New Delhi || 11-11-2024 Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in the 200th anniversary celebration of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Vadtal, Gujarat. Addressing the gathering through video conferencing, he said it was with the grace of Shree Swaminarayan that the 200th anniversary celebrations were being held.
Welcoming all the disciples from across the globe, PM Modi remarked that service is foremost in the tradition of Swaminarayan Mandir and the disciples were immersed in the service today. The Prime Minister said he was pleased to see the celebrations in the media recently.
Noting that the 200th year celebrations in Vadtal Dham was not mere history, PM Modi remarked that it was an event of a huge importance for many disciples including him who had grown up with utmost faith in Vadtal Dham. He added that this occasion was a testimony to the eternal flow of Indian culture.
PM Modi underlined that even after 200 years of establishing the Vadtal Dham by Shree Swaminarayan, the spiritual consciousness has been kept alive and the teachings and energy of Shree Swaminarayan can be experienced, even till date. PM Modi extended his warm greetings to all the saints and the disciples on the 200th year celebrations of the Mandir.
The Prime Minister was pleased that the Government of India had released a silver coin of Rupees Two hundred (200) and a postal stamp of the memorial. He added that these symbols will keep the memories of this great occasion alive in the minds of generations to come.
The Prime Minister underlined that every individual related to the Swaminarayan is aware of his strong personal, spiritual and social relationship with this tradition. He added that he enjoyed the divine company of the saints in the past as well as now along with the opportunity for meaningful reflection for the development of the nation. The Prime Minister remarked that he could not attend the event in person due to other engagements, however, he was mentally present at Vadtal Dham.
