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sanctum sanctorum of Dham, Dhami and Mukta colorfully decorated with kites |
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With
a backdrop of kites, Shri Ghanshyam Maharaj is donned in saffron clothes
of a sadhu and begging bags (jolis) in both hands |
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Lord
Harikrishna Maharaj on the festival day of Joli and kite flying |
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| With Swamishri
in center, children dance to the tune of 'Swami aviya re aviya...' during
the Joli festival assembly |
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The teenage
members also inspire a festive flair to the occasion |
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The colorful
stage decoration for the occasion |
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| Chanting
the name of the Lord with a rosary in hand |
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The
murti of Lord Swaminarayan during the Joli festival |
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A
prayer from the women devotees on a kite shaped card |
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Swamishri
describes the tradition of begging alms in villages. Then, chants the
call for Joli,
' Narayan Hare, Sachidanand Prabho '. And finally, explains how the householders
donate food grains for the occasion |
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| Devotees offering charity in a
cloth bag (joli) |
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Offering a garland of kites made
out of newspapers that would be recycled (pasti) |
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Blessing the youth volunteers
involved in the newspaper recycling project (pasti) |
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