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A significant religious event just concluded in Jodhpur with the consecration of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple. The spiritual head of BAPS, Mahant Swami Maharaj, personally performed the rituals to install the deities. He declared the temple officially open for all devotees to visit and seek blessings. The grand inauguration ceremony is scheduled for the evening with Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma in attendance.

Key Points: BAPS Swaminarayan Temple Jodhpur Consecration by Mahant Swami Maharaj

  • Mahant Swami Maharaj performed the consecration of multiple deities in the new temple
  • The Mahapuja ritual began at 6:45 AM before the main ceremony
  • The temple was opened for devotees immediately after the Pran Pratishtha
  • Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma to attend the evening inauguration event
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Jodhpur: Grand consecration ceremony concludes at BAPS Swaminarayan Temple

Mahant Swami Maharaj leads the grand Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the new BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Jodhpur, opening the doors for all devotees.

"This temple is now open to all devotees. Now the Lord is present here in person. - Mahant Swami Maharaj"

Jaipur, Sep 25

A golden chapter was added to Jodhpur's religious and cultural history, as the grand consecration ceremony of the idols was completed at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple with grandeur and divinity, Jodhpur.

The consecration of idols of the deity was performed by BAPS spiritual guru Mahant Swami Maharaj.

On this occasion, the temple was respectfully opened for devotees to visit.

At 6.45 am, senior saints of the BAPS organization initiated the Mahapuja ritual before the Pran Pratishtha ceremony.

After the Mahapuja concluded with prayers for happiness, peace and and prosperity, Mahant Swami Maharaj initiated the Pran Pratishtha ritual.

Mahant Swami Maharaj consecrated the idols of Lord Shri Swaminarayan, Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami, Lord Shri Krishna and Shri Radha, Shri Ghanshyam Maharaj, Lord Shri Shiva-Parvati, Shri Ganesha, Lord Shri Ram and Mother Sita, Shri Hanumanji, Shri Neelkanth Varni Maharaj, and the idols of the Guru tradition and performed the first Aarti in the newly constructed temple. The devotees present were overwhelmed at this divine moment.

After the Pran Pratistha, Mahant Swami Maharaj said: "This temple is now open to all devotees. All of you must visit, have darshan of the Lord, chant the rosary, circumambulate, and prostrate yourself. Now the Lord is present here in person. May every citizen of Jodhpur and the world receive happiness, peace, and prosperity—this is our prayer."

On the auspicious occasion, the devotees were also filled with great enthusiasm after getting the first glimpse of the Lord. The grandeur of temple overwhelmed the residents of Jodhpur.

The inauguration ceremony of the newly constructed temple was slated later towards the evening, which is likely to be attended by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma.

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat would be the chief guest, amidst a host of dignitaries at the event.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Wonderful news! The temple architecture of BAPS is always magnificent. Good to see our cultural heritage being preserved and celebrated. Hope this brings positive energy to the entire region.
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Sarah B
As someone visiting India, I'm fascinated by the rich cultural ceremonies. The attention to detail in Hindu rituals is remarkable. Would love to witness such events to understand Indian spirituality better.
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the spiritual significance, I hope the government is equally focused on basic infrastructure and development projects. Temples are important, but so are hospitals and schools for balanced progress.
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Meera T
The description gave me goosebumps! 🙏 Mahant Swami Maharaj's blessings and the presence of multiple deities make this temple very special. Jodhpur needed such a divine place. Definitely planning a pilgrimage soon.
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David E
Impressed by the inclusivity message - "open to all devotees." This is what makes Indian spirituality beautiful. The ceremony timing at 6:45 AM shows the traditional importance of starting rituals during auspicious hours.
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Kavya N
BAPS does such wonderful work in preserving our culture while serving society. Their temples are not just places of worship but centers of community service too. More power to such initiatives! 🌟

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