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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Women participate
in the procession by carrying auspicious pots on their heads
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