Sunday 5 September
2004 saw the celebrations of the 50th Anniversary
of
BAPS
Swaminarayan Sanstha in the UK. A spectacular
show was put on by
kishores
and yuvaks in the presence of Pramukh Swami
Maharaj. The kishores and
yuvaks
had spent some 9 months researching the
history of how satsang
was
established in the UK.
The
show contained spectacular laser, musical
fountains and lighting effects, combined
with specially choreographed colourful
dances, dramas and sketches that traced
the history of BAPS UK not just back to
Yogiji Maharaj but back to the time of
Bhagwan Swaminarayan and how He had looked
to the West when he climbed a pippal tree
when young. The stunning event was enjoyed
by all and Swamishri in his blessings spoke
of the efforts of the
devotees
in not only constructing a beautiful Mandir
but also in imbibing Satsang
in
their lives.
Kishores
had also prepared a stunning limited
edition photographic
memories
book - Sahaj Anand of 340 pages documenting
the history of BAPS UK. The
book
was accompanied by a DVD of rare footage
of Yogiji Maharaj from 1970
and
Pramukh Swami Maharaj over the past 34
years.
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