Gujarat Dharmayatra 2024 View Photos At the commencement of the Dharmayatra, Pujya Gurudevshri visited the Shrimad Rajchandra Adhyatmik Sadhana Kendra Koba on December 2, for the Chitrapat Anavaran Mahotsav – a celebration marking 50 years of the Ashram’s establishment. The morning began with soulful bhakti, followed by inspiring addresses from distinguished Raj Parivar saints and leaders. The panel included Pujya Gurudevshri; Pujyashri Nalinbhai Kothari (Bhaishree), Spiritual Head of Shree Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal, Sayla; Pujyashri Gokulbhai Shah; Adarniya Shri Sarmishthaben, wife of Pujyashri Atmanandji; Adarniya Shri Sureshji from Koba Ashram and Adarniya Padmashri Dr Kumarpalbhai Desai. A book written by Adarniya Shri Sureshji, Tattvarthprabodhini – Part 2, was launched on the occasion. In His enlightening discourse, Pujya Gurudevshri explained that the Master’s divine presence and sacred aura are of utmost value. The event concluded with a grand shobhayatra and the consecration of chitrapats of Shri Kundkundacharyaji, Param Krupalu Dev, Pujyashri Lalluji Muni and Pujyashri Atmanandji. En-route to Vadodara, Pujya Gurudevshri blessed Kaushik-Anju Patel, Ritesh-Amita Chaudary, Dharmishta Patel, Keshu-Laxmi Patel, and Dinesh Khatri with pratishthas. Vibrant Vadodara2 – 4 December Pujya Gurudevshri arrived in the ‘City of Culture’ Vadodara and was joyously hosted by Pralay–Rachana Mehta. The dawn of December 3 brought with it a milestone event for Vadodara. Amidst pulsating celebrations, Pujya Gurudevshri inaugurated the Vadodara Spiritual Centre. In a pious atmosphere Pujya Gurudevshri performed pratishtha of an idol of Bhagwan Mahavir and a chitrapat of Param Krupalu Dev at the temple. The Master inaugurated a spacious Swadhyay Hall adorned with a divine temple, three classrooms, a library,and the divine shop, along with labharthis. On this memorable occasion seven seekers embraced Ajivan Brahmacharya Vrat. Key donors and sevaks were lovingly felicitated. An event of yet another emotional connect was the inauguration of Shrimad Rajchandraji Marg in the divine presence of Pujya Gurudevshri and distinguished guests. Seekers of Vadodara were blessed with two life-transforming discourses by Pujya Gurudevshri where He unravelled and illuminated depths of the spiritual world. The Master also blessed devotees with an Udghosh. Pralay-Rachana Mehta, Mehul-Natasha Shah, Siddharth Tyagi, Bakula Shah, Jugal-Parita Mithani, Gaurav-Hiran Bagadia, Shreyas-Trisha Sheth, Dhanraj-Geeta Sheth, Dhaval-Apeksha Shah, Jash Damani, Pragna Juthani, Chandresh-Nimisha Shah, Jyoti Parekh, Kamlesh-Trupti Gandhi, Vijay-Hina Vora, Dr Smit-Hiral Matalia, Chintan-Pooja Vora, Yash-Hemlata Shah, Ashish-Ankita Shah and Harendra-Usha Parekh were blessed with divine pratishthas. Pujya Gurudevshri then travelled to Dakor where He was graciously welcomed by His hosts Nilesh-Mina Popat. At Dakor Pujya Gurudevshri visited Shri Neminath Swami Derasar, Shri Ranchhodraiji Temple and the Pramukh Swami Farm where He interacted with saints of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. On His way to Ahmedabad the Master also visited Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra Rachnabhoomi at Nadiad and venerated Param Krupalu Dev and Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra. Astounding Ahmedabad5 – 8 December With a resolve to inspire more and more seekers on the spiritual path, Pujya Gurudevshri arrived at Ahmedabad. Dinesh-Renuka Shah and Yugesh-Mita Shah were the Master’s delighted hosts at the city. The Master’s three inspiring pravachans at the picturesque Sabarmati Riverfront aided aspirants in becoming aware of the chief weaknesses of a spiritual seeker, and also provided with ways and means of becoming free from them. Amongst the many dignitaries who graced the occasion were Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel; Hon’ble Ministers of State Shri Harsh Sanghvi and Shri Jagdish Panchal; Mayor of Ahmedabad, Smt Pratibha Jain and Standing Committee Chairman of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Shri Devang Dani. Pujya Gurudevshri lovingly felicitated them. Shri Bhupendrabhai’s speech lauded the Master and His benevolent activities. Pujya Gurudevshri was honoured by the Trustees of Shrimad Rajchandra Nijabhyas Mandap and Vihar Bhavan Trust (Ahmedabad-Idar-Vadva). On the occasion, a book ‘Chalo Samayik Kariye, Samtama Rahiye’, authored by President Arvindbhai, was launched by Pujya Gurudevshri and distinguished dignitaries. On the auspicious day of Magshar Sud 6, a day of deep inner experience in the life of Param Krupalu Dev, in a sacred ceremony at the Shrimad Rajchandra Gyan Mandir, Pujya Gurudevshri performed pratishthas of chitrapats of Bhagwan Mahavir, Guru Gautamswami, Param Krupalu Dev and Bhaktaratnas. At a distinguished corporate event hosted by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), participants were elevated by Pujya Gurudevshri’s inspiring Udghosh. They also experienced a serene Sound Bath Meditation. Pujya Gurudevshri blessed several devotees with padhramanis, including the H.B. Kapadia New High School of Harsh Kapadia. Enchanting pratishthas anchored the Lord within the hearts and souls of Yugesh-Mita Shah, Bansal-Amishi Sanghvi, Dharmesh-Hiral Domadiya, Vishal-Bandini Rupani, Suresh-Sandhya Parekh, Parag-Hetal Shah, Pratik-Vandana Parekh, Vinay-Meha Patel, Purav Shah, Rajiv-Rushabh Kothari, Ramesh-Rashmika Sutariya, Sailesh Patel, Chandrish-Sharmila Shah, Sohum-Harshi Shah, Sumitra Shah, Tushar-Darshana Shah, Aarti Ashok Patel, Ashish-Lopa Shah, Hardik-Avni Shah, Nishith-Hetal Shah, Jitesh-Falguni Kamdar, Nisha Shah and Mohit-Ruchita Parekh. A connecting dayro was held at the Raj Farms, featuring the devotional performances of Kirtidan Gadhvi and Mayabhai Ahir, captivating the audience with their heartfelt renditions. Inspiring Idar9 – 10 December In the last leg of the Dharmayatra, Pujya Gurudevshri arrived on the hallowed land of Idar, a place blessed by Param Krupalu Dev’s physical presence. Kiran-Bhavna Shah were His elated hosts. In two deeply inspiring pravachans Pujya Gurudevshri explained to seekers how religion can be attained with an unprecedented inner search. The discourses were relished by thousands of rural aspirants, a crowd beyond measure. Soulful bhakti transported the simple-minded devotees to a different world. Atmarpit Rakshitji took a session on the sublime power of Gurubhakti. In an atmosphere of euphoria devotees performed the sacred Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra Pujan. It was a visual treat and an emotional elation to witness 108 pratishthas being performed by the revered hands of the Master. In a gesture of deep respect and devotion, Pujya Gurudevshri visited the holy sites blessed by Param Krupalu Dev, including the sacred Ghantiya Pahad. The Gujarat Dharmayatra left a lasting legacy of devotion, inspiring all towards inner transformation and liberation.
