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Amit Shah Visits Gujarat for Historic Swaminarayan Temple Event

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Gujarat on January 27 to participate in a special religious programme at Ahmedabad's Kalupur Swaminarayan Temple. The event commemorates 200 years of the writing of the Shikshapatri, a key scripture of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya, and is expected to draw a large gathering of devotees. Security and logistical preparations are being coordinated by the Ahmedabad police and the temple trust for the event. This marks Shah's second visit to Gujarat this month, following his participation in the Uttarayan festival celebrations.

Key Points: Amit Shah Gujarat Visit for Swaminarayan Shikshapatri Event

  • Attends Shikshapatri bicentenary
  • Security preparations underway
  • Follows recent Uttarayan visit
  • Large devotee turnout expected
  • Event at historic Kalupur Temple
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HM Amit Shah to visit Gujarat tomorrow

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to attend a major religious ceremony in Ahmedabad commemorating 200 years of the Shikshapatri scripture.

"Shah's participation is seen as significant from a religious standpoint - Temple Sources"

Ahmedabad, Jan 26

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Gujarat again on January 27, marking another significant engagement in his home state this month.

During this visit, Shah will attend a special religious programme at the historic Kalupur Swaminarayan Temple in Ahmedabad, where a grand congregation has been organised by the temple trust to commemorate 200 years of the writing of the Shikshapatri, a foundational scripture of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya.

According to organisers, the event will be held at Parv Ground and is expected to draw a large gathering of devotees from across the country.

Shah will participate in the religious celebrations, offer prayers and seek blessings during the ceremony.

In view of the Union Minister's visit, the Ahmedabad city police and the district administration have begun preparations to ensure tight security arrangements.

Senior officials said coordinated measures are being put in place to manage crowd movement and maintain law and order during the event, given the anticipated turnout of devotees.

The Kalupur Temple Trust is also overseeing extensive logistical preparations to ensure the smooth conduct of the programme.

Shah's participation is seen as significant from a religious standpoint, as he has frequently attended major events of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya in the past.

Sources associated with the temple said senior saints and priests of the sect are likely to formally honour him during the ceremony, in keeping with tradition.

This visit follows closely on the heels of Shah's recent stay in Gujarat earlier this month, when he was in the state from January 14 to 16.

During that trip, he participated in the Uttarayan celebrations in Ahmedabad, offered prayers at prominent temples, and met with local leaders.

He had also attended cultural and community programmes linked to the festival, underscoring his continued engagement with social and religious events in the state.

With the January 27 programme, Shah's second visit to Gujarat in the same month highlights a schedule that combines religious participation with public engagement.

Officials said further details regarding his itinerary and security arrangements would be finalised closer to the date of the event.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see the security preparations are in place. Parv Ground can get very crowded for such events. Hope the police manage the traffic and crowds well so devotees can have a smooth darshan.
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Aman W
While it's important for leaders to connect with cultural roots, I hope this visit also addresses some of the pressing issues in Gujarat. The frequency of visits is good, but the focus should balance development with tradition.
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Sarah B
The scale of the event sounds impressive. Organising for a national-level gathering is no small feat. Kudos to the temple trust and local administration for their logistical work.
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Karthik V
Jai Swaminarayan! This is a proud moment for the Sampradaya. The teachings of the Shikshapatri are timeless. Having a Union Minister attend adds to the significance. May the event inspire more people to follow its principles.
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Nikhil C
Second visit in a month shows a strong connect with the home state. It's a busy schedule, but engaging with community festivals and religious events is part of our social fabric. Hope the visit is fruitful.

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