In various BAPS centers throughout
New Zealand, devotees celebrated the birthday of Bhagwan
Swaminarayan and Ram Navmi. Each of the celebration assemblies
featured speeches devotional songs and audio-visual presentations
highlighting the glorious life and work Bhagwan Swaminarayan
Celebrations were held at the following BAPS centers:
Auckland: On 18 April
over 150 devotees and 24 April 2005 over 700 devotees atted
the celebrations at the BAPS Mandir. The youths performed
an inspiring drama depicting the arduous pilgrimage of Nilkanth
Varni and the life-transformations He inspired. An exhibition
showcasing the life and work of Bhagwan Swaminarayan was
also displayed.
Wellington: On 23 April
2005 about 160 devotees attended the celebration at a community
hall near the airport.
Christchurch: On 23
April 2005 over 150 devotees attended the celebration at
the Indian Association hall.
Hamilton: On 29 April
2005 over 60 devotees attended the celebration at a local
school.