The 95th birth anniversary of Pramukh Swami Maharaj was devoutly celebrated on Saturday 19thDecember 2015 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London.
The evening programme explored the profound impact of Pramukh Swami’s exemplary life through a montage of video clips, enlightening dramas, devotional songs as well as discourses and testimonies from sadhus and devotees.
Pramukh Swami’s positive and life-changing impressions on society were conveyed through a series of video clips. These messages were supported with an informative sketch outlining an example of his inspirational guiding force. Members of the audience shared their own personal memories with their guru and explained how such experiences have bettered their lives.
Swamiji’s notable achievements were displayed on screen through facts and figures. Anandpriya Swami brought this factual journey to life by describing his tireless efforts to serve his devotees. Tyagratna Swami eluded to the importance of personal attachment to a Satpurush and Prabuddhmuni Swami delved deeper into Pramukh Swami’s spiritual status as the fifth successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
Youths performed a medley of vibrant bhajans to pay tribute to Swamiji’s life and works which invoked joyous celebrations from the audience.
Satyavrat Swami enlightened the gathering on how they can contribute to the centennial birth celebrations of Pramukh Swami which were officially launched in Sarangpur earlier that day.
The weekend saw people at centres and Mandirs across the country, and the world, gather to acknowledge this momentous occasion. Pramukh Swami Maharaj is currently in Sarangpur, India, where his birthday celebrations attracted around 250,000 people from across the world.
