Ishwariya – Murti Pratishtha

From February 18th through the 22nd, Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Ishwariya celebrated their Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav. This mandir falls under Gadhpur Pradesh. The event was attended by Shree Parshottambhai Rupala, the current Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, who spoke on the historical significance of the local mandir and the growth of the satsang community within the village. He also shared insights into the glory of Ishwariya Mahadev. The celebrations continued through February 22, when Kaushik Vekariya, the MLA of Amreli, also visited the village to participate in the programs.

Throughout the event, Kothari Swami Shree Ghanshyamvallabhdasji recited the Shreemad Bhagwat Katha, drawing many devotees from the surrounding areas. H.H. 108 Bhavi Acharya Shree Nrigendraprasadji Maharaj also attended the celebration to provide his blessings and to perform the Pran Pratishtha Vidhi. During his visit, Lalji Maharajshree praised the local devotees for their persistent devotion and their commitment to the mandir renovation project. Additionally, Bachuba graced the event to interact with and inspire the women of the village.

The program concluded with a focus on social service and community welfare. On the final day, both Lalji Maharajshree and Bachuba participated in a blood donation drive held in the village to encourage the youth and local residents toward humanitarian service. These activities were conducted with the blessings of H.H. 1008 Acharya Shree Ajendraprasadji Maharaj to further the spiritual and social goals of the Sampraday.