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Perry Page-5, 9 to 13 August, 2000,
Bal-Balika and Kishore-kishori Shibir

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 Rakshabandhan, 12 August 2000
 The Rakshabandhan festival reflected the theme on family values.
 
Swamishri joins the dancing kishores during the kirtan bhakti program by sadhus in the shibir Swamishri sanctifiying the new mandir site in Perry with flowers Swamishri ties a rakhadi to Thakorji and celebrates the festival of Raksha Bandhan
Swamishri joins the dancing kishores during the kirtan bhakti program by sadhus in the shibir    Swamishri sanctifiying the new mandir site in Perry with flowers   Swamishri ties a rakhadi to Thakorji and celebrates the festival of Raksha Bandhan
The kishores tie the sanctified nada chhadi (thread) on each other's wrist Divine Touch: The kishores link their individual pieces of thin rope with a knot and then its ends were tied to a nada chhadi that was given to Swamishri Divine Touch: The kishores link their individual pieces of thin rope with a knot and then its ends were tied to a nada chhadi that was given to Swamishri
The kishores tie the sanctified nada chhadi (thread) on each other's wrist   Divine Touch: The kishores link their individual pieces of thin rope with a knot and then its ends were tied to a nada chhadi that was given to Swamishri 
 
Aapane to thea ...a...a...ath, Akshardham ma javu chhe ... Aapane to thea ...a...a...ath, Akshardham ma javu chhe ... Aapane to thea ...a...a...ath, Akshardham ma javu chhe ...
In his blessings Swamishri said, ' Aapane to thea ...a...a...ath, Akshardham ma javu chhe mate kantalo lavavo nahi' (we have to go a...a...all the way to Akshardham ...) in a unique long style that left a memorable impression among the Kishores and Kishoris 

 
Diwali Festival, 12 August 2000

Popularly known as the Festival of Lights. The Shibir theme focussed on inner enlightenment and victory of good over evil. The firework display further enhanced the message of rejoicement and enlightenment.

Lord Harikrishna Maharaj graces the shibir Swamishri performs arti before the firework display Kishores also perform the arti
Lord Harikrishna Maharaj graces the shibir    Swamishri performs arti before the firework display   Kishores also perform the arti
Brilliant firework display Setting divas afloat on the lake Firework fountains also illuminate the hearts of all the balaks and kishores
Brilliant firework display   Setting divas afloat on the lake   Firework fountains also illuminate the hearts of all the balaks and kishores

 
Makarsankranti (Joli Utsav), 13 August 2000

 Today's theme of the Shibir celebrated Makarsankranti day- the day on which householders, to earn merits, reverently offer charity to the sadhus and sanyasis of India. The significance of Makarsankranti and Joli Utsav was celebrated and explained to the kishores.

Swamishri humbly offers his pranams to all the balaks and kishores  As a celebration to Makarsankranti, the Utsav murti is adorned in a Sadhu's clothes with Joli (cloth bag) 'Narayan Hare Sachhidaanand Prabho' Swamishri proclaims the Joli call and celebrates Joli Utsav
Swamishri humbly offers his pranams to all the balaks and kishores    As a celebration to Makarsankranti, the Utsav murti is adorned in a Sadhu's clothes with Joli (cloth bag)   'Narayan Hare Sachhidaanand Prabho' Swamishri proclaims the Joli call and celebrates Joli Utsav
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