Thousands of devotess
participated in the 4 km Swaminarayan Mahamantra procession. Tens
of thousands more lined the route to catch a glimpse of the colorful
and spectacular parade.
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![The youths of Akshar Marching Band from the BAPS Mandir, Nadiad, during the procession](photo/14-24h.jpg) |
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![Sadhus pull the Peacock Float carrying the murti of Shri Ghanshyam Maharaj](photo/16-2h.jpg) |
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![Shri Ghanshyam Maharaj casts His divine gaze on all during the procession](photo/16-7h.jpg) |
The youths of Akshar Marching
Band from the BAPS Mandir, Nadiad, during the procession |
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Sadhus pull the Peacock
Float carrying the murti of Shri Ghanshyam Maharaj |
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Shri Ghanshyam Maharaj
casts His divine gaze on all during the procession |
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![A traditional music band from Badalpur](photo/14-12h.jpg) |
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![Youths pull the float carrying the murti of Shastriji Maharaj](photo/14-29h.jpg) |
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![A group of mounted horses perform an entertaining routine during the procession](photo/14-11h.jpg) |
A traditional music band
from Badalpur |
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Youths pull the float
carrying the murti of Shastriji Maharaj |
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A group of mounted horses
perform an entertaining routine during the procession |
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![A group of tribal dancers](photo/14-5h.jpg) |
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![The Swan Float, with the murtis of Yogiji Maharaj and Pramukh Swami Maharaj](photo/14-14h.jpg) |
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![A dance troupe create a human pyramid as the crowd applaud in appreciation](photo/14-21h.jpg) |
A group of tribal dancers |
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The Swan Float, with the
murtis of Yogiji Maharaj and Pramukh Swami Maharaj |
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A dance troupe create
a human pyramid as the crowd applaud in appreciation |
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![A performer dressed in a traditional camel outfit](photo/14-26h.jpg) |
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![School children dance their way along during the procession](photo/14-18h.jpg) |
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![Sadhus of BAPS walking in the procession](photo/16-20h.jpg) |
A performer dressed in
a traditional camel outfit |
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School children dance
their way along during the procession |
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Sadhus of BAPS chant the
Swaminarayan mahamantra during the procession |
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![The Pigeon of Peace float bearing the murtis of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and Gunatitanand Swami](photo/9-33h.jpg) |
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![Women participate in the procession by carrying auspicious pots on their heads](photo/9-32h.jpg) |
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![Women participate in the procession by carrying auspicious pots on their heads](photo/9-34h.jpg) |
The Pigeon of Peace float
bearing the murtis of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and Gunatitanand Swami |
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Women participate
in the procession by carrying auspicious pots on their heads
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