The Swaminarayan Sampradaya is an ancient Hindu tradition and it was founded during the year 1801 by Sahajanand Swami, who is popularly known as Swaminarayan, a form of Lord Krishna. Due to the grace of the holy saint and divine avatar Swaminarayan,lot of Swami Narayan temples were constructed by his followers in India as well […]
Pramukh Swami Maharaj (1921–2016) was the guru and president, of the Swaminarayan organization. His birth name was Shantilal Patel. He used to interact with Lord Swaminarayan through his divine powers, and is also considered as an aspect of Sree Swaminarayan. He was appointed as the President of BAPS in 1950. He was the spiritual successor […]
Western Australia has a new Hindu temple now. Shree Swaminarayan Temple (Mandir) Perth opened in Bennett Springs after six days of Murti Pratistha Mahotsav, which ended on January 14, 2013. These celebrations included hawan, poojas, kathas, aartis, kirtan, Rang Utsav, etc. Colin Barnett, Western Australia Premier, reportedly presided over the opening ceremony. Meanwhile, distinguished Hindu statesman […]
Shree Swaminarayan Temple has been inaugurated in Boronia suburb of Melbourne (Victoria, Australia) after elaborate festivities lasting seven days. Its Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav included Pothiyatra, Janmotsav, Shobhayatra, Vishnuyag, Maha Abhishek, Ankututsav, Prabhat Feri, Dhun, Rang Utsav, Raas Utsav, Mahapooja, etc. There was even a suggested dress code for men and women participating in the celebrations: […]