS in Abu Dhabi. Important temples like Hindu temples have been built under his leadership. Programmes including World Peace Yagna, Maha Blood Donation Camp on Birth Anniversary On the occasion of the birth anniversary, many special programs were held, including Maha Puja in 140 industrial units on the fifth day, Vishwa Shanti Yagna at 292 kunds by 1292 boys and girls at Sursagar Lake, Mashaal Yatra by 92 youths from Jabalpur to Vadodara, Maha Blood Donation Camp and about 7200 Mahila Prerna Sabhas were organized.