Raj Sadosh/Abohar/Ahmedabad.

In the month-long Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centenary Celebrations that concluded last night, over 12.1 million people visited the exhibitions. As many as 5.6 million cc of blood was donated during the special camps. 250,000 children resolved to respect their parents. All who visited were in awe of the 45 departments and 80,000 volunteers inspired by Mahant Swami Maharaj who made Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar possible.

The Grand Finale Ceremony of Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s Centenary Celebrations, titled, ‘We Will Not Forget You’ was addressed by Viveksagar Swami, Abu Dhabi Mandir project head Brahmavihari Swami, Ghanshyamcharan Swami, Tyagvallabh Swami, Bhaktipriya Swami, Swayamprakash Swami (Doctor Swami)and Ishwarcharan Swami.

BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha spiritual head Mahant Swami Maharaj was greeted by thousands of people who waved BAPS flags and showered flowers as the Mayur-Rath that Swami ji was using headed towards the stage.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s centennial celebrations were officially concluded with a mass maha-arti, a colourful dance by youths and fireworks.

Anandbhai Patni, a reporter for a news channel, Maheshbhai Gaveriyafrom Dhandhuka, Rajdan Gadhvi, Laxmanbhai Parmar Sarkhej and SandhyabenSahadi Surat shared how the festival had changed their life style and ideologies.

BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha spiritual head Mahant Swami Maharaj was greeted by thousands of people who waved BAPS flags and showered flowers as the Mayur-Rath that Swami ji was using headed towards the stage.