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Through the inspiration
of Pramukh Swami Maharaj the Bicentenary celebrations of Gunatitanand
Swami was held from 22 October to 19 December 1985, in Amdavad, Gujarat.
More than 200 acres of land was transformed into a spiritual wonderland
comprising three mandirs, three archways, a variety of cultural spots,
an enlightening exhibition and a children's mini-world. The agenda of
stage programmes included an International Convention for Better Living,
Women's Conference, Music Concerts, Diwali Celebrations, dramas and
folk dances. A grand procession through the streets of Amdavad colorfully
heralded the festival.
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| The colorful procession
on 23 November through the streets of Amdavad was a pageant of floats
and youths adorned as pious characters from India's glorious spiritual
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A decorative
moving elephant made of papier mache became an attraction for spectators |
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Colorful
floats with deities divinized the festive procession |
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| More than 13 decorative
floats with an array of decorative statues of spiritual role models
like Tukaram, Mira, Tulsidas, Shankracharya, etc, and the spirited
singing of bhajans and folk dances by youths and children transformed
the streets of Amdavad into a moving stream of devotion and celebration |
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